With Deal in Doubt, Elon Musk and Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal Debate Bots on Twitter
Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and Elon Musk are engaged in a debate over an issue Musk has made central to his proposed purchase of the platform — spam.In a series
Bankruptcy Trustee Plans Infowars Shutdown Amid Legal Battles
A court-appointed bankruptcy trustee is moving forward with plans to shut down Alex Jones' Infowars media empire, aiming to liquidate its assets to settle a $1.5 billion debt owed to
ChatGPT Blocked in Italy Amid Fears Over Dangers of Artificial Intelligence
New concerns and increased scrutiny are being placed on artificial intelligence systems as they gain new powers. Italy has taken action by banning ChatGPT, and the popular AI image generator
AI Company Offers Free Apartment Cleaning In Exchange For Something More Valuable: Your Data
Imagine opening your front door to a team of cleaners equipped with cameras, sensors, and recording devices. The service is completely free, your apartment gets professionally cleaned, and there is
US Government Sues RealPage, Alleging Role in Inflating Rents Through Algorithmic Coordination
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against RealPage, a prominent software company, accusing it of contributing to the nation's housing crisis by facilitating rent hikes through
Mark Zuckerberg’s Net Worth Is Down $71 Billion Putting Focus on Meta’s Woes
Mark Zuckerberg’s pivot into the metaverse has cost him dearly in the real world. Even in a rough year for just about every US tech titan, the wealth erased from
Trump Organization Found Guilty of Tax Fraud Scheme
Donald Trump's real estate company was convicted on Tuesday of carrying out a 15-year-long criminal scheme to defraud tax authorities, adding to the legal woes facing the former U.S. president
Texas Attorney General Sues General Motors Over Alleged Illegal Sale of Driver Data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against General Motors (GM), accusing the automaker of unlawfully collecting and selling drivers' data without their consent. The lawsuit, filed on
Kanye West No Longer a Billionaire – Forbes
American business magazine, Forbes has disclosed that American rapper, Kanye West is no longer a billionaire after German multinational corporation, Adidas cut ties with him. This was announced in an
Osaka Receives $3.6m Gold Donation for Water Repairs
The Japanese city of Osaka has received an unusual multi-million-dollar donation to help overhaul its ageing water infrastructure: 21 kilograms of gold bars. The gift, valued at about 560 million
Google Sues Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Tech giant Google has filed a lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), contesting the agency’s recent decision to place its payments division under federal supervision. The lawsuit, submitted
Eurotunnel Implements Smooth Travel System Ahead of New EU Border Measures
Eurotunnel's CEO, Yann Leriche, assures travellers of efficient border crossings without long queues as the company gears up for the implementation of the EU's new Entry Exit system (EES) in
This Electric Car Battery Takes Less Than 5 Minutes to Charge
A British startup, Nyobolt, has unveiled a groundbreaking 35kWh lithium-ion battery that can charge from 10% to 80% in just over four and a half minutes, addressing a major frustration
OpenAI’s Sora Video App Hits 1 Million Downloads in Under Five Days, Stirring Copyright Debate
OpenAI's latest innovation, Sora, has stormed to over one million downloads in less than five days - a milestone it reached even faster than the company’s viral chatbot, ChatGPT, did
Tesla Smashed it Last Quarter But China’s BYD Did Even Better
BYD outpaced Tesla in the second quarter as the Chinese carmaker posted record sales of hybrid and electric vehicles. Between April and June, BYD (BYDDF) sold more than 700,000 vehicles,
Alternatives to ChatGPT-4: How to Use It for Free
ChatGPT-4, the latest version of the popular artificial intelligence software, has been released by OpenAI. However, accessing it requires a monthly subscription fee of 20 euros for ChatGPT Plus. Fortunately,
Italy Approves €13.5bn Plan for World’s Longest Suspension Bridge to Sicily
Italy has officially greenlit an ambitious €13.5 billion project to construct the world’s longest suspension bridge, linking the island of Sicily with Calabria on the Italian mainland. The approval marks
MTN Collaborates With Apple Music And Offers Nigerian Users 6 Months Free Trial
A partnership between MTN and Apple Music has been confirmed in a bid to allow its Nigerian users access to its services amidst card payment challenges. Telecommunication giant MTN has
Adobe Photoshop and Firefly AI Upgrades Bring New Features, Unintended Laughter
Adobe's ongoing efforts to enhance its image editing suite with AI-driven tools have taken a step forward with the introduction of new features and improved performance. However, while these upgrades
WH Smith to Open More Than 120 New Travel Stores as Sales Surge
WH Smith has revealed plans to open more than 120 new shops after resurgent travel demand helped sales rocket over the past six months. The retailer also saw profits more
