UK Regulator Bans Disney Poster Over ‘Disturbing’ Imagery
The UK’s advertising watchdog has prohibited a Disney promotional poster for the upcoming sci-fi film Predator: Badlands, ruling that its imagery was likely to alarm children. The Advertising Standards Authority
Netflix is Testing a New OpenAI-Powered Search
Netflix has begun testing a new search feature powered by OpenAI technology, aiming to give subscribers a more intuitive and personalised way to find content on the platform. According to
Google Stock Loses $57 Billion Amid Microsoft’s AI ‘Lead’ — And Reports It Could Be Replaced By Bing On Some Smartphones
Alphabet shares are on pace for their worst day in over two months following a report indicating the Google parent company is in danger of losing a key multibillion-dollar search
Kim Kardashian Announces New Role as Brand Ambassador for Balenciaga
Reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian has unveiled her latest venture as the brand ambassador for luxury fashion house Balenciaga. The 43-year-old icon shared the news on her social
Former Blizzard President Proposes Tipping Option for Gamers to Appreciate Developers
Mike Ybarra, former president of Blizzard, has stirred a debate by suggesting that gamers should have the option to leave tips for developers after completing a game, in addition to
Huawei’s New Folding Phone Is Thinner Than an iPhone 14 Pro Max
Huawei's newest foldable phone, the Mate X3, is an impressively thin and light book-style foldable phone. It was unveiled Thursday alongside the non-foldable flagship P60 series. The Mate X3 has
Tesla Approved as Official Chinese Government Vehicle
For the first time, Tesla has been included in a Chinese government purchase list, as reported by state-owned media outlet Paper.cn. Tesla is the only foreign-owned electric vehicle (EV) brand
Apple to Open New Store in Shanghai as China Sales Plummet
AApple is set to open a new store in Shanghai later this month as part of its efforts to bolster its retail footprint, even as iPhone sales in China face
Starbucks CEO Promises Menu Overhaul Amid Declining Sales
Starbucks’ new CEO, Brian Niccol, has vowed to simplify the company’s “overly complex” menu in a bid to attract customers and boost falling sales. Niccol announced the coffee giant will
OpenAI Unveils AI Voice Generator, Raising Concerns and Potential for Misuse
OpenAI has introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence tool named Voice Engine, capable of mimicking human voices with remarkable precision. While the tool holds promise for accessibility services, it also raises
Spotify Celebrates a Decade of Amapiano
Spotify has launched a dedicated Amapiano Hub to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the South African dance and music genre, marking a significant milestone in its global recognition. Following a
Ford Recalls Over Half a Million SUVs After 20 Fires Break Out
Ford has announced another SUV recall, this time impacting about 520,000 Ford Escape and Bronco Sport compacts in the United States. Potential cracks in the vehicles’ fuel line could cause
Apple Removes iGBA Emulator from App Store, Emulators Face First Casualty
Apple has taken down iGBA, one of the first retro-gaming emulators, from the App Store, marking a significant setback for emulation enthusiasts. The move comes less than a week after
Five Global Carmakers Face Trial in London Over Alleged Emissions Cheating
A major class-action lawsuit has opened at the High Court in London against five of the world’s leading car manufacturers accused of using illegal software to cheat emissions tests. The
WeightWatchers Files for Bankruptcy
WW International, formerly known as WeightWatchers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the 62-year-old weight management company struggles to adapt to the modern landscape of weight loss and wellness.
Dana White Joins Meta’s Board in Key Appointment Amid Shifts in Company Leadership
Meta has expanded its board of directors with the appointment of Dana White, the CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), alongside two other notable figures, Charlie Songhurst, a tech
Boeing Discloses $546,000 Increase in Personal Air Travel Costs for Top Executives
Boeing, amid ongoing scrutiny and leadership changes, revealed an additional $546,000 expenditure on personal air travel for four top executives, bringing the total cost to $1.9 million since 2021. CEO
Trapped at Sea: Indonesian Fishermen Sue Bumble Bee Over Alleged Forced Labor
Muhammad Syafi’i will never forget the searing pain as hot oil splattered across his stomach, burning his skin through his clothes. He was a cook aboard a fishing vessel supplying
Creative Industries Raise Alarm Over OpenAI-Disney Licensing Deal
Workers across the creative sector have voiced growing unease following a $1bn (£740m) agreement that will allow Disney characters to be used within OpenAI’s ChatGPT and its video-generation platform, Sora.
Starbucks to Close Pickup-Only Stores, Citing Lack of ‘Warmth’
Starbucks has announced plans to phase out its mobile order and pickup-only stores, saying the format fails to deliver the sense of connection that defines the brand. The world’s largest
