Florida Governor DeSantis Enacts Ban on Social Media Accounts for Minors Under 14
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis takes a decisive step towards safeguarding children from online threats by signing HB3 into law, prohibiting minors under the age of 14 from creating social media
Security Researchers Alerted Apple to AirDrop Vulnerabilities in 2019, as Chinese Authorities Exploit Flaws
Researchers revealed that they warned Apple about potential vulnerabilities in its AirDrop wireless sharing feature as early as 2019, a revelation that comes in the wake of Chinese authorities allegedly
YouTube Tests New “Play Something” Button to Randomly Select Videos
YouTube is currently testing a new feature that could make discovering content even easier with a floating “Play Something” button. The button, which appears just above the app’s bottom bar
Amazon’s Ring Cancels Surveillance Partnership After Privacy Backlash
Amazon’s smart doorbell subsidiary Ring has ended a planned partnership with U.S. surveillance firm Flock Safety, following mounting criticism over privacy and surveillance concerns. The agreement, announced in October, would
Starbucks Mandates Four-Day Office Week, Offers Exit Payout for Non-Compliant Staff
Starbucks has announced that corporate employees in the US and Canada will be required to work from the office four days a week beginning this October - or accept a
Swish Fusion Tech Meet: Bridging the Gap for Global Collaboration in Africa’s Media and Tech Sectors
On November 27th, 2024, The Zone in Gbagada Industrial Scheme became the epicentre for a thought-provoking gathering that explored the future of Western and indigenous collaboration within Africa’s burgeoning media
Carney Pauses 2026 EV Sales Target, Pushes ‘Buy Canadian’ Policy Amid Trade Tensions
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a pause on a key electric vehicle (EV) sales target while unveiling a new “Buy Canadian” policy aimed at shielding the country’s economy
Nvidia is Now Worth More Than Alphabet, One Day After Surpassing Amazon
Nvidia, a leading figure in artificial intelligence technology, has reached yet another milestone on Wall Street, surpassing Alphabet in market capitalization just one day after overtaking Amazon. The market capitalization
Chelsea Post Record £262m Loss Despite Strong Revenue And On-Pitch Success
Chelsea FC have reported the largest pre-tax loss in Premier League history, posting a £262 million deficit for the 2024–25 financial year. The figure surpasses the previous record loss of
Microsoft Overtakes Apple as the World’s Most Valuable Publicly Traded Company
In a significant shift, Microsoft has claimed the title of the world's most valuable publicly traded company, surpassing Apple as of the market close on Friday. Microsoft's stock (MSFT) concluded
Honda Recalls Over 300,000 Accords and HR-Vs Due to Seat Belt Defects
Japanese automaker Honda has issued a recall for more than 300,000 vehicles, citing faulty seat belts as the cause for concern. The recall, announced in a notice filed with the
Tesla Reveals $200,000 Advertising Spend on X
Tesla, known for its unconventional approach to advertising, has disclosed spending $200,000 on advertising through social media platform X, according to recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Heineken Taps WPP to Power Global Shopper Marketing and Commerce Strategy
Heineken has deepened its long-standing relationship with WPP, naming the global advertising and communications giant as its exclusive partner for shopper marketing and commerce across its flagship beer brands -
Gaming Peripheral Market Set to Reach $17.52 Billion by 2033, Driven by Competitive Gaming and Technological Advancements
The global gaming peripheral market, valued at $6.74 billion in 2024, is expected to experience significant growth, reaching $17.52 billion by 2033. This surge, reflecting a compound annual growth rate
China to Roll Out Centralized Internet ID, Sparking Fresh Concerns Over Online Freedom
China is set to introduce a new centralized internet identification system in mid-July, further tightening its grip on the digital space and intensifying concerns over privacy, surveillance, and freedom of
Tesla Found Partly Liable in Fatal Autopilot Crash, Ordered to Pay Millions
A Florida jury has ruled that Tesla bears partial responsibility for a 2019 crash in which a Model S using the company’s Autopilot system killed a pedestrian and left another
Starbucks is Going Retro to Make Customers Feel Welcome Again
In a bid to win back customers, Starbucks is reintroducing handwritten names on cups and self-serve stations for cream and sugar. CEO Brian Niccol, who took the helm of the
Oscars to Move From ABC to YouTube Streaming in 2029
The Academy Awards will shift to exclusive streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, marking a major change in how one of Hollywood’s most prestigious events reaches audiences worldwide. The Academy
India Urges E-Commerce Firms To Drop 10-Minute Delivery Promise
The Indian government has asked quick-commerce companies to stop advertising their popular “10-minute delivery” service, following growing concerns about rider safety and working conditions. Sources within the federal labour ministry
Nvidia CEO ‘Disappointed’ by Reports of Chinese Ban on AI Chips
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has expressed disappointment over reports that China has ordered its leading tech companies to stop purchasing the firm’s artificial intelligence (AI) chips, escalating tensions in the
