WhatsApp Lowers Minimum Age to 13 in Europe, Drawing Criticism
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has adjusted the minimum age requirement for the messaging app in Europe, reducing it from 16 to 13 years old. This alteration, implemented across
Verizon Customers Alerted to $100 Million Settlement – Here’s How to Claim Your Refund
Verizon customers may be in for an unexpected windfall as part of a proposed $100 million settlement resulting from a class-action lawsuit. Eligible customers are receiving postcards or emails notifying
PwC Chief Warns AI Could Reduce Graduate Hiring as Firm Shifts Focus to Tech Talent
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence could reduce the number of entry-level graduates hired in the coming years, PwC’s global chairman Mohamed Kande has said. Speaking at a business summit
The Largest Newspaper Publisher in the US Sues Google, Alleging Online Ad Monopoly
Gannett, the largest newspaper publisher in the US, has filed a lawsuit against Google, claiming that the tech giant has a monopoly over the digital ad market. The lawsuit was
Africa’s Billionaires Reach Record $105 Billion as Dangote Maintains Top Spot for 14th Year
Africa’s wealthiest individuals have reached a historic milestone, with their combined net worth surpassing $100 billion for the first time. According to Forbes’ 2025 rankings, the continent’s billionaires now hold
Grand Theft Auto 6 Release Pushed Back to November 2026
Rockstar Games has announced another delay to the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, shifting its launch date to 19 November 2026. The highly anticipated title was originally slated for
Netflix Increases Prices Following Record-Breaking Subscriber Growth
Netflix has announced price hikes for most subscription tiers in the US and Canada, following its largest-ever quarterly subscriber surge. The streaming giant reported an addition of 19 million new
McDonald’s Extends Popular $5 Value Meal Amid Rising Food Costs
McDonald’s has announced that its widely successful “$5 Meal Deal” will remain on menus at nearly all of its U.S. locations through August. This extension comes in response to the
Elon Musk’s Next Drama: A Trial Over His Tweets on Tesla
While still grappling with the fallout from a company he did take private, beleaguered billionaire Elon Musk is now facing a trial over a company he did not. As reported
Netflix in Rough Shape as Its Future Will be Determined This Week
These are not e best of times for streaming giant, Netflix as it prepares to report its second-quarter earnings on Tuesday in what is shaping up to be one of
Google Maps to Reflect Name Change of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
Google Maps is set to update its platform to reflect a recent executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The change follows a directive signed
YouTube Launches AI Tool That Generates Free Background Music for Creators
YouTube has unveiled a new AI-powered feature called Music Assistant, designed to help content creators generate copyright-free instrumental tracks tailored to their videos. The tool is now rolling out in
Ubisoft Unleashes Over 50 Free Games on PlayStation, No PS Plus Required
Ubisoft, the renowned publisher behind iconic franchises like Assassin's Creed, is rolling out a treasure trove of gaming delights for PlayStation enthusiasts, and the best part? No PlayStation Plus subscription
Fumito Ganryu Reimagines the PUMA Mostro with 3D-Printed Design from ALIVEFORM
Japanese designer Fumito Ganryu has teamed up once again with PUMA to unveil a bold reinterpretation of the PUMA Mostro, blending avant-garde craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. The two-shoe capsule marks
Air Peace Targets London Routes from Ogun’s Gateway Airport
Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, is set to expand its international footprint with plans to begin London-bound flights from Gateway International Airport later this summer, marking a major step for
Mercedes-Benz Nigeria Gets New MD
The Board of Directors, Weststar Associates Limited, has appointed Mrs. Mary Ojulari as the new managing director (Mercedes-Benz Nigeria). This was disclosed in a statement signed by the board of
Federal Appeals Court Refuses to Block TikTok Ban, Paving Way for Supreme Court Showdown
A federal appeals court has refused to temporarily halt a ban on TikTok, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle at the U.S. Supreme Court over the controversial legislation. On
Post Office Lawyer Accuses Company of Deception in Sub-Postmasters’ Case
In a significant revelation at the Horizon Inquiry, barrister Simon Clarke, formerly associated with a firm advising the Post Office, accused the company of misleading him regarding evidence crucial to
Court Halts Foreclosure on Elvis Presley’s Graceland Amid Allegations of Fraudulent Claims
Elvis Presley's iconic estate, Graceland, remains under the ownership of his family as a Tennessee court chancellor has temporarily blocked a foreclosure auction following allegations of fraud. Chancellor JoeDae Jenkins
Theophilus Akhimie Speaks on Afrobeats’ Global Impact and the Headies Awards
Theophilus Akhimie, a U.S.-based Nigerian brand and marketing expert, and an avid enthusiast of the entertainment industry, is eagerly looking forward to the forthcoming 2023 edition of the prestigious Headies
