Walmart Ventures Beyond Retail, Acquires Vizio in $2.3 Billion Deal
Walmart, the retail giant known for its expansive presence in the grocery and retail sectors, is making a bold move into the media and advertising landscape with its recent acquisition
Trump’s Media Company is Planning a Streaming Service Featuring ‘Non-Woke’ Content
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the organisation behind former United States President, Donald Trumps's social media app, 'Truth Social has revealed plans to launch a brand new "non-woke" streaming
Ubisoft Co-Founder Claude Guillemot Dies in Plane Crash in France
Claude Guillemot, one of the co-founders of video game publisher Ubisoft, has died following a plane crash in western France. He was 69 years old. According to reports from French
Sony Has Now Sold 38.5 Million PlayStation 5 Consoles
Sony announced its FY2022 Q4 earnings today, revealing that it has now sold 38.4 million PlayStation 5 consoles since launch. The company sold “a record high” 6.3 million PS5 units
UK Bank Warns Millions at Risk from AI Voice-Cloning Scams
Starling Bank, a UK-based online lender, has issued a stark warning about the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) voice-cloning scams, stating that "millions" could be vulnerable to this growing threat.
Meta to Restrict AI Chatbot Interactions with Teens on Suicide and Self-Harm
Meta has announced new restrictions on its artificial intelligence chatbots, preventing them from engaging teenagers in conversations about suicide, self-harm, or eating disorders. Instead, the company said the chatbots will
How Georgia is Fueling the Flow of U.S. Used Cars to Russia Despite Sanctions
In the shadow of geopolitical tensions, the South Caucasus nation of Georgia has emerged as a pivotal hub in the global used car trade, with vehicles sourced primarily from the
Adidas Eyes Taylor Swift Collaboration After Parting Ways with Kanye West
Adidas, having severed ties with multi-faceted creative Kanye West and his Yeezy brand over a year ago, is actively seeking fresh collaborations, with global music sensation Taylor Swift emerging as
Company Hacked After Hiring North Korean Cybercriminal as Remote IT Worker
A company, which remains unnamed, has fallen victim to a significant data breach after unknowingly hiring a North Korean cybercriminal as a remote IT contractor. The cyber attacker, who faked
Ford Reports $900m Extra Tariff Costs After Policy Change
Ford Motor Company has revealed it incurred an additional $900 million in tariff-related costs last year, blaming a late adjustment to a US government relief programme for the higher-than-expected bill.
Vatican Bank Dismisses Couple Following New Workplace Marriage Ban
The Vatican Bank has terminated the employment of two staff members whose recent marriage violated a newly imposed ban on employee unions. The decision was made public in a statement
Etsy Sells Depop To eBay For $1.2bn
Etsy has agreed to sell second-hand fashion app Depop to eBay for $1.2bn (£890m), five years after acquiring the platform for $1.6bn. The all-cash deal, which is expected to close
Controversy Brews as US Moves Towards Potentially Banning TikTok
TikTok, the popular social media platform owned by Chinese company ByteDance, is caught in the crossfire of a brewing conflict between the United States and China. With Congress passing legislation
Real Madrid Manager Carlo Ancelotti Faces Potential Jail Time for Tax Evasion
Carlo Ancelotti, the current manager of Real Madrid, is facing potential legal troubles that could result in a five-year prison sentence for alleged tax evasion during his earlier tenure with
Spain’s Tourism Boom Reaches New Heights Amid Global Uncertainty
From the rooftop terrace of a hotel overlooking Benidorm's skyline, the signs of Spain's tourism success are impossible to miss. Towering hotels, crowded beaches, and bustling streets tell the story
WhatsApp Backs Apple in Legal Fight Against UK Government Over Encrypted User Data
WhatsApp has formally expressed its support for Apple in an ongoing legal battle with the UK Home Office over encrypted user data, warning that the case could have far-reaching consequences
Crocs Shares Nosedive as Cautious U.S. Shoppers Cut Back on Spending
Shares in Crocs tumbled by nearly 30% on Thursday, marking the brand’s worst single-day drop in almost 15 years, as the American footwear maker flagged a sharp downturn in consumer
Hollywood’s Streaming Boom Fizzles, Leaving Industry Workers in Crisis
Michael Fortin, once at the forefront of Hollywood’s streaming golden age, now finds himself on the brink of homelessness. The actor and aerial cinematographer, who turned his drone-flying hobby into
Google Reveals RAM Requirements for Running AI Locally on Phones
Google has shed light on the significant RAM requirements needed to run its Gemini AI model locally on mobile devices, particularly on its Pixel 8 smartphones. During a recent episode
End of an Era for Electronics Giant Toshiba
Japan's renowned electronics giant, Toshiba, has officially delisted from the Tokyo Stock Exchange, closing a chapter that spanned 74 years and once symbolized the pinnacle of Japan's electronic dominance. The
