Uber to Invest Up to $1.25bn in Rivian to Launch 10,000 Robotaxis
Uber has announced plans to invest up to $1.25 billion in electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian as part of a major push into autonomous transportation. The partnership will see the deployment
White House Accuses China Of ‘Industrial-Scale’ AI Model Copying
The White House has accused foreign entities, primarily based in China, of conducting large-scale efforts to replicate advanced American artificial intelligence models. In a memo, Michael Kratsios said the campaigns
Sugary Drinks Driving Health Crisis in Nigeria, Expert Warns
A Nigerian public health advocate has sounded the alarm over the country’s soaring consumption of sugary drinks, linking it to rising cases of chronic diseases and preventable deaths. Abayomi Sarumi,
Canada Struck by Massive Mobile and Internet Outage
These are not the best of times in Canada as the country's largest mobile and internet provider has suffered a major outage, with bank ATMs and emergency service hotlines affected.
Logan Paul Sells Rare Pokémon Card For $16.5m
Logan Paul has sold an ultra-rare Pokémon trading card for a record-breaking $16.5m (£12m), making it the most expensive trading card ever sold at auction. The sale was confirmed by
Stephen Curry Unveils New Curry Brand Series 7 Sneakers During NBA Playoffs
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry took advantage of the NBA Playoffs' massive audience to unveil his latest signature shoe, the Curry Brand Series 7. The new model, according to
Nvidia Loses $600 Billion in Market Value as DeepSeek AI Disrupts Industry
Nvidia has suffered the largest single-day market value loss in U.S. history, shedding nearly $600 billion amid fears that a new open-source AI model from Chinese startup DeepSeek could disrupt
Birkenstock is Now an $8 Billion Company
The renowned cork-soled shoemaker, Birkenstock, is set to make its highly anticipated debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol BIRK. The company announced that it
AI Drives 48% Increase in Google Emissions
Google's greenhouse gas emissions surged by 48% in 2023 compared to 2019, according to the tech giant's latest environmental report. The spike is largely attributed to the increasing energy demands
Ford Recalls More Than 230,000 Explorers for Rollaway Risk
Ford has issued a recall for specific models of the 2020-2022 Explorer due to concerns related to a potential rollaway risk when the parking brake is not engaged. According to
Starbucks to Revise Reusable Cup Reward in Loyalty Program Overhaul
Starbucks is phasing out one of its most popular loyalty rewards for eco-conscious customers as part of a broader effort to streamline perks and improve profitability. Starting June 24, the
iPhone Prices Could Triple to $3,500 If Manufacturing Moves to U.S., Analyst Warns
Amid escalating trade tensions and new tariff policies championed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, a leading tech analyst has warned that the cost of an iPhone could skyrocket to
Jack Dorsey Unveils Bitchat, a Messaging App That Works Without Internet or User Accounts
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and CEO of fintech company Block, has launched an experimental messaging app designed to function entirely without the internet, servers, or even user accounts. The
When Trade Relations Soured, This American Liquor Maker Moved Production To Canada
For years, Stephanie Intrevado has been an enthusiastic collector of Sour Puss, the brightly coloured fruit-flavoured liqueur that has become a staple among generations of Canadian university students. From passionfruit
How Much Did Jack Ma’s Speech Cost Ant Group? About $230 Billion
Ant Group, co-founded by Jack Ma and affiliated with Alibaba Group, has announced a share buyback valued at $78.5 billion, a significant decline from its previous valuation before its IPO
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
Brazilian Judge Orders Mining Giants to Pay $9.7 Billion for Dam Disaster
A federal judge in Brazil has issued a landmark ruling, instructing mining giants BHP, Vale, and their Samarco joint venture to pay 47.6 billion reais ($9.67 billion) in damages for
London Surgeon Performs Remote Robot Surgery on Patient 1,500 Miles Away
A groundbreaking medical procedure has seen a surgeon in London successfully carry out robot-assisted cancer surgery on a patient located about 1,500 miles away in Gibraltar. The operation marked a
Nike Partners with Nigerian Customs Design Company Layerx to Champion Culture and Sustainability
Nike, the world's leading supplier of athletic shoes, has joined forces with Nigerian customs design company Layerx in an exciting partnership aimed at promoting culture and environmental sustainability. This innovative
Xbox to Raise Game Prices to $80 Globally by Holiday Season
Xbox has confirmed that it will increase the prices of its hardware and games, with first-party game titles set to reach $79.99 starting this holiday season. The price hikes, which
