BlizzCon Canceled for 2024, Blizzard Promises Future Return Amid Industry Challenges
Blizzard Entertainment has announced the cancellation of BlizzCon for the year 2024, marking a hiatus for the annual gaming convention typically held in Anaheim, California. While the company did not
Starbucks Sued for Alleged Deceptive Marketing of its ‘100% Ethically’ Sourced Coffee
Global coffee giant Starbucks is facing legal action from the National Consumers League over allegations of deceptive marketing regarding its claims of "100% ethical sourcing" of coffee and tea. The
Adobe After Effects Gets Major Performance Boost with New Update
Adobe has rolled out what it calls the most significant performance upgrade in the history of After Effects, introducing a new caching system designed to improve playback and workflow efficiency
Taco Bell Ventures into New Territory with Chicken Nuggets
Taco Bell is shaking up its menu with an unexpected addition: chicken nuggets. Known for its Mexican-inspired offerings, the fast-food chain is taking a more American approach with this limited-time
Samsung Recalls 1 Million Stoves Amid Fire Hazard Concerns Linked to Pets and Accidental Knob Activation
Samsung has announced a recall of over one million electric stoves due to a fire risk posed by the front-mounted knobs, which can be accidentally turned on by pets or
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Estimated Insurance Loss Could Reach $3 Billion
A devastating bridge collapse in Baltimore, USA, has prompted predictions of the largest single marine insurance loss in history, according to statements from a British insurance marketplace. Following a tragic
Microsoft Outlook Will Soon Write Emails for You
Microsoft is set to expand its implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in Outlook to assist corporate users in composing more effective emails. The Microsoft 365 Copilot tool, positioned as
163 Chinese Workers Found in “Slavery-Like Conditions” at BYD Construction Site in Brazil
Brazilian labour officials discovered 163 Chinese nationals working under "slavery-like conditions" at a construction site for a factory owned by Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD in Bahia state, according to
Illegal Cigarette Trade Exposes Deeper Crisis on UK High Streets
Beneath the shopfronts of everyday Britain, a hidden network of illegal activity is thriving - and it’s far more than just cheap cigarettes. An underground economy fuelled by counterfeit tobacco
Burberry to Cut 18% of Global Workforce Amid Ongoing Business Decline
British luxury fashion brand Burberry has announced plans to cut nearly one-fifth of its global workforce by 2027, as part of a broader effort to reduce costs and steer the
Alex Jones Ordered to Liquidate Personal Assets to Settle Sandy Hook Debt
In a significant ruling, a judge has ordered the liquidation of Infowars host Alex Jones' personal assets, potentially paving the way for compensation to the families of the victims of
OpenAI Launches GPT-5, Promises ‘PhD-Level’ Expertise in New ChatGPT Update
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5, the newest version of the artificial intelligence model powering ChatGPT, claiming it delivers performance equivalent to a PhD-level expert across various disciplines, including writing and coding.
Shein’s UK Sales Surge to £2bn Despite Economic Headwinds
Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein recorded a sharp rise in UK sales in 2024, with revenues climbing by a third to reach just over £2 billion, newly filed accounts reveal. The
McDonald’s Restores Quarter Pounder Sales Nationwide After E. coli Outbreak Clearance
McDonald's has resumed sales of its Quarter Pounder burgers across the United States, following confirmation that its beef patties were not linked to a recent E. coli outbreak that led
Instagram Reels Evolves Into $50bn Revenue Engine for Meta
Instagram Reels has grown from a rapid response to TikTok’s rise into one of Meta’s most valuable businesses, with the short-form video product now generating an annual revenue run rate
Kraft Heinz Shelves Breakup Plan, Announces $600m Turnaround Investment
Kraft Heinz has abandoned plans to split its business in two, opting instead to keep its portfolio of brands under one roof as it works to revive slowing sales. The
Apple and Google are Working Together to Limit AirTag Stalking
Apple and Google have announced that they are collaborating on an industry specification aimed at combating safety risks associated with Bluetooth-enabled tracking devices like AirTags. The proposed standard requires the
Virgin Orbit Pauses Operations For a Week, Furloughs Nearly Entire Staff as it Seeks Funding
Virgin Orbit is furloughing nearly all its employees and pausing operations for a week as it looks for a funding lifeline, people familiar with the matter told CNBC. As reported
The Highest-Paid Female CEOs of Listed Nigerian Firms
The corporate landscape in Nigeria is witnessing a significant shift as women continue to rise to the top ranks of leadership in prominent companies. Breaking the long-held norm of male-dominated
Supercell CEO Calls for Greater Risk-Taking as Mobile Gaming Faces Innovation Slump
Ilkka Paananen, CEO of Finnish mobile gaming giant Supercell, says the mobile gaming industry must take bolder risks to stay relevant in an increasingly crowded digital landscape. Speaking from Supercell’s
