Telcos May Raise Call, SMS, and Data Tariffs in Early 2025 Amid Economic Challenges
Nigerians could face higher charges for calls, SMS, and data services starting early 2025, as the federal government considers approving a long-awaited tariff review. Telecom operators have been advocating for
Berkshire Hathaway Reduces Apple Stake by Almost 50% in Major Portfolio Shift
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has dramatically reduced its stake in Apple, cutting it nearly in half according to the company's second-quarter earnings report released on Saturday. The conglomerate's holdings in
Federal Judge Orders Sam Bankman-Fried to Repay $11 Billion in FTX Case
In a landmark ruling, a federal judge has mandated that Sam Bankman-Fried, the central figure in the FTX cryptocurrency exchange scandal, repay more than $11 billion as part of his
National Geographic Magazine Has Laid Off the Last of its Staff Writers
Multiple departing staffers confirmed this week that National Geographic, the renowned magazine that has documented the wonders of the natural world for over a century, laid off its remaining staff
Rockstar Teases “Mind-Blowing” Features for GTA 6 at Golden Joystick Awards
The 24th edition of the Golden Joystick Awards, the world’s longest-running video game ceremony, delivered an evening of celebration for standout titles like Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Helldivers 2, and
Rockstar Confirms Data Breach, Says Players Unaffected
Rockstar Games has confirmed it was affected by a recent data breach but insists the incident has not impacted its operations or players. The breach reportedly involved a third party,
Diageo CEO Debra Crew Steps Down Abruptly Amid Sales Concerns
In a surprise leadership shake-up, Diageo, the global beverage giant behind Guinness, has announced the immediate departure of its chief executive, Debra Crew. The sudden exit, described as a mutual
Apple Removes WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store Following National Security Concerns
In response to directives from China's internet watchdog citing national security apprehensions, Apple has taken the decisive step of removing WhatsApp and Threads from its app store in the country,
Innovative ‘Star Wars’-Inspired Technology Tackles Water Shortages
In 2016, a severe drought hit Kozhikode, India, drastically limiting residents' access to water. Among those affected was student Swapnil Shrivastav, who experienced firsthand the challenges of water scarcity, relying
Elon Musk’s Dad Said He Turned Down a Free Tesla From His Son
In a revelation dating back to January 2022, Errol Musk, father of tech mogul Elon Musk, disclosed that he turned down his son's generous offer to gift him a Tesla
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
Elon Musk and Others Urge AI Pause, Citing ‘Risks to Society’
Elon Musk and a group of artificial intelligence experts and industry executives are calling for a six-month pause in developing systems more powerful than OpenAI's newly launched GPT-4, in an
Amazon Tells Workers they Must Come to the Office 5 Days a Week
Amazon has announced that its corporate employees will be required to return to the office five days a week, beginning January 2, 2025, marking a significant shift from its current
Instagram Back Up After Global Outage Affecting Thousands of Users
On Sunday, Meta Platform Inc's Instagram experienced a technical issue that disrupted services for thousands of users. However, the company announced that the platform was back up and running for
This Electric Car Battery Takes Less Than 5 Minutes to Charge
A British startup, Nyobolt, has unveiled a groundbreaking 35kWh lithium-ion battery that can charge from 10% to 80% in just over four and a half minutes, addressing a major frustration
Tesla to Reveal Cybercab, Marking Major Push into Self-Driving Cars
Tesla is set to unveil its highly anticipated self-driving robotaxi prototype, dubbed the Cybercab, at a special event on Thursday at Warner Bros Studios in Burbank, California. The event, titled
Lufthansa IT Failure Grounds Flights Worldwide
German airline Lufthansa is 'stabilizing’ its flight operations at Frankfurt airport after a company-wide IT outage led to a raft of flight cancellations and delays that stranded thousands of passengers
Marks & Spencer CEO Targeted Directly in £300m Ransomware Attack
Hackers behind the devastating cyberattack on Marks & Spencer sent a direct and abusive ransom demand to the company’s chief executive, it has emerged. The email, sent on April 23,
Saudi Aramco Boosts Dividends Despite Decline in Profits
Despite experiencing a significant drop in profits due to reduced production and falling oil prices in 2023, Saudi Aramco remains resilient, reporting the second-highest profit in its history. The energy
Elon Musk Drops Lawsuit Against OpenAI After Publication of Emails
Elon Musk has moved to dismiss his lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, bringing an end to a legal dispute that has lasted several months between the co-founders of
