New Online Superstore Surpasses Amazon and Walmart to Become Most Downloaded App in US
A new online shopping platform linked to one of China’s top retailers has quickly become the most downloaded app in the United States, surpassing Amazon and Walmart. Now it’s looking
Starbucks CEO Promises Menu Overhaul Amid Declining Sales
Starbucks’ new CEO, Brian Niccol, has vowed to simplify the company’s “overly complex” menu in a bid to attract customers and boost falling sales. Niccol announced the coffee giant will
Elon Musk Suspends Kanye West From Twitter for Inciting Violence
Kanye West has been banned from Twitter again and accused of "inciting violence" over offensive tweets - a month after his account was reinstated. As reported by the BBC, the
Mike Lynch’s Estate and Former CFO Ordered to Pay Over £700m to HP Enterprise, UK Court Rules
The estate of late tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his former business partner, Sushovan Hussain, have been ordered to pay more than £700 million to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) by
Elon Musk’s Twitter Finally Pulls Plug on ‘Verified’ Blue Ticks
Twitter has finally removed its “legacy” blue checks. The verification tick marks were originally established as a way for Twitter to ensure that accounts belonged to the people they claimed
Ubisoft Scales Back ‘Assassin’s Creed Hexe’ Team Ahead Of Planned 2027 Release
French gaming company Ubisoft has reassigned about 50 developers from the upcoming title Assassin’s Creed Hexe, as part of broader changes within the franchise’s development structure. The move comes shortly
SanDisk Teases Forthcoming Launch of Next-Generation Storage Device
SanDisk has unveiled a fresh creative direction and corporate branding as it prepares for a major relaunch as a standalone leader in flash and memory technology. The company teased its
New Starbucks CEO Aims to Revive Coffeehouse Culture with Comfort and Community Focus
Starbucks' new CEO, Brian Niccol, is setting out to return the coffee giant to its roots as a welcoming coffeehouse, addressing concerns over the company's shift toward a more transactional,
Bad Bunny and Music Stars Want a Copyright Case Over Reggaeton Beats Thrown Out
Bad Bunny and other music industry stars, including Pitbull, Justin Bieber, and Taylor Swift, are seeking to have a copyright infringement lawsuit thrown out of court. Lawyers representing Bad Bunny
Google Deploys On-Device AI to Detect Scam Websites in Chrome
Google is stepping up its fight against online scams with a new artificial intelligence-powered system that can detect fraudulent websites in real time on Chrome. The tech giant announced on
Industry Mourns as Long-Running Gaming Magazine Game Informer Closes Suddenly
The abrupt closure of Game Informer, one of the gaming industry's most revered magazines, has left a void that many are calling a significant loss to the community. The U.S.-based
Barcelona Unveils 2022/23 Profits: How Much Did the Club Make?
Barcelona, the reigning La Liga champions, has officially disclosed its financial performance for the 2022/2023 football season, revealing substantial profits and revenues. Despite concerns about the club's debt situation, the
Twitter Debuts a Mid-Tier Data Access Plan, to Almost Immediate Backlash
Twitter introduced a new data access tier called "Pro" in an attempt to attract startups after facing backlash for implementing a paywall for developers and researchers. However, some critics argue
MTN Collaborates With Apple Music And Offers Nigerian Users 6 Months Free Trial
A partnership between MTN and Apple Music has been confirmed in a bid to allow its Nigerian users access to its services amidst card payment challenges. Telecommunication giant MTN has
Riots in France Have Already Cost Businesses More Than $1 Billion
"Just weeks after hugely disruptive protests and strikes over pension reforms in France finally died down, businesses in the country are grappling with the fallout from a week of rioting,"
FCCPC Sues MultiChoice Over Alleged Regulatory Violations
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has filed legal action against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, for allegedly disregarding regulatory directives and obstructing
Holcim Announces Exit from Nigeria After 65 Years, Focuses on High-Growth Markets
Swiss building materials giant Holcim is set to withdraw from Nigeria after 65 years, citing a strategic shift toward high-growth regions and sustainable solutions. The company plans to sell its
Apple and Google Must Prepare to Remove TikTok from App Stores by Jan. 19, Lawmakers Warn
Apple and Google must be ready to remove TikTok from their U.S. app stores by January 19, two bipartisan lawmakers have warned. In a letter sent Friday to the CEOs
YouTube Crosses $60bn in Annual Revenue as Google Pushes Paid Subscriptions
Google has disclosed that YouTube generated more than $60bn (£44bn) in revenue in 2025, underlining the video platform’s growing importance to the company as it focuses on expanding paid subscriptions.
Rush for Nvidia Gaming Chips Sparks Chaos in Tokyo
A Tokyo electronics store has issued an apology after a massive crowd, mostly Chinese buyers, caused chaos while attempting to purchase Nvidia's latest gaming chips. The commotion, which unfolded in
