Trump Introduces $100,000 Annual Fee for H-1B Skilled Worker Visa Applicants
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a $100,000 annual fee on companies sponsoring foreign workers under the H-1B visa program, a move that could significantly impact
Oracle Commits $40 Billion to Power Massive Nvidia-Backed AI Data Center in Texas
Oracle has pledged a staggering $40 billion to purchase Nvidia’s cutting-edge chips as part of a landmark effort to build one of the world’s largest data centers in Abilene, Texas.
Google Reportedly Pays $18 Billion a Year to be Apple’s Default Search Engine
In the ongoing US v. Google trial, revelations about the complexities of the deal between Apple and Google for default search engine placement on Apple devices have been brought to
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin Aims to Solve Digital Identity Crisis with Iris Scanning Technology
Worldcoin, a lesser-known venture co-founded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman, is setting its sights on addressing a major concern in the age of artificial intelligence (AI): verifying human identity in the
Google Reportedly Benchmarks Gemini AI Against Anthropic’s Claude Amid Ethical Concerns
In the escalating competition for AI supremacy, Google is reportedly using Anthropic’s Claude to benchmark and enhance its Gemini AI. This practice has raised questions about ethics and compliance in
Mondelez CEO Defends Continued Operations in Russia Despite Criticism
The chief executive of Mondelez International has defended the company's decision to continue operating in Russia following the country's invasion of Ukraine, while acknowledging concerns that the business contributes tax
Mercedes-Benz to Adopt Tesla’s EV Charging Standard in North America
Mercedes-Benz has announced that starting next year, its electric vehicle drivers will be able to use Tesla's superchargers, with plans to fully adopt Tesla's charging standard by 2025. This move
Microsoft Celebrates Game Creators in Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, S/Africa
Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has announced its planned Xbox Game Studios Game Camp Africa, a two-day conference to recognise and celebrate all game creators across more than
Google Faces £13.6 Billion Lawsuit Over Alleged Adtech Market Dominance
Google is set to face a £13.6 billion lawsuit after a court ruled that it must answer allegations of anti-competitive behaviour in the online advertising market. The case, initiated by
Potential 10-Day UPS Strike Could Result in $7.1 Billion Loss for US Economy
According to an estimate from Anderson Economic Group, a Michigan-based economic research firm, a 10-day strike by UPS workers could potentially cost the US economy a staggering $7.1 billion. If
Google to Introduce Lock Screen Widgets for Smartphones in Android 16 Update
Google is set to bring lock screen widgets to smartphones, expanding a feature previously available only on tablets. Announced during the company’s Spotlight Week, the update will be part of
McDonald’s Japan Delays Toy Giveaway After Pokémon Promotion Sparks Backlash
McDonald’s Japan has postponed its upcoming “Happy Set” toy campaign following criticism that a recent Pokémon-themed giveaway triggered widespread food waste and profiteering. The fast-food chain announced on Thursday that
SpaceX Seeks Approval To Deploy Up To One Million Satellites For AI Computing
Elon Musk’s aerospace company, SpaceX, has submitted an application to deploy as many as one million satellites into Earth’s orbit, a move it says is aimed at meeting the rapidly
Airlines Expect to Make $10 Billion This Year Despite Economic Slowdown
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global airline industry is set to rebound from the pandemic and make nearly $10 billion in profit this year. IATA has
Sam Bankman-Fried is Going to Jail
In a significant turn of events, a federal judge has made the decision to revoke the bail granted to Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of FTX cryptocurrency exchange, citing allegations of witness
Mark Zuckerberg’s Net Worth Is Down $71 Billion Putting Focus on Meta’s Woes
Mark Zuckerberg’s pivot into the metaverse has cost him dearly in the real world. Even in a rough year for just about every US tech titan, the wealth erased from
Tinubu Promises to Support Google’s Plan to Create One Million Digital Jobs in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has expressed the Federal Government's readiness to collaborate with global tech giant Google Incorporated in its endeavour to generate one million digital jobs in Nigeria. The president
300TB Pirate Archive Claims to Hold Nearly Entire Spotify Music Catalog
A vast pirate archive has emerged online, claiming to contain almost every song ever streamed on Spotify, raising fresh concerns about large-scale music piracy and data security on the world’s
Lunchables: From a Cultural Phenomenon to a Struggle for Survival
Lunchables, the once-iconic compartmentalised meal kit that revolutionised convenience eating for kids and parents, is facing a crisis as its popularity wanes. Sales for the Kraft Heinz-owned brand fell by
Lufthansa Cuts 20,000 Summer Flights Amid Soaring Fuel Costs
German carrier Lufthansa has announced plans to cancel around 20,000 short-haul European flights this summer, citing a sharp rise in jet fuel prices that has made many routes financially unsustainable.
