HP Seeks $1.7bn From Late Tech Entrepreneur Mike Lynch’s Estate Over Autonomy Deal
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) is pursuing $1.7 billion from the estate of British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, claiming losses linked to its troubled 2011 acquisition of his software company, Autonomy. The
Google Promotes Passkeys to Replace Traditional Passwords
Google is taking steps to eliminate the need for traditional passwords by introducing passkeys, which will enable users to unlock their accounts and devices using fingerprint recognition, face scans, or
Accenture to Acquire Udacity to Build a Learning Platform Focused on AI
Accenture revealed its acquisition of the learning platform Udacity today, signalling a strategic move to strengthen its offerings in AI-focused education. While the financial details of the acquisition were not
Boeing Loses $425 Million But Sticks to Full-Year Forecasts
Boeing lost $425 million in the first quarter — more than Wall Street expected — plagued by production problems while building passenger planes and it had a write-down for a
Ford Won’t Drop Apple CarPlay, Android Auto In Its Vehicles
In today's age of mobile technology, almost every brand-new vehicle you can buy in showrooms comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. It's the current gold standard, and Ford
YouTube Launches AI Tool That Generates Free Background Music for Creators
YouTube has unveiled a new AI-powered feature called Music Assistant, designed to help content creators generate copyright-free instrumental tracks tailored to their videos. The tool is now rolling out in
This Singaporean Startup Has Reinvented the Instant Noodle
There are 300,000 edible plant species but in 2018, just four crops made up half of global production, and three — rice, maize, and wheat — accounted for 86% of
Microsoft Surpasses $3 Trillion Valuation, Riding High on AI Enthusiasm
In a historic moment on Wednesday, Microsoft became the second company ever to reach a staggering valuation of over $3 trillion, propelled by the ongoing artificial intelligence boom that propelled
WWD Reports: Ronny Kobo Set to Launch Store on Amazon Fashion
Contemporary designer Ronny Kobo is expanding her distribution by opening a shop-in-shop in the Amazon Fashion store. Amazon is expanding its premium fashion brands, and Ronny Kobo is the latest
Pizza Hut To Close Half of Its UK Restaurants as Diners Lose Taste for the Brand
Pizza Hut, once a family favourite for its all-you-can-eat buffet, salad bar, and self-serve ice cream, is closing nearly half of its UK restaurants as customer interest wanes. The move
Puma Sets Sights on Ousting Nike as Relations with Barcelona Strain
In a longstanding partnership spanning 25 years, Barcelona and Nike have enjoyed a fruitful collaboration, symbolized by the iconic Blaugrana shirt. However, recent developments suggest that this enduring relationship may
Wendy’s to Close 140 Underperforming Restaurants, Plans New Openings in Stronger Markets
Wendy’s has announced plans to close 140 restaurants over the coming months, aiming to replace these locations with new outlets in areas projected to yield stronger business results. CEO Kirk
Target Recalls Nearly 5 Million Candles After Reports of Cuts and Severe Burns
Target is issuing a recall for approximately 5 million Threshold-brand candles in glass jars due to a risk of the glass breaking or cracking while in use, posing laceration and
Elon Musk Booed Off Stage at a Dave Chappelle Show
Elon Musk joined Dave Chappelle on stage Sunday in San Francisco, home of Twitter’s headquarters where the world’s richest person recently laid off many of its employees. It went about
Zuckerberg Unveils Smart Glasses, Predicts End of Smartphone Era
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has outlined his vision for the future of technology, predicting that smart glasses will eventually replace smartphones as the primary way people interact with the digital
Pepsi Partners Superstar Chlöe Bailey to Reimagine ‘Footloose’ to Celebrate the Return of Pepsi-Cola Soda Shop
Pepsi has announced the return of Pepsi-Cola Soda Shop, a modern take on classic soda shop flavors, with a new limited-edition flavor – Zero Sugar Cream Soda Cola – joining
Trapped at Sea: Indonesian Fishermen Sue Bumble Bee Over Alleged Forced Labor
Muhammad Syafi’i will never forget the searing pain as hot oil splattered across his stomach, burning his skin through his clothes. He was a cook aboard a fishing vessel supplying
Microsoft Signs Deal for A.I. Computing Power With Nvidia-Backed CoreWeave That Could be Worth Billions
Microsoft is reportedly set to spend potentially billions of dollars over several years on cloud computing infrastructure from startup CoreWeave, which recently raised $200 million in financing. CoreWeave offers simplified
A Gold Bar is now Worth $1 Million
For the first time in history, the value of a standard gold bar has reached $1 million, driven by a surge in the price of the precious metal. On Friday,
Nike Introduces Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Signature Shoe: The Nike Zoom Freak 5
Sportswear giant Nike has unveiled the Nike Zoom Freak 5, a cutting-edge basketball shoe crafted specifically for NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. This innovative shoe boasts responsive Zoom Air cushioning that
