Indomie Heroes Awards Extends Age Limit, Opens Entry Submissions Until June
Organisers of the annual Indomie Heroes Awards have announced key updates to this year’s edition, including an extension of the age limit and additional time for Nigerians to submit nominations.
Microsoft Urges 500 Million Users to Upgrade to Windows 11 Before October Deadline
Microsoft is ramping up warnings to Windows 10 users as the operating system inches closer to its official end-of-life date on October 14, 2025. The tech giant has renewed its
Instagram Makes a U-turn on TikTok-Style Revamp
Social media giant, Instagram has announced that it will be pausing the rollout of new features on its app following backlash online from users, influencers and celebrities. Among the new
Apple And Google Pledge App Store Changes After UK Competition Probe
Apple and Google have agreed to adjust how their app stores operate in the UK following pressure from the country’s competition watchdog, which had raised concerns about their dominance in
Sylvanian Families Sues Viral TikTok Creator Over Adult-Themed Parody Skits
Japanese toy company Epoch Co. Ltd, the makers of Sylvanian Families, has filed a lawsuit in the United States against Irish TikTok creator Thea Von Engelbrechten, accusing her of copyright
Netflix Raises Prices as Password Boost Fades
Netflix has started raising its subscription prices in several countries as the surge in growth from its password-sharing crackdown begins to ease. Over the past month, the streaming giant has
Paramount-Warner Bros Merger Paused Until 2027 Over Legal Challenge
Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery have agreed to suspend their proposed $110 billion merger until June 2027 as a US court considers legal challenges brought against the deal. The
GTA 6 Pre-Orders May Launch Soon Following PlayStation Database Update
The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 could be one step closer to pre-orders, according to recent activity on PlayStation’s database. Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games have repeatedly confirmed the
Rite Aid Sells Pharmacy Assets of Over 1,000 Stores to Competitors Amid Bankruptcy Struggles
Rite Aid has announced the sale of pharmacy assets from more than 1,000 of its stores to major rivals, including CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Kroger, and Albertsons, as part of its
FTC Urges US Appeals Court to Block Microsoft’s Activision Merger
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has called on a federal appeals court to intervene and block Microsoft's recent $69 billion acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard. The FTC argues
Tesla Recalls Most Cybertrucks Over Risk of Exterior Panel Detachment
Tesla is recalling over 46,000 Cybertrucks in the United States due to concerns that an exterior panel could detach while driving, posing a road hazard. The recall affects nearly all
Apple Urged to Remove New AI Feature After Falsely Summarizing News Reports
Apple is under mounting pressure to remove its newly launched AI-powered news summarization feature after it falsely attributed a headline to the BBC, prompting concerns from press freedom advocates. The
White House Insists Elon Musk’s Deals Aren’t Under National Security Review
The White House has said that Elon Musk’s recent deals, including his takeover of Twitter and operations of Starlink internet in Ukraine, are not under national security review. As reported
Fortune of World’s Richest Person Bernard Arnault Tops $200bn
The fortune of Bernard Arnault, the world’s richest person, has topped $200bn for the first time as shares in his French LVMH luxury goods empire hit a record high. The
Novavax Says it is Axing 25% of Its Workforce to Cut Costs
Biotech company Novavax has announced that it will be laying off 25% of its workforce in an effort to reduce expenses. The decision was made to better align the company's
Rumors Swirl: Nintendo Direct Reportedly Set for July, Promising 2025 Game Reveals
Kyoto, Japan – Speculation is mounting that Nintendo is preparing to host a major Nintendo Direct presentation in July, potentially offering a first look at the company's 2025 game lineup.
Kemi Badenoch Blames Poor Policy for Nigeria’s Electricity Challenges
Leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has attributed Nigeria’s long-standing electricity challenges to poor public policy despite the country’s vast natural resource wealth. Badenoch made the remarks
TECNO Unveils EllaClaw Beta, AI Agent Tailored for Nigerian Users
TECNO Mobile has announced the upcoming beta launch of EllaClaw, a new mobile AI agent designed specifically for users in Nigeria and other emerging markets. The tool, powered by the
Snap Inc Announces Layoffs, Cutting 10% of Global Workforce, Approximately 500 Jobs
Snap Inc, the parent company of Snapchat, has revealed plans to lay off 10% of its staff, impacting around 500 global full-time employees. The tech firm joins the recent trend
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
