Volkswagen Struggles to Keep Pace in the Electric Car Race, Losing Ground to Tesla and Chinese Competitors
Volkswagen, once poised to lead the electric vehicle (EV) market, is facing significant challenges as it falls behind Tesla and emerging Chinese competitors. Initial ambitions to become the top manufacturer
Regeneron Acquires 23andMe for $256 Million in Bankruptcy Auction
Biotech giant Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has announced plans to acquire genetic testing firm 23andMe for $256 million, following the company’s bankruptcy proceedings. The deal was confirmed on Monday and is expected
“Deadpool & Wolverine” Shatters Records with $200 Million Opening Weekend
"Deadpool & Wolverine" has made a historic debut, surpassing the $200 million mark in its opening weekend and setting a new record for the highest-grossing opening for an R-rated film.
Court Orders Krafton To Reinstate Subnautica 2 CEO In Ongoing Legal Battle
A court has ruled in favour of the co-founders of Unknown Worlds Entertainment in their legal dispute with Krafton over the development of Subnautica 2, ordering the reinstatement of CEO
Minimalist Phone Emerges with Physical Keyboard, Promising Four Days of Battery Life
In an era dominated by feature-rich smartphones, Minimal, a company aiming to counter the digital overload, has unveiled the "Minimal Phone." The device is designed for users seeking efficiency and
Oscars to Move From ABC to YouTube Streaming in 2029
The Academy Awards will shift to exclusive streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, marking a major change in how one of Hollywood’s most prestigious events reaches audiences worldwide. The Academy
Boeing Tells Pilots to Check Seats After Latam Plane Incident
In the aftermath of an alarming incident on a Latam Airlines flight, Boeing has advised airlines operating 787 Dreamliners to conduct thorough seat inspections, citing a potential safety concern. The
Marketers Adjust Pumps as Fuel Price Hits N617/Litre
Petrol prices in some Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) filling stations in Abuja surged from N537/litre to N617/litre on Tuesday, leaving independent oil marketers to confirm the increase and
DirecTV Offers Incentives to Customers to Switch to Rivals Amid Disney Dispute
As the ongoing battle between DirecTV and Disney threatens to black out ESPN and ABC channels, including tonight’s "Monday Night Football," DirecTV has taken an unexpected step: paying its customers
Tesco Recalls Vegan ‘Melt in the Middle’ Burgers Over Burn Risk
Tesco has issued a recall for its "melt in the middle" vegan burgers due to concerns that the product may pose a burn risk to consumers. The supermarket giant is
Ford Picks Valencia For New Electric Car Plant
Automobile manufacturer, Ford's next generation of electric cars in Europe will be built at its plant in Valencia. The Valencia plant was chosen over its rival facility located in Saarlouis,
Champagne Sales Lose Fizz in 2023 After Covid-Era Peak
Champagne sales have experienced a downturn in 2023, stepping back from the record-breaking heights achieved in the Covid-19 era. The Comité Champagne, representing over 16,000 winegrowers and 320 Champagne houses,
Google Settles ‘Incognito’ Lawsuit, Agrees to Delete Billions of Browser Records
Google has reached a settlement in a lawsuit concerning its 'Incognito' private browsing mode, agreeing to delete billions of data records related to users' browsing habits. Initially filed in 2020,
Microsoft to End Office Apps Support on Windows 10 After October 14
Microsoft has announced it will stop supporting Microsoft 365 apps, including Office apps, on Windows 10 devices after October 14, 2025. The move aligns with Windows 10’s scheduled end of
Rumours Swirl: Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro May Debut with TSMC’s Cutting-Edge 2nm Chip
As anticipation builds for the launch of Apple's iPhone 16 series later this year, attention is already shifting to the potential features of the iPhone 17 lineup slated for 2025.
Apple Keeps iPhone Prices Steady Despite $1.1 Billion Tariff Hit
Apple has managed to hold its iPhone prices steady despite facing steep tariffs on U.S. imports this year, avoiding a potential price hike that many industry watchers expected ahead of
Nigerians Face Continued Hardship As CBN Retains Interest Rate at 26.50%
Economic analysts and financial experts have reacted to the decision by the Central Bank of Nigeria to retain the country’s benchmark interest rate at 26.50 percent, warning that businesses and
Italian Company Offers to Rebuild Baltimore Bridge After Tragic Collapse
WeBuild Group, the Italian company renowned for its role in reconstructing the Genoa bridge after its catastrophic collapse in 2018, has extended a helping hand to Baltimore. The company announced
Twitter Officially Sues Elon Musk, Demands All $44bn to a Delaware Court
American billionaire and businessman, Elon Musk has officially been sued by Twitter after the tech mogul announced they he is backing down from his $44bn offer to buy the platform,
Disney and Universal File Lawsuit Against Midjourney Over Alleged AI-Generated Copyright Infringement
Two of Hollywood’s biggest studios, Disney and Universal, have launched a lawsuit against artificial intelligence firm Midjourney, accusing it of generating unauthorised images of iconic characters such as Darth Vader,
