FTC Sues Uber Over Alleged Deceptive Subscription Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Uber, accusing the ride-hailing giant of deceptive billing and obstructive cancellation practices tied to its Uber One subscription service. Filed
Elon Musk: Neuralink’s First Human Patient Controls Mouse with Thoughts
Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain-machine interface startup, has achieved a significant milestone as its first human patient, implanted with a brain-chip, has demonstrated the ability to control a computer mouse using
Elon Musk Takes Steps to Restore Access to X in Brazil Amid Court Pressure
In a significant development, X, formerly known as Twitter, is poised to comply with the Brazilian Supreme Court's directives to reinstate its services for the platform's 21 million users in
Tesla Recalls 27,000 Cybertrucks Over Rearview Camera Delay
Tesla has issued a recall for approximately 27,000 Cybertrucks due to a rearview camera malfunction that could increase the risk of accidents. The issue, identified by the National Highway Traffic
Lamborghini Stays in the Fast Lane with Combustion Engines, Delays Full Shift to Electric Cars
Lamborghini’s chief executive Stephan Winkelmann has confirmed that the iconic Italian automaker will continue to produce cars with internal combustion engines for at least another decade, as demand for fully
Lamborghini Hops on the EV Trend, Revealing its New All-Electric Italian Bull
Lamborghini, the renowned Italian supercar manufacturer, has introduced a tantalizing glimpse into its electrified future with the unveiling of the Lamborghini Lanzador, a cutting-edge electric SUV concept. The Lanzador not
CBN Gives Update on Keystone Bank
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured the public of Keystone Bank’s stability following a recent court ruling that ordered the forfeiture of its shares to the federal government.
Duolingo Lays off 10% of its Contract Workers as the Company Puts More Faith in AI
Language-learning software giant Duolingo has announced a 10% reduction in its contractor workforce, signalling a shift towards increased integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in its operations. According to a Duolingo
Blake Lemoine: Google Fires Engineer Who Said AI Tech Has Feelings
American tech giant, Google has fired one of its engineers who said the company's artificial intelligence system has feelings. Last month, Blake Lemoine went public with his theory that Google's
X Suspends Operations in Brazil Following Censorship Conflict with Supreme Court Judge
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has shut down its office in Brazil following a contentious standoff with a Brazilian Supreme Court judge. The platform announced the
YouTube Introduces ‘Pause Ads’ in Latest Ad Expansion, Sparking Viewer Backlash
YouTube has rolled out a new ad feature that displays advertisements even when videos are paused, further frustrating users already dealing with unskippable ads. The Google-owned platform confirmed on Thursday
Manchester City Takes Legal Action Against Premier League Over Financial Regulations
Manchester City has initiated legal proceedings against the Premier League, seeking to overturn the Associated Party Transaction (ATP) rules that govern commercial and sponsorship deals linked to club owners. The
GM Shifts Focus Away from Robotaxis to Driver-Assistance Technology
General Motors (GM) has announced it will end its pursuit of fully autonomous robotaxis, opting instead to concentrate on driver-assistance features that still require human oversight. The decision, revealed on
Toyota Received a Tesla Shock When Model Y Outsold Corolla: Report
Toyota, known for pioneering lean car manufacturing, now faces the challenge of catching up to electric vehicle leaders like Tesla, which has found success in producing EVs efficiently and profitably.
McDonald’s Says Middle East Turmoil is Hurting its Business
Fast-food giant McDonald’s has reported that its business is being affected by the escalating tensions in the Middle East. While announcing overall growth in sales and earnings for the fourth
London Overtakes Paris in Stock Market Value
London's stock market has surpassed Paris as concerns mount over the outcome of France's upcoming parliamentary elections. According to Bloomberg's data compiled on Monday, all stocks listed in the United
Chinese Factories Boom While Japan’s are in Reverse
Manufacturers in Asia's two biggest economies are performing very differently after the pandemic. As reported on BBC, factory activity in China expanded last month at the fastest pace in more
ChatGPT Warning Knocks $1 Billion Off Market Caps of Education Giants Pearson and Chegg
Shares in US-listed education firm Chegg and London-listed textbook publisher Pearson tumbled today - each seeing roughly $1 billion (£803 million) knocked off its market cap - after the former
Surge in Popularity of ‘Dumbphones’ as Adults and Teens Seek to Reduce Screen Time
Adults and teenagers aiming to cut back on their screen time are increasingly swapping their smartphones for simpler, "dumb" models. The ability to track daily screen time on smartphones can
Best Buy Will Soon Stop Selling DVDs
Best Buy, a major electronics and retail chain, has revealed its decision to discontinue the sale of DVDs and Blu-ray discs by the end of the 2023 holiday season. This
