Canada Struck by Massive Mobile and Internet Outage
These are not the best of times in Canada as the country's largest mobile and internet provider has suffered a major outage, with bank ATMs and emergency service hotlines affected.
Import bill on Used vehicles in Nigeria drops by 83%
Nigeria's import bill for used vehicles, commonly referred to as "Tokunbo" cars, has seen a dramatic decline, dropping by 83% in the first half of 2024. According to data from
Jennifer Lopez Launches Her Own Cocktail Brand
Jennifer Lopez has launched her new low-calorie alcohol line called Delola. The famous singer and entrepreneur took to social media to post a video promoting her new product. According to
ChatGPT Can Predict Stock Market Moves? New Study Shows ChatGPT Surprisingly Accurate in Predicting Stock Moves And Could Even Replace Investment Analysts
A new study conducted by finance professors from the University of Florida shows the potential value of ChatGPT in predicting stock market movements. In the study, over 50,000 news headlines
UK Pushes Back Driverless Car Rollout to 2027 as Uber Says It’s Ready to Launch
Uber says it is ready to deploy driverless taxis on UK roads, but new government timelines suggest fully autonomous vehicles won’t be approved until late 2027. While previous government projections
ChatGPT Set To Introduce Adverts For Some Users
OpenAI has announced plans to begin displaying adverts on ChatGPT for certain users, marking a major shift in how the popular AI tool is monetised. The trial phase will initially
Battery Percentage Icon Returns on iOS 16 Beta
The long-gone battery percentage on iPhones is finally back on the latest iOS 16 Beta 5 for developers as Apple has updated the battery icon to display the exact percent
Apple Dismisses Musk’s Allegations of App Store Bias Amid OpenAI Feud
Apple has refuted fresh allegations from Elon Musk that its App Store unfairly limits competition, maintaining that the platform operates “free from bias” and offers equal opportunity to all developers.
Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion Settlement Over Misleading Prime Sign-Up Practices
Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which accused the tech giant of tricking millions of customers into
Mike Lynch’s Estate and Former CFO Ordered to Pay Over £700m to HP Enterprise, UK Court Rules
The estate of late tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his former business partner, Sushovan Hussain, have been ordered to pay more than £700 million to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) by
Starlink Outage Disrupts Tens of Thousands, Including Ukrainian Military
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, experienced a brief but significant global outage on Monday, disrupting connections for tens of thousands of users - including Ukrainian military units actively engaged
Instagram Reels Evolves Into $50bn Revenue Engine for Meta
Instagram Reels has grown from a rapid response to TikTok’s rise into one of Meta’s most valuable businesses, with the short-form video product now generating an annual revenue run rate
Coca-Cola Leans on Fancy Milk to Grow Past Soft Drinks
As consumer preferences shift away from sugary drinks, Coca-Cola has found a surprising growth driver: premium dairy. The company’s investment in Fairlife, an ultra-filtered milk brand, has exceeded expectations, proving
Guinness Nigeria Partners with Lagos State for First-Ever Lagos Shopping Festival
Guinness Nigeria has partnered with the Lagos State Government to support the inaugural Lagos Shopping Festival, an initiative designed to promote commerce, tourism, and entertainment while boosting economic opportunities for
Police Employ GPS-Tracking Darts for Fleeing Vehicles to Curb High-Speed Pursuits
Law enforcement agencies nationwide are embracing innovative technology to mitigate the risks associated with high-speed pursuits, opting for GPS-tracking darts as a safer alternative to dangerous chases. Inspired by tactics
Apple Watch Ban: Everything You Need to Know
Apple is grappling with a significant setback as it ceases the sale of its latest Apple Watch models, the Series 9 and Ultra 2, following a patent infringement case. The
Hackers Exploit Microsoft Teams and Quick Assist for Ransomware Attacks
Cybersecurity experts have raised alarms over a surge in ransomware attacks exploiting Microsoft Teams and Quick Assist to infiltrate corporate networks, with cybercriminals amassing over $107 million in Bitcoin ransoms
Meta Removes Ads Targeting Social Media Addiction Lawsuits
Meta has taken down advertisements from law firms seeking clients for potential lawsuits related to social media addiction across its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. The move follows recent legal
Starbucks Unveils Ambitious Plan to Launch Two New Stores Weekly in India, Aiming for 1,000 Stores by 2028
In a strategic move to tap into the surging demand for coffee in India, Starbucks has outlined plans to open 1,000 stores in the country by 2028, averaging the launch
Raspberry Pi’s Stock Skyrockets as Investors Flock to Tiny Computer Maker
Investors are eagerly embracing the shares of Raspberry Pi, a British manufacturer of compact computers, following its debut on the London Stock Exchange on Tuesday. Raspberry Pi's stock surged by
