Startup Achieves Milestone: Bluetooth Device Successfully Connects to Satellite in Orbit
In a groundbreaking achievement, Hubble Network, a Seattle-based startup, has achieved the extraordinary feat of establishing a direct Bluetooth connection with a satellite in orbit. This pioneering accomplishment not only
Twitter Board Says it Will ‘Enforce the Merger Agreement’ Despite Elon Musk’s Latest Move
Who wants to own Twitter? Maybe Elon Musk doesn't. Sure, maybe he is causing chaos to extract a lower price from the Twitter board, but he just as well may
Amazon Blocks 1,800 Job Applications Linked to Suspected North Korean Operatives
Amazon has prevented more than 1,800 job applications from individuals believed to be linked to North Korea, according to the company’s chief security officer. Stephen Schmidt said the applicants attempted
AI is Replacing Human Tasks Faster Than You Think
Corporate America is swiftly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to automate jobs traditionally performed by humans. According to a recent survey by Duke University and the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta
Melinda French Gates Steps Down from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Eyes New Philanthropic Ventures
Melinda French Gates, renowned for her philanthropic endeavours, announced on Monday her resignation as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a role she has held since its inception
Daily Mail Publisher Strikes £500m Deal to Acquire Daily Telegraph
The publisher of the Daily Mail has reached an agreement to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £500m, marking a major shift in the UK media landscape. Daily Mail
Luxury Stocks Plunge as Gucci Sales Decline Sparks Concerns
Luxury stocks across Europe recently experienced a sharp decline following a profit warning from Kering, the parent company of Gucci, signalling a notable slowdown in demand for high-end goods, particularly
Video Game Actors End Year-Long Strike After Landmark AI Agreement
The year-long strike by video game performers in the U.S. has officially come to an end following a decisive vote in favour of a new agreement that introduces industry-first protections
Texas Attorney General Sues General Motors Over Alleged Illegal Sale of Driver Data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against General Motors (GM), accusing the automaker of unlawfully collecting and selling drivers' data without their consent. The lawsuit, filed on
AI Will Shrink Workforces Within Five Years, Say Company Execs
A recent global survey conducted by Swiss staffing firm Adecco Group, in collaboration with research firm Oxford Economics, highlights executives' expectations regarding the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employment
Boeing to Cut 17,000 Jobs Amid Ongoing Strike and Production Delays
Boeing has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 10%, resulting in approximately 17,000 job cuts, as the aerospace giant contends with mounting challenges across its business. The decision comes
OpenAI Launches GPT-5, Promises ‘PhD-Level’ Expertise in New ChatGPT Update
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5, the newest version of the artificial intelligence model powering ChatGPT, claiming it delivers performance equivalent to a PhD-level expert across various disciplines, including writing and coding.
Social Media Giants Accused of Building ‘Addictive’ Platforms as US Trial Begins
A high-profile trial examining the impact of social media on young people’s mental health has opened in California, with lawyers accusing the owners of Instagram and YouTube of deliberately designing
Why Can’t We Stop Calling it Twitter?
In the early hours of July 23, 2023, Twitter, the once-iconic digital platform, made a bold transition, rebranding itself as X. However, despite the divisive change, the platform continues to
Volkswagen Faces Major Strikes as Workers Protest Across Germany
Volkswagen is grappling with significant industrial action as tens of thousands of employees stage strikes at its facilities across Germany. These protests, the largest at the automaker's domestic operations since
Labubu Mania: The Curious Rise of a Bizarre Toy Phenomenon
At first glance, the Labubu doll looks like something out of a child’s fever dream - pointy ears, an unsettling grin revealing nine jagged teeth, and eyes that sit somewhere
Fortnite Returns to Apple App Store in U.S. After Nearly Five-Year Ban
After nearly five years off the platform, Epic Games' blockbuster title Fortnite has officially returned to the Apple App Store in the United States. The popular battle royale game was
Microsoft Launches Pegasus Program For Startups, Awarding Up to $350,000 in Credits
Microsoft has announced a new incubator program, the Pegasus Program, to extend the resources available through its existing self-service platform for founders, the Startup Founders Hub. The Pegasus Program aims
TikTok Pulls Huda Beauty CEO’s Video Over Anti-Israel Conspiracy Claims
TikTok has taken down a video posted by beauty mogul Huda Kattan, founder of the global cosmetics brand Huda Beauty, after she made a series of conspiracy-laden claims about Israel.
Why Nike, Starbucks and Boeing Have Lost Their Magic
Three of America’s iconic brands - Starbucks, Nike, and Boeing - are grappling with significant challenges as they aim to restore their standing in their respective markets. With new CEOs
