AT&T Resolves Software Issue Behind Wireless Service Outage, Apologizes for Disruption
AT&T has announced that it has resolved a software issue that caused a disruption in wireless service for some customers on Tuesday. The company, which has faced multiple outages this
Walgreens to Go Private in Landmark $24 Billion Deal
Walgreens Boots Alliance is set to become a privately held company in a deal worth up to $23.7 billion, marking the end of nearly a century as a publicly traded
Paramount CEO Ellison Vows To Protect CNN Editorial Independence
David Ellison has assured journalists and audiences that the editorial independence of CNN will be protected as Paramount Global moves forward with its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal
Mark Cuban Defends Bitcoin, Says Anyone Investing in Gold is ‘Dumb’
Shark Tank star and the owner of the NBA team Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, says bitcoin is a good investment. The billionaire wants the price of the cryptocurrency to fall
AMVCA 2023: Broda Shaggi Takes Home Best Actor in Comedy
Nigerian comedian Samuel Perry, widely known as Broda Shaggi, has secured the prestigious award for Best Actor in a Comedy. Shaggi's outstanding performance in the movie "Inside Life" earned him
BYD Breaks Sales Record, Rivals Tesla for Global EV Leadership
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has set a new sales record, positioning itself as a strong competitor to Tesla for the title of the world's leading EV maker. In
Researchers Warn AI Toys for Young Children May Misread Emotions and Respond Inappropriately
Researchers are calling for stricter oversight of artificial intelligence-powered toys designed for young children after a new study found that some devices struggle to understand emotions and may respond in
This Singaporean Startup Has Reinvented the Instant Noodle
There are 300,000 edible plant species but in 2018, just four crops made up half of global production, and three — rice, maize, and wheat — accounted for 86% of
Anthropic to Pay $1.5 Billion to Settle Landmark AI Copyright Lawsuit
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by a group of authors who accused the company of using their books without
Harrods’ 2010 Acquisition by Qatar Raises Questions Over Missed Red Flags Amid Abuse Allegations
In 2010, Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), purchased luxury department store Harrods for £1.5 billion. What was intended to be a jewel in the Gulf state's
Biden Hits Chinese Electric Cars and Solar Cells With Higher Tariffs
In a move aimed at addressing what it perceives as unfair trade practices, the Biden administration has announced an escalation of tariffs on a range of Chinese goods, including electric
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
Pepsi Thrill Fans With An Opportunity To Win An All Expense Paid Trip To The UCL Finals 2023
Pepsi has launched a new challenge that would give fans the opportunity to win an all-expense paid trip to watch the UCL finals 2023 live. For the first time ever,
YouTube Ramps Up Efforts to Compete with TikTok, Offering Lucrative Deals to Creators
YouTube is intensifying its battle against rivals like TikTok and Instagram by investing heavily in its Shorts feature, offering substantial payouts to creators in a bid to dominate the short-form
Apple Announces Record $110 Billion Share Buyback Amidst Declining iPhone Sales
Apple has revealed its first-quarter revenue of $90.8 billion, marking a 4% decrease year-over-year, signalling challenges in growth, particularly in the Chinese market, amidst an uncertain economic landscape. In response
CEOs of OpenAI, Google and Microsoft to Join Other Tech Leaders on Federal AI Safety Panel
The United States government has enlisted the expertise of leading figures in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry to establish guidelines for safeguarding critical infrastructure against AI-related threats and disruptions. The
Elon Musk Reignites Legal Battle Against OpenAI and Sam Altman with New Lawsuit
Elon Musk has launched a new lawsuit against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman, and co-founder Gregory Brockman, renewing a contentious legal dispute over the direction and management of the artificial intelligence
China Fines PwC $62 Million and Suspends Operations Over Role in Evergrande Collapse
Chinese regulators have imposed a record fine of 441 million yuan ($62 million) and a six-month business suspension on PwC's auditing arm in mainland China for its role in the
Robotaxi Glitch Disrupts Traffic In Wuhan, Raises Safety Concerns
A widespread malfunction involving self-driving taxis brought traffic to a standstill in the Chinese city of Wuhan, after dozens of autonomous vehicles abruptly halted in the middle of busy roads.
Microsoft Unveils AI to Animate Faces from Photos, Featuring the Mona Lisa Rapping
Microsoft has introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence technology capable of bringing static faces to life, allowing for realistic animations synchronized with audio clips. Known as VASA-1, the AI model was
