Google Parent Alphabet Announces £5bn UK AI Investment
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has unveiled a £5 billion ($6.8 billion) investment in the United Kingdom’s artificial intelligence sector, marking one of the largest technology commitments by a
Gmail to Phase Out SMS Codes, Introduce QR Authentication for Security
Google is set to replace SMS-based authentication codes with QR code verification for Gmail users, aiming to enhance security and reduce the risks associated with text-based authentication. According to Forbes,
Adidas Retracts Opposition to Black Lives Matter’s Three-Stripe Design
Sportswear maker Adidas on Wednesday reversed course 48 hours after asking the U.S. Trademark Office to reject a Black Lives Matter application for a trademark featuring three parallel stripes. “Adidas
Washington Post Publisher Fred Ryan Steps Down
Fred Ryan, the publisher and chief executive of The Washington Post, has announced his departure from his position after nearly a decade of leading the newspaper. Ryan, who had previously
Face Unlock Hopefully Comes in Pixel 7
Will face unlock ever come to the Pixel 6 phones? And will it arrive with the new Pixel 7? Jack Wallen ponders these questions as well as how the answer
Sarah Silverman Sues OpenAI and Meta Alleging Copyright Infringement
Comedian Sarah Silverman and authors Christopher Golden and Richard Kadrey have filed separate lawsuits against Meta and OpenAI, alleging that the companies used copyrighted materials from their books to train
Over 15,000 Amazon Contract Drivers Seek Compensation for Overtime and Unpaid Wages
More than 15,000 Amazon contract drivers filed arbitration claims against the tech giant, alleging that they were misclassified as independent contractors rather than employees, thereby denying them minimum wage and
Lightning Strike on Oil Storage Tank in Cuba Causes Massive Fire
Lightning struck a large oil storage tank on Friday evening in Matanzas, Cuba, causing a huge fire. "We are closely following the confrontation with the fire in the industrial zone.
Former JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes Appointed as Airbus North America Leader
Former JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes is set to assume a pivotal role as the leader of Airbus in North America, stepping into the position of chairman and chief executive officer.
Elon Musk Warns of Tough Economy, Says Tesla Not Immune
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk has warned that the electric-vehicle maker is not immune to the global economic environment, which he said will be difficult for the next 12 months.
Tesla Cybertruck Crashes Into Pole While Using Full Self-Driving Mode
A Tesla Cybertruck crashed into a utility pole while operating on the latest version of the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, raising fresh concerns about the technology’s reliability. The incident
Mount Sinai Faces Controversy Over Luxury Tourism Project
Mount Sinai, one of the world’s most sacred religious sites, is at the centre of growing tensions as Egypt pushes ahead with a massive luxury tourism development that critics fear
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
MTN Nigeria Reverses 200% Data Tariff Hike, Calls It a Mistake
Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has rolled back its 200% tariff increase on the 15GB data plan, acknowledging that the hike was an error. The company announced the reversal in a
Meta Asks Office Workers to Return to In-Person Work
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has joined the growing trend of tech companies calling their employees back to the office after more than three years of
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Hits $100 Million in Opening Weekend
Marvel’s latest blockbuster, Captain America: Brave New World, has dominated the box office, securing the top spot over the Presidents’ Day weekend. The film is projected to cross $100 million
Disney to Launch First Middle East Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
The Walt Disney Company has revealed plans to open its first-ever theme park in the Middle East, marking a major expansion of its global entertainment footprint. The new resort will
Puma and Lycra Collaborate to Redefine Activewear with Shapeluxe Collection
Puma, the renowned sports brand, has joined forces with Lycra, a leading high-tech fiber specialist, to unveil the innovative Shapeluxe capsule collection, targeting women seeking personalized comfort and unrestricted movement
Tesla Faces High-Stakes Vote on Elon Musk’s Proposed $1 Trillion Pay Package
Tesla shareholders are set for a pivotal decision as the company’s annual general meeting approaches on Thursday, with a major vote on whether chief executive Elon Musk should receive a
Jack Ma Loses More Than Half of His Wealth After Criticizing Chinese Regulators
Jack Ma, once Asia's richest person, has seen his fortune decrease significantly over the past three years, with his net worth estimated to be less than half of its peak
