Apple’s 2024 Strategy Shifts Focus to Wearables with Anticipated Updates and New Features
As Apple gears up for 2024, the tech giant is set to significantly emphasise its wearables business, signalling a shift away from the traditional iPhone-centric approach. Among the key areas
Brand New Boeing 747 Scrapped After 16 Flights
A Boeing 747 configured as a private VIP jet is being scrapped after having spent just 30 hours in service over 16 flights. As reported on CNN, the aircraft, originally
The Demise of the Two-Door Car: A Nostalgic Look Back
During the 1990s, a beloved icon of American automotive culture began to fade into obscurity: the two-door car. Once synonymous with style and extravagance, these vehicles, often referred to as
Apple Removes Apps Used to Track US Immigration Officers
Apple has taken down several mobile apps that allowed users to report sightings of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, citing safety concerns flagged by law enforcement. Among the
Life-Like Robots for Sale to the Public as China Opens New Store
Beijing has unveiled one of its most ambitious retail ventures yet - a sprawling robot mall where members of the public can now purchase humanoid machines, robotic pets, and even
The Looming Threat of a TikTok Ban in the U.S.: What We Know and What’s at Stake
TikTok's future in the United States now hangs in the balance as the U.S. Supreme Court has taken up a pivotal case that could determine whether the platform remains accessible
€90,000 Worth of Snails Stolen From French Farm Supplying Top Restaurants
Police in northern France are investigating a major theft after a farm specialising in gourmet escargots reported that thieves made off with its entire stock - worth an estimated €90,000.
Apple TV+ Hikes Monthly Subscription Fees Globally, Including UK and US
Apple has raised subscription prices for its streaming platform Apple TV+ across multiple markets, with viewers in the UK and US facing higher monthly costs. In the UK, the monthly
New WhatsApp ‘Screen Share’ Update Raises Privacy Concerns: What You Need to Know
WhatsApp users have been warned about a new update that introduces a 'Screen Share' feature, allowing contacts to view the content displayed on a smartphone screen. This recent change is
Warner Bros. Discovery Faces Severe Stock Drop Amid Rapid Decline in Television Business
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is facing increasing financial pressure as its stock took a sharp 10% hit, plummeting to a new low of $6.90 following a dismal second-quarter earnings report.
Historic Marijuana Banking Bill Clears Senate Banking Committee
In a groundbreaking development, the Senate Banking Committee has approved the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act, marking a significant milestone in the quest to bridge the gap
Saudi Investment Fund to Acquire 10% Stake in Heathrow Airport
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has reached an agreement to purchase a 10% stake in Heathrow Airport from Spanish infrastructure company Ferrovial. Additionally, France-based private equity fund Ardian will
Czech Billionaire Eyes Acquisition of Royal Mail Amid Concerns
The historic Royal Mail, dating back to the Tudor era, is on the verge of being acquired by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský, raising concerns about the future of thousands of
Adobe Photoshop and Firefly AI Upgrades Bring New Features, Unintended Laughter
Adobe's ongoing efforts to enhance its image editing suite with AI-driven tools have taken a step forward with the introduction of new features and improved performance. However, while these upgrades
Baidu, OpenAI Offer Free AI Chatbot Services Amid Deepening Competition
Chinese tech giant Baidu has announced that it will make its Ernie Bot AI chatbot completely free for users, intensifying the race among global AI developers. The move comes in
BYD Contractor Refutes Brazilian Authorities’ Allegations of Worker Abuse
Jinjiang Group, a contractor for Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD, has denied allegations by Brazilian authorities that its workers were subjected to "slavery-like conditions" at a construction site in Bahia
GM to Lay Off Nearly 1,700 Workers at Kansas Plant, WARN Notice Reveals
General Motors (GM) is set to lay off 1,695 employees at its Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas, according to a recent Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice. The company
MIT Expands Free Tuition to Families Earning Under $200,000
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has unveiled a major expansion of its financial aid program, allowing undergraduate students from families earning less than $200,000 annually to attend tuition-free. This
Apple Suspends AI-Generated News Summaries Following Backlash Over Fake Headlines
Apple has temporarily disabled its new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for summarizing news notifications after multiple incidents of inaccurate and misleading headlines sparked criticism from media organizations and press freedom
Hyundai and Kia Theft Trend Has Reached New York City
Spikes in car thefts of certain Hyundai and Kia models, a trend that began in the American midwest and was spread by how-to videos on social media, has reached America’s
