In the late 1980s, as China cautiously opened its economy to market forces, a teenage entrepreneur arrived in Beijing with little more than ambition – and 600 pairs of shoes. That teenager, Ding Shizhong, had dropped out of high school and taken a risk that would define his future. The shoes, produced in a relative’s…
Multi-asset brokerage firm TenTrade has announced a new partnership with football legend Luis Figo, who will serve as its Global Ambassador as part of a broader initiative to inspire emerging talent. Figo, widely regarded as one of the finest wingers of his generation, enjoyed a decorated career playing for top European clubs including Real Madrid,…
Few companies have shaped everyday technology as profoundly as Apple. From its humble beginnings in a California garage to becoming one of the most influential brands in the world, Apple’s 50-year journey is a story of bold innovation, powerful branding, and a few costly missteps. Today, Apple devices are used by billions globally – a…
In a move set to reshape mobile gaming experiences across emerging markets, Infinix Mobility has announced a major global partnership with Call of Duty: Mobile, one of the world’s most widely played action titles. The collaboration centres on the newly introduced Infinix NOTE Edge and NOTE 60 Series smartphones, positioning the devices as gaming-focused tools…
Samsung has announced that its new Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup – including the S26+, and S26 Ultra – will support file sharing with Apple devices through an upgraded version of Quick Share. The new feature enables seamless transfers between Galaxy devices and Apple products such as AirDrop on iPhones, iPads and Macs, eliminating the need…
Popular Nigerian media personality and brand ambassador Oluwabukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, widely known as Kiekie, has partnered with malt beverage brand Maltina to kick off a nationwide school outreach programme aimed at promoting proper nutrition among students. The initiative, known as the Maltina Nourishment Tour, is part of the brand’s activities marking its 50th anniversary in Nigeria….
Smartphone manufacturer Infinix has unveiled the latest addition to its NOTE lineup in Nigeria, introducing the NOTE 60 Series led by the new Infinix NOTE 60 Pro. The device is designed to meet the growing expectations of modern smartphone users, who increasingly rely on their devices for work, entertainment, content creation and everyday connectivity. According…
Apple Inc. has introduced a new entry-level laptop, the MacBook Neo, priced from $599, marking its most direct move yet into the budget PC market. The 13-inch notebook is powered by the A18 Pro chip – previously used in Apple’s flagship iPhones – signaling a strategic push to extend its in-house silicon across more product…
Paramount Skydance has emerged as the frontrunner to acquire Warner Bros Discovery after Netflix formally withdrew from the bidding process, ending months of competition for the Hollywood studio. Warner Bros said on Thursday that Paramount’s revised offer, valued at about $111bn (£82.2bn), represented a superior proposal and provided greater certainty than Netflix’s bid. Netflix, which…
In 2025, shopping trips across the United States became quieter, lonelier affairs. Storefronts that once buzzed with teenage energy, birthday balloons, fabric cutters and pharmacy queues went dark, their signs switched off for the last time. For many consumers, it felt like saying goodbye to old friends – brands that had shaped everyday life for…
Warner Bros Discovery has advised its shareholders to turn down a $108.4bn (£80.75bn) takeover proposal from Paramount Skydance, signalling its preference for a separate deal already agreed with streaming giant Netflix. In a statement to investors, the company’s board said it had unanimously concluded that the Paramount-backed offer was not in the best interests of…
Italian luxury fashion house Prada has revealed plans to launch a limited-edition line of Kolhapuri-inspired sandals made in India, months after facing criticism over the use of a design closely linked to the traditional footwear. According to Reuters, the brand will produce 2,000 pairs of sandals in the Indian states of Maharashtra and Karnataka under…
On the Warner Bros lot in Burbank, tourists still line up for photos in front of the Friends café set, unaware that behind the familiar façades, one of Hollywood’s oldest institutions is fighting for survival. For many of the people who make their living there, the possible breakup or sale of Warner Bros feels less…
A US appeals court has ruled in favour of adidas, rejecting a claim by investors who accused the company of concealing Kanye West’s misconduct before their high-profile partnership collapsed in 2022. The decision, handed down by the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, upholds an earlier dismissal of a class action brought…
When Kim Min-seok approved the release of a short children’s video in June 2016, he had no idea it would reshape his company’s future. That 90-second clip – the now-iconic Baby Shark – went on to become the most-watched YouTube video in history, amassing more than 16 billion views and evolving into a global cultural…
For more than two decades, the gaming industry has been built around a familiar trio: Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox. Each generation has reshuffled the pecking order, but the trio itself has felt unshakeable. Then Valve walked in with a shoebox-sized console and quietly asked a dangerous question: What if the living room doesn’t need Xbox…
For more than a decade, Stephen Curry and Under Armour looked inseparable – a superstar and a sportswear underdog rising together, rewriting basketball, culture, and commerce in real time. From the moment Curry laced up his first signature shoe with the Maryland-based brand, it felt like a partnership built to last a lifetime. But 13…
Millions of subscribers in the United States have lost access to Disney-owned channels, including ESPN, ABC, National Geographic, and the Disney Channel, after negotiations between Disney and YouTube TV collapsed over a fee dispute. The blackout began shortly before midnight on Thursday, the deadline for the two media giants to reach a new licensing agreement….
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have officially given the go-ahead for Mortal Kombat 3, marking the third installment in the studio’s rebooted fighting game franchise. The announcement was made by Mortal Kombat II screenwriter Jeremy Slater during a panel at New York Comic-Con, where he confirmed that work on the next film is already…
Japanese designer Fumito Ganryu has teamed up once again with PUMA to unveil a bold reinterpretation of the PUMA Mostro, blending avant-garde craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. The two-shoe capsule marks the second collaboration between the designer’s namesake label and the German sportswear giant, pushing the limits of experimental sneaker design. Ganryu, a protégé of Comme…
Nike is bringing fresh flair to one of its most unconventional silhouettes. The iconic Air Rift – a shoe inspired by Kenya’s barefoot runners and beloved by Japanese fashion circles of the ’90s – is returning this holiday season in a striking faux snakeskin design. Originally created by Nike designer Kip Buck, the Air Rift…
Apple has managed to hold its iPhone prices steady despite facing steep tariffs on U.S. imports this year, avoiding a potential price hike that many industry watchers expected ahead of the company’s highly anticipated launch event on Tuesday. The tech giant revealed that it expects to absorb a $1.1 billion impact from tariffs this quarter…
Rolls-Royce chief executive Tufan Erginbilgic says the company’s nuclear technology could propel it to become the most valuable business in Britain, overtaking giants such as Shell and AstraZeneca. The engineering group has signed agreements to supply small modular reactors (SMRs) to the UK and Czech Republic, with the aim of powering AI-driven data centres –…
Artificial intelligence start-up Perplexity has put forward a $34.5bn (£25.6bn) bid to acquire Google’s Chrome, in what would be one of the most unexpected moves in the tech industry this year. In a letter to Alphabet chief executive Sundar Pichai, the company argued that shifting Chrome to an independent operator committed to user safety would…
Tesla has approved a new $29 billion share award for CEO Elon Musk in a bid to retain the billionaire tech mogul as competition for AI talent heats up globally. The decision follows a legal blow earlier this year when a Delaware court voided Musk’s previous $56 billion compensation package from 2018, calling it “unfair…
Samsung Electronics has reported a sharp 55% drop in second-quarter operating profit, falling to ₩4.7 trillion ($3.4bn) from ₩10.4 trillion ($7.5bn) a year earlier, as the company continues to lose ground in the fast-growing artificial intelligence chip market. The firm’s once-dominant semiconductor division – historically its biggest profit driver – saw operating earnings plunge 94%…
Domino’s Pizza is trialling a robot dog delivery system to bring pizzas to beachgoers in Eastbourne, UK, while also protecting the food from opportunistic seagulls. The pilot uses Boston Dynamics’ four-legged robot Spot, rebranded as “Domidog”, and modified to handle sandy terrain. Equipped with cameras, sensors, and autonomous navigation, the robot can carry insulated pizza…
Netflix has confirmed that it used generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create visual effects for the first time in one of its original productions – a milestone that could reshape how films and series are made. The streaming giant’s co-CEO, Ted Sarandos, revealed that the AI technology was used to generate a collapsing building scene…
Nike has officially revealed the Ja 3, the latest signature sneaker for NBA star Ja Morant, marking the third instalment in his ongoing collaboration with Nike Basketball. The shoe made its on-court debut in April 2025 during the Memphis Grizzlies’ playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Ja 3 introduces a fresh and aggressive…
For two decades, Jellycat plush toys were a comforting constant at Rumours, a gift shop nestled in the heart of Whitby. At times, the whimsical soft toys filled nearly a third of the store’s shelf space – popular with tourists, children, and collectors alike. But in June, manager Joe Orrell received an email that stopped…
In a surprise leadership shake-up, Diageo, the global beverage giant behind Guinness, has announced the immediate departure of its chief executive, Debra Crew. The sudden exit, described as a mutual agreement by the company, comes without a named successor – an unusual move for a corporation of Diageo’s size. In the interim, Chief Financial Officer…
Samsung is expanding its exploration of wearable technology beyond smartwatches and glasses, with potential future devices that could include AI-powered earrings, necklaces, and rings. In an interview with CNN this week, Won-joon Choi, Chief Operating Officer of Samsung’s mobile experience division, said the tech giant is investigating a range of new form factors for AI-integrated…
Last Friday, the Balmoral Convention Centre at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, became the epicentre of innovation as Swish Fusion Media & Tech Summit – Swish Fusion 25, powered by Samsung, attracted more than 1,000 thought leaders, innovators, and policy influencers. Under the banner “Africa: The Future of Retail, Media & Tech,” the…
A new version of TikTok may soon hit app stores in the United States, signaling a major shift in how the platform operates for its 170 million American users. According to reports from The Information, TikTok is preparing to roll out a separate U.S.-only app as soon as September 5, in an effort to comply…
Nvidia has made history by briefly becoming the world’s first publicly traded company to reach a $4 trillion market value, marking a new milestone in the ongoing artificial intelligence boom that has reshaped the global tech landscape. Shares of the U.S. chipmaker rose 2.76% early on Wednesday, pushing its valuation past the $4 trillion threshold…
Warner Bros. Discovery has officially reverted the name of its streaming service back to HBO Max, effective immediately. The company has confirmed that users will begin seeing the updated branding roll out across the platform, bringing back a name that was originally dropped in 2023 in favor of the shortened “Max.” The move marks a…
Shares of WK Kellogg Co soared on Wednesday following reports that Italian confectionery giant Ferrero is in advanced talks to acquire the U.S. breakfast cereal maker in a deal estimated at around $3 billion. According to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal and Financial Times, the deal could be finalised as early as this…
At first glance, the headlines about Elon Musk’s latest feud with former President Donald Trump might seem like just another high-profile spat in the tech billionaire’s ever-expanding media orbit. But behind the social media theatrics, Tesla – the crown jewel of Musk’s empire – is facing a cascade of problems that go far deeper than…
In a world where trends rise and fall faster than a TikTok scroll, Adidas Originals is hitting pause – and rewind – on the clock. To mark the latest chapter of its global “The Original” campaign, the brand is spotlighting its most iconic silhouette, the Superstar, in a powerful new series of short films narrated…
The legendary “Aqua” Air Jordan 8s are making a highly anticipated comeback this summer, with Nike confirming a July 19th, 2025 release date. The retro will be available in full family sizing, as Jordan Brand continues to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Air Jordan franchise with a slate of classic reissues. Originally introduced in…
Smartphone maker TECNO has officially announced the launch of its highly anticipated SPARK 40 Series, touting it as the slimmest device in the brand’s lineup to date. The announcement has stirred excitement among tech enthusiasts and style-conscious consumers eager for a sleek yet performance-driven smartphone. Designed with modern users in mind, the SPARK 40 blends…
Dating app company Bumble Inc. has announced plans to cut approximately 30% of its global workforce – roughly 240 jobs – as it grapples with slowing growth and declining investor confidence. In a message to employees, founder and CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd described the decision as part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at preparing…
Nike is elevating the standard for running comfort with the introduction of two new additions to its Vomero line – the Vomero Premium and Vomero Plus – both built with bold stack heights and cutting-edge cushioning tech aimed at delivering maximum comfort and energy return. At the forefront of this innovation is the Nike Vomero…
New Balance has expanded Andrew Reynolds’ popular 933 skate-lifestyle with the debut of a “Dark Olivine” colourway, which arrived on June 23 via NewBalance.com at a retail price of $130. Select skate shops have already begun in-store sales. Blending cues from the heritage 990 series with the functional build of a skate shoe, the 933…
In an industry where innovation often comes at the cost of tradition, Damola Adamolekun has found a way to honour both. At the helm of Red Lobster, one of the world’s most iconic seafood chains, the Nigerian-American executive is rewriting the playbook for what effective, inclusive, and financially sound leadership looks like in the hospitality…
She doesn’t sleep, she doesn’t eat, and she never ignores your messages. Her name is Jordan – a hyper-realistic AI replica of British glamour model Katie Price – and she’s just one of the seductive virtual personalities drawing users into a new world of synthetic intimacy. Created by AI startup OhChat, Jordan is the latest…
Asset & Resource Management Holding Company (ARM), one of Nigeria’s leading investment firms, has announced a key leadership transition set to take effect in July 2025. Wale Odutola has been appointed as the Group Chief Executive Officer, while Osahon Ogiemudia will assume the role of Executive Director. The leadership change follows the planned departure of…
German football giants FC Bayern Munich have clinched their 34th Bundesliga title, and to mark the achievement, adidas has released a fresh take on the classic Samba silhouette in the club’s signature colours. The new FC Bayern Munich x adidas Samba is a nod to the long-standing partnership between the iconic sportswear brand and the…
Nike continues to innovate its popular Shox line in 2025 with the introduction of the “Voltage Purple” colorway for the Shox TL model. The Shox TL and its counterpart, the R4, have remained staples in Nike’s lineup throughout the 2020s, thanks to the enduring appeal of Y2K-inspired styles. This latest release showcases a fresh take…
Adidas has released a new version of its iconic Samba silhouette in tribute to Manchester United, blending classic football heritage with modern streetwear appeal. The latest drop from the Adidas Originals Terrace Icons series pays homage to one of football’s most storied clubs. The sneaker features a sleek black leather and suede upper, accented by…
