Nike Golf is gearing up for the 2026 Waste Management Open with a new special-edition release: a golf-ready Air Max 95 designed to match the high-energy spirit of the Phoenix tournament. Often described as the most raucous stop on the PGA Tour, the Waste Management Open has become known for its festival-like crowd and modern…
A rare Frida Kahlo self-portrait has sold for $54.7 million (£41.8 million), setting a new global auction record for an artwork by a woman. The painting, created in the 1940s and titled El sueño (La cama) – The Dream (The Bed) – was sold at Sotheby’s after an intense battle between two private collectors. The…
A long-forgotten box in a California attic has produced the most valuable comic book ever sold. A pristine copy of Superman #1, discovered by three brothers while clearing out their late mother’s home last Christmas, has fetched $9.12 million (£7 million) at auction. The June 1939 issue – one of the earliest standalone Superman comics…
Jordan Brand’s newest hybrid model, the Jordan MVP 92, is expanding its lineup with a striking “Black Infrared” colourway, arriving well ahead of next year’s anticipated Air Jordan releases. The silhouette – designed as a modern reinterpretation of the Air Jordan 7 – has been gaining momentum with fresh, experimental colourways, but is now shifting…
Australia has expanded its upcoming under-16 social media ban to include Twitch, the Amazon-owned livestreaming platform widely used by gamers. The restriction, which takes effect on 10 December, requires platforms to prevent users under 16 from creating accounts and to close existing accounts belonging to minors. The eSafety Commissioner, which is enforcing the new rules,…
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence could reduce the number of entry-level graduates hired in the coming years, PwC’s global chairman Mohamed Kande has said. Speaking at a business summit in Singapore, Mr Kande acknowledged that automation is changing the firm’s workforce needs, though he stressed that AI was not behind the more than 5,600…
CNCPTS is set to debut a new special-edition adidas Taekwondo F50 this weekend, as the experimental silhouette continues to build momentum following its viral rise earlier this year. The hybrid model – which merges the form of adidas’ classic Taekwondo shoe with the high-performance aesthetic of the F50 football boot – is one of several…
Instagram, Facebook and Threads have begun alerting young Australian users that their accounts will soon be deactivated, as the country prepares to enforce a sweeping ban on social media use for anyone under 16. Meta, the parent company of the three platforms, confirmed it has started sending texts, emails and in-app notifications to users it…
Major League Baseball (MLB) has secured a series of new broadcast and streaming partnerships with Netflix, ESPN and NBCUniversal, expanding how fans will watch games and marquee events over the next three seasons. The agreements will see Netflix carry several of the league’s most-watched specials, including Opening Night and the annual Home Run Derby, marking…
One of the most sought-after Air Jordan colourways is gearing up for a major comeback. The Air Jordan 4 “Black Cat” is set for release on November 28, 2025, and while it maintains the stealthy all-black identity that made the shoe a cult favourite, the upcoming edition introduces several changes that set it apart from…
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…
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) is pursuing $1.7 billion from the estate of British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, claiming losses linked to its troubled 2011 acquisition of his software company, Autonomy. The demand – which includes more than $760 million in interest – was disclosed at a High Court hearing in London on Tuesday. Lynch, once hailed…
Nike is already stepping into spring with an early look at a new Air Force 1 design set to arrive in 2026. The upcoming women’s-exclusive edition, titled “Now Accepting All Flowers,” gives Bruce Kilgore’s classic silhouette a fresh seasonal twist with embroidered details and charm-like accessories. The sneaker features a soft pink leather upper paired…
Sky Sports has shut down its newly launched TikTok channel aimed at young female sports fans just three days after it debuted, following widespread criticism that the content was “sexist,” “patronising,” and “condescending.” The account, branded “Halo,” was designed to sit alongside Sky’s existing social platforms and offer “sports content through a female lens.” But…
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, may be one of the world’s most powerful tech giants, but even it would feel the shockwaves if the booming artificial intelligence sector were to suffer a major downturn, CEO Sundar Pichai has warned. In an exclusive interview with the BBC at Google’s California headquarters, Pichai described the current rush of…
ASICS is doubling down on cold-weather performance with another GORE-TEX-equipped version of the GEL-Nimbus 10.1, adding a bold “Black Pepper” colourway to its growing winter roster. The outdoors-inspired “gorpcore” trend continues to thrive as temperatures drop, and ASICS is leaning into the moment. After debuting the GEL-Nimbus 10.1 in an icy white-and-blue waterproof finish earlier…
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…
Target and Starbucks are joining forces this holiday season in a bid to win back cautious consumers and revive slowing store traffic. Beginning Monday, shoppers will find a new Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate available only at Starbucks cafés located inside Target stores – the first holiday beverage collaboration between the two companies. Nearly all of…
Sony has once again placed Concord in the spotlight – this time by targeting a community-led effort to revive the discontinued game. The tech giant has issued takedown notices against videos showcasing a fan-made PC reboot, effectively forcing the project to halt operations. Concord, once positioned as a major live-service title for PlayStation, became one…
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…
For more than a decade, smartphone brands have insisted that thinner is better. Slimmer silhouettes, lighter frames, and ultra-minimalist designs have dominated keynotes and marketing campaigns. But in 2025, something remarkable has happened: consumers seem to have finally lost patience with the trade-offs that come with that obsession. The clearest sign? Reports of sluggish sales…
Nike’s highly anticipated GT Future “Metallic Silver” has surfaced in new official images, confirming the sneaker’s retail debut on December 6, 2025, with a price tag of $200. The GT Future – a basketball-inspired lifestyle model first seen on Wale during the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend – has been teased for nearly a year as…
Netflix is taking its boldest step yet into gaming as it works to transform itself from a streaming platform into a full-scale entertainment ecosystem. The company has unveiled a new suite of interactive games that can be played directly on televisions, using smartphones as controllers – a move executives say marks the beginning of a…
Disney and YouTube TV have reached a new multi-year carriage agreement, bringing an end to a two-week blackout that coincided with a major election night and left millions of subscribers without access to key channels. The deal restores Disney’s full suite of sports, entertainment and news networks – including ESPN, ABC, FX, National Geographic, and…
Japanese streetwear label WTAPS and luxury fashion brand OAMC have joined forces with Vans for a new three-sneaker collection built for harsh winter conditions, marking a rare three-way collaboration set for release in late November 2025. At the centre of the lineup is the Vans Seylynn, a silhouette with roots dating back to its original…
Rockstar Games’ Western blockbuster Red Dead Redemption appears to be heading to a new generation of consoles, after fresh ratings surfaced from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series consoles and Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2. While Rockstar has yet to make an official announcement, the new listings strongly suggest that…
Holidaymakers around the world have been ordered to leave their accommodation without notice after short-term rentals company Sonder abruptly filed for bankruptcy, triggering mass disruption across its global network of serviced apartments. The collapse follows Marriott International’s decision to terminate its leasing agreement with Sonder just one year after the partnership began. The deal allowed…
Nike is set to revive one of its lesser-known running shoes, the Zoom Skylon 11, with a planned release in Fall 2026. Originally launched in the late 2000s, the Skylon 11 emerged during Nike’s push toward ultra-lightweight, breathable running footwear. The model featured Zoom Air cushioning and Free-grooved soles, offering a balance of comfort and…
Apple is facing widespread ridicule after unveiling its latest accessory – a minimalist carrying case for its iPhone range that retails for £219.95. The product, named the iPhone Pocket, was announced on Tuesday as part of a limited-edition collaboration with Japanese fashion brand Issey Miyake. However, social media users quickly dismissed it as an overpriced…
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear label, Skims, has reached a new milestone, securing a $5 billion (£2.93 billion) valuation following a fresh $225 million funding round. The latest investment – which includes backing from Goldman Sachs’ private investment arm – will help the brand accelerate its global expansion and open more physical stores, according to a company…
Nike is continuing its decade-long partnership with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft with another Air Force 1 Flyknit collaboration, expected to launch in 2025. The upcoming release marks the latest in a series of Patriots-inspired Air Force 1 designs that began in 2014, with the Flyknit version serving as the preferred silhouette since 2022….
Mercedes Formula 1 team boss Toto Wolff is reportedly close to selling a portion of his stake in a deal that values the championship-winning outfit at £4.6 billion – the highest valuation ever recorded for an F1 team. According to reports first published by Sportico and independently confirmed by the BBC, Wolff, who owns one-third…
Ryanair has announced that it will no longer accept printed boarding passes as the airline transitions to a 100% digital system starting this Wednesday. The move, according to the budget carrier, aims to streamline the boarding process, reduce costs, and support environmental sustainability. Passengers are now required to check in online before arriving at the…
New Balance’s Tokyo Design Studio is set to expand its lineup with new colourways of the MT10T, the trail-inspired model that has recently re-emerged after several quiet years. The silhouette, originally known for its low-profile build and lightweight feel, returned to the spotlight earlier this year with updated design touches. The MT10T pairs a Vibram…
The owner of Guinness, Diageo, has appointed former Tesco chief executive Sir Dave Lewis as its new CEO, as the drinks giant moves to reverse a decline in sales across several of its key markets. Sir Dave is set to assume the role on 1 January. He replaces Debra Crew, who stepped down in the…
When police raided a quiet Hampstead mansion in 2018, they expected a fraud suspect. They did not expect to uncover what would become one of the largest cryptocurrency seizures in UK history. The house belonged to Qian Zhimin, a woman now known in both London and her native China as the so-called “Cryptoqueen” – accused…
Nike is expanding its popular Zoom Vomero 5 lineup with a new women’s-exclusive colorway titled “Light Orewood Brown,” adding another option to the silhouette that continues to be a standout in the tech-runner trend. The Zoom Vomero 5 has remained one of Nike’s most influential lifestyle runners since its return several years ago, praised for…
Insomniac Games has confirmed that Marvel’s Wolverine remains scheduled for release in Fall 2026, even as other major titles shift their timelines. The update was shared in a recent post from the studio, reassuring fans that the anticipated PlayStation exclusive is still on track. The game, which follows Insomniac’s successful Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise, promises a…
Ford is considering discontinuing the F-150 Lightning, the electric pickup once positioned as a milestone in the company’s transition toward battery-powered vehicles, according to reports of internal discussions. Sources familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal that senior executives are evaluating whether the all-electric version of Ford’s flagship truck still makes strategic sense…
Adekunle Gold has released an updated version of his hit track “Many People,” unveiling a vibrant music video that brings together two Nigerian music legends – Yinka Ayefele and Adewale Ayuba. The refreshed version of the song features a new verse from Ayuba and a standout appearance by Ayefele, blending Afro-fusion with classic Fuji influences….
Crocs is expanding its roster of film-inspired footwear with a new collaboration tied to Disney’s upcoming Zootopia 2, which is scheduled to arrive in cinemas later this month. The collection features two main designs. The first is a Classic Clog modeled after the police uniform of Officer Judy Hopps, one of the film’s central characters….
There are numbers we understand, and then there are numbers so enormous they slip through the fingers of ordinary imagination. One trillion falls firmly in the latter category. Yet that figure entered public conversation again after Tesla shareholders voted to reinstate Elon Musk’s massive compensation plan – one that, if Tesla meets certain market and…
Wendy’s is preparing to shut down a significant number of its U.S. restaurants as the fast-food chain works to reverse declining performance. Interim CEO Ken Cook told investors on Friday that the company expects to close a “mid single-digit percentage” of its roughly 6,000 domestic locations. That estimate places the number of closures between about…
Nike Running is preparing to release a new edition of its annual “Ekiden” collection in Spring 2026, drawing inspiration this time from the Air Zoom Katana, a performance running model first introduced in 2001. The upcoming lineup will feature four silhouettes styled in the Katana’s signature high-visibility “Volt” palette, paying tribute to both the archival…
Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, has been appearing increasingly in public spaces, from company showrooms to manufacturing floors, and even in a widely shared photo with reality star Kim Kardashian. But CEO Elon Musk says the long-term vision for the robot extends far beyond occasional demonstrations. Since unveiling the prototype in 2022, Musk has argued that…
Millions of mobile users in India are set to receive a year of free access to ChatGPT’s new low-cost “Go” chatbot, following similar partnerships recently announced by Google and Perplexity AI. The move forms part of a wider strategy by global tech companies to expand their user base in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital…
Nike is preparing to revive one of its notable late-90s basketball sneakers, with the Air Zoom Flight ’98 – widely known as “The Glove” – expected to return in Fall 2026. The model, famously worn by NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton, is set to reappear more than a decade after its last retro release…
Rockstar Games has announced another delay to the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, shifting its launch date to 19 November 2026. The highly anticipated title was originally slated for autumn 2025 before being postponed to May 2026. This latest adjustment marks the second official delay. In a statement released on Thursday, the developer said…
Qatar Airways is set to divest its entire shareholding in Cathay Pacific, bringing an end to an eight-year investment in Hong Kong’s flagship airline. The Qatari carrier will sell its 9.6% stake back to Cathay for approximately $896 million, according to a statement filed on Wednesday. The transaction, priced at $1.40 per share, is still…
Nigerian singer Seyi Vibez has released a teaser for an upcoming track dedicated to his late mother, sparking an emotional response from fans across social media. The clip, shared on Monday, November 3, 2025, features somber instrumentals and visuals marked with Japanese text. The phrase displayed – “孤独な戦士,” meaning “Lonely Warrior” – has led many…
