Whitney Wolfe Herd to Reclaim CEO Role at Bumble in March
Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder of Bumble, will reclaim her role as CEO of the dating app company in mid-March. This transition follows the resignation of Lidiane Jones, who cited…
Federal Employees Adapt Job Descriptions Amid DOGE Scrutiny
The federal workforce is taking preemptive measures to safeguard jobs as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an external initiative led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, intensifies its efforts…
Hino Motors to Pay $1.6 Billion in Emissions Scandal Settlement
Hino Motors, a subsidiary of Toyota, has reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. government, pledging to pay $1.6 billion (£1.3 billion) in response to allegations of deceptive practices regarding…
Apple Refines AI Notification Summaries in iOS 18.3 Beta Update
Apple has taken swift action to address a significant issue with its Notification Summaries feature in the latest iOS 18.3 beta update. Designed to provide users with concise versions of…
Trump Unveils $Trump Cryptocurrency as He Prepares for Presidency
Donald Trump has launched the $Trump cryptocurrency, marking a bold entry into the digital currency market as he prepares to assume office as the 47th President of the United States.…
Trump Promises Swift Action with Executive Orders and High-Profile Pardons
Donald Trump announced plans to visit California on Friday to assess the damage caused by recent wildfires. At a rally, he outlined his intentions to issue a series of executive…
China Holds Steady on Lending Rates Amid Yuan Woes and Looming U.S. Policy Shifts
China decided to maintain its benchmark lending rates on Monday, as the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) grapples with a weakening yuan and anticipates potential economic shifts under the incoming…
TikTok’s Future in Limbo as Supreme Court Upholds Forced Sale or Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a law mandating the forced sale or ban of TikTok, a decision that places the app’s future in the United States in jeopardy.…
Google Maps Gears Up for 20th Anniversary with AI and Expanded Features
As Google Maps approaches its 20th anniversary in February, the tech giant is working diligently to maintain its dominance in the mapping industry. With innovative advancements, including new camera systems…
Solana Soars 12% Amid Trump’s Memecoin Launch, Outshining Ether
Solana, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap excluding stablecoins, experienced a significant price surge on Saturday. According to Coin Metrics, the price of SOL increased by more than 12%, following…
Wall Street Rebounds with Record-Smashing Quarter as Confidence Grows
U.S. corporations have faced challenges due to regulatory uncertainty and higher borrowing costs, leading to a slowdown in mergers and acquisitions activity. However, recent developments indicate a healthier business environment,…
YouTube Pledges $15 Million to Aid LA Community and Creators Affected by Wildfires
Google and YouTube have announced a significant donation of $15 million aimed at supporting the Los Angeles community and content creators impacted by recent wildfires. This initiative was detailed in…
South Korea Cracks Down on Unfair Crypto Trading Practices Under New Law
South Korean financial authorities have taken action against unfair cryptocurrency trading practices under the country’s investor protection regime. On January 16, 2025, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) reported its first…
End of Support for Windows 10: Office Apps on the Chopping Block
As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support deadline, Microsoft has announced that Microsoft 365 Apps, including Office applications, will no longer be supported on Windows 10 devices after October 14, 2025.…
Zuckerberg’s Meta Sheds 5% of Staff to Fuel AI Push
Meta, the tech giant spearheaded by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is taking decisive steps to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. By targeting the lowest-performing 5% of its employees, approximately 3,600…
Apple Pauses AI News Summaries Amid Accuracy Concerns
Apple has temporarily halted the AI-powered news summaries in its beta software for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. This decision follows a series of inaccuracies and unexpected outcomes reported by…
Synthesia Secures $180 Million Funding, Valuation Soars to $2.1 Billion
British artificial intelligence startup Synthesia has announced a significant milestone in its journey, securing a $180 million funding round led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA). This latest investment more than…
South Korea’s Central Bank Surprises Markets by Holding Rates Steady
South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea (BOK), made the surprising decision to maintain its benchmark policy rate at 3%, following two back-to-back rate cuts in previous meetings. This…
Goldman Sachs CEO Optimistic Despite IPO and M&A Market Challenges
The landscape of public companies in the United States has undergone significant transformation over the past quarter-century. Currently, there are approximately 3,800 public companies, a sharp decline from 13,000 just…
Biden Reflects on Legacy and Democracy in Farewell Address
Joe Biden delivered an emotive farewell address from the Oval Office, marking the end of his presidency by highlighting significant achievements and addressing potential threats to democracy. He opened his…