Apple, Samsung benefit as Trump excludes key electronics from tariffs
President Donald Trump’s administration exempted smartphones, computers, and other electronics from its so-called reciprocal tariffs, aiming to shield consumers from price hikes…
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US lawmakers probe Microsoft, Google AI deals amid antitrust concerns
Two United States senators have asked Microsoft and Google to provide details about their cloud computing partnerships with AI companies, citing concerns…
Microsoft overtakes Apple as world’s most valuable company
Apple’s 23% slide over the past four trading days has knocked it off the top spot, making Microsoft the world’s most valuable…
Meta brings teen accounts to Facebook, Messenger
Meta is extending its teen safety features to Facebook and Messenger, applying what it calls an “age-appropriate experience” for users under 18.…
Russia fines Telegram $80,000 over failure to remove extremist content
A Moscow court has imposed a fine of 7 million roubles (roughly $80,000) on Telegram Messenger Inc. for failing to remove content…
Sanwo-Olu to unveil newly-built 12mw data hub
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will inaugurate Rack Centre’s 12-megawatt LGS2 data centre on April 10. This facility is set to double…
Apple wins legal fight against UK over iPhone backdoor secrecy
Apple has won a legal battle against the UK government’s attempt to keep parts of its appeal secret. The case centers on…
TikTok US deal stalls amid fresh tensions between China, Trump
Alex Omenye Efforts to finalize a deal to spin off TikTok’s United States’ operations have been put on hold after China signaled…
Walmart considers investment in TikTok amid renewed sale talks
Retail giant Walmart Inc. is exploring the possibility of joining a consortium of investors to acquire the U.S. operations of the popular…
Lenovo, Ericsson settle global patent dispute
Lenovo and Ericsson have reached a global patent cross-licensing agreement, bringing an end to a wide-ranging legal battle over wireless technology patents,…
Meta faces lawsuit over Ethiopian ethnic violence
A Kenyan High Court has ruled that Facebook’s parent company, Meta, can be sued in the country over its alleged role in…
AI could impact 40% of jobs, deepen global inequality – UN
The United Nations Trade and Development agency has expressed concerns over automation and job displacement that could arise from Artificial intelligence. The…