Nintendo Switch 2 Sells Over 6 Million Units in 7 Weeks, Maintains Full-Year Forecast
Nintendo has announced a strong start for its next-generation console, the Switch 2, with over 6 million units sold within the first seven weeks of launch. The Japanese gaming giant revealed the figures in its April–June 2025 earnings report, citing robust demand for the long-awaited successor to the original Nintendo Switch.
Microsoft to Invest Record $30 Billion in AI-Powered Cloud Expansion in Q3 2025
Microsoft is setting a new benchmark in tech investment with a record-breaking $30 billion capital expenditure for Q3 2025—its largest quarterly outlay ever.
Voice Actors Push Back as AI Threatens the Dubbing Industry
Voice actors across Europe are raising concerns over the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the dubbing industry, warning that it could threaten jobs, diminish quality, and exploit artists’ past performances.
Yahoo Mail Cuts Free Storage to 20GB, Introduces Monthly Subscription Plans
Yahoo Mail has announced a significant change to its storage policy, cutting the free storage cap to 20GB and prompting users to subscribe to monthly storage plans to continue uninterrupted service.
Nigeria’s E-Payment Transactions Surge to N284.9 Trillion in Q1 2025 as NIBSS Launches National Payment Stack
Electronic payment transactions in Nigeria soared to ₦284.9 trillion in Q1 2025, according to the latest figures from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS). T
Tesla Signs $16.5 Billion Chip Supply Deal with Samsung to Produce Next-Gen AI Chips
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced a landmark $16.5 billion chip supply agreement with Samsung Electronics, marking a significant milestone for both companies.
Blu Penguin and Network International Partner to Enable Mobile Money Payments Across Africa
In a major move to boost digital payments and financial inclusion in West Africa, Blu Penguin, a Ghana-based fintech and mobile money aggregator, has partnered with Network International, a leading digital commerce enabler across the Middle East and Africa.
McKinsey Bans Generative AI Projects in China Amid Rising U.S. Scrutiny
Global consulting giant McKinsey & Company has instructed its mainland China operations to avoid generative AI-related projects, according to a report by the Financial Times.
Amazon Acquires AI Wearable Startup Bee, Maker of Smart Transcribing Bracelet
Amazon is making a fresh move into the AI wearable tech space with the acquisition of Bee, a San Francisco-based startup that developed a $50 AI-powered bracelet capable of listening, transcribing, and summarising conversations.
OpenAI, Oracle to Add 4.5GW Data Centre Capacity Amid $500B Stargate AI Expansion
In a major move to strengthen U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence infrastructure, OpenAI and Oracle have announced plans to develop an additional 4.5 gigawatts of AI data centre capacity.
