Spotify has released its fourth quarter 2024 earnings, showing a strong year-end performance that exceeds expectations. Key highlights include: Monthly active users reached 675 million, growing 12% from the previous year. Subscriptions increased by 11%, reaching 263 million subscribers. Revenue grew 16% to €4.2 billion, driven by an expansion of its gross margin by 555 … Read more
Netflix series “The Recruit” Season 2 has returned to the top 10, achieving 5.9 million views in its first four days on the platform. The show took second place behind “The Night Agent” Season 2, which garnered 15.2 million views. Both shows’ previous seasons have seen significant viewership, with “The Recruit” Season 1 reaching No. … Read more
In a significant shift, Google has revised its ethical guidelines for artificial intelligence, dropping commitments to refrain from using the technology for surveillance purposes. The update comes as concerns over AI’s potential misuse continue to grow. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/02/04/google-ai-policies-weapons-harm
Lynx Dx, a leading developer of innovative diagnostic solutions, has announced that its MyProstateScore 2.0 (MPS2) test will now be available for at-home sample collection. This move aims to increase accessibility and convenience for men seeking prostate cancer screening. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Urology, MPS2 delivers high accuracy in … Read more
US President Donald Trump has expressed support for imprisoning American citizens convicted of crimes in El Salvador’s notorious “megaprison”, a proposal that experts say is almost certainly illegal. The plan, which would involve jailing for a fee undocumented migrants from any country who have been convicted of crimes, was met with praise from Mr. Trump’s … Read more
Chipotle Mexican Grill is unfazed by potential tariffs on Mexican imports, citing a diversified supply chain that reduces its reliance on Mexico for avocados and other key ingredients. The company expects its cost of sales to rise 60 basis points if tariffs aimed at Mexico, Canada, and China go into effect. However, this increase is … Read more
The 2025 Spring Update for Halo Infinite has officially launched, marking the beginning of Operation: Frontlines. This update introduces a new rocket launcher called the Fuel Rod SPNKr, which features Venezian-repackaged fuel rod munitions and is effective against vehicles. Players can access the Fuel Rod SPNKr through the Academy’s Training mode or by spawning it … Read more
US President Donald Trump has enacted a new 10% across-the-board tariff on all Chinese goods, effective immediately. Economists warn that this move will hurt American businesses and consumers, who are still recovering from sharp inflation in recent years. The tariffs, which apply to all Chinese imports, will be paid by US importers, not the countries … Read more
Kendrick Lamar’s smash hit “Not Like Us” is at the center of an ugly legal battle filed by Drake. The lawsuit claims Universal Music Group defamed him by boosting the song, which accuses Drake of being a pedophile. However, legal experts say that shouldn’t stop Kendrick from performing it on the world’s biggest stage. Under … Read more
Pharmaceutical giant Merck reported strong financial growth for the fourth quarter of 2024, with worldwide sales reaching $15.6 billion – a 7% increase from the same period last year. This represents a continuation of the company’s upward trend, as full-year 2024 sales came in at $64.2 billion, also a 7% boost. Merck attributes this growth … Read more