The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is set to launch a new, invite-only conference called “iicon” in April 2026, with the goal of bridging the gap between the gaming industry and other sectors shaped by advances in video games. The event aims to bring together experts from film, music, healthcare, education, and more. According to ESA … Read more
The Bank of England has cut its main interest rate to 4.50%, taking it to its lowest level since mid-2023, in an effort to boost the struggling British economy. The decision was widely expected and marks the third reduction in six months. However, the real surprise came from the bank’s revised growth projection, which now … Read more
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued recalls for over 140,000 vehicles, including models of its Tacoma 4-wheel drive trucks, Camry sedans, and RX SUVs. The recalls are due to various safety issues, with the most common being damage to rear brake hoses in some Tacoma vehicles or second-row center seatbelts in affected Camrys and Lexus RXs. … Read more
Pinterest Inc. has delivered a solid performance in its holiday quarter, beating expectations with strong revenue and giving an optimistic outlook for the current period. The company’s advertising business continues to grow, despite increased competition from larger rivals. In its latest financial report, Pinterest posted revenue of $837 million to $852 million for the current … Read more
Amazon reported its fourth-quarter earnings, beating analysts’ expectations but providing worse-than-anticipated guidance for the first quarter of 2024. The company’s stock fell over 3% in pre-market trading on Friday. For the fourth quarter, AWS generated $28.7 billion in revenue, slightly shy of Wall Street estimates. Amazon also reported a net sales increase due to leap … Read more
Scientists at the University of Florida have analyzed data collected by contractors to develop strategies for efficiently removing Burmese pythons from the state. The research, published in Scientific Reports, reveals that surveys are most successful during the wet season and that certain conditions, such as nighttime and cooler temperatures, improve detection rates. Researchers correlated survey … Read more
A man became combative on a Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Houston, punching a seat and window 20 minutes into the flight. Several passengers helped restrain him using shoestrings, belts, and headphones before the plane landed. The incident occurred Tuesday night and Houston police responded to a welfare check call upon arrival. Despite initial … Read more
US President Donald Trump has outlined his priorities for a sweeping tax bill, aiming to crack down on billionaire sports owners and wealthy investors. The proposals include ending the carried interest tax break used by private equity fund managers and expanding the state and local tax deduction (SALT). In a meeting with Republican lawmakers, Trump … Read more
Amazon has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, posting a record-breaking $20 billion in profits during its fourth quarter of 2024 alone. The online retailer’s profit engine is revving up, feeding an enormous cash buffer and allowing CEO Andy Jassy to double down on the company’s investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. In 2025, Amazon … Read more
Ford Motor Co.’s shares have declined more than 7% due to the company’s weaker-than-expected outlook for this year. This has left Wall Street worried, causing its stock to slide further. According to reports, Ford’s soft outlook has led to a significant decline in investor confidence, resulting in the extended drop in the company’s share price. … Read more