The potential acquisition of Japanese retail giant Seven & i by Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard has sparked a broader discussion on the intersection of commerce and national security. While economic implications often dominate merger and acquisition debates, Japan’s economy minister Ryosei...

The looming U.S. ban on TikTok has ignited a heated debate at the crossroads of national security and First Amendment rights. With President-elect Donald Trump asking the Supreme Court to block the ban, the controversy highlights the evolving relationship between technology, geopolitics, and...

As geopolitical tensions between the United States and China continue to escalate, Washington’s designation of Chinese battery giant CATL as linked to China's military has thrust the company—and its prominent partnerships—into the spotlight. While much of the discourse focuses on national security...

At the CES 2025 tech conference in Las Vegas, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a series of new products and innovations designed to extend the company’s dominance in artificial intelligence (AI) and gaming, while exploring new markets such as robotics and automotive technology. These announcements...

Walt Disney Co. has made a strategic move in the highly competitive streaming industry by announcing the merger of its Hulu + Live TV business with sports streaming service FuboTV. This decision is a crucial step in Disney's broader plan to consolidate its position in the streaming market,...

In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly, WhatsApp is taking significant steps to empower its users with tools to verify content and improve usability. The introduction of a reverse image search feature and an in-app document scanning tool demonstrates the platform's commitment to enhancing...

In 2024, Meta Platforms, under the leadership of CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has significantly intensified its focus on artificial intelligence (AI), reshaping user experiences across its suite of applications and redefining business strategies. This comprehensive AI integration has not only enhanced user...

In December 2024, Brazilian authorities suspended the issuance of temporary work visas for BYD, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, following allegations of labor abuses at a construction site in Bahia state. Labor inspectors discovered 163 Chinese workers employed by Jinjiang Group, a...

OnlyFans has become synonymous with modern adult entertainment, boasting $1.3 billion in revenue and over 300 million users. It’s often heralded as a game-changer in the creator economy, fusing sex work with mainstream digital platforms and branching into comedy, music, and motor-racing. Yet,...

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT and a prominent player in artificial intelligence, recently announced its plans to transform its corporate structure by establishing a public benefit corporation (PBC). This strategic pivot aims to facilitate access to significant investment capital required for...

The conflict between TikTok and the U.S. government has reignited as President-elect Donald Trump takes a surprising stance, urging the Supreme Court to delay enforcing a law that mandates ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, to sell the app to an American entity or face a nationwide ban....