Failed Australian rideshare app accuses Uber of illegally operating service to gain unfair advantage Posted May 6, 2024 A failed Australian taxi industry disruptor told a court that Uber began illegally operating its ride-sharing service in Australia a decade ago t…
California-based 99 Cents Only Stores is closing down, citing COVID, inflation, and product theft Posted May 2, 2024 California-based 99 Cents Only Stores said on April 5 it will close all 371 of its outlets, ending the chain’s 42-year run of selling an assortment of bar…
Facebook News tab becomes unavailable as Meta scales back news and political content Posted April 26, 2024 Meta sunsetted Facebook News in early April for users in the U.S. and Australia as the platform further deemphasizes news and politics. The feature was shut down …
McDonald’s apologizes for global system outage that shut down some stores for hours Posted April 22, 2024 McDonald’s apologized for a global technology outage that shuttered some restaurants for hours on March 15. The company said the outage was caused by a third-party technology p…
Judge denies Apple’s attempt to dismiss a class-action lawsuit over AirTag stalking Posted April 18, 2024 A judge has denied Apple’s motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit claiming that stalkers are using its AirTag devices to track victims—and that the tech giant h…
Trader Joe’s $3 mini totes went viral on TikTok. Now, they’re reselling for hundreds Posted April 15, 2024 Trader Joe’s mini canvas tote is the latest item to cause a stir on social media, so much so that resellers are taking advantage of the hype. The mini totes ar…
Honda and Nissan agree to work together in developing electric vehicles and intelligent technology Posted April 12, 2024 Nissan and Honda announced on March 15 that they will work together in developing electric vehicles and auto intelligence technology, sectors where Japanese automakers have fallen…
Immerse yourself in an entire digital amusement park in Saudi Arabia Posted April 10, 2024 The House of Hype—a digitalized amusement park—is offering an immersive experience for visitors in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Guests can navigate the park like a vi…
The Body Shop ceases US operations, with plans to close dozens of stores in the UK and Canada Posted April 8, 2024 The Body Shop has ceased its U.S. operations and is closing dozens of locations in Canada amid deepening financial struggles for the British beauty and cosmetics chain. The Bod…
Wendy’s says it has no plans to raise prices during the busiest times at its restaurants Posted March 31, 2024 Wendy's says that it has no plans to increase prices during the busiest times at its restaurants. The burger chain clarified its stance on how it will approach…