Month: September 2024

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Apple’s $14.4 Billion Tax Drama: The EU Strikes Again—Here’s What It Means for Big Tech

Apple’s Tax Troubles Explained In a landmark ruling, Apple has been ordered to repay $14.4 billion in back taxes to Ireland, following a dispute over what the European Commission deemed "illegal state aid." This tax break was provided through Ireland's favorable tax arrangements, which allowed Apple to pay a staggeringly low effective corporate tax rate of 0.005% on its European profits in some years. The Initial Ruling and Apple's Appeal […]

todaySeptember 10, 2024 18

Tech

Google Faces Another Massive Antitrust Blow: EU Upholds €2.4 Billion Fine Over Shopping Service Case

Google has once again found itself in the crosshairs of European regulators, as the EU General Court upheld a massive €2.42 billion fine levied against the tech giant in 2017. The European Commission had originally imposed the penalty for what it described as anti-competitive practices within Google Shopping, accusing the company of prioritizing its own services at the expense of competitors. The court's decision reinforces a growing trend of scrutiny […]

todaySeptember 10, 2024 21

Afrobeats

Davido And Lojay make Billboard’s 2024 Honour Roll for chart-topping songs

Honour Roll is released by Billboard to celebrate R&B and Hip Hop charts chart-topping records across the globe. The singers recorded songs which made their way to the Billboard Honour Roll from August 1, 2023 – July 31, 2024. Davido and Lojay made the list following their contributions to American R&B star, Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational’ which reached NO. 1 on the Adult R&B Airplay Chart. Chris Brown was tapped by […]

todaySeptember 10, 2024 12

Afrobeats

DJ Neptune denies defrauding Laycon

Laycon recently called out DJ Neptune over unpaid royalties for their collaboration ‘Nobody Icons’ Remix’. The reality star had claimed that he was yet to receive a dime from the song which was released four years ago. Reacting during his appearance on the recent episode of the ‘Zero Conditions’ podcast, DJ Neptune insisted that he didn’t defraud the singer. DJ Neptune said: “Laycon is my brother regardless. Let me just […]

todaySeptember 10, 2024 10

Uncategorized

1da Banton’s ‘No Wahala’ certified silver in the UK

No Wahala has been a resounding success since its release, ringing the bell in various world territories with its infectious melody and stress-free message. The song's popularity has since extended beyond Africa, resonating with listeners worldwide. The Silver certification in the UK further attests to the global appeal of the track and 1da Banton's growing international fanbase. The achievement further solidifies his position as one of the international movers of Afrobeats. […]

todaySeptember 10, 2024 8

Tech

Tech News Roundup: Apple’s New Devices, Google Faces Regulatory Pressure, and More

Apple Drops iPhone 16 and More Apple recently revealed its highly anticipated iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and updated AirPods during their latest event. These new devices showcase AI enhancements, a fresh array of colors, and improved battery life. Learn more about the releases here. Google Faces Ad Tech Scrutiny Google is in the hot seat as UK and US regulators ramp up pressure on the company’s ad tech […]

todaySeptember 10, 2024 12

Tech

Apple Just Revealed iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and Major AirPods Upgrades — Here’s Everything You Need to Know!

Everything Apple Announced at the iPhone 16 Event Apple’s annual September event delivered a suite of impressive updates for 2024, centered around the new iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4. Let’s break down everything unveiled: iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus Apple introduced the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus with a sleek new design, improved durability, and exciting color options like ultramarine and pink. The 6.1-inch […]

todaySeptember 10, 2024 19

Tech

Google Faces Global Pressure as UK and US Regulators Push for Ad Tech Breakup

Google’s advertising empire is facing increased global scrutiny, with regulators in the UK and US zeroing in on the company's dominance in the ad tech market. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally found that Google has been abusing its dominant position in online display advertising, harming competition by favoring its own services. Since 2015, the CMA alleges, Google has leveraged its position as the operator of Google […]

todaySeptember 9, 2024 18

Tech

iPhone 16 Event Preview: Groundbreaking Leaks and Surprising Twists You Can’t Miss!

Apple's Big Day: What to Expect from the iPhone 16 Event and More Apple’s most anticipated event of the year, the It’s Glowtime event, is set to take place tomorrow, September 9, at 1 PM ET in Cupertino, CA. Streamable live on YouTube or Apple’s website, the tech world will be watching as Apple unveils its latest hardware and software, including the much-rumored iPhone 16 lineup. The iPhone 16 Lineup: What We Know So Far Apple is expected to announce […]

todaySeptember 9, 2024 19

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