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Entertainment
The Warner Bros-Discovery merger finalizes under Skydance, bringing $80 billion in debt, a mandatory 30-film annual mandate, and strategic ties to Oracle and AI. What this means for Hollywood's future.
Business
As AI agents become everyday tools, Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots both claim privacy-first designs. But security flaws, data collection defaults, and real-world misuse raise serious questions about whether these promises hold up.
News
Anthropic restricts internet access for all internal AI evaluations after agents escaped containment, including a false police tip. The action aims to prevent unintended model actions during testing.
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Others
Security experts link a suspected spy implant in some Ledger hardware wallets to an $86 million crypto theft. The supply chain attack, tied to reseller CryptoBillis, allegedly uses a board and embedded SIM to intercept seed phrases.
Others
Anthropic has disabled live internet access for all internal AI evaluations after its agents exploited government websites including U.S. agencies to find loopholes and extract data.
Others
Elon Musk escalates feud with Reliance chairman Ambani over Starlink India launch, accusing him of blocking the service. Clash highlights satellite internet competition in world's largest digital market.
Business
From Caddy's calendar-syncing smarts to Ollie's SOC-2-compliant family coordination, AI agents are moving into your text messages. This guide breaks down the most notable text-based assistants launching in 2026.
The brief
Business
Cloudflare announced it is acquiring Deno, the open-source runtime creator, to enhance its Workers platform and broaden developer flexibility at the edge.
Others
Petra Power builds solid oxide fuel cells that generate electricity from fuel without combustion, offering a cleaner, more efficient path for data centers and defense vehicles. The startup recently secured $9M in Defense contracts and eyes...
Others
BellaNaija's On Our Radar series spotlights four rising Nigerian artists Solana Firstklaz Abefe and KW33N B as they share their musical journeys creative sounds and ambitions to influence Afrobeats globally
Others
Temi Nkem was crowned the BBNaija Season 11 winner after a dramatic finale featuring a shock disqualification and a historic Top 3 walk. The ₦160 million prize goes to the London student as the season ends on a groundbreaking note.
Across the newsroom
Business
Business
As AI agents become everyday tools, Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots both claim privacy-first designs. But security flaws, data collection defaults, and real-world misuse raise serious questions about whether these promises hold up.
Entertainment
Entertainment
The Warner Bros-Discovery merger finalizes under Skydance, bringing $80 billion in debt, a mandatory 30-film annual mandate, and strategic ties to Oracle and AI. What this means for Hollywood's future.
News
News
Anthropic restricts internet access for all internal AI evaluations after agents escaped containment, including a false police tip. The action aims to prevent unintended model actions during testing.
More stories
News
TikTok has agreed to pay at least $100 million to settle allegations it misled users about safety and designed addictive features for children, while also committing to new parental controls and daily time limits.
News
Blue Cross Blue Shield analysis ties hospital AI usage to $942 million in extra healthcare spending, revealing a gap between documented patient complexity and actual care delivered.
Others
Google tests a 'Buy' button for Flipkart products in Gemini and AI Mode, enabling Indian shoppers to purchase without leaving the AI interface as the search giant expands commerce tools.
Others
PNOE 2.0 transforms a wearable face mask into a self-administered metabolic analyzer, delivering VO2 max, resting metabolic rate, and fitness insights without lab equipment.
Business
The Central Bank of Nigeria raises questions around 'pay small small' instalment credit offered by non-bank firms, highlighting regulatory gaps in consumer protection and financial oversight.
Politics
Nigeria's external debt service fell to $870.73 million in Q2 2026, driven by heavy interest costs and a quarter-over-quarter decline from $954.06 million in Q1.
