Apple, the company that flashes its privacy badge like a gold medal, is knee-deep in legal muck after two brainy authors threw down a lawsuit. They claim Apple used bootleg copies of their books to power its Apple Intelligence tool. For a firm that preaches ethics, this is the kind of charge that sticks, especially as it tries to muscle into artificial intelligence.
The suit says Apple grabbed material from Books3, a pirate treasure chest of stolen texts, and slipped in bestsellers by Susana Martinez-Conde and Stephen Macknik. Apple already admitted it touched Books3 data, but bailed when the heat turned up in 2023. While OpenAI, Google, and Meta have felt the burn for dataset drama, Apple’s squeaky-clean act makes this sting.
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The COMESA Competition Commission fired off a warning shot on Wednesday, saying Zimbabwe’s so-called investor-friendly reforms could drag in a new breed of regional and international money-makers. At a press conference in Nairobi, member states all played nice, promising to grease the wheels for outside investors and keep the doors open.
Reporters grilled officials about Zimbabwe slashing red tape and hacking away at fees, permits, and licenses. The commission’s chief, Dr. Willard Mwemba, tried to sound upbeat, claiming these changes might pump up competition, help shoppers, and glue the region together.
Officials kept bragging about pumping up local watchdogs with fresh resources and setting the stage for honest deals. With Zimbabwe...
Harare Gardens turned into a circus on Thursday, packed with eager hustlers from the SADC region clawing for a piece of the action at the 15th SMES International Expo and Business Conference. This year, a business conference crashed the party alongside the expo, offering exhibitors a chance to pick up quick tips and trade secrets.
Vendors from Tanzania, Malawi, and Zambia swarmed in, each eyeing new buyers, fresh deals, and a path out of obscurity. One seller peddled organic products, another flashed beadwork, and everyone played the same game: get seen, get paid, get ahead.
Organizers bragged about a money machine that keeps the whole circus spinning, pumping cash and jobs into the ring. The government marched out the Minister, who...
Battlefield 6 tossed ray tracing out the window, chasing performance at any cost. The gamble worked because this game flies, running smoother than anything you’ve seen. Even stripped of flashy effects, the Frostbite engine spits out visuals that hit hard and keep eyes glued to the screen.
YouTuber ElAnalistaDeBits stacked up the game’s maps against the real streets of Gibraltar and New York City. The video shows the Iberian Offensive, Empire State, and Manhattan Bridge levels facing off with the real deal. Sure, the developers cut corners and twisted reality a bit, but they nail the vibe with every frame.
Just hours after launch, Battlefield 6 stomped all its Steam records, hitting 747,000 players at once. Earlier games were locked...
Algeria’s coach, Vladimir Berkovich, stated that the national team’s goals extend beyond World Cup qualification, as they aim for a strong showing in the upcoming Africa Cup in Morocco. He described the final qualifier against Uganda on Tuesday as a significant step in their preparations.
Berkovich praised captain Riyad Mahrez for his leadership and performance, noting Mahrez’s effective response to criticism on the field. The coach also welcomed congratulations from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, highlighting the message as a motivating factor for the team’s continued progress.
Berkovich explained his decision to rest certain players carrying yellow cards, focusing on readiness for future matches and emphasizing the importance of...
Juventus is working to strengthen its squad ahead of the winter transfer window, targeting full-backs Nahuel Molina from Atletico Madrid and Brook Norton Caffi from Genoa. The club is searching for a new right-back after Pierre Kalulu was recently used out of position, leading management to increase their recruitment efforts.
Despite declining a move last summer to remain with Atletico Madrid and keep his place in the Argentina squad, Molina is considering a transfer due to reduced playing time this season. Juventus remains interested in securing his services in January.
The club is also tracking Norton Caffi, who joined Genoa with the help of Marco Ottolini, a possible candidate for the Juventus sporting director position.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated the Algerian national team on their qualification for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
In a message shared on Instagram, Infantino expressed his pride in Algeria’s achievement, recalling their historic run to the round of 16 in the 2014 World Cup. He praised the team's collective efforts and the role of the coaching staff and Algerian Football Federation, emphasizing that Algeria is a source of pride for both Africa and the Arab world.
Infantino noted that Algeria’s return to the World Cup after several years marks an important moment in their football history. This marks Algeria's fifth World Cup qualification, having previously competed in...
Five Arab teams have officially qualified for the 2026 World Cup, marking a historic achievement for Arab football. Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Jordan secured their spots in the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
With these qualifications, the total number of teams confirmed for the World Cup stands at 20, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Iran, Uzbekistan, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and New Zealand.
The list of qualified teams will continue to grow as qualifiers in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas conclude in the coming months.
Algerian defender Issa Mandi expressed his joy after the national team secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup, following a 3-0 win over Somalia. The victory ensured Algeria finished first in Group Seven with 22 points.
Mandi reflected on the team's success, crediting their discipline and unity throughout the qualifiers. He noted that the painful elimination from the previous World Cup served as motivation for the team to bounce back stronger.
He also thanked the Algerian fans for their unwavering support, acknowledging that their encouragement played a vital role in the team's qualification efforts.
