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Consumer goods giant Unilever has announced plans to cut around 7,500 jobs globally as part of an overhaul aimed at saving around 684 million euros (869 million dollars) over the next three years. The Marmite-to-Dove soap firm said the jobs affected were largely office-based and that the move came as it looked to invest in technology to boost productivity and save money. The group said staff would be consulted about the cuts but did not reveal where they will be made. The jobs were expected to go over the next…

Dune Part Two box office collection: Starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya alongside a smashing ensemble cast, Dune: Part Two continues to deliver an excellent performance globally. As per a report by Deadline, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two reached $367.5 million globally on Sunday. Also read | Dune: Part Two crushes Oppenheimer in global Box Office debut, leads with big margin Dune Part Two box office collection: Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic sequel, starring Timothée Chalamet, held strongly in its second…

Airbnb is banning all indoor security cameras at properties worldwide, according to an announcement published online Monday. The change comes after years of horror stories circulating online about secret hidden security cameras, which have long been banned on the platform, though still pop up frequently around the world.Should Facial Recognition Technology be Banned? | Future Tech“Historically, Airbnb allowed the use of indoor security cameras in common areas of listings, such as hallways and living rooms, as long as…

Sunlight-Dimming Climate Schemes Need Worldwide OversightAs the climate crisis intensifies, experiments to “cool the planet” by reflecting solar radiation proliferate. Without proper global and national regulation, they will worsen the crisisBy Chandra Bhushan & Tarun Gopalakrishnan Credit: NASA/SDO/AIA/Goddard Space Flight CenterDeliberately reflecting sunlight into space to cool the planet—solar radiation modification (SRM)—is now under serious exploration/investigation as a solution to the climate crisis. In…

It's been a long time coming, but Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is finally dropping onto iOS and Android in just a few short weeks.The mobile version of the incredibly popular PC and console battle royale, Warzone Mobile was announced almost a year ago, and can be pre-ordered on the App Store so you're ready to jump in on March 21, 2024.Unlike its big-screen counterparts, Warzone Mobile will cap out at 120 players instead of 150 in the main Verdansk map, while Rebirth Island will offer 48-player matches. The former will…

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is launching worldwide on March 21st, following a limited release over the past year. The free-to-play game will be available on both iOS and Android, with the Verdansk and Rebirth Island maps and shared progression with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone on PC and console.The shared progression means you can earn XP mobile, and this will contribute to your player level and battle pass across mobile, PC, and console. There is shared weapon level progression, too, so you…

Last Updated: February 09, 2024, 10:02 IST2025 Range Rover Electric Attracts Over 16,000 Interested Buyers Worldwide. (Photo: JLR) As the silent powerhouse gears up to enter the market, it is poised to challenge competitors like the BMW iX and the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. The upcoming Range Rover Electric, set to hit markets later this year, has already attracted the interest of more than 16,000 potential buyers worldwide, as per the brand’s announcement.While the order books for the first electric Range Rover opened…

Tablet sales have dropped again, worldwide, Canalys has reported. The company released its report for 2023 as a whole, sharing the details for 2023. A detailed comparison is also made with 2022, along with some additional info for previous years. The tablet sales have dropped again, this time the numbers for 2023 as a whole got released First and foremost, let’s just say that tablet sales fell 10% in 2023 compared to the year before. 135.3 million tablets were sold, while that number was 150.7 a year before. Apple is…

The declining competitiveness of teacher pay is resulting in a dire shortage of educators worldwide, and severely risks threatening education quality. A recent Unesco study revealed the world needs another 44 million teachers if every student is to receive a proper education.  In the U.S, a reported 86% of schools are struggling to get teachers in the door, while in the U.K, newly qualified teachers regularly leave British shores to find better pay abroad. Amid this tumult, new technological advancements are…

Apple's ecosystem has gone from strength to strength over the last few years and it shows, as billions of people now use some kind of Apple device or software.Just before the launch of Apple Vision Pro, Tim Cook took to Apple's earnings call to share some stats about the company going into the rest of 2024. Cook announced, “I’m pleased to announce today that we have set a new record for our install base, which has now surpassed 2.2 billion active devices.”Apple also has 1 billion active subscribers to its services. We…