Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has been on a hiring spree since September, recruiting executives from major tech and media companies. The YouTube superstar is building Beast Industries into a diversified media powerhouse. This marks a significant shift from viral stunts to serious busines
Nintendo and Lego have officially teased a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time collaboration. The set features minifigures of Link, Navi, Zelda, and Ganon. Fans will need to wait until 2026 for the full release.
Plug Power’s third-quarter results show a company still bleeding money despite Wall Street optimism. The hydrogen fuel-cell company is betting on AI infrastructure demand to fuel its turnaround from years of losses.
Spotify and the National Music Publishers’ Association are launching an opt-in portal for expanded audiovisual rights. The deal could mean higher royalties for publishers while giving Spotify new video capabilities. This comes after years of bitter disputes over streaming payments.
Sales teams are spending more time hunting for information across dozens of platforms than actually selling. The problem isn’t lack of effort – it’s business tool sprawl that’s killing productivity and forcing last-minute heroics.
FNB and Mastercard have launched Globba, a cross-border payment solution targeting South Africans sending money abroad. The service enables transfers to over 120 countries through banking apps with fees starting at R30. It focuses on strengthening remittance corridors to Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique
Ikea’s parent company Ingka Group reported mostly flat revenue of €41.5 billion for 2025. New CEO Juvencio Maeztu says he’s prioritizing keeping prices low despite inflation and upcoming tariffs. Store traffic and online sales both showed modest growth.
Microsoft is offering Windows users 1,300 Rewards points to switch from Chrome to Edge. The Browser Choice Alliance calls this “bribery” and claims Microsoft uses deceptive tactics. Chrome dominates with 78% market share while Edge struggles below 9%.
American workers are increasingly footing the bill for their own professional development as employers pull back on training support. The skills gap is widening just as AI makes workplace learning more critical than ever.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is accelerating its push into European tech banking, launching a specialized unit that’s already making waves. The Japanese banking giant sees opportunity in the post-SVB landscape and is targeting Series C+ companies across multiple tech sectors.
