A couple of days back, I revealed that there were rumors that Blackberry plans to end the Phone manufacturing part of the business, as it turns out, the rumors were true. The company revealed in its latest financial report (via MobileSyrup) that they will be exiting the hardware development game. (more…)
Kevin Hart, 37, has dethroned Jerry Seinfeld as the highest paid comedian, with his earnings of $87.5 Million. According to Forbes, Between June 2015 and June 2016, Kevin Hart made $87.5 million - over $30 million more than longtime earnings leader Jerry Seinfeld, who made $43.5 million. (more…)
Hundreds of unemployed Nigerian youths today fell for a fake recruitment advert sent out via Whatsapp. A fake message was drafted and sent out by a prankster, claiming that people who have a B.sc and are interested in a 80k salary paying job at a call center in Guaranty Trust Bank plc, should come for an interview by 9am in VI, Lagos. People thought it was true and hundreds of youths, even from outside Lagos, came formally dressed but were shocked to find out it was a hoax. See tweets explaining more on what happened and a video, after the cut. (more…)
Real estate developer AP Thailand partnered up with digital agency CJ Worx to create irregular-shaped soccer pitches that are located across an overpopulated region in Bangkok. Believe it or not, these unconventional designs were built with good reason. According to designboom, the duo wants to “help foster creativity” and create spaces for play that will “enhance relationships among the people in the community.” The concept was rooted from a prepubescent idea dubbed “think space” — trusting that “any abnormal space can achieve the highest benefit.” (more…)
The Duchess In Red! Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton wore a £1,000 Thornton Bregazzi red dress as she attended a reception for political and civic leaders in British Columbia alongside her husband, the Duke of Cambridge on Monday night. (more…)
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