02/27/2026 14:27
Omdia: Xiaomi Reclaims Wearable Band Crown for the First Time Since 2020

Global wearable device shipments climbed past 200 million units in 2025, growing 6% year on year according to Omdia. Xiaomi has reclaimed the top spot for the first time since 2020, capturing an 18% market share to become the world’s largest wearable vendor by annual shipments. Apple followed closely in second place with 17%, while Huawei secured third with 16%. The market is also seeing increased consolidation, with the top five vendors, including Samsung (9%) and Garmin (5%), with the top thr...

AFP statement on brief detention of journalist in Nigeria

On October 20, 2025, police in Nigeria briefly detained AFP video journalist John Okunyomih outside the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in the capital Abuja.

On October 20, 2025, police in Nigeria briefly detained AFP video journalist John Okunyomih outside the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in the capital Abuja.
02/19/2026 10:00
Serviceplan Group Deploys Creative AI Across Global Operations in Partnership With Luma AI

Serviceplan Group today announced a strategic partnership with Luma AI to deploy AI for creative work across the agency group’s global operations. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260219346568/en/Serviceplan Group today announced a strategic partnership with Luma AI to deploy AI for creative work across the agency group’s global operations. Shown here (L-R) Alex Schill, Global Chief Creative Officer of Serviceplan Grou...