SoftBank reported a ¥1.12 trillion quarterly loss, including a ¥597.2 billion charge tied to revised U.S. data center power equipment plans.
The Latest
SoftBank Lost $7 Billion In One Quarter. The Real Story Is A $3.7 Billion Bill For Power Equipment
Russian State Duma Committee Backs Bill Introducing Fines For ‘Discrediting Traditional Values’
A Russian State Duma committee recommended a bill imposing fines for distributing material said to discredit traditional values or failing to remove it.
How AI Is Reshaping Knowledge Work And The Fourth Sector
A Thorsten Meyer AI essay connects AI’s reach into office work with the growth of knowledge work, while noting exposure is not job loss.
Google’s Two New AI Chips Make Four In One Year. Why A Second Source To Nvidia Matters To You
Google added confidential-computing and long-context systems to its eighth-generation TPUs. Both are due in 2027; prices and independent benchmarks are unavailable.
China’s Trade Surplus Passes $1 Trillion Again. The AI Boom Is Doing The Heavy Lifting
China’s goods surplus reached $1.043 trillion in the first 10 months of 2026 as chip and computer exports surged, customs data show.
How German Hypermarket Chain Globus Avoids Putin’s Nationalizations And Keeps Expanding In Wartime Russia
Meduza reports that German retailer Globus continues opening Russian stores while its owner, Thomas Bruch, maintains ties with Moscow.
M. John Harrison Wins The 2026 Booker Prize With An AI-Tinged Apocalypse
M. John Harrison won the 2026 Booker Prize for The End of Everything, a near-future novel whose judges highlighted its AI themes.
Meta’s Muse Ember Scores 36 At $0.14 Per Task—But Often Says “I Don’t Know”
Artificial Analysis gives Meta’s Muse Ember a score of 36 at $0.14 per index task, while finding low factual accuracy and frequent refusals.
Claude Fable 5.2 Is The New #1 AI Model. What Each Effort Level Costs You Per Task
Artificial Analysis ranks Claude Fable 5.2 first at Max effort, but its task cost rises from $3.10 at Low to $26.54 at Max.
14 Best Veterans Appreciation Gifts for Meaningful Thank-Yous in 2027
Compare 14 veterans appreciation gifts, from keepsakes and cards to drinkware and group sets, to find a thoughtful fit for your recipient and occasion.
