SoftBank reported a $3.7 billion loss tied to revised power-equipment plans, contributing to a $7 billion quarterly net loss.
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Chrome And The 2026 XML Zero-Day: Which Version Do You Need?
Google’s Chrome 157 update fixes an actively exploited XML flaw. See which desktop, Android and Extended Stable versions include the patch.
Could A Second Nvidia Source Change How AI Gets Built? Google’s Chips May Help
Google announced TPU 8tx for confidential inference and TPU 8i Max for long inputs. Both are due in 2027; prices and independent tests are unavailable.
Monitor Generative Search Citations Alongside SEO Traffic
An IdeaNavigator AI proposal outlines a paid pilot for tracking brand citations in AI search and comparing them with competitors’ pages.
China’s Trade Surplus Crosses $1 Trillion Again As AI Helps Lift Exports
China’s preliminary customs data show a $1.04 trillion goods surplus through October, with chip and computer exports rising sharply.
Did Iranian Guards Hack Supermarket Fridges? France Shares Its Evidence
France attributes an October supermarket refrigeration attack to an IRGC cyber unit, citing technical indicators and announcing legal and EU steps.
Instagram’s AI Age Decisions: Who Counts As A Teen, And Why?
Meta says Instagram will use AI globally to identify suspected teens and place them in Teen Account protections, but has not disclosed error rates.
Booker Prize 2026: M. John Harrison’s Apocalypse Lets AI Slip Into The Picture
M. John Harrison won the 2026 Booker Prize for The End of Everything, a near-future novel whose judges highlighted its AI themes.
Apple’s AI Usage Packs Raise A New Question: How Do They Work?
Apple is offering a $49.99 one-time AI usage pack for eligible Creator Studio subscribers, but does not specify how much usage it provides.
