New items available as of 2026-09-02, organized with their sources and publication times.
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"Because I Loved My Job" – The Absurdity of a Society Where Bereaved Families of Karoshi Have No Choice But to Believe So (Kaoru Kawai: Dynamics of Boss and Subordinate)
"He must have been happy" – Please eliminate a society where bereaved families have to forcibly convince themselves with such a sad resignation. Source: 日経ビジネス電子版 最新記事|
Iran retaliates after US strikes kills four at wedding party, state media reports
Iranian news agencies said retaliatory missile and drone attacks on US targets had begun. Source: BBC News|
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Finally, "Claude Fable 5.1" Released, Effectively Up to 45% Cheaper, More Than Double the Scientific Research Score. "Claude Mythos 5.1" Also Available – Usage Limits Reset Every 5 Hours and Weekly for All Users
On September 1st (local time), Anthropic announced the AI models "Claude Fable 5.1" and "Claude Mythos 5.1". Along with the announcement, the company also reset the usage limits for all users every 5 hours and weekly. Source: PC Watch|
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"Mega Egg Hikari 10 Giga" to Reduce Monthly Basic Fee by 480 Yen from October. Discounts for New Users Also Available
Enecom Co., Ltd. announced that it will revise the basic monthly fee for its maximum 10Gbps internet connection service "Mega Egg Hikari 10 Giga" provided in the Chugoku region from 6,750 yen to 6,270 yen for usage from October 1st. The revision of the basic fee applies to new applications as well as existing… Source: INTERNET Watch|
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Anthropic Announces 'Enterprise Frontier Safeguards' for Enterprises: Logs Stored in Customer's Cloud, Manual Review by Customer
Anthropic announced a new feature for enterprises called 'Enterprise Frontier Safeguards' (EFS), which detects misuse while ensuring privacy equivalent to zero data retention (ZDR). Activity data is stored in the customer's own cloud, and flags are sent directly to the customer to avoid external human review. Source: ITmedia NEWS 最新記事一覧|
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What Changes with Open World and Advanced Autonomous AI? Nikita Kolesnikov, Creator of 'Hello Neighbor 3,' Talks About 'True Freedom' and New Eeriness [gamescom]
At gamescom 2026, we experienced the latest demo of the popular stealth action series' newest installment, 'Hello Neighbor 3,' and spoke with its creator, Nikita Kolesnikov. The game features an open world set in an entire small town and an autonomous AI system called 'GOA'. Source: 4Gamer.net − 最新記事|
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The Mystery of the Flying Pumpkin
In a small village, flying pumpkins are spotted every night. Villagers continue to observe nightly to uncover their true nature.
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Kindle Book 99 Yen Sale for 20,000 Titles Ends Tomorrow, September 3, with 50% Cashback Also Available
Amazon's 'Kindle Book 99 Yen Sale' and 'Kindle Book 50% Point Cashback Fair' will end tomorrow, September 3, at 23:59. The large-scale sale, which started on August 21, is now down to its last two days. The 99 yen sale covers over 20,000 titles, and the 50% point cashback fair includes over 30,000 titles, including manga and business books. Source: ゴリミー|
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No Need for Complicated Installation or Replacement: Metal Coil That Changes Water by Simply Clipping onto Shower Hose
The 'G-ZEROCOIL Nano Tuning' is a microcurrent generation unit that can be used by simply attaching it to a hose. It influences water with a maximum of 220.90μA microcurrent from the outside. No tools or batteries are needed, and it can be attached in 3 seconds to water areas like showers and kitchens, making it convenient for travel. Source: ライフハッカー・ジャパン|
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September 1st is Disaster Prevention Day. Are you prepared with toilet paper?
Every year, September 1st is Disaster Prevention Day. During major disasters, shortages of various supplies become a problem, and the shortage of essential items like toilet paper also becomes a serious issue. In times of disaster, it is not guaranteed that you can obtain them as usual. Natural disasters can occur anytime, anywhere… Source: 経済産業省 METI Journal ONLINE|
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G20 Continues Discussions on Second Day, Coordination for Statement Compilation Ongoing
The G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors from the major 20 countries, held in the United States, continued its second day of discussions, reportedly exchanging views on topics such as trade imbalances. Source: NHKONEニュース|経済|
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Reversal from Major Miscalculation: "Starlink" – "If There's No Demand, We'll Use It Ourselves" (Books)
There isn't enough demand to reuse rockets for launches! Then let's launch them ourselves. Source: 日経ビジネス電子版 最新記事|
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In the studio with Kasabian: 'We never thought we'd see success again'
The rock band invite us into the studio to talk about the unexpected "third act" of their career. Source: BBC News|
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The Singing Cat Cafe
At a newly opened cafe, cats perform songs. Visitors are amazed by the beautiful harmonies of the feline singers.
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Lenovo's Mini PC with Core 5 is about 11,000 yen off! Sale ongoing at direct sales [Sponsored]
A "clearance sale" is being held at Lenovo Japan's official store, with many products being sold at special prices, including mini PCs with a discount of over 100,000 yen. Source: PC Watch|
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"Commufa Hikari" launches discount service when bundled with electricity and gas
On September 1, Chubu Telecommunications Co., Ltd. launched a service for its internet connection service "Commufa Hikari" offered in the Chubu region, where electricity and gas usage fees are discounted. Source: INTERNET Watch|
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Anthropic announces "Claude Fable 5.1" and "Claude Mythos 5.1"; concerns about "monitoring difficulty" also disclosed
Anthropic has announced the new LLMs "Claude Fable 5.1" and "Claude Mythos 5.1". Scientific research and coding performance have been significantly improved, with Fable being generally available, while Mythos adopts a strict review system. The System Card discloses risks such as the success rate of exploits and monitoring difficulties associated with advanced reasoning capabilities. Source: ITmedia NEWS 最新記事一覧|