New items available as of 2026-09-29, organized with their sources and publication times.
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Is a large number of old books being automatically ordered on Amazon for AI learning? The destination is the same business (AI Disruption)
Unnatural bulk orders of old books have been occurring on the e-commerce site Amazon. Automatic ordering is suspected, and although the destination is Japan, the orderer appears to be an overseas business. Companies like Anthropic in the U.S. are advancing efforts to collect, shred, and scan books for artificial intelligence (AI) learning. Source: 日経ビジネス電子版 最新記事|
Burnham to unveil public body to invest in electricity grid
The prime minister will say he wants to reduce energy costs in his first conference speech as Labour leader. Source: BBC News|
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Tedious tasks to AI. Tamaken's Photoshop technique to put soul into the finishing touches [Sponsored]
Generating images with AI is no longer unusual. However, using them as the final product is a different story. The difference between amateurs and professionals is evident in the "post-process" of naturally blending the generated images. Source: PC Watch|
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MOTTERU releases new colors for strap-type USB Type-C cable "MOT-STRCC20"
On September 25, MOTTERU Co., Ltd. released new colors, Pale Iris and Latte Greige, for the strap-type USB Type-C cable "MOT-STRCC20". Along with the existing Smoky Black and Almond Milk, customers can choose from four colors. Sales are available on the direct sales site "MOTTERU Direct". Source: INTERNET Watch|
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Anthropic Releases "Claude Sonnet 5.5" with Over 30% Speed Increase and Up to 30% Cost Reduction per Task at No Additional Charge
Anthropic has announced the new model "Claude Sonnet 5.5." While keeping the pricing unchanged, it has increased output speed by over 30% and achieved up to 30% cost reduction per task through improved token efficiency. It has significantly improved scores in coding evaluations and applied top-tier model-level cybersecurity measures for the first time… Source: ITmedia NEWS 最新記事一覧|
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Special Live Broadcast on the Eve of "AION2" Official Service to be Streamed on October 4. Don't Miss This Week's Official Broadcast Program Picks
The live broadcast of "AION2" will be held on October 4, the eve of its official service. Let's introduce some of the official broadcast programs related to games scheduled for this week. Source: 4Gamer.net − 最新記事|
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Discovery of a Flying Cat
In a small town, a flying cat has been spotted, astonishing the residents. Scientists are eager to unravel this mystery.
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Times Car 6.6 Million Cases, Tokyo Metro 59,000 Cases. Announcements of Information Leaks and Possibilities Continue
In late September, announcements of unauthorized access to familiar domestic web services have been ongoing. Times Car confirmed in its second report on September 28 that approximately 6.6 million account information had been obtained by third parties. The leaked information includes names, addresses, birth dates, phone numbers, email addresses, and driver's licenses… Source: ゴリミー|
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Chrome, Which Was Supposed to Be Closed, Was Working in the Background. Turning Off One Setting Extended the Battery Life of an Old Laptop by 50 Minutes
Is Chrome, which you thought was closed, consuming battery in the background? Here are some tips to review background settings and extend your computer's operating time. Source: ライフハッカー・ジャパン|
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[From Toyama] Orders for forged wheels flood in from car enthusiasts worldwide: "The driving experience is completely different" – Craftsmanship also fully supports EVs
In the world of automotive tire wheels, "BBS Wheels" is a global brand known to every car enthusiast. In the pinnacle of car racing organized by the International Automobile Federation, the "FIA Formula One World Championship," BBS Wheels has been the official supplier for four years starting from 2022, … Source: 経済産業省 METI Journal ONLINE|
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Nidec to announce financial results on the 30th, considering major losses and executive changes including President Kishida
The major electronic components company "Nidec," which has been found to have repeated inappropriate actions regarding accounting fraud and quality issues, will announce its delayed financial results on the 30th.
According to sources, the scale of losses associated with the series of scandals is larger than the company has previously disclosed… Source: NHKONEニュース|経済|
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Business Portfolio Management: "Is that business necessary?" Explain the reasons (Practical Corporate Governance)
Shareholders inherently demand that companies allocate limited funds towards growth investments for the future. To do this, it is necessary to convincingly demonstrate where among the numerous businesses growth opportunities are sought and how management resources are allocated. This involves explaining "which business and how much"… Source: 日経ビジネス電子版 最新記事|
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Temperatures to hit 25C in burst of late September warmth
Temperatures are expected to rise well above the late September average on Tuesday with a very warm night to follow, as Simon King explains. Source: BBC News|
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Research on Singing Plants
Recent studies reveal that some plants can produce music-like sounds under certain conditions.
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LM Studio Adds Collaborative Canvas to Bionic, Enabling Direct Implementation from Diagrams
On September 23, LM Studio announced that it has added a canvas feature to the PC AI agent "Bionic," allowing users and AI to collaboratively edit. Source: PC Watch|
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"Gyazo" Resumes Service After Data Breach, Images Now Viewable Only by Owners
On September 27, Helpfeel Inc. announced the resumption of the image sharing service "Gyazo." Source: INTERNET Watch|
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Excel to Change 40-Year Principle with New Feature Allowing Multiple Values in a Single Cell
On September 24 (local time), Microsoft announced a new feature "Lists" for its spreadsheet software "Excel," which allows multiple data entries in a single cell to be used for filtering and calculations. It will be gradually released as a preview version to some users of the Windows and Mac versions. The company has maintained this principle for 40 years… Source: ITmedia NEWS 最新記事一覧|