IT [Explainer] Meta Announces 3rd-Generation AI Glasses “Ray-Ban Meta” and More
Meta and EssilorLuxottica have officially unveiled the third-generation "Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)" AI glasses and introduced...
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IT [Explanation] Launch of “Teaching Material Management Cloud” for Cram Schools
On September 24, 2026, Favok Inc. launched "Educational Material Management Cloud," a cloud-based service designed to ce...
Civil engineering [News] Japan Society of Civil Engineers Announces 20 Works for 2026 Historic Civil Engineering Heritage Designation
On September 24, 2026, the Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE) announced the designation of 20 newly selected Civil ...
economy [News] US McDonald’s to Invest 1.3 Trillion Yen in Generative AI Adoption for Franchisees and Remodeling
In September 2026, McDonald’s Corporation unveiled "McDonald's > NEXT," a global growth strategy pledging up to \$8.5 bi...
economy [News] Chinese Semiconductor-Related Companies’ January-June Net Profit Jumps 7.2-Fold
Combined net profits of semiconductor companies listed in mainland China surged 7.2-fold year-on-year in the first half ...
IT [Explanation] Google to Launch Prototype Satellite for Space-Based AI Data Center
Google has revealed plans to launch a prototype satellite for "Project Suncatcher," a research initiative to execute AI ...
IT [Analysis] Akamai Signs $11.6 Billion Cloud Deal with Anthropic
US-based Akamai Technologies has entered into a seven-year, \$11.6 billion cloud services agreement with generative AI d...
Civil engineering [News] Typhoon No. 25 Damage in Chiba: Governor Inspects Site
Chiba Prefecture Governor Toshihito Kumagai conducted an aerial inspection by helicopter and on-site assessments to gaug...
IT [Explainer] Qualcomm Announces New Chip for Earphones Enabling Direct AI Connectivity
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2, a new platform for earwear that enables direct connection to cl...
IT [Explainer] NVIDIA Provides High-Speed, Power-Saving Technology for HBM
NVIDIA has announced "NVHBM," a groundbreaking technology designed to elevate the performance of AI accelerators. This m...