economy Broadcom has extended its custom semiconductor supply contract with Apple until 2031. The background is the strategic alignment between the two companies: the rapid increase in AI inference demand and the need to stabilize the supply chain. Continuing the partnership until 2031 On July 6, 2026, U.S. semiconductor giant Broadcom announced that it had signed […]
IT Space Data Inc. has launched the “Storm Simulator,” which uses AI to predict and evaluate damage from weather disasters. Behind this is the intensification of disasters caused by global warming and a strong social need for intuitive risk assessment, which was difficult with conventional flat hazard maps. Key points of service launch and quantitative damage […]
economy On July 6, 2026, Microsoft announced an additional layoff of approximately 4,800 employees worldwide, and in line with this, embarked on a historic restructuring of its Xbox business and sales divisions. Behind this move is the executives’ strong determination to fundamentally transform software development while maintaining massive investments in AI infrastructure. Additional reductions and eligible […]
IT Coinciding with Anthropic’s relaunch of Claude Fable 5 on July 1, 2026, new design guidelines for mastering next-generation AI have been released. There is a demand for advanced autonomy and adaptation to safety, overturning conventional prompt engineering conventions. The top-tier model resumed after an 18-day hiatus The Claude Fable 5 is the foundational model of […]
IT On July 6, 2026, developer Jeremy HU released an open-source tool called “AutoRemesher,” which automatically converts 3D models into high-quality square meshes. Because it can transform complex scan data and sculpt models into practical topologies, it holds the potential to dramatically transform the efficiency of digital manufacturing. Innovative tools released on July 6, 2026 On […]
IT The commercial debris removal demonstration satellite “ADRAS-J,” operated by Astroscale Inc., has succeeded for the first time in the world in approaching and capturing detailed images of actual space debris. This achievement marks a decisive step toward solving the worsening debris problem and realizing sustainable space development. The world’s first achievement achieved by ADRAS-J Astroscale’s […]
economy Sony Bank announced the establishment of a trust subsidiary in the United States to issue and manage US dollar-pegged stablecoins. Behind this is a strategy to support Sony Group’s vast entertainment economy with digital financial infrastructure and dramatically improve payment efficiency in the global market. Establishment of a U.S. subsidiary and obtaining conditional approval On […]
Civil engineering The number of bankruptcies in the construction industry in 2025 will reach 2,021, the highest in the past decade, and marks the fourth consecutive year of increase. Behind this are structural factors such as soaring material prices, severe labor shortages, and increased labor costs due to the “2024 problem.” Bankruptcy trends surpassing 2,000 for the […]
economy Seven volunteer countries on OPEC Plus have agreed to continue increasing production by 188,000 barrels per day through August 2026. This is driven by expectations for supply normalization following the resumption of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and a situation where market interest is shifting from supply shortages to oversupply. Specific Decisions and Participating […]
economy On July 6, 2026, the government and ruling parties began final coordination to add a new bureau to the Ministry of Defense. This organizational restructuring aims to strengthen command center functions to respond to the tense security environment and embody a national strategy to foster the defense industry as a pillar of economic growth. The […]