Yen’s post-intervention retreat raises questions about advance warnings

The yen has weakened again after government efforts to strengthen it, raising questions about the impact of Japan’s intervention warnings and their influence on markets.

Google floats reduced initial 5GB free cloud storage limit, users claim — 15GB to require extra security measures, company confirms it is ‘testing a new storage policy for new accounts’

Google is reportedly testing a new policy limiting new accounts to 5GB of free storage, down from 15GB, with verification required for full access.

Behind the Blog: New Music and a Crash Out

A new music release by a popular artist was unexpectedly followed by a technical crash, raising questions about digital infrastructure reliability.

Companies Keep Slashing Employees’ Benefits for the Worst Reasons

US firms are cutting benefits like parental leave and retirement matches, citing costs and AI investments, raising concerns about worker welfare.

Top Japan banks’ profits hit record on M&A lending boom

Major Japanese banks report record profits driven by a surge in M&A-related lending, marking a third consecutive annual high amid rising interest rates.

Samsung starts winding down chip production six days before planned 18-day strike — company enters ’emergency management mode,’ daily losses could hit $2 billion

Samsung has started reducing chip manufacturing six days before an planned 18-day strike by employees, signaling early operational impacts.

Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses pre-orders start today at $849 — 240 Hz virtual gaming at 171 inches on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation

Pre-orders for Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses start today at $849, featuring 240Hz refresh rate and high-end specs aimed at enthusiasts. Availability varies by retailer.

India raises regular fuel prices for 1st time in 4 years on Iran war

India raises regular gasoline and diesel prices for the first time in four years, citing rising crude oil costs linked to the Iran conflict and global market pressures.

Explore Wikipedia Like a Windows XP Desktop

A new web project offers users a Windows XP-style desktop interface to browse Wikipedia, blending nostalgia with modern browsing features.

Japan and South Korea tech stocks swoon and bond yields soar

Japanese and South Korean tech stocks plummeted while bond yields soared amid rising oil prices and global risk re-pricing, driven by Iran conflict.