Japan’s most extensive participation to date in a counter-landing and missile defence exercise in the Philippines signals its “priorities” in deterring Beijing in a Taiwan contingency, according to analysts. Japan’s Joint Staff announced on Tuesday that its Self-Defence Forces (SDF) would deploy about 1,400 personnel, multiple warships and aircraft, as well as Type 88 anti-ship missile systems for...
Japan’s most extensive participation to date in a counter-landing and missile defence exercise in the Philippines signals its “priorities” in deterring Beijing in a Taiwan contingency, according to analysts. Japan’s Joint Staff announced on Tuesday that its Self-Defence Forces (SDF) would deploy about 1,400 personnel, multiple warships and aircraft, as well as Type 88 anti-ship missile systems for the Balikatan exercise, an annual large-scale joint military drill between the Philippines and the...
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump-Xi summit shaped by uncertainty, not strategy: experts The lead-up for the consequential Trump-Xi summit has been compressed and rather disjointed given the Middle East war and Trump’s pr...
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump-Xi summit shaped by uncertainty, not strategy: experts The lead-up for the consequential Trump-Xi summit has been compressed and rather disjointed given the Middle East war and Trump’s preference for making last-minute decisions based on his “gut”. One source told the South China...
These digital security organizers bring the fight for online privacy to dance parties, wine meetups and reading groups Imani Thompson shows up at Wonderville Bar in Brooklyn looking ready for a DJ set, or to drink, or to dance the night away with friends. While she’ll probably do the latter, she’s also a cybersecurity organizer leading the evening’s event. Thompson is the host, along with the New ...
These digital security organizers bring the fight for online privacy to dance parties, wine meetups and reading groups Imani Thompson shows up at Wonderville Bar in Brooklyn looking ready for a DJ set, or to drink, or to dance the night away with friends. While she’ll probably do the latter, she’s also a cybersecurity organizer leading the evening’s event. Thompson is the host, along with the New York City-based tech organizing coalition Cypurr Collective, of Break Up With Google . Its purpose isn’t a mystery; the main goal is to help attenders understand how to mitigate their vulnerability to surveillance through major tech services. But it’s also important for people to have fun while they do it, Thompson said – hence the DJs playing until the wee hours of the morning. Continue reading...
Hasselhorn/Bushakevitz (Harmonia Mundi) The German baritone’s all-Schubert disc with pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz is full of communicative diction and poetic phrasing Now in his mid-30s, German baritone Samuel Hasselhorn is a major player in a veritable rat-pack of high-flying young lieder singers. His growing discography includes an ongoing series with pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz, part of Harmonia M...
Hasselhorn/Bushakevitz (Harmonia Mundi) The German baritone’s all-Schubert disc with pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz is full of communicative diction and poetic phrasing Now in his mid-30s, German baritone Samuel Hasselhorn is a major player in a veritable rat-pack of high-flying young lieder singers. His growing discography includes an ongoing series with pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz, part of Harmonia Mundi’s Schubert 200 project to record all the composer’s songs, from 1823 onwards, ahead of the 2028 bicentenary of his death. The year 1826 found Schubert in affirmative mood, a torrent of lieder reflecting a newfound sense of optimism. The album, appropriately entitled Hoffnung, the German word for hope, opens with a nuanced account of the expansive Im Freien. The combination of Hasselhorn’s communicative diction and Bushakevitz’s poetic phrasing brings a rapt intimacy to this six-minute celebration of nocturnal beauty. Continue reading...
Whether you want to tackle hyperpigmentation or brighten mature skin, these are our expert’s favourite formulas for a glowy complexion • The best LED face masks, tested Vitamin C is having a moment in skincare because of its ability to gently brighten, reduce pigmentation and support collagen production. It also helps to neutralise free radicals – those unstable molecules generated by UV light and...
Whether you want to tackle hyperpigmentation or brighten mature skin, these are our expert’s favourite formulas for a glowy complexion • The best LED face masks, tested Vitamin C is having a moment in skincare because of its ability to gently brighten, reduce pigmentation and support collagen production. It also helps to neutralise free radicals – those unstable molecules generated by UV light and pollution that can lead to premature ageing – making it an essential part of your morning skincare routine (alongside an SPF ). But is a vitamin C serum suitable for everyone? And if so, how do you know which one is right for you? “Individuals with sensitive, reactive or rosacea-prone skin should approach L-ascorbic acid – the most commonly used active form of vitamin C in skincare – carefully, as it can trigger inflammation in compromised skin barriers,” says pharmacist and skincare expert Dr Sonal Chavda-Sitaram. Best vitamin C serum overall: CeraVe skin renewing vitamin C serum Best budget vitamin C serum: Elf Skin Brighten + Glow vitamin C + E + ferulic serum Continue reading...
tum3123/iStock via Getty Images Portfolio Discussion Emerging markets (EM) equities ended Q1 lower, as strong initial momentum reversed in March. The quarter unfolded in two distinct phases. Early in the period, improving investor sentiment toward lower global rates supported a constructive backdrop for EM. However, conditions deteriorated as geopolitical tensions—particularly the conflict in the ...
tum3123/iStock via Getty Images Portfolio Discussion Emerging markets (EM) equities ended Q1 lower, as strong initial momentum reversed in March. The quarter unfolded in two distinct phases. Early in the period, improving investor sentiment toward lower global rates supported a constructive backdrop for EM. However, conditions deteriorated as geopolitical tensions—particularly the conflict in the Middle East—triggered an oil price shock and a broad-based risk-off environment. Korea and Taiwan were the MSCI Emerging Markets Index's top contributors, while China and India were its largest detractors. Our portfolio performed in line with the benchmark in Q1. The main relative contributors in Q1 included SK Hynix, Vista Energy ( VIST ) and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd ( CATL ). SK Hynix is a leading Korean semiconductor manufacturer. Continued strength in memory chip demand, driven by chip use in artificial intelligence (AI) applications, lifted shares of SK Hynix. The rapid scaling of AI workloads has driven increased demand for high-bandwidth memory, which is critical for processing and transferring large volumes of data. Equity market gains extended across the broader memory industry, with Samsung Electronics also ending higher. While we believe both companies are positioned to benefit from sustained AI-related demand, we do not hold Samsung in the portfolio. In our view, SK Hynix's technological leadership supports a superior competitive position in this space. At the same time, we remain mindful that the pace and magnitude of recent dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) price increases may not be sustainable, as elevated costs could begin to weigh on end demand. While we maintain our conviction in SK Hynix, we continue to monitor these dynamics closely. Vista Energy is an Argentine oil and gas company. Shares advanced as investors responded to improving prospects for Argentina's energy sector. The company recently announced a strategic acquisition of shale ...
Major earnings expected after the bell on Thursday include: Netflix ( NFLX ) Alcoa Corporation ( AA ) Lakeland Industries ( LAKE ) F.N.B. Corporation ( FNB ) For Seeking Alpha's full earnings season calendar, click here .
Major earnings expected after the bell on Thursday include: Netflix ( NFLX ) Alcoa Corporation ( AA ) Lakeland Industries ( LAKE ) F.N.B. Corporation ( FNB ) For Seeking Alpha's full earnings season calendar, click here .
FREMONT, Calif. & CLEARWATER, Fla., April 16, 2026--TD SYNNEX is expanding its AI Infrastructure-as-a-Service portfolio with dedicated NVIDIA HGX™ B300 clusters deployed on Nebius AI Cloud.
FREMONT, Calif. & CLEARWATER, Fla., April 16, 2026--TD SYNNEX is expanding its AI Infrastructure-as-a-Service portfolio with dedicated NVIDIA HGX™ B300 clusters deployed on Nebius AI Cloud.
AUSTIN, Texas, April 16, 2026--Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial services, today announced Q2 Code, a governed AI-powered development environment designed to help financial institutions and partners build extensions and integrations on the Q2 Digital Banking Platform faster and with greater confidence.
AUSTIN, Texas, April 16, 2026--Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial services, today announced Q2 Code, a governed AI-powered development environment designed to help financial institutions and partners build extensions and integrations on the Q2 Digital Banking Platform faster and with greater confidence.
Today on Decoder, I’m talking with Ronan Farrow, one of the biggest stars of investigative reporting working today. He broke the Harvey Weinstein story , among many, many others. And just last week, he and co-author Andrew Marantz published an incredible deep-dive feature in The New Yorker about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, his trustworthiness, and the rise of OpenAI itself. One note before we go any fu...
Today on Decoder, I’m talking with Ronan Farrow, one of the biggest stars of investigative reporting working today. He broke the Harvey Weinstein story , among many, many others. And just last week, he and co-author Andrew Marantz published an incredible deep-dive feature in The New Yorker about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, his trustworthiness, and the rise of OpenAI itself. One note before we go any further here — The New Yorker published that story and Ronan and I had this conversation before we knew the full extent of the attacks on Altman’s home, so you won’t hear us talk about that directly. But just to say it, I think violence of any kind is unacceptable, these attacks on Sam were unacceptable, and that the kind of helplessness that people feel , which leads to this kind of violence, is itself unacceptable, and it’s worth a lot more scrutiny from both the industry and our political leaders. I hope that’s clear. Verge subscribers, don’t forget you get exclusive access to ad-free Decoder wherever you get your podcasts. Head here . Not a subscriber? You can sign up here . All that said, there is a lot swirling around Altman that’s fair game for rigorous reporting — the kind of reporting Ronan and Andrew set out to do. Thanks to the popularity of ChatGPT, Altman has emerged as the most visible figurehead of the AI industry, having turned a once nonprofit research lab into an almost trillion-dollar private company in just a few years. But the myth of Altman is deeply conflicted, equally defined both by his obvious dealmaking ability and his reported tendency to… well, lie to everyone around him. The story is over 17,000 words long, and it contains arguably the definitive account of what happened in 2023 when the OpenAI board of directors very suddenly fired Altman over his alleged lying, only for him to be almost instantly rehired. It’s also a deep dive into Altman’s personal life, his investments, his courting of Middle Eastern money, and his own reflections on his past...
Mired in controversy and legal woes over concerns about its chatbots' interactions with users, particularly teens, Character.AI seems to be playing it safer with a new "Books" mode. The new format lets users step inside familiar worlds for a more structured roleplaying experience, one the company hopes will broaden perceptions of what AI roleplay can be beyond romancing minors , encouraging violen...
Mired in controversy and legal woes over concerns about its chatbots' interactions with users, particularly teens, Character.AI seems to be playing it safer with a new "Books" mode. The new format lets users step inside familiar worlds for a more structured roleplaying experience, one the company hopes will broaden perceptions of what AI roleplay can be beyond romancing minors , encouraging violence , and promoting self-harm . In a blog post, Character.AI said Books is launching with a catalog of more than 20 classic public domain titles sourced from Project Gutenberg, including Alice in Wonderland, Pride and Prejudice, Dracula, Frankenstein, … Read the full story at The Verge.
The Olto truly rules the bike lane. | Photo: David Pierce / The Verge It was at about 36 miles per hour that I decided the Infinite Machine Olto is not a bike. Sure, it has pedals, you don't need a license to ride it in most (but not all!) places in the US, and the folks at Infinite Machine assured me it is allowed in the bike lane. But I've never used the pedals. Why would I? This thing weighs a ...
The Olto truly rules the bike lane. | Photo: David Pierce / The Verge It was at about 36 miles per hour that I decided the Infinite Machine Olto is not a bike. Sure, it has pedals, you don't need a license to ride it in most (but not all!) places in the US, and the folks at Infinite Machine assured me it is allowed in the bike lane. But I've never used the pedals. Why would I? This thing weighs a whopping 175 pounds, and even with some motorized assistance it's like pedaling a rock uphill. Also, everyone gives me dirty looks when I pass them in the bike lane. The real giveaway, though, was the first time I twisted the throttle and passed a car on a city street. They were going maybe 30 in a 25. I probably shou … Read the full story at The Verge.
Amazon's rapid move from about $199 to $243 spotlights how mega‑cap multiple expansion can reshape valuations fast. See how this affects Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) , and what it means for spotting "screaming buys," in the video below. *This video was published on April 14, 2026. Continue reading
Amazon's rapid move from about $199 to $243 spotlights how mega‑cap multiple expansion can reshape valuations fast. See how this affects Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) , and what it means for spotting "screaming buys," in the video below. *This video was published on April 14, 2026. Continue reading
CEOs of public companies typically include a shareholder letter as part of their annual reports, and Andy Jassy's letters since he became CEO of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) five years ago have been enjoyable and informative to read. This year's addition was a mixture of personal story and a deeper look at some of the inner workings of the Amazon world. And while it's every CEO's job to be positive about...
CEOs of public companies typically include a shareholder letter as part of their annual reports, and Andy Jassy's letters since he became CEO of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) five years ago have been enjoyable and informative to read. This year's addition was a mixture of personal story and a deeper look at some of the inner workings of the Amazon world. And while it's every CEO's job to be positive about the company's state of affairs and future prospects, Jassy made several important points that every current and potential shareholder should pay attention to now. Image source: Amazon. Continue reading
(RTTNews) - Shares of Aehr Test Systems, Inc. (AEHR) are climbing about 18 percent on Thursday morning trading after the company secured a $41 million follow-on production order from its lead hyperscale customer for package-level burn-in of custom AI processor ASICs.
(RTTNews) - Shares of Aehr Test Systems, Inc. (AEHR) are climbing about 18 percent on Thursday morning trading after the company secured a $41 million follow-on production order from its lead hyperscale customer for package-level burn-in of custom AI processor ASICs.