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AI search is pushing publishers toward a new business model
The economics of digital publishing are being rewritten at a pace few anticipated. In early 2026, Forbes reported that more than 60 percent of Google searches ended without a single click to an external website, according to various analyses. This…
No10 North: will publishing follow Westminster?
The Houses of Parliament, London © Shutterstock Ben Johns, co-owner and managing director of Simply Books in Stockport, knows all too well the cost of working in the book trade outside of London. Since he and his mother – who is…
Reebok Taps Cult London Publisher Idea for Glow-in-the-dark Club C 85
Reebok is teaming with cult London publisher and design studio Idea on a new take on the court shoe model Club C 85. Dubbed Reebok x Idea Club C 85, the project applied Idea's eye to the classic Reebok style. It comes with an Idea-designed upper in…
Abacus to publish actor and comedian Letty Butler's Arseholes
Little, Brown imprint Abacus has bought actor, comedian and writer Letty Butler's “hilarious and poignant” debut novel, Arseholes. Editorial director Rhiannon Smith concluded the deal for UK and Commonwealth rights with Alexander…
Japanese woman arrested for cancelling over 2,000 orders on manga publisher's site
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Aug 06, 2026, 03:37 PM KYODO – A woman has been arrested on suspicion of obstruction of business after placing and cancelling orders over 2,000 times on major manga…
Grand Theft Auto 6 publisher is holding an investors call at a very unusual time this week
Take-Two Interactive, publisher of Grand Theft Auto 6, will hold its Q1 FY2027 results call on Friday, August 7, and I don't mean to sound alarmist or over-excited but I think something might be happening. Allow me to explain. Part of my job…
publishing a book and starting kindergarten
Hi! Woah. I leave for the East Coast to start my Make It Fast (please for the love of ME, pre-order it!!!) book tour in less than 48 hours. My literary agent just called to check in on my mental state and I'll tell you what I told her— I'm…
Microsoft wants the next-gen Xbox Helix to play every Xbox game ever made as it urges publishers to opt in - New report also claims Xbox 360 games coming to PC soon
A new report from The Verg e suggests Microsoft is working to bring an unprecedented level of backwards compatibility to its upcoming PC-console hybrid, the Xbox Helix. The outlet obtained leaked screenshots of an internal memo allegedly sent to…
JJ McCarthy Trade Prediction Market Continues Trending Up
The longer the Minnesota Vikings training camp goes on, the more Kalshi leans toward a JJ McCarthy trade. Kalshi's NFL trade market currently gives McCarthy an 80% chance of a move. His 80% trade price is up 7% in just over a week. In that same…
Senators warn that prediction market betting on wildfires may influence arson
A group of Democratic US senators has warned that betting on wildfires may increase the risk of arson as several states fight unprecedented blazes. The boom of prediction markets, where people can bet on the outcome of future events, and the…
Marketing In The AI Age: The Human Advantage Has Never Mattered More
Niki Hall, Chief Market Officer at Supio. Across marketing organizations, AI is helping teams write faster, analyze more data, uncover customer insights and streamline workflows that once consumed hours. From what I'm seeing in the industry, most…
Maezawa Kyuso Industries 1Q Parent Net Y653.00M Vs Net Y1.01B
Maezawa Kyuso Industries Co. Ltd. (6485.TO) Japan 1st Quarter Ended June 30 PARENT 2026 2025 Revenue Y8.57 bln Y7.72 bln Operating Profit Y885.00 mln Y672.00 mln Pretax Profit Y975.00 mln Y736.00 mln Net Profit Y653.00 mln Y1.01 bln Per share…
Sinko Industries 1Q Net Y1.07B Vs Net Y1.31B
Sinko Industries Ltd. (6458.TO) Japan 1st Quarter Ended June 30 GROUP 2026 2025 Revenue Y11.45 bln Y12.23 bln Operating Profit Y1.18 bln Y1.66 bln Pretax Profit Y1.54 bln Y1.92 bln Net Profit Y1.07 bln Y1.31 bln Per share Earnings Y15.97 Y18.79…
Kurita Water Industries 1Q Net Y14.35B Vs Net Y5.64B
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (6370.TO) Japan 1st Quarter Ended June 30 GROUP 2026 2025 Revenue Y99.90 bln Y87.42 bln Operating Profit Y14.29 bln Y9.02 bln Pretax Profit Y14.62 bln Y8.92 bln Net Profit Y14.35 bln Y5.64 bln Per share Earnings Y131.83…
Akebono Brake Industry 1Q Net Y54.00M Vs Loss Y126.00M
Akebono Brake Industry Co. Ltd. (7238.TO) Japan 1st Quarter Ended June 30 GROUP 2026 2025 Revenue Y37.22 bln Y39.87 bln Operating Profit Y1.40 bln Y1.36 bln Pretax Profit Y1.19 bln Y686.00 mln Net Profit Y54.00 mln (Y126.00 mln) Per share Earnings…
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