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Caught in the backlash over AI, book publishers face mounting questions
This summer, the literary agencies Europa Content and Hodgman Literary shook the publishing world when they withdrew from sale a manuscript for the highly anticipated crime novel “Call Me, I'll Hide the Body.” The book, written by…
The next big indie game publisher is taking some exciting swings
The lineup from Kinetic Publishing, an indie label by the developers of Phasmophobia, includes Sam Barlow's next game. The lineup from Kinetic Publishing, an indie label by the developers of Phasmophobia, includes Sam Barlow's next game. Jay Peters…
Starts Publishing 1H Parent Net Y445.00M Vs Net Y655.00M
Starts Publishing Corp. (7849.TO) Japan Half-Year Ended June 30 PARENT 2026 2025 Revenue Y3.88 bln Y3.77 bln Operating Profit Y501.00 mln Y749.00 mln Pretax Profit Y620.00 mln Y832.00 mln Net Profit Y445.00 mln Y655.00 mln Per share Earnings…
JLT Mobile Computers AB (publ) publishes interim report for January-June 2026
Växjö, Sweden, 12 August 2026 * * * JLT Mobile Computers, a leading supplier of rugged computers for demanding environments, publishes its interim report for the period January–June 2026 today. Order intake 49.7 MSEK (81.5) Net…
ComponentSource Announces our 2026 Publisher and Product Award Winners
•Top 100 ComponentSource Bestselling Publisher Awards – 2026 •Top 100 ComponentSource Bestselling Product Awards – 2026 'ComponentSource celebrates the launch of our new website to enhance our technical and feature…
After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug
A security researcher has published details of a new vulnerability in the latest versions of Windows that allows hackers to gain system-wide access to the user's device and data, despite facing a legal threat from Microsoft weeks earlier over the…
Report: Apple seeks publisher deals to give Siri AI better access to current events
The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple has been pursuing content deals worth up to nine figures to improve Siri AI's access to current news and information. Here are the details. In a report published today, The Wall Street Journal says that…
Booksellers have clear responsibility to consciously act as gatekeepers, building a strong cultural barrier to safeguard publishing freedom
In recent months, the Police National Security Department has successively searched 'Hunter Bookstore,' 'Have A Nice Stay,' and 'Greenfield Book Store,' arresting multiple individuals involved on suspicion of violating Section 24 of the…
Guidance designed to protect future of traditional buildings in Scotland published
It is the first guidance of its kind in almost two decades and is part of the response to lessons learned from the fatal Cameron House Hotel fire in 2017. Public Finance Minister Hannah Mary Goodlad said: 'The safety of everyone who lives in, works…
Sp Mortgage Bank Plc's and Savings Banks Group's Half year financial report for January - June 2025 has been published
12 August 2025 at 8:00 am (CET +1) Sp Mortgage Bank Plc's and Savings Banks Group's Half year financial report for January - June 2026 has been publishedand. Pillar III Disclosure Report 30 June 2026 will be published later. …
Central Bank of Savings Banks Finland Plc's and Savings Banks Group's Half year financial report for January - June 2026 has been published
Central Bank of Savings Banks Finland Plc 12 August 2026 at 8:00 am (CET +1) Central Bank of Savings Banks Finland Plc's and Savings Banks Group's Half year financial report for January-June 2026. Pillar III Disclosure Report 30…
Why Publishers Need Live Events Strategies to Thrive
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Live events used to be an extension of the media business. At Time, events and the digital revenue around them have become a critical lifeline at a time when publishers are facing existential crises…
KPM Analytics Publishes Second Edition of The Baker's Quality Assurance Handbook
The free digital 200+ page guide helps bakers and millers respond to wheat variability, rising costs, the loss of master baker expertise, and the arrival of AI in production. WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 12, 2026 /CNW/ -- KPM Analytics, a global leader…
US publishing revenue rises 2.5% in 2025
Syreeta Swann, chief operating officer at the Association of American Publishers US publishing industry revenue rose by 2.5% to an estimated $33.4bn (£24.7bn) in 2025, according to the Association of American Publishers' (AAP) annual StatShot…
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