Enterprise
* Peloton is recalling 833,000 of its original Bike+ models because the seat post can break and detach during use. * The company has received two reports of injuries, including one fractured wrist, resulting from falls caused by the defect. * The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging all
Chips
* SoftBank Group Corp. explored a potential takeover of U.S. chipmaker Marvell Technology Inc. earlier this year. * If completed, the acquisition would have been the largest deal in the history of the semiconductor industry. * Discussions ultimately failed several months ago after the two parties could not agree on terms. * The
Enterprise
* Netflix's ad-supported tier reached over 190 million monthly active viewers (MAVs) in October, according to a new company metric. * The company is replacing its previous 'monthly active users' (MAUs) metric to better account for multiple viewers per household, a move designed to appeal to advertisers. * This
Games
* Eagle-eyed fans have discovered a major teaser for Marvel Rivals' upcoming Season 5. * Fan-favorite X-Men characters Gambit and Rogue were spotted in the background of official artwork. * The image is a direct nod to their iconic romance from the 1992 X-Men comics. * Season 5 of the highly anticipated hero
Enterprise
* International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) has confirmed it will cut thousands of jobs in the fourth quarter. * The layoffs will affect a "low single-digit percentage" of its global workforce as the company realigns its strategy. * This move is part of IBM's broader strategy to shift its
Games
* A Visual Showcase: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is a Switch 2 exclusive that powerfully demonstrates the new console's graphical capabilities. * Prequel Story: The game serves as a direct prequel to Tears of the Kingdom, delving into the origins of Ganondorf's evil in ancient Hyrule. * Gameplay
Games
* Rockstar Games introduces a limited-time Thanksgiving event in Red Dead Online for November. * The event centers on the Trader role, offering special bonuses and rewards. * Key activities include hunting turkeys, selling Perfect Carcasses, and completing Trader Sales. * Players are encouraged to participate before the seasonal event concludes. A Frontier Feast:
Enterprise
* IBM has confirmed it will lay off a "low single-digit percentage" of its global workforce in the fourth quarter, potentially impacting nearly 3,000 employees. * The job cuts are proceeding despite the company reporting stronger-than-expected earnings, driven by a 10% increase in software revenue. * This move places IBM
AI
* Major Market Entry: OpenAI's primary competitor, Anthropic, is set to establish a Korean office in early 2025, marking a significant move into the Asian market. * High User Adoption: The decision was heavily influenced by South Korea's rapid adoption of Anthropic's AI model, Claude, which
AI
* Zeta Global is set to acquire Marigold for US$325 million, a strategic move to bolster its AI-powered marketing platform. * Despite a 38% revenue jump in 2024, the company faces persistent unprofitability, creating a high-risk, high-reward scenario for investors. * The company is targeting ambitious growth of over 20% annually through
Research
* The Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak on the night of November 4-5. * This year is a special "swarm year," promising an increased chance of brilliant, long-lasting fireballs. * A bright, near-full moon will challenge viewers, but the most spectacular meteors will still cut through the glare. * This
Enterprise
* Futures Plunge: U.S. stock futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 all dropped significantly, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq leading the decline. * Valuation Jitters: The sell-off is driven by growing anxiety among investors and Wall Street CEOs that tech stock valuations have become dangerously "frothy&