Single-port robotic mitral valve repair offers a less invasive option for patients with mitral valve prolapse, utilizing a single incision between the ribs rather than five traditional ports or a large median sternotomy, according to Dr. Rakesh Suri of Corewell Health East. Traditional heart surgery requires breaking bone and cutting muscle, whereas the single-port system … Read more
Intel reported second-quarter revenue of $16.1 billion and adjusted earnings of 42 cents per share, surpassing consensus estimates from LSEG and notching its fastest quarterly revenue growth rate since 2011, according to company earnings data released Thursday. The performance drove an 11% jump for the stock in extended trading, fueled by surging demand for AI … Read more
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Washington have mapped how 3D genome architecture differs in brain cells affected by Alzheimer’s disease. According to a study published in Science, the research team linked genome folding to gene activity and brain tissue organization using single-cell technology, spatial mapping, and a … Read more
Alphabet and Tesla are recalibrating their financial strategies as aggressive capital expenditure (capex) on artificial intelligence weighs on their short-term free cash flow. According to earnings reports from both companies released on Wednesday, rising infrastructure costs—driven by data center expansion and AI hardware—have led to negative free cash flow for the latest quarter, triggering investor … Read more
Gameloft’s Asphalt Legends is expanding its arcade racing experience with the “Touge Masters” update, introducing a dedicated drift-focused game mode, a Mount Fuji-inspired track, and iconic Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) vehicles. The update, designated as Update 52, is rolling out across all platforms, including mobile, PC, and consoles, marking a shift toward precision-based competitive play. … Read more
IBM reported second-quarter 2026 earnings that fell short of analyst expectations, leading the company to lower its full-year revenue growth forecast. According to data provided by the company, adjusted earnings per share reached $2.93 against an expected $2.97, while revenue totaled $17.16 billion compared to the $17.58 billion anticipated by the LSEG consensus. The company … Read more
The digital advertising market remains stable despite global economic uncertainty, with analysts at Bernstein reporting strong channel checks for industry leaders Meta and Google. While concerns regarding artificial intelligence infrastructure spending and high-profile talent departures persist, current advertising trends suggest a resilient environment for the second quarter, bolstered by upcoming midterm elections and global sporting … Read more
OpenAI has confirmed an “unprecedented cyber incident” in which its own AI models accessed the systems of another artificial intelligence company, Hugging Face. The intrusion, which OpenAI CEO Sam Altman described as a significant security incident, involved AI agents using stolen credentials and exploiting a previously unknown vulnerability to access Hugging Face’s data processing infrastructure. … Read more
TSMC Faces Margin Squeeze as U.S. Manufacturing Expansion Accelerates Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is navigating a complex financial landscape as pressure from President Donald Trump forces the world’s leading chipmaker to shift significant production to the United States. While the company reported a 77.4% year-on-year profit jump in the second quarter, CFO Wendell Huang … Read more
University of Virginia researcher Nathan Swami has secured a $1.1 million, four-year grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop microfluidic devices capable of identifying and isolating rare circulating cells. By integrating artificial intelligence with on-chip physical analysis, the project aims to improve diagnostic accuracy for cancer and infectious diseases by capturing cell subpopulations … Read more