Why SoftBank’s new $40B loan points to a 2026 OpenAI IPO SoftBank has taken on a new $40 billion loan to help it cover its $30 billion commitment to invest in OpenAI as part the AI model maker’s record-breaking $110 billion raise last month, the Japanese conglomerate said on Friday. Most striking is that the loan is unsecured and has a 12-month term, meaning it must be repaid or refinanced by...

Rembrandt's Vision of Zacharias in the Temple rediscovered after 65 yearsRembrandt painting worth millions rediscovered after 65 yearsIan YoungsCulture reporterKelly Schenk, RijksmuseumRembrandt was 27 when he painted the high priest Zacharias, father of John the BaptistA long lost painting by Rembrandt has been rediscovered and authenticated by experts, after its whereabouts were unknown for...

Perplexity AI Says 'You Can't Copyright Facts' in Defense Against CNN Copyright Suit More than 100 copyright lawsuits have been filed against AI companies as of early 2026. The television network CNN is taking aim at the artificial intelligence search engine Perplexity in a lawsuit over copyright infringement. As reported by the network's Brian Stetler, the suit, filed Thursday in a...

These $299 Glasses Are Like an HDR TV on Your Face TCL's budget Air 4 Pro display glasses, reviewed: They're great for movies, not so good for work or audio. Scott Stein Editor at Large I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive...

AirPods Max 2 vs. AirPods Max: Is the Overdue Upgrade Worth It?Apple's AirPods Max 2 will be available to order starting March 25 in midnight, starlight, orange, purple and blue, and begin shipping in early April. Announced out of the blue on March 16, the new over-ear AirPods were greeted with mixed reactions on social-media platforms, with some pundits excited to see them finally...