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  • SoftBank Q2 Profit Surges to $16.6B on OpenAI Gains; Sells Nvidia Stake
    November 11, 2025, 1:04 PM EST. SoftBank reported a strong Q2 for FY25, with net profit jumping to ¥2.5 trillion ($16.6B), driven mainly by gains from its OpenAI exposure. The conglomerate also disclosed it sold its entire stake in Nvidia, netting about $5.8B and signaling a shift toward bigger AI investments. The Vision Fund posted a ¥3.5 trillion investment gain, anchored by its roughly ¥2.16 trillion stake in OpenAI, part of a broader plan to deploy about $22.5B into OpenAI through Vision Fund 2. SoftBank also announced a four-for-one stock split to broaden investor access. While markets have wavered on an AI bubble, SoftBank's stock has rallied year-to-date, and the company remains focused on expanding its AI portfolio and future rounds of investment.
  • DJI Osmo 360 Adventure Combo Drops to Its Lowest Price Yet on Amazon
    November 11, 2025, 1:00 PM EST. Amazon has discounted the DJI Osmo 360 Adventure Combo by $176, dropping the price from $699.99 to $524 - a 25% cut and the lowest price since launch. The 360° camera features a 1/1.1" sensor with native 8K 360° video at 30fps and RockSteady 3.0 with HorizonSteady for stabilization. The Adventure Combo includes three batteries for up to 100 minutes of shooting, 105GB built-in storage, and IP68 waterproofing to 10 meters. It's aimed at content creators and action shooters seeking immersive footage and professional build quality. Prices may vary by region and stock is limited.
  • Fortune Tech: No major surprises - Apple delays iPhone Air; EU targets Huawei/ZTE; government shutdown looms
    November 11, 2025, 12:58 PM EST. Fortune Tech notes the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, with delays affecting cybersecurity, tech procurement, and travel. AI chatbots offered mixed reopen timing, from a vague 'next few days' to 'between November 11 and 13, 2025' if there are no major surprises. Apple reportedly delays the next iPhone Air to rethink its value proposition, a move that could reshape the thin-and-light lineup. In Europe, the EU seeks to compel member states to remove Huawei and ZTE gear, potentially with penalties for noncompliance. The column underscores how policy, hardware strategy, and geopolitics intersect in 2025-and why risk in the tech ecosystem remains high.
  • Can OpenAI's profits keep pace with soaring compute costs?
    November 11, 2025, 12:54 PM EST. OpenAI faces a staggering split between its $1.4tn eight-year compute bill and current revenue of around $13bn annually. In a tense week for AI funding, CEO Sam Altman grappled with questions from investors like Brad Gerstner, insisting the company is generating more revenue than the cost of its infrastructure. CFO Sarah Friar floated the idea of a government backstop or loan guarantees to underwrite chip spending, later clarified as not a call for a taxpayer bailout. Analysts note OpenAI aims to match the scale of platform players like Meta, Google and Microsoft, pursuing profitable models to finance massive compute and accelerate AI development while debating policy support.
  • FSB-Driven Amendments Could Force Russian Subscribers to Be Disconnected; Moldova-Ukraine EU Path Highlighted
    November 11, 2025, 12:52 PM EST. Russia's Ministry of Digital Development drafted amendments to the law on communications that would compel telecommunications operators to suspend services for certain subscribers at the FSB's request. The bill, approved by the governmental legislative-activity commission, allows actions to counter threats to national security, with threats defined by presidential and governmental regulations. Operators would not be liable for breach of contractual obligations when complying with FSB directives. Separately, the Ukrainian ambassador to Chisinau described a political tandem between Moldova and Ukraine on pursuing EU membership, stressing ongoing dialogue with Hungary to advance the shared European path.