Google hit with antitrust order in Japan over preinstalled Android apps
Google has been ordered to end revenue-sharing deals that limit competition
First-ever Switch modding case in Japan ends with fine and suspended jail time
His fine was over 400,000% less than the one given to Gary Bowser
First 3D-printed train station in Japan was assembled in record time
The approach could reduce costs by approximately 50%
Pluripotent stem cells aid partial motor recovery in spinal cord injury patients
Early clinical trial in Japan shows limited but encouraging results in four patients
AMD's GPU market share in Japan hits all-time high of 45%, aims for 70%
"AMD isn't used to selling so many graphics cards"
Pomera's typewriter smashes crowdfunding target, brings distraction-free writing to the US
Helping procrastinators stay focused
SoftBank seems ready to invest (more) billions in OpenAI
The Japanese conglomerate could become OpenAI's largest investor
Japan's sex game developers blocked from receiving Steam payments by banks
Hent-ied up in red tape
Nvidia RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 launch sparks frenzy in Japan, buyers resort to extreme measures
Shoppers scaled a nearby kindergarten fence in a desperate attempt to play the GPU lottery
Switch modder arrested in Japan as Nintendo admits emulation is technically legal
This is the first arrest for selling a modded Nintendo Switch, setting a new precedent
Toyota invests $44.3 million in Japanese startup to mass-produce rockets
The move is a reflection of the company's ambitious vision of mobility
Japanese store deploys remote workers as convenience store clerks for graveyard shifts
Leveraging time zone differences to staff late nights and early mornings
Scientists discover new way to make fuel from water and sunlight, but more work is needed
Novel two-step process proves more efficient than previous methods
Panasonic resurrects long-dead founder as an AI to share his management wisdom
Panasonic aims for the AI to assist in future management decisions
Japanese cable maker Fujikura sees stock surge 400% on AI-fueled demand for fiber optics
Fujikura barely survived the pandemic
Wild human washing machine promises to rinse you clean in 15 minutes
The capsule even sets water temps based on your vitals
In context: Back in 1970, a futuristic "human washing machine" called the Ultrasonic Bath caused a sensation at the Japan World Exposition. The egg-shaped pod was developed and exhibited by Sanyo Electric Co., now known as Panasonic Holdings Corp. When someone climbed inside, it would automatically fill with hot water, blast them with ultrasound waves, and release massage balls to knead their body. Over 50 years later, this peculiar invention is making a comeback with a high-tech upgrade.
NEC's 40.4-petaflop supercomputer unites Intel Xeon CPUs and AMD Instinct accelerators
Combining blue, red, and even a little green
Japan introduces $65 billion initiative to boost domestic chip production
Bolstering the local supply chain
Re-experience '90s internet with this new 56K dial-up modem
Now if only you could find an analog public line in 2024
World's first transparent 5G antennas turn windows into base stations
Stealthy antennas hiding in plain sight
In brief: It's been over five years since 5G started its worldwide rollout, bringing low-latency super-speed internet to hundreds of millions. But building out those 5G networks has been a challenge. The higher frequency signals don't travel as far, so more base stations are required compared to 4G. With prime real estate in limited supply, Japanese telecoms had to get creative.
Japan to build the world's first zeta-class supercomputer, promising 1,000-fold speed increase
Why it matters: In the global race for high-performance-computing dominance, Japan has positioned itself as a leader with its plans to build a zeta-class supercomputer. If it manages to achieve this feat, the advanced computational capabilities will significantly boost its economic competitiveness. First, though, Japan has to figure out how to meet the monumental energy requirements.
New study shows gaming can actually improve your mental health
Most people already knew this
Where in the world were waterproof phones the norm in the 2000s?
The trend got started after the habit of taking phones into the bath... and dropping them into water
A Japanese Street Fighter tournament will penalize players who don't get enough sleep
It's being run by a pharmaceutical company