Japan to build first-ever checkup system with AI and advanced data storage
A Japanese government-funded project to develop the world's first predictive maintenance system for industrial plants will employ artificial intelligence and advanced technology to store data in a secure and user-centric way. The IOTA Foundation, a German-based nonprofit organization behind the technology, said it has been ...
China eyeing AI to dominate cyberspace and space, think tank says
The China Security Report 2021 was released as the rivalry between Washington and Beijing has been intensifying, as has competition for technological hegemony.
Honda to launch world's first level 3 autonomous vehicle by March
Honda said it has obtained approval from the transport ministry and plans to launch its Legend sedan with the Level-3 autonomous driving capability in Japan by March.
Nintendo Switch passes iconic Famicom to shift 68 million units
The firm has seen sales rocket during the coronavirus pandemic, with orders to stay at home boosting people's appetite for gaming.
Japan's 'healing robots' help ease COVID-19 isolation
Sales of automatons that gather data on the well-being of their owners have risen, with many being given as gifts to older parents.
Big Tech draws record revenue and harsh criticism with U.S. election ads
The presidential campaigns for each party more than doubled their ad spending on Facebook compared with the presidential candidates in the 2016 race.
Zozo says new body-measuring suit overcomes flaws of original
The new outfit employs 20,000 markers, up from the previous version's 400, to help gauge people's sizes more accurately.
Alibaba’s secret three-year experiment creates next-generation factory
One in four clothing purchases in China was shipped via the firm's e-commerce platforms, granting it access to an ocean of data it has been quietly putting to use.
Samsung reports profitable quarter but warns of weaker outlook
Samsung Electronics Co. warned earnings in the current quarter will decline, saying the strong growth in its mobile and memory business that helped third-quarter profits will ease amid intensifying competition and weakening demand. The world’s largest maker of memory chips and personal electronics said net ...
Japan's unorthodox household goods champion rides a pandemic boom
Iris Ohyama has made a name through reasonably priced electronics, and launches more than 1,000 new products a year.
