Business / Corporate Jun 25, 2020
NTT to acquire ¥64 billion stake in NEC to collaborate on 5G
The two firms hope to catch up to global rivals Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Nokia and Huawei 5G in developing mobile networks and base stations.
Business / Tech Jun 23, 2020
Apple switches to own chips for Macs as it adds features and privacy controls
by Stephen Nellis
Apple Inc. on Monday said it will switch to its own chips for its Mac computers, saying the first machines will ship this year, ending a nearly 15-year reliance on Intel Corp. to supply processors for its flagship laptops and desktops. Apple CEO Tim Cook ...
Business / Tech Jun 22, 2020
Nintendo downshifts on mobile ambitions after Animal Crossing success
by Takashi Mochizuki
With its Switch console thriving amid the pandemic, the firm has reviewed its prospects in a $77 billion mobile gaming market plagued with questionable profit models.
National Jun 19, 2020
Japan's coronavirus contact-tracing app launched amid privacy concerns
"It does not collect personal data at all. People can use it without worry," Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said in urging its use to curb the pandemic.
Business / Corporate Jun 19, 2020
SoftBank to invest in 14 startups run by minority founders
by Sarah Mcbride
Companies will receive at least ¥16 million through an accelerator, with further capital available from a ¥10.6 billion fund for founders of color.
Business / Tech Jun 18, 2020
Twitter tests new audio feature that lets you tweet in your own voice
The function lets people send out 140-second voice messages but will be monitored with new systems to prevent abuse.
Business / Tech Jun 18, 2020
U.S. proposes wide overhaul of legal shield used by online platforms
The proposals could upend the firms’ business models, while limiting their discretion over removing political posts.
Business / Tech Jun 12, 2020
Google sues Sonos as patent fight over wireless speakers heats up
Technology giants such as Google and Amazon.com have been expanding into selling internet-connected home gadgets.
Business Jun 4, 2020
SoftBank creates $100 million fund to back companies led by people of color
The effort stems from U.S. and international disgust with the death of George Floyd, who died after a white Minneapolis cop knelt on his neck for over eight minutes.
National / Reference | EXPLAINER Jun 4, 2020
Japan's smart cities: Technological dreams or 'Big Brother' nightmares?
by Eric Johnston
Late last month, the Diet passed a revised bill paving the way for so-called “super cities” or “smart cities.” Supporters tout them as high-tech marvels where artificial intelligence and big data are to be used to provide more efficient and cost-effective solutions to social ...