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Balmuda finds out the hard way smartphones are harder than toasters
Japan’s Balmuda, best known for high-end toasters, has cratered its stock price after halting sales of its poorly-received smartphone. Read more…
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What do racehorses, Japanese pop star idols and gacha have in common?
“Uma Musume Pretty Derby” game has found a niche by bridging horse racing and women pop stars known as “idols” and gacha money. Read more…
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Toshiba will split into three to pacify (some) shareholders: will not go private
Toshiba Corp outlined plans on Friday to split into three independent companies, seeking to appease activist shareholders. Read more…
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Japan’s banking regulator steps in to fix Mizuho’s computer flaws
Japan’s banking regulator takes role in overseeing computer systems at Mizuho Financial’s retail banking arm after glitches exposed failings. Read more…
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Smart robots can revitalise Japan growth, competitiveness: Softbank CEO
SoftBank Group Corp Chief Executive Masayoshi Son on Wednesday said so-called smart robots can revitalise Japan’s economy and competitiveness Read more…
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Is Toshiba embroiled in Japan’s ‘worst corporate scandal in a decade?’
Toshiba: Japan’s trade minister he was not planning to order up a probe into allegations made by an independent investigation. Read more…
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PayPay surges ahead in Japan’s digital payments race
PayPay emerges as key driver of government-supported consumer shift away from cash as Japan grapples with labour shortages, social distancing Read more…
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Japan’s manga comic industry gets South Korean tech shakeup via apps
Two South Korean technology companies are borrowing from mobile gaming to shake up – and dominate – Japan’s storied manga industry. Read more…
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Japan – COVID-19 machine takes nose sample, gives results in 80 minutes
Prototype automated COVID-19 testing machine uses a robotic arm to take a sample from a person’s nose, delivers results in about 80 minutes. Read more…
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Facial recognition with masks – no problem for new NEC system
Japan’s NEC Corp has launched a facial recognition system that identifies people even when they are wearing masks. Read more…
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