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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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Japanese town deploys robot wolves to scare away bears
A Japanese town has deployed robot wolves in an effort to scare away bears that have become an increasingly dangerous nuisance. Read more…
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Japan to shut off China from supplying drones to government
Japan may effectively shut off China from supplying drones to its government to protect sensitive information to bolster national security. Read more…
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Japan unveils ‘action plan’ to lower phone fees and spur competition
Japan Times reports that the Japanese government has unveiled an action plan to lower mobile fees and spur competition among telecom firms. Read more…
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Japan to take measures to protect Tokyo Olympics from cyberattacks
Japan says it will take measures to ensure next year’s Tokyo Olympics are not derailed by cyberattacks after accusations made against Russia. Read more…
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Japan’s FTC plans to investigate MNO pricing and sales practices
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) plans to conduct an investigation into the pricing models and sales practices employed by MNOs. Read more…
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Japan will join forces with USA, Europe in regulating Big Tech firms
Japan will join forces with the United States and Europe to take on any market abuses by the four Big Tech companies says antitrust regulator Read more…
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Vodafone Idea wants India to release 5G spectrum like China and Japan
Vodafone Idea wants the Indian government to revisit its spectrum allocation policy and adopt a strategy similar to China and Japan for 5G. Read more…
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NTT plots $40 billion move to privatize DoCoMo unit
NTT said it will spend $40 billion to take its wireless carrier business DoCoMo private, in a deal that opens the path to lower prices. Read more…
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SoftBank wants to sell robot waiters to Japanese restaurants
SoftBank will import a US-developed food service robot to Japan as restaurants grapple with labor shortages and socially distancing. Read more…