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Futuristic 'human washing machine' returns for a high-tech revamp in Osaka. AI image of human washing machine depiction

Gadgets

Futuristic ‘human washing machine’ could spin you right round in just 15 minutes

There once was a "human washing machine" that caused quite a buzz at the 1970...

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A modern, futuristic corporate scene where two towering skyscrapers, symbolizing OpenAI and SoftBank, are connected by a sleek digital bridge made of data streams. One tower represents a cutting-edge AI company, illuminated with glowing tech-inspired lights, while the other is a massive, futuristic financial institution from Japan. The skyline features other advanced technology buildings in a busy city at night, with neon signs in both English and Japanese, symbolizing the $500 million investment deal. Holographic stock charts and numbers float in the sky, symbolizing the financial growth

AI

OpenAI set for $500m investment from Japan’s SoftBank – reports

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An assassin with the backdrop of Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Gaming

Assassin’s Creed Shadows apology not good enough, Japanese historical group tells Ubisoft

Owen Good 9 months

samurai yasuke attacks a foe with his sword in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Gaming

Assassin’s Creed Shadows makers apologize for use of military flag without permission

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Japan passes law to boost competition in app stores, targeting Apple and Google. This image depicts a composition illustrating a new law passed in Japan related to competition in app stores, focusing on tech giants like Apple and Google. The foreground features a large smartphone displaying an icon labeled "New Law" with a robot hovering over it. The backdrop includes the national flag of Japan, towering skyscrapers symbolizing a metropolitan area, and various app icons scattered around the image, representing the technological and legal themes of the scenario. The overall design emphasizes the intersection of technology, legislation, and national policy in Japan.

Apps

Japan targets Apple and Google with app store competition law

Suswati Basu 10 months

Dead Space's hero, Isaac Clark, readies a futuristic cutting tool to dispatch a hideous space monster in Dead Space (remake)

Gaming

EA executive says Japan’s ratings board was unfairly hard on Dead Space remake

Owen Good 11 months

Shinjuku district in tokyo Japan at night. Neon lights and signs light a bustling street.

Gaming

Japan to support indie game developers with acceleration program

Sophie Atkinson 1 year

Blockchain

Japan-based Chat App Line is Considering Its Own Cryptocurrency

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Technology

The Linux Foundation Announces Program for Automotive Linux Summit

3 years

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Connected Devices

Japan and Germany allying over IoT standard

David Curry 7 years

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Who’s the Japanese firm with half of the self-driving car market?

David Curry 7 years

Gadgets

Researchers develop an electronic skin that displays heartbeat on your hand

7 years

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Health

Scientists create comfortable e-skin wearable that lasts for a week

David Curry 8 years

Japan Toyota Self Driving Cars

Toyota gets into its first-pick schools, spends millions on AI

David Curry 8 years

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Nissan to start European autonomous car tests in London

David Curry 8 years

Connected Devices

Finally, a contest to reward the world’s crappiest fighting robots

Cate Lawrence 9 years

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Connected Devices

Of course machine learning can help you sort cucumbers

David Curry 9 years

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Japan wants us self-driving to the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics

David Curry 9 years

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Connected Devices

Sony launches FES Watch successor on its own crowdfunding site

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EU, Japan to connect for faster autonomous car rollout

David Curry 9 years

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