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Toyota and SoftBank team up for on-demand vehicles and autonomous driving
Starting with on-demand vehicles, the pair are aiming at autonomous vehicles by the middle of next decade.
Fujitsu develops palm vein and facial data authentication technology
The company hopes to make the technology 'practical' within fiscal 2020.
Japan set to deploy English-speaking robots to schools: Report
Japan's education ministry will deploy 500 English-speaking robots to the country's schools from next year, with the aim of improving students' English-speaking skills, according to NHK.
Sony riding PS4 boost as mobile division in tailspin
Almost half of the behemoth's operating income is thanks to its PlayStation division, with mobile set to have a bad fiscal year.
Sony sold AU$548.4 million-worth of goods in Australia last year
The local arm of the Japanese multinational has reported AU$5.5 million in after-tax profit for the 2018 financial year.
Panasonic's Toughbook FZ-N1 is getting a substantial update this fall
The N1 is designed for enterprise customers who regularly need a barcode scanner, wireless connectivity, and a reliable device.
EFF blasts Japan over piracy website blocking proposal
Japan should not introduce piracy website blocking laws in response to copyright infringement, EFF has said, because such a restriction doesn't work, violates freedom of expression, and 'breaks the internet'.
SoftBank makes $9m bid to increase Yahoo Japan ownership in three-way deal
Altaba will sell the Japanese conglomerate some of its stake in Yahoo Japan for approximately $2 billion before Yahoo Japan buys back some of its stock from SoftBank's local arm.
Qoo10 to 'renew focus' on Singapore e-commerce market
One of the earliest e-commerce market players in Singapore, Qoo10 is planning a new round of funding as it looks to refocus on the local market, which it says still offers significant growth potential.
Huawei and NTT DoCoMo trial 5G tech
NTT DoCoMo and Huawei have shown how 5G mmWave coverage and capacity can be improved using integrated access backhaul technology.
Akamai, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial announce blockchain-based payment network
The payment network is expected to be capable of processing more than 1 million transactions per second, thanks to blockchain.
NEC and NTT DoCoMo reach 5G deal
The deal with NTT DoCoMo will see NEC supply 5G base station control units, as well as providing software upgrades to existing 4G base stations to make them compatible with the new network.
Four telcos set up global cybersecurity group
Singtel, SoftBank, Etisalat, and Telefónica have banded to form the Global Telco Security Alliance, pledging to share data on cyber threats and tap each party's resources to support customers worldwide.
NEC signed to build Southeast Asia Japan 2 cable
The cable spanning 10,500km and 11 landing stations is expected to be completed by end of 2020 and provide 144Tbps.
Rakuten to release own cryptocurrency as it looks to enhance loyalty platform
Japanese e-commerce giant is looking to evolve its Super Points loyalty points platform and unleash its own blockchain-based cryptocurrency, called Rakuten Coin.
10 awesome handheld computers from yesteryear
Mobile tech has advanced so fast in the last few years that it is easy to forget how long companies have been pushing the envelope in preparation of today's powerful gadgetry. Join us in a trip down memory lane as we look at early gadgets that changed the landscape forever.
Fujitsu develops palm vein and facial data authentication technology
The company hopes to make the technology 'practical' within fiscal 2020.
NTT Docomo to trial pest monitoring device
NTT is combining AI-based image recognition and low powered cameras to monitor pests within greenhouses.
EFF blasts Japan over piracy website blocking proposal
Japan should not introduce piracy website blocking laws in response to copyright infringement, EFF has said, because such a restriction doesn't work, violates freedom of expression, and 'breaks the internet'. Read more: https://zd.net/2KXTv0R
SoftBank bids $9m to increase Yahoo Japan ownership
SoftBank Corp has made a tender offer to Altaba to acquire a chunk of its stake in Yahoo Japan -- however, Yahoo Japan will buy back up to 611 million of shares from SoftBank. Read more: https://zd.net/2KKjkS8
Google Pay now supports Suica cards in Japan
From 24 May, Suica cards are now available to be used on Google Pay in Japan.
Fujitsu wins Hokkaido University supercomputer order
Theoretically capable of 4.0 petaflops of performance, the system will also have a cloud component, with operations expected to begin in December 2018.
NEC and NTT DoCoMo reach 5G deal
The deal with NTT DoCoMo will see NEC supply 5G base station control units, as well as providing software upgrades to existing 4G base stations to make them compatible with the new network. Read more: https://zd.net/2Ife6Zc
Nissan to use recycled car batteries for off-grid street lighting
Electric vehicle batteries will become part of the country's smart cities.
Cryptocurrency crackdown in Japan after heist worth $530 million
Coincheck has been ordered by Japan's financial regulator to get its act together after hackers stole $530 million worth of digital money from its exchange.
From chips to telcos: SoftBank has a finger in these pies
SoftBank Group is a massive Japanese conglomerate that has fingers in many, many pies
NTT offers Japan tourists ad-supported mobile internet access
NTT Docomo is offering ad-supported internet access to international tourists visiting Japan.
Japan extending startup visas to lure tech talent
To make Japan a more accommodating environment for startup entrepreneurs, the government is reportedly set to launch a nationwide one-year visa program, extending its current six-month program that is only available in Tokyo and Fukuoka.
Panasonic sets sights on driverless vehicle market
The company said it will use its expertise in TVs and cameras for an autonomous driving system for low- and medium-speed ranges.
Antenna-sharing platform is dubbed 'Airbnb for satellites'
Airbus invests in satellite antenna-sharing startup Infostellar in $7.3m round.
Japan: Air traffic control plan for predicted drone delivery surge
Japan and the US are coming together to figure out a way to manage drone airspace.
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