Evo Japan is back and bigger than ever in 2023
Evo Japan is returning in 2023 at the Tokyo Big Sight. All signs point to a good time for all, assuming Covid-19 doesn't close the borders. Evo Japan is returning in 2023 at the Tokyo Big Sight. All signs point to a good time for all, assuming Co.....»»
iPhone sales drop 10% as Samsung steadies and Chinese rivals grow
New figures show that Apple's global iPhone sales declined by over five million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same time in 2023.Apple's iPhone 15 Pro (left) and Samsung's Galaxy S24In March, it was reported that Apple had cut its iPho.....»»
Lack of AI skills is putting public sector projects at risk
The public sector is missing out on the benefits of AI simply because of a bigger skills gap, and it’s time for action......»»
Japan"s Sapporo sees earliest 25C day since records began
Temperatures in Japan's northern city of Sapporo—famous for skiing—on Monday passed 25 degrees Celsius at the earliest point of any year on record, a weather agency official said......»»
Toyota"s building boom: Lexus R&D center, test tracks, a basketball arena and a headquarters tower
Toyota is undergoing a building boom in Japan, investing billions in new facilities that will arm the world's biggest auto manufacturer with new technologies and better facilities to compete in the age of electrification, software defined vehicles an.....»»
Meta Quest 4: Here’s we want from the next big VR headset
Meta's Quest 4 VR headset could bring an even bigger leap in quality than the popular Quest 3 thanks to generative AI, sharper displays, and a faster chip......»»
New-car inventory and price changes approach normal in 2023, NADA report shows
The average retail selling price increased 1.6 percent to $47,014 in 2023, marking slower growth than the 9.2 percent increase in 2022......»»
Japan Tier IV startup says it"s Waymo, Tesla, Mobileye all in one
Japanese autonomous driving startup Tier IV positions itself as the maker of the software, like Waymo; a seller of self-driving vehicles, like Tesla; and a supplier of both hardware and software to other players in the industry, like Israeli technolo.....»»
US drug shortages reach record high with 323 meds now in short supply
The shortages affect everything from generic cancer drugs to ADHD medication. Enlarge / Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Adderall XR brand medication arranged at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, in November 2023. (credit: Getty | George Frey).....»»
Ford recall of 42,000 Bronco Sports, Escapes for fuel leaks being probed by NHTSA
NHTSA said it is reviewing the safety consequences of Ford's proposed recall for 2022-2023 model year Bronco Sport and 2022 Ford Escape crossovers......»»
Fast radio bursts: Research introduces a novel approach to characterize their behavior
Fast radio bursts (FRBs) represent the most intense radio explosions in the universe. Since the first discovery in 2007, FRBs have garnered significant attention, culminating in the 2023 Shaw Prize in Astronomy. With yet unknown origin, these extreme.....»»
UK denies Apple"s bid to dismiss App Store lawsuit
A class action lawsuit against Apple over the App Store's 30% fee will go ahead, after a UK tribunal rejects the company's argument for dismissal.Store front at Apple Battersea, where Apple's UK headquarters isIn July 2023, a suit was brought against.....»»
Check Point boosts security in Harmony Email & Collaboration
Check Point announced new email security features that enhance its Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration portfolio: Patented unified quarantine, DMARC monitoring, archiving, and Smart Banners. Since 2023, Check Point has released over 75 new feat.....»»
Measles could once again become endemic in the US, the CDC warns
This year's measles cases are over 17x higher than cases seen in the first quarters of 2000 to 2023. Enlarge / Poster issued by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advocating for measles immunizations in.....»»
Pirate IPTV Investigations Are Expensive, Time-Consuming & Prone to Misfire
In September 2023, Swedish anti-piracy group Rights Alliance was looking forward to the upcoming trial of a man suspected of being behind a pirate IPTV service. He registered the site's domain and in 2020 received almost $190,000 in cryptocurrency fr.....»»
Japan’s 2 Trillion Yen Manga & Anime Piracy War Gets New Hollywood Backing
CODA's war against online piracy has received renewed backing from the Hollywood studios and Netflix. Since their partnership began in 2005, Japan-based CODA and the MPA have collaborated on thousands of cases. An agreement governing their work toget.....»»
A Closer Look at Remote Peering: Technologies and Techniques
In the realm of digital communication, the significance of efficient internet traffic exchange has escalated with the surge in global cloud content. With over 5.18 billion internet users as of April 2023, and a monthly internet traffic forecast to re.....»»
Best tax software deals: File now to get your taxes done by April 15
Save with Amazon's best 2023 tax software deals as of April 11. Get deals from Turbotax and H&R Block to help you keep more money in your pocket. UPDATE: Apr. 11, 2024, 9:29 a.m. EDT Updated with new free tax filing deals. It's that time.....»»
Best last-minute tax software deals: Make the April 15 deadline and save big
As of April 11, save on the best 2023 tax software deals. Save with price cuts onTurboTax and H&R Block to help keep more cash in your pocket. Tax returns are due on April 15. You can still file on time thanks to these last-minute deals as of A.....»»
In exchange for a lunar rover, Japan will get seats on Moon-landing missions
Japan is making a significant commitment to the US-led Artemis program. Enlarge / Artist's illustration of a pressurized lunar rover design conceived by Toyota and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. (credit: Toyota/JAXA).....»»
Write angry thoughts down and shred them, Japan study advises
When you next see red, don't snap at your colleagues or scream into a pillow—writing down your feelings, then shredding or throwing them away is an effective way to calm down, a Japanese study has found......»»