Japanese squirrels can consume "poisonous" mushrooms
Associate Professor Suetsugu Kenji (Kobe University Graduate School of Science) and independent photographer Gomi Koichi have observed a Japanese squirrel (Sciurus lis) routinely feeding on well-known species of poisonous toadstool mushroom, includin.....»»
Taiwanese and Japanese firms (1): Sustainable development
The strategic partnerships between Taiwan and Japanese companies have been heating up during the epidemic. In the past, the Japanese always prioritized the needs of Japanese companies, but with the mature development of Taiwan's supply chain, Japanes.....»»
Taiwanese and Japanese firms (2): EV business opportunities
Many years ago, when Tesla came to Taiwan looking for technical cooperation, and Delta Electronics was one of the key partners. Later, Delta expanded its layout to include charging piles, and Rohm has proposed solutions to improve efficiency, with th.....»»
This lunar robot prototype looks like a centaur meant for the moon
A Japanese company has built a four-legged, rolling robot that looks vaguely like a centaur — boasting two arms with claw-like hands, an arachnid-esque abdomen and two bulging cameras for eyes — and is designed to transverse the surface of the mo.....»»
Gachaco accelerates building of EV battery-swapping stations in Japan
The Gachaco alliance formed by Japanese carmakers Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, and Kawasaki and energy company Eneos plans to build battery-swapping stations in 2022 to serve 200 electric scooters......»»
Taiwanese and Japanese firms: Sustainable development
The strategic partnerships between Taiwan and Japanese companies have been heating up during the epidemic. In the past, the Japanese always prioritized the needs of Japanese companies, but with the mature development of Taiwan's supply chain, Japanes.....»»
Ex-Sony CEO Nobuyuki Idei Who Led Firm"s Digital Push, Dies At 84
Sony said Tuesday that Nobuyuki Idei, its former chairman and CEO who led the Japanese giant's push into the digital network business, has died of liver failure. He was 84. Kyodo News reports: In addition to enhancing Sony's presence in the digital a.....»»
Japanese tech giants team up to forward 6G standards
NTT and DoCoMo hope commercial 6G will be available by 2030......»»
Grab a set of Seido knives on sale for 67% off for Father’s Day
TL;DR: Amateur and pro chefs alike can check out this Seido™ Japanese Master Chef Knife Set on sale for $139.99 as of June 3 (that's 67% off its regular price of $429).Having knives that are actually built for the job in the kitchen —&nbs.....»»
Toyota mulls a compact pickup. But there"s a catch ...
An antithetical bit of emissions regulations might actually make it harder for the Japanese automaker to leap back into the compact pickup segment it once dominated......»»
Be kind, rewind: How VHS shaped the way we watch movies
VHS may be obsolete now that we have BluRays and 4K video streaming, but those boxy old tapes of yesteryear had a huge impact on the way we consume media.....»»
Japanese carmakers hit hard by China lockdowns
Eight Japanese carmakers have reported global output falls by a combined 21% year-on-year in April (about 1.63 million vehicles), as the shortages of automotive chips and parts continue to disrupt their production, according to Japanese media reports.....»»
Qualcomm Wants To Buy a Stake in Arm Alongside Its Rivals
The US chipmaker Qualcomm wants to buy a stake in Arm alongside its rivals and create a consortium that would maintain the UK chip designer's neutrality in the highly competitive semiconductor market. From a report: Japanese conglomerate SoftBank pla.....»»
Smart Ring That Acts as Wallet and Key Gets Backing From Big Japanese Firms
Itochu, Mitsubishi and other companies are investing in Evering (Warning: source paywalled; alternative source), a chip-embedded smart ring that can act as a wallet and a key [...]. Bloomberg reports: Evering is backed by MTG, a listed Japanese healt.....»»
Japanese weather satellite accidentally watched Betelgeuse go dim
Observations say that two main explanations for the star's fading are both right. Enlarge / These images, taken with the SPHERE instrument on ESO's Very Large Telescope, show the surface of the red supergiant star Betelgeuse during its.....»»
Japan Tries To Revitalize Its Research
Alarmed by the declining stature of its universities, Japan is planning to shower up to $2.3 billion a year on a handful of schools in hopes of boosting their prominence. From a report: The scheme was approved by the Japanese legislature on 18 May, a.....»»
How to fix System Data filling your iPhone"s storage
Your iPhone's low storage may be because it's taken over by System Data, a category that can potentially consume all available capacity. Here's how to regain space when things get too bloated to function.Other System Data issues in iOS can quickly fi.....»»
Who owns 4chan?
4chan's relationship with a Japanese toymaker has remained remarkably murky. Enlarge (credit: Jacqui VanLiew | Getty Images) Over the past 19 years, the imageboard 4chan has been tied to Gamergate, the inception of QAnon, the.....»»
RED Sues Nikon For Infringing On Its Video Compression Patents
RED filed a lawsuit yesterday suing (PDF) Nikon for infringing on its video compression patents. PetaPixel reports: The lawsuit was filed in a southern California federal court today and asserts that the Japanese camera manufacturer and its United St.....»»
US Senate backs off Big Tech regulation bill as Apple again criticizes impacts of sideloading
The American Innovation and Choice Online Act could ban major tech firms like Apple from favoring their products over competitors. Aimed to shake up the competition, tech lobbyists claim the bill, which allows sideloading, could harm popular consume.....»»
Here"s Why Bionic Reading Is Going Viral
Bionic Reading will allow readers to consume content very quickly and still retain all the information they need. Bionic Reading will allow readers to consume conten.....»»