Why Are Japanese Cars Losing Ground? Toyota Faces Major Sales Declines in Japan and China
June 03, 2024 – Amidst intensifying competitive pressures, Toyota, the world’s leading automotive manufacturer, is facing a significant downturn in its vehicle sales. Recent data reveals that in April, the company’s global production slipped to 756,254 units, marking a 4% year-on-year decline. Simultaneously, global sales also edged down to 797,097 units, maintaining a three-month streak…
Japan Government Eyes Equity Stake in Rapidus via In-Kind Contributions
October 15, 2024 – According to a report by Kyodo News on the 10th of this month, the Japanese government is planning to directly acquire shares in the advanced chip manufacturer Rapidus through in-kind contributions. This move aims to strengthen its participation and supervision of the company’s operations while clarifying its support for Rapidus, thereby…
EU Plans Advanced Research Agency to Boost AI and Strategic Technologies for Greater Competitiveness
January 24, 2025 – According to a Bloomberg report today, the European Union (EU) is proposing the establishment of an advanced research project agency, mirroring a similar entity in the US government, to invest in strategic technologies as part of a broader effort to enhance the EU’s competitiveness. Additionally, the EU is calling for the…
Gurman Suggests Apple May Unveil M4-Powered iPad Air in Spring, Bypassing M3
January 14, 2025 – According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple might surprise the market by introducing a new iPad Air equipped with the M4 chip this spring, bypassing the M3 chip altogether. This move would contradict previous expectations that the iPad Air would receive an upgrade to the M3 chip this year. Last May, Apple…
Microsoft’s Big Leap: MAI-Voice-1 Delivers Seconds-Level Audio, MAI-1-preview Targets Copilot Text
August 29, 2025 – On Thursday, Microsoft’s AI division made a significant splash by unveiling its first two in – house developed AI models: the MAI – Voice – 1 speech model and the MAI – 1 – preview general – purpose model. The new MAI – Voice – 1 speech model boasts impressive capabilities….
Japan’s Affluent Embrace AI Pets as Their New Companions
December 29, 2024 – The companion robot LOVOT, created by the Japanese robotics company Groove X, is emerging as the new “pet” of wealthy individuals in Japan. According to the founder of LOVOT, the robot’s goal is to become a real-life Doraemon without the four-dimensional pocket. Unlike the famous cartoon character, LOVOT is not capable…
Unveiling El Capitan: LLNL Sets Course to Redefine Supercomputing
July 6, 2023 – Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) made a groundbreaking announcement today regarding the commencement of the assembly of El Capitan, a supercomputer that is poised to revolutionize computational capabilities. After years of dedicated efforts, LLNL is now on track to unveil the world’s first 2 ExaFLOPS supercomputer next year. With the installation…
Google’s Search Live Voice Search: Engage in Conversations for Quick Answers
June 19, 2025 – Google has officially rolled out its brand-new Search Live voice search feature today in the United States for both iOS and Android applications. This innovative tool is built upon the Gemini model, and users can access it by activating the AI mode within the Labs section. Once enabled, they can engage…
Google Reportedly Preparing New 4K-Capable Chromecast with Redesigned Remote
April 24, 2024 – According to a recent report from an anonymous source to tech publication 9to5Google, Google is gearing up to launch a new generation of Chromecast TV stick with Google TV 4K support, nearly four years after the previous model’s debut. The informant indicated that this updated Chromecast TV stick, compatible with Google…
Windows 11 Embraces USB4 2.0 and Hints at Wi-Fi 7 Support in Latest Update
March 05, 2024 – In a recent development, Microsoft has quietly introduced support for USB4 2.0 in its latest Windows 11 update, sparking excitement among users. With this update, Windows 11 now boasts support for 80Gbps USB4 connections, marking a significant leap forward in data transfer speeds. The updated operating system versions, 22621.3235 and 22631.3235,…