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…

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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…

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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…

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