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Japanese Researchers Develop Scent Generator for VR Headsets

A new device from Japanese scientists adds scent generation to VR headsets, enhancing immersive experiences by producing context-specific aromas.

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Fujitsu to Develop Advanced 1.4nm AI Chip Manufactured by Japanese Firm Rapidus

Fujitsu is designing a cutting-edge 1.4nm chip for AI infrastructure, to be produced by Japanese semiconductor foundry Rapidus.

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Japanese Chipmaker Rapidus Aims to Narrow Gap with TSMC on Cutting-Edge Process Nodes

Japanese firm Rapidus plans trial production of 2nm chips later this year, targeting mass shipments next year and accelerating 1.4nm tech development.

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SoftBank Secures $40 Billion Loan to Boost Investment in OpenAI

SoftBank has arranged a $40 billion interim loan to increase its investment in OpenAI and support broad corporate initiatives.

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Panasonic Faces Battery Shortage Amid AI-Driven Demand Surge

Panasonic plans to quadruple lithium-ion battery output as AI-related demand strains supply, with most production already booked years ahead.

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Panasonic Struggles to Meet Soaring Demand for Blu-ray Recorders in Japan

Panasonic faces unprecedented demand for its Blu-ray recorders in Japan after competitors exit the market, causing supply shortages and customer frustration.

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Japan Aims to Capture 30% of Global Market for AI Chips by 2040

Japan sets a goal to control 30% of the global market for chips used in robotics and AI devices by 2040, reviving its semiconductor ambitions.

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Canon Plans to Use Rapidus’ 2-nm Process Technology for Image Sensors, Raising Industry Questions

Canon aims to source 2-nm chips from Rapidus for image sensors, marking a shift from traditional manufacturing approaches.

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TSMC’s Overseas Facilities Show Divergent Financial Results with Profitable Chinese Plants and Loss-Making Japanese Site

TSMC’s Chinese factories lead in profitability, while its Japanese plant in Kumamoto sees increasing losses despite operational efforts.

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Yakuza Kiwami 3 Brings Modern Touches but Divides Fans Over Key Change

Yakuza Kiwami 3 updates the classic with mostly successful changes, yet one unexpected adjustment has sparked fan controversy.

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Buffalo Discontinues Production of Blu-ray Drives Amid Declining Demand

Japanese manufacturer Buffalo will halt production of its remaining Blu-ray drives in July as Blu-ray format popularity continues to decline.

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IBM and RIKEN Achieve Seamless Integration of Supercomputer and Quantum Processor in Japan

IBM and Japan’s RIKEN institute have created the first continuous data exchange loop between a supercomputer and a quantum processor.

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