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Meta to Begin Testing Ads on Threads in the US and Japan
Meta announced on Friday that it will start testing ads on its Threads platform with select brands in the US and Japan, as the app surpasses 300 million monthly active users. The company will closely monitor the tests before a wider rollout, allowing businesses to extend their existing Meta ad campaigns to Threads.
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"Risk For National Security": Joe Biden Blocks US Steel Sale To Japan's Nippon
US Steel and Nippon Steel threatened legal action after President Joe Biden blocked a controversial $14.9 billion deal for the Japanese company to buy its American rival.
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Nvidia Supplier Ibiden Weighs Faster Expansion for AI Demand
Ibiden is building a new substrate factory in Gifu prefecture, central Japan, expected to go online at 25 percent production capacity around the last quarter of 2025 before reaching 50 percent by March 2026. The company is in talks about when to get the remaining 50 percent capacity online.
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Honda, Nissan Aim to Merge in 2026 as Talks Kick Off: Reports
The presidents of Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motor — Nissan’s junior partner — were seen entering and leaving Japan’s transportation ministry on Monday morning, likely to inform officials of their plans to formally kick off merger talks.
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Japan's Space Firm Postpones 2nd Attempt At Orbit Due To Strong Winds
A company aiming to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit postponed its rocket launch on Saturday, after its first try ended in a mid-air explosion.
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Japan's 15-Minute Human Washing Machine
A Japanese company has introduced an AI-powered shower capsule that promises a futuristic bathing experience.
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Japanese Company Launches 'Drinkable Mayo'; Internet Cannot Digest It
"Might ruin mayonnaise for you forever," an X user said after trying the 'Drinkable Mayo' beverage.
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AI Boom Makes 139-Year-Old Cable Company Japan's Hottest Stock
Fujikura Ltd., which makes wire cabling for data centres, is the best performer on the Nikkei 225 Stock Average index, with its shares surging more than 400% this year.
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This Japanese Company Wants To Make Sex Toys More Mainstream
Hourglass-shaped sex toys casually glide along a conveyor belt through an airy new store in Tokyo, the latest attempt by Japanese manufacturer Tenga to sell adult products without the shame that is often attached.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Collector's Edition Gets $50 Price Cut After Season Pass, Early Access Cancellation
Ubisoft delayed Assassin’s Creed Shadows last month, announcing that the action-adventure title would launch in February 2025 instead of its planned November 15 release. In addition to the delay, the company announced it was cancelling Season Pass and early access plans for the game. Now, Ubisoft is cutting the price of Assassin’s Creed Shadows...
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Bandai Namco Begins to Cut Workforce After Cancelling Games
Bandai Namco Holdings is cutting its workforce after canceling several titles due to lackluster demand. Like its competitors, the company’s now under pressure to cut costs and adjust to a post-pandemic drop in the time users have for games.
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Japan Firm's Walkie-Talkies Used In Lebanon Blasts? Company Says...
In the second wave of device explosions in as many days, 20 people died and more than 450 were wounded on Wednesday in Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon.
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Workers In Japan Turn To Companies That Help Them Quit Their Jobs
In Japan, companies are cashing in on employees' hesitancy to call it quits and helping people leave their unsatisfying workplaces.
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Epic Games Launches Its iOS App Store in Europe, Brings Fortnite Back to the Platform After Four Years
Epic Games announced the launch of its app store on iOS in the European Union as well as on Android globally, on Friday. Dubbed Epic Games Store, the app store has made its debut with games such as Fortnite, Rocket League Sideswipe, and Fall Guys. The launch of the app store in iOS was possible due to last year’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) by the ...
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Elon Musk to Deploy Humanoid Robots for Internal Use in Tesla Factories by Next Year
Elon Musk said on Monday that Tesla will have humanoid robots in "low production" for the company's internal use next year. Humanoid robots have been in development for several years by Japan's Honda and Hyundai Motor's Boston Dynamics.
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Meta to Begin Testing Ads on Threads in the US and Japan
Meta announced on Friday that it will start testing ads on its Threads platform with select brands in the US and Japan, as the app surpasses 300 million monthly active users. The company will closely monitor the tests before a wider rollout, allowing businesses to extend their existing Meta ad campaigns to Threads.
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"Risk For National Security": Joe Biden Blocks US Steel Sale To Japan's Nippon
US Steel and Nippon Steel threatened legal action after President Joe Biden blocked a controversial $14.9 billion deal for the Japanese company to buy its American rival.
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Nvidia Supplier Ibiden Weighs Faster Expansion for AI Demand
Ibiden is building a new substrate factory in Gifu prefecture, central Japan, expected to go online at 25 percent production capacity around the last quarter of 2025 before reaching 50 percent by March 2026. The company is in talks about when to get the remaining 50 percent capacity online.
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Honda, Nissan Aim to Merge in 2026 as Talks Kick Off: Reports
The presidents of Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motor — Nissan’s junior partner — were seen entering and leaving Japan’s transportation ministry on Monday morning, likely to inform officials of their plans to formally kick off merger talks.
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Japan's Space Firm Postpones 2nd Attempt At Orbit Due To Strong Winds
A company aiming to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit postponed its rocket launch on Saturday, after its first try ended in a mid-air explosion.
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Japan's 15-Minute Human Washing Machine
A Japanese company has introduced an AI-powered shower capsule that promises a futuristic bathing experience.
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Japanese Company Launches 'Drinkable Mayo'; Internet Cannot Digest It
"Might ruin mayonnaise for you forever," an X user said after trying the 'Drinkable Mayo' beverage.
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AI Boom Makes 139-Year-Old Cable Company Japan's Hottest Stock
Fujikura Ltd., which makes wire cabling for data centres, is the best performer on the Nikkei 225 Stock Average index, with its shares surging more than 400% this year.
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This Japanese Company Wants To Make Sex Toys More Mainstream
Hourglass-shaped sex toys casually glide along a conveyor belt through an airy new store in Tokyo, the latest attempt by Japanese manufacturer Tenga to sell adult products without the shame that is often attached.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Collector's Edition Gets $50 Price Cut After Season Pass, Early Access Cancellation
Ubisoft delayed Assassin’s Creed Shadows last month, announcing that the action-adventure title would launch in February 2025 instead of its planned November 15 release. In addition to the delay, the company announced it was cancelling Season Pass and early access plans for the game. Now, Ubisoft is cutting the price of Assassin’s Creed Shadows...
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Bandai Namco Begins to Cut Workforce After Cancelling Games
Bandai Namco Holdings is cutting its workforce after canceling several titles due to lackluster demand. Like its competitors, the company’s now under pressure to cut costs and adjust to a post-pandemic drop in the time users have for games.
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Japan Firm's Walkie-Talkies Used In Lebanon Blasts? Company Says...
In the second wave of device explosions in as many days, 20 people died and more than 450 were wounded on Wednesday in Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon.
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Workers In Japan Turn To Companies That Help Them Quit Their Jobs
In Japan, companies are cashing in on employees' hesitancy to call it quits and helping people leave their unsatisfying workplaces.
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Epic Games Launches Its iOS App Store in Europe, Brings Fortnite Back to the Platform After Four Years
Epic Games announced the launch of its app store on iOS in the European Union as well as on Android globally, on Friday. Dubbed Epic Games Store, the app store has made its debut with games such as Fortnite, Rocket League Sideswipe, and Fall Guys. The launch of the app store in iOS was possible due to last year’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) by the ...
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Elon Musk to Deploy Humanoid Robots for Internal Use in Tesla Factories by Next Year
Elon Musk said on Monday that Tesla will have humanoid robots in "low production" for the company's internal use next year. Humanoid robots have been in development for several years by Japan's Honda and Hyundai Motor's Boston Dynamics.
