Pokémon Winds and Waves launch on the Switch 2 in 2027
Charles Pulliam-Moore / theverge - It's time to say goodbye to the Paldea region because a new generation of mainline Pokémon games are on the way. During today's big Pokémon Presents stream, Nintendo announced that Pokémon Wind and Waves are the next installments in the core game series. …
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Japan Injects $1.7 Billion Into Rapidus, Retains Veto Power Over Chip Startup
Harkaram Grewal / implicator - Japan secures veto power over Rapidus with golden share as $1.7B funding round from 32 companies exceeds targets for 2nm chip venture.
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Panasonic Will No Longer Make Its Own TVs
BeauHD / slashdot - Panasonic is handing over the manufacturing, marketing, and sales of its TVs to Shenzhen-based Skyworth, effectively exiting in-house TV production. Ars Technica reports: Skyworth is a Shenzhen-headquartered TV brand. The company claims to be "a top three…
Back to Top / Monday, February 23, 2026, 9:20 pm / permalink 19619 / 3 stories in 11 days
Nintendo announces surprise Switch 2 version of sci-fi RPG Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
Matt Tate / engadget - Last year’s Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition was significant for a few reasons. It was the final major first-party Switch game ahead of the Switch 2’s arrival in June, and the last doomed Wii U game to be granted a second life on Nintendo’s infi…
Back to Top / Thursday, February 19, 2026, 11:22 am / permalink 19420 / 3 stories in 15 days
Foxconn’s Scrapped LCD Factory Deal Could Hit Apple
Nehal Malik / iphoneincanada - Apple’s supply chain may be facing a new wrinkle in Japan. According to Nikkei Asia, Foxconn has withdrawn from its planned acquisition of Sharp’s second LCD factory in Kameyama, citing weak LCD prices. As a result, Sharp will halt production at the facil…
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TSMC’s Japan Plans Are Now Looking Much More Aggressive, as the Chip Giant Will Produce 3nm Chips in the Region to Support Gigantic AI Demand
Muhammad Zuhair / wccftech - TSMC is now looking to expand its fab operations in Kumamoto, Japan, as the chip giant now plans to introduce 3nm production lines, a massive upgrade from the previous plans. TSMC's Japan & US Projects Will Be On Par In Terms of Process Technologies Being…
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The Switch overtakes DS to become Nintendo's best-selling console ever
techspot - Nintendo's latest financial results revealed that the original Switch hybrid sold 1.36 million units in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 that ended on December 31, 2025.Read Entire Article
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Back to Top / Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 7:21 am / permalink 18696 / 14 stories in 4 wks
SoftBank Group (SFTBY) Stock: Eyes Massive $30B Bet to Tighten Grip on OpenAI
Yasmin Werner / parameter - TLDR SoftBank plans a $30B OpenAI push to drive massive AI growth and scale. New funding talks could lift OpenAI’s valuation sharply toward $830B. AI infrastructure demand fuels one of tech’s biggest funding rounds. SoftBank aims to anchor future AI domin…
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“It’s Like You’re Playing Completely Different Games”: Capcom Dives Into Grace vs. Leon Gameplay in Resident Evil Requiem
David Carcasole / wccftech - Today's Resident Evil Showcase, which was announced earlier this week by Capcom, delivered on its promise to show off more information on Resident Evil Requiem, with the game's director, Koshi Nakanishi, taking players through the different gameplay style…
Back to Top / Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6:20 pm / permalink 17966 / 2 stories in 7 wks
LEGO Finally Reveals Pokémon Sets and Prices Hit $900 in Canada
John Quintet / iphoneincanada - LEGO and Pokémon announced their first-ever LEGO Pokémon sets on Monday, marking the first time Pokémon characters will be available as full LEGO builds. Both companies previously announced in March of last year new sets were coming, and now we have our f…
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Finding a High-VRAM GPU Is Getting Much Harder, With a Japanese Retailer Warning That Restocks May Be Off the Table For Now
Muhammad Zuhair / wccftech - Memory shortages have now begun to impact the GPU segment, as, apart from the anticipated price hike, retailers are reportedly experiencing rapid declines in stock availability. Japanese Retailer Is Now Restricting GPU Purchases To Ensure that Existing In…
Back to Top / Saturday, December 27, 2025, 10:20 am / permalink 17309 / 5 stories in 2 months
Bybit to Exit Japan in 2026 Over Regulatory Compliance Issues
Anas Hassan / cryptonews - Bybit has said it will discontinue services for Japanese residents and begin phased account restrictions in 2026 after warnings from Japan’s FSA. Users have been told to complete Level 2 ID verification by Jan. 22, 2026. The exchange has also launched an …
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Apple opens up iOS in Japan in response to new regulations
Will Shanklin / engadget - You can add Japan to the list of regions where Apple has been forced to do something it would rather not: open up the App Store. On Thursday, the company announced changes to iOS in Japan to comply with the nation's Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA).…
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New third-party iOS App Stores in Japan preserve user privacy, child safety
appleinsider - Apple is introducing alternative app stores and payment options in Japan to comply with a new competition law, while maintaining that platform-level security and child safety controls remain in place.App StoreApple compares this approach with the EU's Dig…
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ChatGPT launches pilot group chats across Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan
Kate Park / techcrunch - OpenAI on Thursday unveiled a group chat feature for ChatGPT, currently in pilot across Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan, allowing users to collaborate directly within the app.
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Apple announces iPhone Pocket, a knitted pouch for carrying your mobile
Sofia Elizabella Wyciślik-Wilson / betanews - Apple has joined forces with ISSEY MIYAKE to create a new way for iPhone owners to carry and protect their smartphone. The iPhone Pocket is a sash-style 3D-knitted pocket which is available in a rainbow spectrum of colors. This is not the first time the i…
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How to watch PlayStation's State of Play Japan tomorrow
Sarah Fielding / engadget - Sony is bringing things home with State of Play Japan. The "special episode" will feature the same type of PlayStation gaming announcements as a typical State of Play broadcast, but with a focus solely on Japan and Asia. While we don't know exactly what S…
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iOS 26.2 beta testers in Japan can install third party app stores
appleinsider - Japanese iPhone owners are able to start using alternative app storefronts on their devices, as the first iOS 26.2 developer beta grants permission for them to be installed.An Apple Store in Japan - Image credit: AppleThe Japan Fair Trade Commission will …
Back to Top / Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 8:21 am / permalink 15688 / 7 stories in 4 months
Studio Ghibli and other Japanese publishers want OpenAI to stop training on their work
Amanda Silberling / techcrunch - OpenAI's approach to working with copyrighted content is to ask forgiveness, not permission.
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Japan warns OpenAI over Sora 2 after AI-generated anime videos spark copyright concerns
Maximilian Schreiner / the-decoder - Japan's government has warned OpenAI not to violate copyright laws with its new video model, Sora 2, after a flood of AI-generated clips mimicking famous anime spread online.The article Japan warns OpenAI over Sora 2 after AI-generated anime videos spark …
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