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U.S. drone makers seek Asia sales as China threat rises
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (567+ words) SINGAPORE- Several U.S. drone firms made their debuts at the Singapore Airshow this week, seeking to expand their business beyond the Pentagon to countries in Asia that are increasingly concerned about the threat posed by China's military build-up. The lethal success…...
Nintendo April-Dec. sales double as Switch becomes top-seller
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (233+ words) TOKYO - Nintendo Co. said Tuesday its sales nearly doubled from a year earlier to 1.91 trillion yen ($12.28 billion) in the nine months through December, driven by strong demand for the Switch 2 gaming console, which was released last year. It also said…...
S. Korean nanosatellite launches from New Zealand for satellite constellation project
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (130+ words) S. Korean nanosatellite launches from New Zealand for satellite constellation project'Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS S. Korean nanosatellite launches from New Zealand for satellite constellation project SEOUL -- A South Korean nanosatellite was launched into orbit Friday as part of the nation's project…...
Switch to become most sold Nintendo game console, surpassing DS
1+ week, 1+ day ago (302+ words) OSAKA - The Nintendo Switch is slated to become the most popular console sold by Nintendo Co., likely to surpass the Nintendo DS. The success of the Switch, which has sold 154.01 million units compared to 154.02 million of the DS as of…...
S. Korean Gov't pledges all-out efforts to minimize impact from U.S. chip tariff proclamation
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (377+ words) SEOUL-- The government convened an emergency meeting Thursday to assess the impact of Washington's plan to impose 25 percent tariffs on certain semiconductor imports, focusing on response strategies for South Korean chipmakers, according to officials. The meeting, chaired by Industry Minister…...
U.S. delays new tariffs on Chinese chips until June 2027
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (389+ words) WASHINGTON - The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said Tuesday it will delay additional tariffs on semiconductors imported from China until June 2027. The announcement, following the conclusion of the trade office's one-year investigation, was made amid easing tensions between the United…...
Japan adopts new cybersecurity strategy focusing on preemptive defense
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (254+ words) TOKYO - Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Cabinet on Tuesday adopted the government's new five-year cybersecurity strategy, with particular focus on preemptive "active cyber defense" measures to respond to the mounting risk of attack. Describing state-sponsored attacks as a serious threat to…...
Human washing machine showcased at Osaka expo to go on sale in 2026
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (229+ words) OSAKA - A "human washing machine" that cleans and dries the entire body and drew large crowds when showcased at the World Exposition in Osaka this year will be sold to consumers in 2026, its developer said. Shipments to caregiving facilities for…...
Intel has tested chipmaking tools from firm with sanctioned China unit, sources say
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (798+ words) WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO- Chipmaker Intel INTC.O, has tested chipmaking tools this year from a toolmaker with deep roots in China and two overseas units that were targeted by U.S. sanctions, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter....
Nvidia builds location verification tech that could help fight chip smuggling
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (372+ words) SAN FRANCISCO - Nvidia has built location verification technology that could indicate which country its chips are operating in, according to sources familiar with the matter, a move that could help prevent its artificial intelligence chips from being smuggled into countries…...