Tokyo Olympics then and now highlight long arc of Japan’s technology decline
As Tokyo again prepares to host the Games this week, Japan is in a technological funk — its heyday of setting the pace far behind it.
Nintendo’s higher-priced Switch tests demand for bigger OLED screen
In an industry where consoles typically get mid-life price cuts, the Switch is moving into a higher tier — largely on the strength of a larger and better display and some added storage.
Firms from Sony to noodle-maker urge Japan to pursue moon business
The Lunar Industry Vision Council on Tuesday submitted a white paper to the minister in charge of space policy urging closer cooperation between the state and the private sector.
Chip shortages starting to affect Japan's electronics sector
Some car parts and accessories shops in Tokyo have run out of car audio and navigation systems.
Video game expo E3 expands its digital presence, though Sony sits out
With E3’s announcements and press conferences going virtual, the latest news from companies like Nintendo and Square Enix is more accessible than ever.
Japan Display, a fading iPhone LCD screen-maker, pivots to virtual reality
The Tokyo-based LCD specialist expects its favored display technology to become the standard for VR because it can achieve higher resolution than OLED.
Semiconductor-related businesses in Japan are enjoying robust earnings thanks to growth in demand associated with the global wave of digitalization. Some logged record profits for their latest business years, while automakers in and outside the country are being forced to reduce vehicle output due to ...
The site in Yangon was leased from the military, according to a 2019 fact-finding mission established by the United Nations.
Sony warns tight PlayStation 5 supply to extend into next year
The conglomerate said it had sold 7.8 million units of the console through March 31, and it is aiming to sell at least 14.8 million units in the current fiscal year.
