Technology

Being cautious is certainly wise, but we really seem to be dragging our collective heels when it comes to self-driving vehicles. Considering in Japan reports of cars barreling straight into storefronts seem …

Self-driving buses being tested across Japan let you pay with your face Read More

Rakuten Inc and Tokyu Corp have established Rakuten Tokyu Planning Co Ltd, a new joint venture that will provide data marketing solutions to companies in Japan. The two companies will …

Rakuten, Tokyu Corp tie up to offer digital marketing solutions Read More

Apple and Google are trying to get more U.S. states to adopt their phone-based approach for tracing and curbing the spread of the coronavirus by building more of the necessary …

Apple, Google build virus-tracing tech directly into phones Read More

Japanese technology group NEC and domestic staffing firm Persol Career have partnered to provide an app-based service that will match corporate Japan with Indian tech engineers. A pilot version of the app …

NEC app helps Japan recruit Indian tech engineers Read More

For years now the convenience store industry in Japan has been facing a labor crisis. Rapid expansion and demanding conditions have made it hard to find sufficient staff and help wanted posters …

Japan started testing remote controlled robot staff in convenience store in Tokyo Read More

The coronavirus outbreak forced companies around the world to adjust to a new reality that is itself still under construction. Although economies are timidly reopening, they do so while keeping …

The 7 Biggest technology challenges in 2020 Everyone Must Know Read More