TECHNOLOGY

From Japan To The World: How To Translate A Game

With the majority of sales for big games now outside Japan, the country's game developers must consider everything from slang words to characters' costumes for a global audience
Behind the global success of Japanese video games lies a delicate task: appealing to overseas players whose expectations on issues such as sexism are increasingly influencing the content of major titles.
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Google search vice president Cathy Edwards shows off an AI-powered feature that lets users do online searches by circling things they see in apps on Samsung's new Galaxy flagship phones

Samsung Turns To AI To Regain Smartphone Throne

Samsung on Wednesday released its latest Galaxy smartphones with new artificial intelligence features as the South Korean giant seeks win back its spot as the world's biggest phone seller from Apple.
Japan's 'Moon Sniper' lander took off from Tanegashima Space Centre aboard a H-IIA rocket in September

High Hopes For Japan's 'Moon Sniper' Mission

Japan's "Moon Sniper" spacecraft will attempt a historic touchdown on the lunar surface this weekend using pinpoint technology the country hopes will lead to success where many have failed.
Humanoid AI robot 'Ameca' on display in Geneva last year. But how badly will AI hit the jobs market?

Adecco Chief Says AI Will Create New Jobs

Artificial intelligence raises serious concerns for jobs but it will also create new positions, the head of Adecco, the world's biggest temporary staffing agency, said.
Kim Doan, head of investments at Earable, presents the "Brainband" at the Las Vegas tech show, January 7, 2024

At CES, Tech For Sleep, Not Late Night Scrolling

Technology causes us to lose sleep, but can it also give it back? "The reality about sleep is, the more you work for it, often, the more it will elude you," she said, explaining that the sleep metrics "can actually be anxiety provoking."
The Minitailz, a smart collar for dogs and cats from Inoxia, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada

CES Pet Tech: Throw A Dog A Bone -- Or An AI Collar

They don't own smartphones and can't go online, but that doesn't prevent them from being connected: Pets are benefitting from a slew of animal-oriented technology at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Nail polish used in Nimble Beauty's Device that can varnish all ten fingernails and dry them in just twenty-five minutes

At CES, Beauty Products Pamper With AI

Salon-worthy manicures at home and expert skin care advice from artificial intelligence: the beauty industry is counting on tech to get consumers pampered like the rich and famous.
Microsoft has invested billions in OpenAI and integrated its technology in its products

EU Examines Microsoft Investment In OpenAI

The European Union's competition regulator said Tuesday it was looking into Microsoft's investment into ChatGPT developer OpenAI to see if it merits further investigation under the bloc's merger rules.

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