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Tokyo is the hub of Japan's technology economy, home to its electronics giants and a research base that spans robotics, gaming and semiconductors.

Global names in consumer electronics and gaming are headquartered in and around the city, and it remains a centre for precision engineering and industrial tech. Tokyo stories span hardware, AI and software.

Hardware

Sony's Tamron Bid Could Reshape Camera Lens Market

Sony's non-binding proposal to acquire Tamron could threaten lens supply for Nikon, Canon, and Fujifilm users, reshaping the camera market.

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AI

Google Brings Nano Banana AI Image Generator to Google Earth

Google has integrated its Nano Banana image generator into Google Earth, allowing users to visualize historical scenes and create custom visuals, though accuracy remains a question.

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AI

Japan’s Top Robotics Firms Join Nvidia to Develop ‘Physical AI’ for Labor Shortage

Nvidia and four of Japan’s leading robotics and tech companies announced a joint initiative to develop physical AI robots that can operate autonomously alongside humans, addressing the country’s labor shortage and aging society.

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