Smart ring maker Oura postpones IPO due to market 'uncertainty'
Oura said the delay comes despite "strong demand" and a strengthenthing of the business since the start of the IPO process.
CNBC — Technology2 min read
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Japan’s DIC Backs Mantis Robotics With Undisclosed Funding
Insider Brief Japanese chemicals company DIC Corp. has made an undisclosed strategic investment in California-based Mantis Robotics. Mantis develops high-speed industrial robots designed to work alongside people without fences or segregated areas.
The AI Insider3 min read
Toys R Us to exit Japan after years of losses
TOKYO -- Toy retailer Toys R Us will exit the Japanese market by the end of the year at the earliest, Nikkei learned Tuesday, as business in the count
Nikkei Asia Tech1 min read
Kawasaki Heavy's hospital robots save 2,700 hours of work in Japan
TOKYO -- As healthcare institutions in Japan increasingly turn to robots to fill labor gaps, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has begun mass production of ro
Nikkei Asia Tech1 min read
Japan buys drones quickly but is less interested in integration systems
Akira Ukaji is country manager and representative director of Swedish defense and security company Saab Technologies Japan.One night in July last year
Nikkei Asia Tech1 min read
Japan aims to develop 'next-gen' iPS cells for strokes and kidney failure
TOKYO -- Japan's science ministry plans to develop induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells that are easier to use in clinical environments, with the hope
Nikkei Asia Tech1 min read
5 million robots are now at work in factories worldwide, reports the IFR
China still leads the world in industrial robot installations, but the U.S. and Germany are also significant markets, found the IFR. The post 5 million robots are now at work in factories worldwide, reports the IFR appeared first on The Robot Report.
The Robot Report5 min read
NEC tests parking tech that only starts charging once you exit your car
PLUS: Infosys to wear Crocs for a decade; Fujifilm may quit printers; 2GW datacenter debuts in western China; and more!
The Register AI7 min read
Scheduling Tools in Japan: A 2026 Comparison for Individuals and Small Teams
A fair comparison of nine scheduling tools popular in Japan — TimeRex, Spir, Jicoo, eeasy, Calendly, and more — across free plans, pricing, and calendar support, as of July 2026.
Chronock Blog6 min read
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