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Entertainment

Pokémon Day 2026 Plans Revealed for 30th Anniversary

Pokémon Day 2026 marks the franchise's 30th anniversary, with a major Pokémon Presents broadcast on February 27th to kick off…

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Entertainment

Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Special Edition Announced for Japan

A special Japan-exclusive collector's edition for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen is announced, featuring nostalgic commemorative items like reproduced GBA cases…

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Entertainment

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Launch on Switch, But Not on NSO

The Pokémon Presents showcase on February 27th will announce the surprise release of "Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen" as standalone digital…

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Business

Final Fantasy Shifts Focus: PC Now the Lead Platform

Square Enix has officially shifted its strategy, making the PC the primary development platform for the *Final Fantasy VII Remake*…

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Business

Video Games Losing Attention War to Gambling, Porn, Crypto

A new report indicates the video game industry is losing consumer attention and spending to competing digital sectors like social…

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Cybersecurity

Keenadu Backdoor Infects Android Firmware and Google Play Apps

A sophisticated Android malware named Keenadu, deeply embedded in device firmware, grants attackers full control to compromise all apps and…

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Business

Square Enix Polls Fans on Desired Game Remakes and Remasters

Square Enix is surveying its Japanese players to gauge interest in remakes or remasters of older games, directly consulting its…

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Health

Full Crew Returns to Space Station After Month-Long Gap

The International Space Station's crew was restored to seven members with the successful docking of SpaceX's Crew-12 mission on February…

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Gadgets

Retro 35mm Film Rolls Hide a Tiny Digital Camera

The OPT100 Neo Film is a novelty digital camera disguised as a classic 35mm film canister, offering a retro aesthetic…

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Business

Nintendo Aims to Stabilize Memory Supply, Avoid Price Hikes

Nintendo is managing rising memory component costs without immediate plans for consumer price hikes, though prolonged pressures could eventually impact…

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Business

Nintendo Stock Plummets 10% on Memory Chip Shortage Fears

Nintendo's stock fell sharply due to investor concerns over rising memory chip costs and doubts about the long-term sales trajectory…

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Entertainment

8K TV’s Future in Doubt as Industry Shifts Focus

Major manufacturers like LG, TCL, and Sony are retreating from the 8K TV market due to a persistent lack of…

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AI & Tech

The Lonely Promise of Cute Robots: Companionship in a Digital Age

Mirumi exemplifies Japan's long-standing philosophy of designing robots as emotional companions for mental well-being, rather than as tools for labor,…

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Cybersecurity

Major Manga Piracy Network Shut Down

A major international operation, involving Japanese and Chinese authorities, dismantled a prominent manga piracy network, leading to the arrest of…

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AI & Tech

OpenAI’s Sora App Faces Challenges After Stellar Launch

OpenAI's Sora video-generation app is experiencing a significant slowdown, with sharp declines in user downloads and in-app spending following its…

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Newswire

Japan’s 5-Ton Satellite Lost After Rocket Launch Mishap

Japan's H3 rocket successfully launched a critical navigation satellite but failed during the routine separation of its payload fairing, triggering…

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BigTech Companies

Microsoft’s Mystery: Why example.com Traffic Went to Japan

A Microsoft configuration error inadvertently routed traffic intended for the reserved testing domain **example.com** to servers belonging to the Japanese…

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Gadgets

Edenlux’s Eye-Strain Wellness Device Launches in the U.S.

Modern lifestyles with extensive screen use are linked to widespread visual discomfort, prompting South Korean startup Edenlux to launch its…

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BigTech Companies

Apple Expands Ad Slots in App Store Search Results

Apple is expanding App Store advertising by adding multiple ad slots per search, starting in the UK and Japan on…

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Automotive

Hackers Exploit 29 Zero-Days at Pwn2Own Automotive

The Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 hacking competition awarded nearly half a million dollars on its second day, highlighting the critical need…

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