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KDDI Successfully Turns on the World’s First 5G Standalone Open RAN Site Powered by vRAN in Japan
KDDI, Samsung and Fujitsu announced that the companies have turned on the world’s first commercial 5G Standalone Open Radio Access Network site powered by virtualized Radio Access Network in Kawasaki, Kanagawa on February 18, 2022, successfully completing the transmission of live 5G traffic. For the deployment of this first site, KDDI used O-RAN compliant solutions,…
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ORIENT Adds New Models To Its Popular Vintage-Inspired Diver Design Watch
Orient Watch today announced the launch of two new models to its vintage-inspired diver design watch models. The new models RA-AA0814R and RA-AA0815L (limited to 2,800 pieces). The new models add an on-trend vintage touch to ORIENT’s signature colour gradation dials. Diver design models are an important part of ORIENT’s 70-plus year history, representing everything…
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Sigma Announces SIGMA 20mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary
Sigma all-new full-frame premium compact prime lens for mirrorless systems is the latest addition to SIGMA’s I series lineup. The new lens features a bright maximum aperture of F2, an ultra-wide 20mm focal length and stunning optical performance. Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary is ideal for landscapes, wide-angle portraits, weddings and interiors, and…
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Nikon announces standard zoom lens NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z mount system
Nikon today announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8, a standard zoom lens compatible with full-frame (Nikon FX-format) mirrorless cameras for which the Nikon Z mount has been adopted. The NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 is a versatile, standard zoom lens that covers from wide-angle 28 mm to mid-telephoto 75 mm with the maximum…
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Nikon releases the smallest and lightest NIKKOR Z prime lens
Nikon today announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8, a compact and lightweight prime lens compatible with full-frame (Nikon FX-format) mirrorless cameras for which the Nikon Z mount has been adopted. The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 is the smallest and lightest among NIKKOR Z prime lenses, with a total length of approximately 43…
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Japan’s Fugaku Retains Title as World’s Fastest Supercomputer for fourth consecutive term
The supercomputer Fugaku, jointly developed by RIKEN and Fujitsu, has successfully retained the top spot for four consecutive terms in all four of the major high-performance computer rankings. This includes the TOP500 list as well as the HPCG, a performance ranking for computing methods often used for real-world applications, HPL-AI, which ranks supercomputers based on…
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group to deliver Japan’s First Systems for Automated Valet Parking and Automated Transportation of Finished Vehicles
Two Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group companies have reached an agreement with Stanley Robotics, a French venture-backed company, on joint development of Japan’s first business in advanced autonomous handling robots enabling automated valet parking service and automated transportation of finished vehicles. Stanley Robotics is a startup offering the world’s first automated valet parking systems employing autonomous…
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Sony to Launch Edge AI Platform Service AITRIOS in Japan, U.S. and Europe from late 2021
Sony will launch its AITRIOS edge AI sensing platform in Japan, the U.S. and Europe starting from late 2021. The AITRIOS platform makes it possible to streamline the development and implementation of AI camera-driven and other sensing solutions. The first step in the service entails providing a one-stop environment that offers various features that will…
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Toppan launches plastic-free IC tag labels with paper as the antenna base material
Toppan Printing Japan, has developed an environment-friendly IC tag label that uses paper as the antenna base material in the low-priced IC tag series that manages product information used in the manufacturing and logistics fields. The antenna of the IC tag is formed by printing on a substrate with conductive ink. When paper was used…
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Casio announces a very special timepiece – Championship White Edition
Casio announced the release of the ECB-S100HR Honda Racing Championship White Edition, the latest collaboration with Honda Racing in the EDIFICE line of high-performance metal chronographs based on the brand concept of Speed and Intelligence. Honda Racing refers to the motor sports activities that Honda pursues around the world. The collaboration between Honda Racing and…