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Starlink satellite communication is finally available on Docomo and SoftBank, and will be free for Docomo and Ahamo users, with service starting on April 27, 2026.

NTT Docomo has announced that it will begin offering ' docomo Starlink Direct, ' a direct communication service between Starlink satellites and smartphones, starting April 27, 2026. SoftBank has also ...
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GIGAZINE's Spring Giveaway Project: 'Answer the survey and take everything!'

This is a special edition model of the ' Wacom MovinkPad Pro 14,' an Android tablet specifically designed for drawing, created in collaboration with the ' Evangelion ' series. It was provided by Wacom ...
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You can disable the automatic translation of foreign language posts on X into Japanese in the settings.

X (formerly Twitter) now automatically translates foreign language posts into Japanese. You can also switch back to the original text using the button on the post. Instructions for disabling automatic ...
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Waymo suspends service in San Francisco after power outage leaves robotaxis stranded

Waymo, a self-driving car company from Google, operates robotaxi in several cities, including San Francisco. However, due to a planned power outage in San Francisco, Waymo's robotaxi became stuck at ...
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Meta announces its proprietary AI chips 'MTIA 300', 'MTIA 400', 'MTIA 450', and 'MTIA 500' simultaneously, with all types expected to be operational within two years

Typically, it takes about two years from the start of chip design to mass production. Therefore, Meta points out that a certain amount of 'gambling' is necessary to keep up with the rapid advances in ...
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The inability to access the C drive after a Windows Update is caused by a Samsung application.

Windows Update, but it has now been revealed that this is a problem specific to Samsung devices. According to Microsoft, a problem has been reported where installing the security update ( KB5077181) ...
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A story until a woman suffering from an intractable disease of muscle weakness reads a paper on her own and discovers ``a genetic mutation common to the Olympic track and field ...

People with illnesses tend to be naturally knowledgeable about their illnesses, but not many people read scientific papers and accumulate expertise. However, a woman named Jill Viles, who lives in the ...
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Today is the monthly 'Windows Update' day

Windows Update, which delivers Windows security updates and bug fixes that are updated every month, was held this month as well. Please update as soon as possible.
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission paid about 37 billion yen, the highest amount in bounty history, to the company's whistleblower

SEC Issues $279 Million Whistleblower Award, Its Largest Ever - WSJ https://www.wsj.com/articles/sec-issues-279-million-whistleblower-award-its-largest-ever-517b9640 ...
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Meta explains in detail how AI selects content recommended on Facebook and Instagram

Meta uses AI to recommend content that matches users' preferences on Facebook and Instagram, two social networking sites it operates. Meta has released detailed information about how AI recommends ...
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What is the difference between Hong Kong's 'Monster Mansion' and the hotel in Las Vegas?

The monster mansion built in Quarry Bay, East District, Hong Kong in the 1960s has a total of 5 buildings, Ikchang Building, Ekifa Building, Haishan Building, Seascape Building, and Fuchang Building, ...
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'OpenClaw' booms in China, AI research institute releases OpenClaw installation support tool, and long lines form in Shenzhen to set up OpenClaw

OpenClaw, released in November 2025 by Austrian programmer Peter Steinberger, is an open-source AI agent platform that autonomously performs tasks such as managing email and checking in for trips on ...