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Uber Eats Takes Its Robot Delivery Show on the Road

Uber Eats Takes Its Robot Delivery Show on the Road
Uber Eats Takes Its Robot Delivery Show on the Road
February 22, 2024  |  Delivery

As on-demand delivery aggregators look to automation to reduce labor costs, Uber sees the opportunity to roll out autonomous sidewalk robots in dense cities worldwide...

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Japan Tells Domestic Tech Sector to Prioritize ‘Human-Centric’ AI Growth
Japan Tells Domestic Tech Sector to Prioritize ‘Human-Centric’ AI Growth
January 10, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Nations around the world are asking questions about how to use artificial intelligence to solve existing problems while avoiding — or controlling for — the...

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eCommerce Platform Mercari to Begin Accepting Bitcoin Payments 
eCommerce Platform Mercari to Begin Accepting Bitcoin Payments 
January 08, 2024  |  Bitcoin

Japanese eCommerce giant Mercari will reportedly begin accepting bitcoin payments on its platform in June.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Japan Looks to Curb Apple and Google App Dominance
Japan Looks to Curb Apple and Google App Dominance
December 28, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

Add Japan to the list of countries trying to regulate Apple and Google’s app-store dominance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Report: Blackstone to Acquire 80% Stake in Sony Payment Services 
Report: Blackstone to Acquire 80% Stake in Sony Payment Services 
December 21, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Alternative asset manager Blackstone is reportedly set to acquire an 80% stake in Sony Payment Services, a payment service provider under Sony Group.  Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Circle and SBI Holdings Partner to Promote Stablecoins in Japan
Circle and SBI Holdings Partner to Promote Stablecoins in Japan
November 27, 2023  |  Partnerships

SBI Holdings, a Japanese financial services company, partnered with Circle, a global FinTech, to promote the use of stablecoins in Japan. Get the Full Story...

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EU and Japan Take Similar Views on Artificial Intelligence
EU and Japan Take Similar Views on Artificial Intelligence
October 09, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), Europe and Japan are reportedly of like minds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Binance and MUFB Plan to Launch 3 Stablecoins in Japan
Binance and MUFB Plan to Launch 3 Stablecoins in Japan
September 26, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance is planning to launch three stablecoins in Japan next year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Vivid Seats Extends Reach Into Japan With Wavedash Acquisition
Vivid Seats Extends Reach Into Japan With Wavedash Acquisition
August 07, 2023  |  eCommerce

Online ticket marketplace Vivid Seats has extended its reach into Japan with its acquisition of Wavedash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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