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☆ Can’t sleep? Blame the beaming bright glow of new technology
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Bryan Mena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Some manufacturers say indicator lights can sometimes serve a practical purpose. For example, an indicator light could show that a device is charging or plugged in and working properly. The light has a long lifespan and doesn’t generate excess heat — important qualities for a technology that’s used every day. “As a manufacturer, adding an LED light does cost something, so to add one just to add one seems quite wasteful. Linhares Jr. also said the lights can be helpful as night lights.

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☆ Charts show a sharp rise in the rate of young adults getting cancer before age 50
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-22 | by ( Mia De Graaf | Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThe rate of young adults being diagnosed with cancer has risen sharply in the past 30 years, particularly in high-income countries. AdvertisementBusiness Insider's analysis of young adult cancer rates in G20 countries shows a fast, uniform increase:While cancer screening has dramatically increased, helping to prevent cancer deaths, the rise in young cancer cases can't be accounted for by increased screening. "As clinicians, almost daily, we see young people have cancer where they're healthy, they're obviously young, they eat well, they do not have a genetic condition. AdvertisementPer a recent JAMA study, colorectal cancer is now the most common for people under the age of 50. A young cancer diagnosis is especially difficult, doctors sayA cancer diagnosis in your 30s and 40s comes with unique challenges.

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☆ Sonic the Hedgehog helped revive 63-year-old Sega. The firm wants a repeat with its other classics
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

"Sonic is reviving," Utsumi told CNBC's Arjun Kharpal, alluding to the success of the Sonic the Hedgehog adaptations in the box office. It comes as Sega is set to launch a new Yakuza game, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, next year. watch nowSega recently launched the latest iteration of its Yakuza game. Collectively, the Yakuza game series has sold 21.1 million units since its debut in 2005, according to Sega. Buying more studiosSega is also on the hunt for more acquisitions as it seeks to expand its ownership of gaming studios, Utsumi said.

Persons: Shuji Utsumi, Utsumi, CNBC's Arjun Kharpal, Sega Sammy, that's Organizations: Paramount, CNBC, Summit, Sega, Rovio, Angry Birds, PlayStation, Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft Locations: Libson, Portugal, lockdowns, Japan

☆ Sega plans to ramp up mobile gaming push
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSega plans to ramp up mobile gaming pushShuji Utsumi, chief operating officer of Sega, discusses the company's push into mobile gaming.

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☆ After 'Sonic The Hedgehog' success, Sega wants to revive more classics
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Arjun Kharpal | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAfter 'Sonic The Hedgehog' success, Sega wants to revive more classicsShuji Utsumi, chief operating officer of Sega, discusses the Japanese gaming giant's plans to bring more of its classic titles to different formats like film, following the success of "Sonic the Hedgehog."

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From this viewpoint, Japan is closely watching the situation with serious concern," she added when asked about Japan's oil dependence on the Middle East, which supplies more than 90% of its needs. G7 finance ministers, who were meeting in Morocco as events escalated, issued a brief statement on the attacks on Oct. 12. Japan was "standing one step behind the United States and some European countries", added Isamu Nakashima, associate research fellow at the Middle East Institute of Japan. "The through line of Japan's Middle East policy has been maintaining the flow of energy imports from the region," said David Boling, a director at consulting firm Eurasia Group. While the United States is Japan's closest ally, when it comes to the Middle East, Tokyo will be very wary of being seen as its proxy, said Shuji Hosaka, board member of the Institute of Energy Economics Japan.

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☆ Japan to chair G7 finance ministers meeting at IMF conference on Oct 12
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Tetsushi Kajimoto | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks during the presidency press conference at the G7 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors, at Toki Messe in Niigata, Japan, Saturday, May 13, 2023. Shuji Kajiyama/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsTOKYO, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Japan will chair a meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced nations on Oct. 12 to discuss the war in Ukraine and the world economy, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday. The G7 meeting will be part of a broader Group of 20 gathering, Suzuki told reporters that will be held on the sidelines of the annual International Monetary Fund conference in the Moroccan city of Marrakech. The G7 meeting will also include roundtable talks with African nations to facilitate flows of private-sector funds to the continent, Suzuki said. Reporting by Tetsushi Kajimoto; Editing by Christian Schmollinger and Miral FahmyOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Shunichi Suzuki, Shuji, Suzuki, Kazuo Ueda, Tetsushi Kajimoto, Christian Schmollinger Organizations: Toki, Rights, Finance, International Monetary Fund, Marrakech . Bank of Japan, Thomson Locations: Niigata, Japan, Ukraine, Moroccan, Marrakech

☆ Many factors to consider if FX moves are 'excessive' -Japan finmin
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks during the presidency press conference at the G7 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors, at Toki Messe in Niigata, Japan, Saturday, May 13, 2023. Shuji Kajiyama/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsTOKYO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday there were many factors to consider in determining whether moves in the foreign exchange market were "excessive", adding that there were no changes in how the government would deal with them. Investors often think excessive volatility can be measured over a period of one day or so. "There's no change in the government stance," Suzuki said, when asked about intervention and what defines an excessive move. The minister added that authorities should make a comprehensive judgment on what constitute excessive moves, taking various factors into account.

Persons: Shunichi Suzuki, Shuji, Masato Kanda, Suzuki, Tetsushi Kajimoto, Satoshi Sugiyama, Jacqueline Wong, Jamie Freed Organizations: Toki, Rights, Japanese Finance, Thomson Locations: Niigata, Japan

☆ A ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse is coming soon. Here’s what you should know
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The annular solar eclipse will begin in the United States at 9:13 a.m. PT (12:13 p.m. When the moon crosses between Earth and the sun during an annular solar eclipse, a signature "ring of fire" of sunlight is still visible. To view the annular eclipse, wear certified eclipse glasses or use a handheld solar viewer. Eclipse glasses are necessary to safely view the entirety of an annular solar eclipse. The next eclipseA total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of Mexico, Canada and more than 10 US states on April 8, 2024.

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☆ Japan Finance Minister: Expect BOJ to pursue inflation target with appropriate policies
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Tetsushi Kajimoto | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks during the presidency press conference at the G7 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors, at Toki Messe in Niigata, Japan, Saturday, May 13, 2023. "Specific monetary policy conduct is up to the BOJ to decide," Suzuki said. "I expect the BOJ to continue to liaise with the government closely and conduct monetary policy appropriately, while taking the economy, prices and financial conditions into account, to achieve its price stability target in a stable and sustainable way." Japanese long-term rates spiked on Monday to their highest in nine years and eight months on expectation that the BOJ could shift away from its negative rate policy, following Ueda's remarks in an interview with the Yomiuri Shimbun. The yen also rose sharply against the dollar on Monday after Ueda said on Saturday the central bank could end its negative interest rate policy when achievement of its 2% inflation target is in sight, signaling possible interest rate hikes.

Persons: Shunichi Suzuki, Shuji, Suzuki, Kazuo Ueda, Ueda, Tetsushi Kajimoto, Simon Cameron, Moore Organizations: Toki, Rights, Japanese Finance, Bank of Japan, Yomiuri Shimbun, Thomson Locations: Niigata, Japan

☆ Japan's Suzuki: Not targeting absolute levels on FX intervention
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Tetsushi Kajimoto | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"It's important for the currency market to move stably reflecting fundamentals. "We're watching market moves with a strong sense of urgency. We'll respond appropriately to excessive moves." Japan will assess whether moves are speculative, volatile or based on fundamentals, rather than focusing on absolute levels, Suzuki added. Japan's top forex diplomat Masato Kanda said later on Tuesday that he would take appropriate steps against excessive currency moves, according to the Jiji news agency.

Persons: Shunichi Suzuki, Shuji, Suzuki, Japan's, Masato Kanda, Jiji, Tetsushi Kajimoto, Kantaro Komiya, Jacqueline Wong, Muralikumar Anantharaman, Sharon Singleton Organizations: Toki, Japanese Finance, U.S, Bank of, Thomson Locations: Niigata, Japan, TOKYO, U.S . Federal, Bank of Japan

Canada’s Chrystia Freeland, in glasses, was among the G-7 finance ministers meeting in Niigata, Japan, last week. Photo: Shuji Kajiyama/Associated PressThe U.S. and its allies are poised to increase pressure on China at this week’s Group of Seven summit in Japan, with an expected joint statement rejecting use of economic retaliation against nations over policy disputes and other disagreements, according to people familiar with the situation. The anticipated statement isn’t expected to mention any country by name, the people said, but comes as concerns mount among the U.S. and its allies over Beijing’s increasing use of what its critics call “economic coercion” to show its displeasure with other countries.

☆ China tells Japan it is troubled by Tokyo's military build up
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( Sakura Murakami | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] Japanese Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Shigeo Yamada, second from right, speaks to Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, second left, during the Japan-China security dialogue at the foreign ministry Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Tokyo. Shuji Kajiyama/Pool via REUTERSTOKYO, Feb 22 (Reuters) - A senior Chinese diplomat told his Japanese counterpart that Beijing was very troubled by Tokyo's military build up and criticised it for adopting a "Cold War mentality" in their first formal security talks in four years. The security talks aimed at easing tensions between the East Asian neighbours come as Tokyo worries, in the wake of Russia's attack on Ukraine, that Beijing will resort to military action to take control of Taiwan, and in doing so embroil Japan. Japan hosts the biggest overseas concentration of American forces outside the United States. Reporting by Sakura Murakami; Writing by Tim Kelly; Editing by Christopher Cushing and Stephen CoatesOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ China, Japan square off at first security talks in four years
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-22 | by ( Sakura Murakami | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Japan in December said it would double defence spending over the next five years to 2% of gross domestic product - a total of $320 billion - to deter China from resorting to military action. Beijing, which increased defence spending by 7.1% last year, spends more than four times as much as Japan on its forces. China is Japan's largest trading partner, accounting for around a fifth of its exports and almost a quarter of its imports. “While relations between Japan and China have a lot of possibilities, we are also facing many issues and concerns," Yamada told Sun. He pointed to their territorial dispute over uninhabited islands in the East China Sea known as the Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China, Beijing's recent joint military drills with Moscow and the suspected Chinese surveillance balloons spotted over Japan at least three times since 2019.

☆ Japanese shares end higher on Wall Street gains, financials weigh
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The Nikkei share average (.N225) rose 0.65% to close at 26,405.87, while the broader Topix (.TOPX) edged up 0.24% at 1,902.52. "Japanese shares rose because U.S. equities gained at the end of last week, but the trading is very quiet with most participants in the U.S. and Europe away for holidays," said Shuji Hosoi, senior strategist at Daiwa Securities. Heavyweight Fast Retailing (9983.T), owner of the Uniqlo brand, rose 2.0% and chip-making equipment maker Tokyo Electron (8035.T) gained 2.22%. "The 10-year government bond yield hovers below the top end of the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) policy band, which prompted a sell-off of banking shares," Hosoi said. The volume of shares traded on the Tokyo bourse's main board was 0.85 billion, compared to the average of 1.25 billion in the past 30 days.

☆ Why Faulty Streetlights Are Turning Cities Purple — and Why It's Worrisome
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Adam Rogers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

LED streetlights are supposed to shine for the better part of a decade. Every city with purple lights that responded to my queries or has public records on the matter bought its LED lights from Acuity. The blue LED, with its narrow wavelength, enabled all sorts of modern tech, from the compact disc to flat-screen monitors. Acuity and the purple cities haven't been entirely transparent on that matter. "The purple streetlights are a result of the phosphor coating delaminating from the LEDs," says Fiona Hughes, a representative for the city of Vancouver.

☆ Chip firm Navitas, worth $1 billion, is competing with industry leaders to replace silicon chips with more environmentally-friendly gallium-nitride ones.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

After spending decades working with silicon chips, Sheridan started Navitas to capitalize on an emerging technology he says has a multibillion-dollar market potential. Today, most of Navitas' GaN chips can be found in phone and laptop chargers made by companies like Samsung, LG, Lenovo, and Dell. Sheridan said integrated circuits gave Navitas chips a competitive edge over GaN chips produced by competitors like Infineon, Texas Instruments, and Nvidia. GaN chips are far from replacing silicon chipsWhile GaN chips have promise, silicon chips are dominant. It says it has also invested in research and development to design GaN chips for bigger systems.

☆ The CEO of chip firm Navitas details its master plan to take on giants like Intel and AMD with a more environmentally-friendly chip that could be more powerful than silicon
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-19 | by ( Aaron Mok | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

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