Singapore-based fintech start-up Texcent has recently announced plans to launch a new payment platform, Paycent, in the region for cryptocurrency …
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Toshiba, Western Digital settle legal dispute over $18B chip unit sale
According to reports, both firms have agreed to withdraw all claims against each other which ensures "all parties are aligned" on the sale to a consortium led by Bain Capital.0 3613
New CEO at Toshiba tasked with rescuing the chipmaker
Toshiba has appointed Nobuaki Kurumatani to lead the Japanese electronics firm that has been marred with finance scandals and crisis …
Japanese crypto exchange firm gets a slap on the wrist
Japan’s financial services agency has taken action against crypto exchange Coincheck and ordered it to get its act together after …
Saudi-backed Vision Fund invests in online car dealer
Japanese firm Softbank has agreed to invest €460 million in Berlin-based online car dealer Auto1 through its Vision Fund. In …
Quick charging hubs to drive Saudi Arabia’s electric vehicle push
State-controlled Saudi Electricity Co (SEC) has inked a partnership deal with Japanese Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO), Nissan Motor Co …
US government officially attributes WannaCry cyber-attack to North Korea
“After careful investigations, the United states is publicly attributing the massive WannaCry cyber-attack to North Korea,” said White House homeland security adviser Tom Bossert.
Sony boosts offerings with artificial intelligence and robotics
Sony has announced that it is strengthening its video and audio technologies through artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics by fusing …
Apple sued over iPhone X’s ‘animoji’ feature
A Japanese software company is reportedly suing Apple in a US court over the trademark for the term ‘animoji.’
SoftBank-designed robot priest available for funeral hire in Japan
Funeral arrangers have the option to deck Pepper out in the robe of a Buddhist monk, and can even live-stream the ceremony to those who can’t attend the funeral in person.
Toshiba files $1.1 billion lawsuit against Western Digital
Toshiba is reportedly suing Western Digital in a Japanese court for $1.1 billion in damages and is seeking to stop the US company from interfering in the sale of its chip unit.