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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Targets North American AI Data Centers with New Cooling Solution Mar. 13, 2026. - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has announced plans to introduce a 10-megawatt class centrifugal chiller for next-generation AI data centers in North America. This move targets the burgeoning demand for industrial-grade AI computing infrastructure and aims to secure U.S. safety and regulatory certifications, including UL, potentially by 2026. As the global demand for large-scale AI computing continues to rise, data […]
Saga Prefecture to Host Major Events and Openings in 2026 Mar. 13, 2026. - Saga Prefectural Government in southwestern Japan has announced a series of events and openings for 2026, aimed at attracting international media attention. This lineup combines traditional festivals, global environmental initiatives, and international sporting events, showcasing Saga's cultural and innovative spirit. Among the highlighted openings is the Snow Peak Grounds Yoshinogari, an interactive complex at Yoshinogari Historical Park. It will open […]
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Eisai Partners with Pokémon Sleep to Promote Sleep Awareness in Japan Mar. 12, 2026. - Eisai Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based pharmaceutical company, has announced a new initiative to raise public awareness about the importance of sleep through a collaboration with the smartphone application Pokémon Sleep. This effort comes in response to the growing issue of insomnia affecting 12.4 million adults in Japan, or 11.8% of the adult population, according to the company. The collaboration aims […]
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NEC Unveils Physical AI to Reduce Human Stress in Collaborative Environments Mar. 12, 2026. - NEC Corporation has announced the development of a groundbreaking physical AI technology designed to proactively control robots, aiming to reduce human stress in collaborative work environments. This innovation leverages NEC's proprietary 'world model' to predict human movement and psychological states, allowing robots to navigate in ways that minimize stress. The technology's core feature is its ability to anticipate human movement […]
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