Sydney (AFP) Sept 29, 2011 - An Australian court on Thursday said a judgement was likely next week in technology giant Apple's patent dispute with Samsung Electronics over tablet computers.
Washington (AFP) Sept 13, 2007 - In a blow to US automakers, a federal judge has ruled that the state of Vermont can set limits on car emissions believed to contribute to global warming, rejecting arguments that only the US government can regulate the industry.
Paris (AFP) Sept 8, 2022 - Jeep will launch its first all-electric SUV for Europe, the Avenger, next year, CEO Christian Meunier told AFP on Thursday, as its parent company Stellantis moves away from fossil fuel vehicles.
Tokyo (AFP) Sept 05, 2013 - A pint-sized android has uttered the first robotic words in space, showcasing Japan's drive to combine cutting-edge technology with cuteness.
Tokyo (AFP) Sept 30, 2010 - Japan's Panasonic on Thursday unveiled a robot that can scans a client's head using 3D technology, then shampoos their hair and massages the scalp with its rubbery fingers.
Beijing (AFP) Sept 9, 2010 - A Chinese unit of Japan's number three automaker Nissan Motor has announced it will launch a new China-specific brand to tap the huge demand in the world's largest car market.
Tokyo (AFP) Sept 24, 2009 - It looks a bit like a plastic figure of eight, and its Japanese designers say it could revolutionise the way we get around, in total comfort and without breaking a sweat.
Tokyo (AFP) Sept 28, 2011 - Japanese microchip maker Elpida Memory said it is planning to build a manufacturing base in China following a move to shift part of its production to Taiwan.
Tokyo (AFP) Sept 21, 2012 - Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) said Friday it would order 11 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with a list price of around $2.68 billion, hoping the fuel-efficient aircraft will help cut costs.
Washington (AFP) Sept 27, 2023 - Researchers in Japan have confirmed microplastics are present in clouds, where they are likely affecting the climate in ways that aren't yet fully understood.
Tokyo (AFP) Sept 12, 2012 - Japanese researchers are working on a robot they hope will be smart enough to ace entrance exams at the nation's top university, which test everything from maths to foreign languages.
Tokyo (AFP) Sept 21, 2014 - Japan's defence ministry wants to develop its own early-warning aircraft, replacing US-made planes as the Chinese and Russian air forces grow more assertive, a report said Sunday.
Tokyo (AFP) Sept 24, 2010 - China blocked rare earth exports to Japan days before Tokyo's decision Friday to free a Chinese boat captain whose detention sparked the worst diplomatic row between the sides in years, traders said.
Tokyo (AFP) Sept 24, 2010 - Japan will soon start trialling electronic textbooks in primary schools, enhancing the role of IT in the classroom for a generation of digital natives born in the wired age.
Tokyo (AFP) Sept 29, 2013 - Japan has asked local authorities and state-run universities not to post Google maps on their websites because some of them use non-Japanese names for disputed islands, reports said Sunday.
Tsukuba, Japan (AFP) Sept 15, 2010 - The replacement of humans by machines in the workplace took another step on Wednesday, as Japanese researchers unveiled a model they hope could lead to humanoid menial workers.
