Around 10,000 new wireless charging points will be installed in public places across Japan within the next six months, according to a new report.
The chargers, which use the Qi standard, will enable users to recharge compatible mobile devices without plugging in a cable.
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Some map applications are stirring up trouble, virtually erasing South Korea's claims to an island chain also claimed by Japan.
Both Apple and Google have removed the Korean name for the islands from their English and Japanese map services.
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Panasonic Corporation has reported quarterly and half-year results, with sales down and losses growing despite an increase in operating profit.
Consolidated group sales for the second quarter decreased by 12% year-on-year to 1,823.7 billion yen and the net loss was 698 billion yen compared with a 105.8 billion yen loss in the same quarter a year ago.
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Research from the International Data Corporation shows that consumers are moving away from using PCs as their default device for internet usage and are favouring mobile technology instead.
In 2015, IDC expects the number of consumers accessing the internet through mobile devices in the USA to exceed PC-based internet use. Western Europe and Japan are thought to be around two years behind this trend.
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ABI Research has published new findings that show 49 million mobile broadband modems were shipped worldwide during the first half of 2012. Most were included in USB models, while others were ‘embedded’ in laptops or other consumer electronics devices.
Overall, 62% of shipments were USB modems
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