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Jan 28 New cellphones to feature 'secretary' functions A new technology developed by Toshiba Corp. could turn cellphones into virtual secretaries capable of providing information to help users plot their next move. The technology, which could be available for practical use by the end of this year, enables cellphones to "predict" the user's actions based on behavioral patterns monitored by such programs as the Global Positioning System, Toshiba officials said. The technology also draws on acceleration sensors that detect the handsets' movements, such as rocking and shaking. (Asahi) Jan 27 Toshiba Blu-ray recorders, mCube90 make life more compact If you can't beat them, don't join them - just copy their ideas and improve them. Toshiba is endeavoring to do just that having abandoned its HD-DVD format and instead opted to craft versions of Sony's brainchild, Blu-ray. Nobody can accuse Toshiba of not doing a wholehearted about face, what with three new Vardia-branded Blu-ray recorders to hit the market next month. The best of the bunch is the D-B1005K, which sports a prodigious 1-terabyte hard disk for recording up to 500 hours of high-definition TV footage. (Japan Times) Jan 20 Bright global demand for LED bulbs With global demand projected to grow for energy-saving bulbs made of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), consumer appliance makers Toshiba Corp. and Sharp Corp. see a bright future. Demand for LED bulbs is expected to soar as prices fall and environmental awareness rises, makers say. Toshiba's first targets will be in Europe and North America, where there are legions of environmentally conscious consumers. (Asahi) Jan 18 Toshiba develops translation app for cell phones Travelers in East Asia may soon be able to use their cell phones for quick, easy and cheap language translation, thanks to a new prototype application from researchers at Toshiba Corp. The company has developed a trilingual translation system with voice recognition and synthesis that's compact and light enough to be installed in a cell phone. Unlike other mobile translation applications, the software doesn't offload processing to a server on a network but performs the task inside the phone. (Computer World) Dec 28 Toshiba Develops Translation System for Cell Phones Travellers in or from East Asia may soon be able to turn to their cell phones for quick, easy and cheap translation help thanks to a new application from Toshiba. The company has developed a trilingual translation system with voice recognition and synthesis that's compact and light enough to be installed in a cell phone. Unlike existing applications the software doesn't offload processing to a more powerful server on the network but performs the task inside the phone. That makes it quicker and avoids potentially costly data roaming charges when used overseas. (PC World) Dec 22 Nikkei hits 3-mth closing high on yen; Isuzu jumps Japan's Nikkei average rose 1.9 percent to a three-month closing high on Tuesday as a weaker yen lifted exporters, while Isuzu Motors (7202.T) jumped on a report that the truck maker wants to develop new diesel engines for General Motors [GM.UL]. Chip-related stocks got a boost after the Nikkei business daily reported Toshiba Corp (6502.T) and partner Sandisk Corp (SNDK.O) would jointly invest 150 billion yen ($1.7 billion) to boost their venture's production capacity by about 40 percent. (Reuters) Nov 1 Japan aims to bury greenhouse gas emissions Swathes of dirty clouds brood over a coal plant in rural Japan, but scientists are now hoping to send the pollutants the other way, deep into the bowels of Mother Earth. The cutting-edge but controversial technology of carbon capture and storage (CCS) is being tested at the Mikawa power station, located near the coast of Japan's southern Fukuoka prefecture. Toshiba Corp. has chosen it as a pilot site for a technology it sees as a necessary complement to renewable energies such as wind and solar in the battle to cut industrial emissions blamed for global warming. (Daily Star) Oct 28 Japanese Stocks Fall on Profit Concerns; Toshiba, Canon Decline Japanese stocks fell for a second day as companies from ship operators to electronics makers reported weaker earnings or cut forecasts. Leopalace21 Corp. plunged 16 percent after the real-estate company predicted a loss from a profit. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. dropped 4.5 percent, leading declines by shipping lines after widening its loss forecast yesterday. (Bloomberg) Oct 27 Sony, Toshiba, Hitachi face U.S. antitrust probe Japanese electronics giants Sony, Toshiba and Hitachi said Tuesday that their optical disc drive operations are under investigation by U.S. authorities for possible antitrust violations. Sony (SNE) said its California-based sales unit Sony Optiarc America has received a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice seeking information for an antitrust probe related to the company's optical disc drive operations. (USA Today) Oct 24 Japanese firms to develop small nuclear reactors Japan's major nuclear reactor manufacturers have begun developing small nuclear power systems for both developed and emerging countries, a report said on Saturday. Toshiba Corp. is developing an ultra-compact reactor with an output of about 10,000 kilowatts and has started procedures for approval in the United States. (inquirer.net) Oct 22 Toshiba launches fuel cell for mobiles Toshiba Corp's new fuel cell, to begin shipping next week, may point to a growth area in mobile electronics for the power packs, whose use in the auto sector has been stymied. A direct methanol fuel cell -- which converts wood alcohol and water into an electric current -- can keep cell phones and even laptops running for longer and can be recharged in seconds, freeing users on the go from a desperate hunt for wall sockets. (Reuters) Oct 7 Japan's tech titans ready for 3D tussle Japan's high-tech giants are gearing up for a new battle over 3D televisions offering images that jump out of the screen, but some experts doubt they will be the next big thing. Electronics makers such as Sony, Panasonic and Toshiba hope three dimensional movies will make the leap from the big screen into the home with cutting edge flat televisions on show this week at a trade fair east of Tokyo. Panasonic unveiled a 50-inch plasma 3D television that it aims to start selling in the United States early next year, followed later by other markets. (AFP) Oct 5 Toshiba Shows First TV Based on Cell Chip Hoping to set itself apart from other television makers, Toshiba will soon put on sale in Japan the first television based on the powerful Cell multimedia processor, the same chip that's used in the PlayStation 3. The Cell Regza TV boasts several advanced features including the ability to simultaneously record eight high-definition channels. The TV represents more than the culmination of four years of research and development. No other company has yet talked about putting such powerful processing inside a TV and Toshiba is betting that the functions enabled by the inclusion of the Cell give it an edge in an increasingly competitive marketplace. (PC World) Oct 2 New Gadgets, Prototypes to Debut Next Week in Japan Japan's biggest electronics and gadgets show, Ceatec, runs all of next week and many new technologies and prototype gadgets are expected to be on show. The first big news is expected on Monday afternoon when Toshiba unveils its first commercial LCD TV that includes the Cell multimedia processor, after showing a prototype of the television last year. Originally developed by Toshiba, IBM and Sony for use in the PlayStation 3 games console, the Cell is expected to bring functions like real-time upscaling and processing of recorded videos. (Bloomberg) Sep 3 Is Japan gunning for Intel? Japanese business magazine Nikkei Business News reports that a mighty pack of household-name technology firms have joined forces to create a groundbreaking new microprocessor standard. The all-star list of contributors includes Toshiba, Panasonic, Hitachi, and Canon -- a list of adversaries that would strike fear into the heart of anybody, including the mighty Intel. (Motley Fool) Aug 24 Netbook craze sparks rethink by PC makers Smaller and low-cost notebook personal computers with limited functions, now known as netbooks, are fast becoming a favorite among users worldwide who simply want a low-cost lightweight PC to browse the Web and handle e-mail. With Sony Corp. releasing one this month, netbooks have now been embraced by major Japanese PC makers including Toshiba Corp., NEC Corp. and Fujitsu Ltd. (Japan Times) Aug 11 Toshiba prepares to ship Blu-ray players Toshiba, which lost the high-definition format war with the death of HD DVD, said Monday it plans to launch Blu-ray disc players this year, and has joined the industry group in charge of the Sony-backed format. The consumer electronics maker conceded defeat in the format battle in February 2008 after Hollywood studios and Wal-Mart lined up in support of Blu-ray over HD DVD, which had also been backed by Microsoft. Sony-led Blu-ray supporters included Panasonic. (informationweek.com) Jul 30 Toshiba still in red Japanese high-tech giant Toshiba said Wednesday it had lost more than 600 million dollars in the fiscal first quarter as the economic downturn hit sales of televisions and other electronics. Toshiba, whose businesses span nuclear power plants and memory chips for iPods, posted a net loss of 57.8 billion yen (610 million dollars) for the three months to June, against a year-earlier loss of 11.6 billion yen. (thefastertimes.com) Jul 19 Toshiba launches Blu-ray after DVD setback Japan's Toshiba Corp. will enter the Blu-ray DVD market, more than a year after it gave up on its own next-generation format that failed to gain industry support, a report said. The media-electronics conglomerate will launch Blu-ray products as early as this year, a complete reversal of its position over the high-density DVD standard. (AFP) Jul 16 Future looking bright for LED lightbulbs Competition among electrical appliance makers for a share of the household light-emitting diode market is heating up, with lightbulbs that use LED technology viewed as the key way to provide energy-efficient next-generation lighting. Following Sharp Corp.'s entry into the LED lightbulb market, Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corp. on Wednesday released new LED lightbulbs priced 50 percent lower than its previous offerings. (Yomiuri) Jun 24 Toshiba's 1GHz smartphone now available in Japan The Toshiba TG01 was announced earlier this year as the first Windows Mobile device to sport a 1GHz Snapdragon processor from Qualcomm. It was spied at various tradeshows but hasn't been commercially available anywhere, till now. DoCoMo is currently offering the smartphone as the T-01A in Japan. (CNET) Jun 18 Toshiba to speed up system chip shrinkage Toshiba Corp, Japan's largest chip maker, said it plans to mass produce 28-nanometre system chips in the next business year as it fights to stay relevant in an area dominated by the likes of Intel Corp and Texas Instruments Inc. (Reuters) Jun 9 Japanese electronics bigwigs team up for U.S. smart grid A dozen well-known Japanese electronic companies - Toshiba and Hitachi prime among them - have announced that they are teaming up to build a working smart grid in the U.S. by 2010. Construction will begin as soon as October as part of a New Mexico pilot program of 1,000 households. (venturebeat.com) May 26 Toshiba debuts cellphone-sized ebook reader in Japan Japanese cell phone giant KDDI and Toshiba have unveiled their own answer to the Kindle called the biblio. Essentially a mobile phone, the tiny ebook reader uses software called Book Player and can store about 5,000 ebooks (from KDDI's EZ Book service) on it's 7 gigabyte harddrive. (dvice.com) May 21 Toshiba to End Production of Mobile Phones in Japan Toshiba Corp. said it will cease mobile-phone handset production in Japan amid weak sales and will instead outsource production to cut costs. (Wall Street Journal) [ More... ]