Japan's 'Shark Tank' once sparked startups. Why it's time to bring it back
A revival of Japan's investor-pitch TV show could reignite a stagnant startup culture and give executives a new channel for deal flow and talent.

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A revival of Japan's investor-pitch TV show could reignite a stagnant startup culture and give executives a new channel for deal flow and talent.
The federal investigation could delay Tesla's robotaxi launch in Texas and Florida, where the Cybercab is set to pick up passengers without a steering wheel or pedals.
The next-gen robotaxi's first public rule is an adult-only age floor, and it rewrites the near-term family-use case for autonomous transit.
Three global banks host conferences in the Chinese tech hub, signaling a shift in capital flows toward the country's advanced manufacturing and AI sectors.
A Florida jury found the plaintiffs failed to prove ownership, ending a damages case that tested the limits of expropriation lawsuits against travel companies.
EPFL engineers repurpose a 19th-century acoustic effect to create sound-powered micro-bots, opening new paths for wireless drug delivery and micro-manipulation.
As autonomous agents gain access to enterprise systems, security must shift from verifying identity to continuously validating behavior.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott halted Flock spending just before a Tribune investigation revealed how a $1 insurance fee quietly funded a statewide surveillance stack.
The deal could reshape global oil flows and test US sanctions policy, but critics see a giveaway of national assets.
As AI-generated tracks flood streaming platforms, artists are building tools and communities to unmask those who secretly use synthetic vocals and melodies.
A catastrophic flood has knocked out a key hydropower plant, raising hard questions about Nepal's renewable energy expansion in a hazard-prone region.
A new tally shows municipalities are abandoning the license-plate surveillance firm at a fourfold monthly clip, citing privacy, cost, and abuse concerns.