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Hello and welcome to today’s news from TotemoTech on March 8th, 2024. In today’s news, NTT East and NTT West have announced the launch of ‘Wireless Landline Phones’ in areas where the metal cables are deteriorating, ensuring stable telephone services using mobile phone networks. This move aims to provide a solution for regions facing issues with aging infrastructure. The wireless landline phones will be available from April.

In other news, Panasonic Electric Works has unveiled a next-generation lighting fixture that utilizes ‘MicroLED’ technology. This innovative fixture allows for the projection of logos and text using micro-sized LEDs. By leveraging MicroLED, Panasonic aims to provide a flexible and customizable lighting solution for various applications.

Moving on to our next story, a web browser game called ‘Human Proof Time Attack’ is gaining attention. The game challenges players to press the phrase ‘I am not a robot’ 100 times to prove their human identity. This unique game aims to test users’ ability to differentiate between humans and robots.

In a tragic incident, two junior high school students have been arrested in Osaka, Japan. The Osaka Prefectural Police announced the arrest of a 14-year-old second-year female student and a 15-year-old third-year male student on charges of robbery resulting in death. The students allegedly lured a university student to a building through social media, attempted to rob him, and caused him to fall from the fourth floor, resulting in his death.

Next, we have exciting news from the space industry. The first launch of the small solid-fuel rocket ‘Kairos’ is scheduled to take place on March 9th from the ‘Spaceport Kii’ in Kushimoto Town, Wakayama Prefecture. Operated by the space venture company ‘Space One,’ this launch marks the first attempt by a domestic venture to send a satellite into space. The goal is to achieve 20 launches per year, providing a convenient ‘space delivery service’ in the future.

Lastly, Nikon has announced the acquisition of RED.com, a leading cinema camera company based in the United States. RED.com is renowned for its use in numerous Hollywood productions, including Academy Award-winning films. This strategic move by Nikon aims to strengthen its position in the professional cinema camera market and expand its presence in the film industry.

That concludes today’s news from TotemoTech. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest technology trends and innovations. Visit JapanDailyNews.com for the news, yen exchange rates, and a daily Japanese proverb.

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