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Hello and welcome to today’s news from TotemoTech on July 18th, 2024. In today’s news, we have some interesting stories from Japan. First, Okoyama University of Science has announced the establishment of the country’s first ‘Dinosaur Studies’ program. This new program, offered by the Faculty of Biological Earth Sciences, will focus on the study of dinosaurs. It is an exciting development for paleontology enthusiasts and researchers in Japan.

Moving on to our next story, Panasonic Holdings has made a decision to sell its commercial projector business to Orix Corporation. The deal, which is estimated to be worth around 100 billion yen, will see Panasonic Connect, a subsidiary of Panasonic Holdings, transfer its operations to Orix. The funds generated from the sale will likely be used by Panasonic Holdings to invest in areas such as supply chain management software.

Next, the Japan Newspaper Publishers and Editors Association has raised concerns about AI-generated search results. The association released a statement highlighting the potential copyright infringement associated with AI-generated responses in web searches. They emphasized the need to address the issue to protect intellectual property rights.

In camera news, Canon has officially announced two new mirrorless cameras. The first is the ‘EOS R1,’ which marks Canon’s flagship camera in the RF mount lineup. With a price tag exceeding one million yen, the EOS R1 is aimed at professional photographers. Canon also unveiled the ‘EOS R5 Mark II,’ the successor to the popular R5 model released in 2020. Both cameras offer advanced features and are expected to attract photography enthusiasts.

Moving on, Sega recently took legal action against individuals who engaged in online defamation and harassment against its employees. Sega successfully obtained disclosure of the identities of the offenders, and a settlement was reached. The company emphasized the seriousness of the issue, stating that it concerns human rights.

In other news, Rakuten Mobile has announced plans to make its ‘Voicemail’ and ‘Call Waiting’ services paid starting from December 1st. Currently offered for free, the ‘Voicemail’ service and ‘Call Waiting’ service will be priced at 330 yen and 220 yen per month, respectively. Rakuten Mobile aims to optimize its service offerings and ensure sustainable growth.

Lastly, Tokyo Gas revealed that its subsidiary, Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions (TGES), experienced a security breach resulting in a potential leak of approximately 4.16 million individuals’ personal information. The unauthorized access to TGES’s server has raised concerns about data privacy and the need for robust cybersecurity measures.

That concludes today’s news from Japan. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest technology and innovation. Thank you for listening. Visit JapanDailyNews.com for the news, yen exchange rates, and a daily Japanese proverb.

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