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Hello and welcome to today’s news from TotemoTech on August 7th, 2024. In today’s news, Sanco has released a new product called the ‘Spot Cooler’ that doesn’t emit heat. Priced at 29,800 yen, this innovative device uses water to cool down the heat exchanger, providing a refreshing cooling experience without adding extra heat to the surroundings.

In other news, X, a prominent company, has filed an antitrust lawsuit against the advertising industry coalition known as GARM. This move has been met with strong reactions, including a tweet from Elon Musk, the owner of X, who described it as a ‘war.’ According to the CEO of Yaccarino, ‘X has suffered billions of dollars in damages due to the illegal actions of these organizations.’ The lawsuit will surely have significant implications for the advertising industry.

Moving on, Kawakami Industries, the manufacturer of the popular bubble wrap material ‘Puchi Puchi,’ is releasing a book that compiles 25 years of research on why the bubbles in ‘Puchi Puchi’ are now easily popped with a finger. This book, priced at 1,518 yen, delves into the fascinating science behind the evolution of this beloved packaging material.

In tech news, LINE Yahoo has introduced a new feature called ‘Operation Information Cast’ on their transit search app, ‘Yahoo! Transit Guidance.’ This feature allows users to check if a train is delayed and provides alternative routes on a map, making it easier to plan their journeys.

In the education sector, a compilation of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) sites that offer computer science and programming courses in Japanese, free of charge, has been released. This curated list includes courses from leading universities around the world, providing Japanese learners with valuable opportunities to enhance their skills.

Shanghai University researchers have made an intriguing discovery in the field of neuroscience. They have proposed the possibility of ‘quantum entanglement’ occurring between millions of neurons in the brain, generating pairs of entangled photons. This theoretical finding sheds light on the synchronized activities of neural cells and opens up new avenues for understanding the complexities of the human brain.

Lastly, PayPay, a subsidiary of SoftBank, has achieved profitability sooner than expected. During a recent earnings briefing, SoftBank’s President, Junichi Miyagawa, announced that PayPay has turned a profit on a quarterly basis for the first time. Regarding PayPay’s potential initial public offering (IPO), Miyagawa stated that there is no rush and they will carefully consider the best timing for such a move.

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

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