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In 50 Words: Influencial AI expert leaves Google Japan to start own venture
Llion Jones is known for co-writing the groundbreaking 2017 paper called Attention Is All You Need.
Asia tech news roundup – Nov 17
Here’s a wrap of today’s top headlines from across the region.
Google’s new Boat Trekkers will capture images of recovery from Japan’s tsunami-ravaged coastline
Google Japan’s “Street View from the sea” project aims to document the coastal areas hit hardest by the country’s March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Google Japan Helps Politicians Connect With Public As Elections Approach
The folks over on RocketNews24 point out that Google Japan has an online initiative set up to help connect politicians and the public using Google+. The company will feature major
After US and Europe, YouTube Original Channels Launch in Japan
There’s word from Google Japan today that its Youtube Original Channels initiative has finally hit Japan. In total, there are 13 prominent Japanese content companies on board, producing 17 channels
Google Japan Summons Doraemon in New TV Commercial
Thanks to @feitclub on Twitter for pointing out this fun new TV commercial from Google Japan, which celebrates everyone’s favorite manga robot cat, Doraemon, on his 100-year ‘reverse’ birthday (he
April Fools Pranks You May Have Missed from Google’s Asia Offices
I’m not a big fan of April Fools Day on the internet [1]. There were more than a few online pranks that were less than impressive this year. But perhaps
Google Facing Legal Challenge in Japan Over Autocomplete
There are reports this morning that the Tokyo District Court “has approved a petition” by a Japanese man that Google (NASQAQ:GOOG) suspend* its autocomplete function on the grounds that it
Google Japanese Input Now Available on Android
On Tuesday we told you about Baidu Japan’s pickup of Simeji, a Japanese input method editor (IME) for Android. Well, it seems Android users now have another Japanese IME option
Google Launches Shihui, a Beta Test Group Deal Aggregator in China
There are so many group buying sites in China that consumers, if they want to find great bargains, might very well end up hopping from site to site comparing who



