Mitsubishi Electric unveils 6th QZSS satellite, advancing smartphone positioning precision to one meter

Mitsubishi Electric has unveiled the sixth satellite in Japan’s Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) at its Kamakura Works facility. Scheduled for launch by the H3 rocket by the end of March 2025, the satellite features a groundbreaking “high-precision positioning system.” This technology promises to enhance the positioning accuracy of smartphones to within one meter without requiring hardware modifications.

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Mars Semiconductor eyes 2025 recovery, with focus on x86 project

Faced with challenging market conditions, system-on-chip (SoC) and private Wi-Fi (pWi-Fi) specialist Mars Semiconductor is streamlining operational expenses to maintain profitability, according to the company’s latest earnings call. Prior to 2023, Mars has consistently generated more than NT$300 million (US$9.2 million) in annual revenue since its founding, yet the past two years have marked a historical low point for the company.

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Japanese automakers explore different growth methods; Toyota invests in EV plant, Honda and Nissan team up

Japanese automakers are perceived as antiquated and slow to innovate, especially when compared with the rapid growth of Chinese new energy vehicles (NEV) brands. However, major Japanese car brands such as Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are exploring everything from building new factories to mergers in an effort to secure future growth.

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