According to Insider Gaming, early merchandise has given us our first look at Yoshi from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Pillsbury’s themed cookie dough box shows Yoshi’s updated design, featuring smoother textures and flatter eyes. With the film arriving in April 2026, fans think a trailer may be close. What do you think of Yoshi’s new look? #SuperMarioGalaxyMovie #Yoshi [Follow @gamenewsplusnet] Hashtags: #Gaming #VideoGames #Game #Gamer #GameNewsPlus

A new study in Nature suggests that the near-Earth asteroid Ryugu, now completely dry, may once have contained flowing liquid water far later in the solar system’s history than previously believed. Researchers analyzing samples collected by Japan’s Hayabusa2 mission discovered isotope signatures that indicate water activity roughly a billion years after Ryugu’s formation. This finding challenges the long-held view that asteroid water vanished quickly after the solar system’s early days. Instead, it points to icy asteroids retaining water far longer, potentially thawed by impacts. If true, it widens the window during which water-rich asteroids could have delivered Earth’s oceans. “The idea that Ryugu-like objects held on to ice for so long is remarkable,” said study lead Tsuyoshi Iizuka of the University of Tokyo. “It suggests the building blocks of Earth were far wetter than we imagined.” #FutureTech 🔌

🇯🇵👀 At Expo 2025 in Osaka, Science Co., Ltd. is unveiling a modern “human washing machine,” inspired by a similar concept first shown at Expo 1970. This futuristic pod uses ultra-fine and microbubble technology to gently cleanse the body while biometric sensors track physical and emotional states, adjusting the experience in real time. It also projects calming imagery and music tailored to the user’s mood, aiming to refresh both body and mind. During a preview in March 2025, Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura praised it as smooth, gentle, and like “the bath of the future.” The installation is located in the Healthcare Pavilion, alongside a “Space Shower” exhibit that imagines hygiene in outer space, and visitors can apply for a chance to try it themselves. #ai #artificialintelligence #aitools #aihacks #chatgpt #tech #technology

On Monday, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son joined President-elect Donald Trump to announce that his company would invest $100 billion into the US over the next four years. In a press conference at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, Trump also announced that SoftBank’s investment would create, at a minimum, 100,000 American jobs. Trump called it a “historic investment” that will “help ensure that artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and other industries of tomorrow are built, created and grown right here in the USA.” Son and Trump have had a close working relationship since 2016 during Trump’s first term, when Son announced that SoftBank would invest $50 billion in U.S. startups and create 50,000 jobs. At the Monday conference, Son said he chose to double his 2016 investment because “President Trump is a double-down president, I’m going to have to double down.” Image Credits: Kiyoshi Ota / Bloomberg / Getty Images #TechCrunch #technews #artificialintelligence #SoftBank #bigtech

Japan is currently battling its largest wildfire in over three decades, centered around the city of Ofunato in Iwate Prefecture. The blaze, which began on February 26, 2025, has rapidly expanded due to strong winds and unusually dry conditions, consuming approximately 2,100 hectares (5,200 acres) of land as of March 3, 2025. Tragically, the wildfire has claimed at least one life, with a body discovered in the Shoji district of Sanriku-cho Ryoiri. The disaster has also led to the evacuation of over 3,600 residents from more than 1,300 households. Many evacuees are currently seeking shelter in evacuation centers and publicly-run welfare facilities. In response to the escalating crisis, Japan has mobilized over 2,000 firefighters from 14 regions, including units from Tokyo, to combat the flames. Sixteen helicopters, including those from the military, have been deployed to assist in firefighting efforts. Despite these measures, the fire continues to threaten residential areas, with 84 homes reported damaged as of March 3, 2025. The wildfire's rapid spread has been exacerbated by record low rainfall in the region. Ofunato experienced just 2.5 mm (0.1 inches) of rainfall in February, significantly below the average of 41 mm for the month. This dry spell, coupled with strong winds, has created ideal conditions for the fire to thrive. Local authorities have expressed deep concern over the situation. Kiyoshi Fuchigami, the mayor of Ofunato, described the fire as "large-scale," noting that strong winds have contributed to the merging of smaller fires into the current massive blaze. As firefighting efforts continue, the situation remains fluid, with authorities closely monitoring weather conditions and potential shifts in the fire's trajectory. Residents are urged to stay informed and adhere to evacuation orders to ensure their safety. . . . #news #worldnews #worldinlast24hr #explore #explorepage #trending

Zoom in to see for yourself. Akiyoshi Kitaoka, professor of experimental psychology at Kyoto’s Ritsumeikan University, created this graphic of a Coca-Cola can to demonstrate how our minds can imagine colors that aren’t there. In this case, the red of the can is an illusion — the can is made of black, white, and blue stripes. #MarketingMentor #CocaCola #Marketing #OpticalIllusion

Ray Kurzweil, a former Google engineer and renowned futurist, believes humans could achieve immortality within the next seven years. Known for his bold forecasts, Kurzweil claims that about 86% of his 147 predictions have come true so far. He was awarded the National Medal of Technology in 1999. In his 2005 book The Singularity Is Near, Kurzweil suggested that by 2030, technological advances could enable humans to live indefinitely. He pointed to breakthroughs in genetics, nanotechnology, and robotics as critical drivers, particularly nanobots that could repair cells and tissues to halt aging and prevent disease. Kurzweil also predicts that by 2029, artificial intelligence (AI) will match human intelligence, and by 2045, humans and AI will merge, resulting in a dramatic leap in cognitive abilities. His previous predictions include a computer defeating the world chess champion by 2000, which occurred in 1997 when IBM’s Deep Blue beat Garry Kasparov and that laptops would have brain-level storage capacity by 2023. The concept of the singularity refers to a point when machines surpass human intelligence. Other tech leaders, like SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, have also predicted the arrival of super-intelligent machines by the mid-2040s. Despite growing excitement, some tech leaders including Elon Musk have called for caution, warning that AI development is progressing too rapidly without sufficient oversight. Kurzweil’s vision of immortality has ignited fresh debate about the future of humanity and the role of advanced technology.

When heirs are missing, families like Suzuki and Toyota don’t panic—they adopt! Through mukoyōshi, adult men, often top executives or sons-in-law, are brought into the family to lead. It’s not just tradition; it’s sharp succession planning that keeps Japan’s biggest empires thriving across generations. #Businessbulls #Business #Japan #News