JASM expansion: TSMC to build second fab in Japan

Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), a Japan-based semiconductor manufacturing firm, is building its first fab in Kumamoto, Japan. Today, TSMC, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS), DENSO Corporation, and Toyota Motor Corporation announced further investment into JASM.

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Microsoft inks patent license deal with Toyota for connected cars

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Microsoft has announced a new patent licensing agreement with Toyota Corp for connected car technologies. The latest  agreement builds on Toyota and Microsoft’s strong partnership, which includes their collaboration on the Azure-based Toyota Big Data Center. Continue reading “Microsoft inks patent license deal with Toyota for connected cars”

Toyota develops Smart Key box that lets you start a car using a smartphone

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Toyota has announced that it will establish a Mobility Services Platform (MSPF) to collaborate with various service providers, as well as telematics insurance. In order to enhance MSPF-based car-sharing, the Japanese car maker has developed the Smart Key Box (SKB) which lets people use smartphones to access and start up a car.
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Toyota to invest $1 billion to develop AI based driving systems

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Toyota has revealed its plans about developing an artificial-intelligence based driving systems. The Japanese car maker is aiming to build this system in order to improve vehicle safety, according to a latest report from Reuters. Continue reading “Toyota to invest $1 billion to develop AI based driving systems”