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CEATEC 2026と併催されるJapan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026で、走行中ワイヤレス給電や自動運転大型バスなどのビジネス事例が紹介される

• •隔年開催の「Japan Mobility Show」とは異なり、ビジネスの出会いを生み出すことを目的としたイベントとして開催されている
• •道路からの走行中ワイヤレス給電技術が展示・紹介の対象となる
• •いすゞの自動運転大型バスや、超小型自動車の「セルフメイド」などの見どころが多数用意されている

A method to temporarily revive the retired Google Assistant has become a topic of conversation on overseas forums.

• •News of reviving the retired Google Assistant has sparked discussion on overseas forums.
• •A specific method to temporarily bring the service back has been identified and shared among users.
• •No specific technical details or official release notes are provided.

J:COM showcased the results of its Wi-Fi 8 proof-of-concept experiments and AI-driven next-generation network operations at CEATEC 2026.

• •J:COM exhibited at CEATEC 2026, held from October 13 to 16 at Makuhari Messe.
• •The exhibition featured the results of proof-of-concept experiments for Wi-Fi 8.
• •It also introduced the efforts of the newly established R&D center, including AI-based next-generation network operations.

This photo report from the 'CEATEC 2026' exhibition covers showcases such as cooperative AI for bicycle driving assistance and underwater drones for marine digital twins.

• •The 'CEATEC 2026' digital innovation exhibition is being held at Makuhari Messe from October 13 to 16.
• •Cooperative AI technology for bicycle driving assistance is on display.
• •Examples of marine digital twins using underwater drones are also featured.

This article introduces how to use PFU's compact scanner 'ScanSnap iX110' to transcribe scanned receipts with AI for easy management.

• •The article features the usage of PFU's handheld document scanner 'ScanSnap iX110'.
• •It demonstrates a workflow for transcribing scanned receipts using AI for management.
• •The convenience of the device, which has a built-in battery and can be used anywhere, is highlighted.

Everblue Technologies' snow removal drone won the Mobility Innovation Award at CEATEC AWARD 2026, with a small electric prototype exhibited for snowy regions.

• •Everblue Technologies' 'snow removal drone' won the 'Mobility Innovation Award' at CEATEC AWARD 2026.
• •It is designed to be small and electric to address snow removal challenges in snowy regions.
• •A prototype was exhibited at Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026, held concurrently with CEATEC 2026.

Zeteoh's spatial AI 'TRAILS' won the Next Generation Award at CEATEC AWARD 2026, introducing high-precision indoor positioning technology that does not require Wi-Fi.

• •Zeteoh's spatial AI 'TRAILS' won the 'Next Generation Award' at CEATEC AWARD 2026.
• •It is exhibited as a technology that achieves high-precision indoor positioning without requiring Wi-Fi or beacons.
• •It also features the ability to record hand movements using a spatial AI camera.

A research lab at the University of Tokyo exhibited a smart mobility digital twin that reflects real-time road conditions in a virtual world at CEATEC 2026.

• •The exhibition was held at the Digital Traffic Society Pavilion at CEATEC 2026.
• •It collects information from RSUs, vehicles, traffic lights, and road sensors with low latency.
• •The technology integrates the collected data in real time and reflects it on a map.

JEITA President Takashi Aino and JAMA President Koji Sato toured the CEATEC 2026 exhibition floor on the first day, discussing Japan's winning strategies in IT, mobility, and physical AI.

• •JEITA President Takashi Aino (NEC) and JAMA President Koji Sato (Toyota) visited the Makuhari Messe on October 13.
• •They jointly toured the venues for both CEATEC 2026 and Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026.
• •They discussed Japan's strategic advantages in IT, mobility, and physical AI.

Major US stock photo service Getty Images filed for bankruptcy, with the rise of AI image generation tools potentially cited as a contributing factor.

• •Getty Images announced its bankruptcy filing.
• •The rise of AI image generation tools is suggested as a potential background factor.