China’s brain-computer interface industry is racing ahead

China’s brain-computer interface industry is racing ahead

While Elon Musk’s Neuralink likes to say it’s “pioneering” brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), China’s BCI industry is already quietly moving from research to scale. A new wave of startups is racing to commercialize both implantable and noninvasive BCIs, backed by stronger policy support, expanding clinical trials, and growing investor interest. So says Phoenix Peng, who has…

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Netflix Unveils Japanese Content Slate of 13 Series, 8 Anime Titles, 3 Films, Plus Live Baseball (Full List)

Netflix Unveils Japanese Content Slate of 13 Series, 8 Anime Titles, 3 Films, Plus Live Baseball (Full List)

Netflix’s ambitions in Japan, the world’s third-largest entertainment market, were on clear display in a production deal mentioned in passing Tuesday during the streamer’s splashy content showcase in Tokyo. Kaata Sakamoto, Netflix’s creative head in Japan, revealed that the company has recently signed a deal with local heavyweight Toho Studios to double its leased production…

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Universal Music Acquires 30 Percent Stake in India’s Excel Entertainment

Universal Music Acquires 30 Percent Stake in India’s Excel Entertainment

Universal Music India has taken a significant minority stake in leading Indian production banner Excel Entertainment, deepening its push into India’s fastest-growing entertainment market and forging a new pipeline between the country’s local film content and global music distribution. The deal, unveiled on Monday, values Excel at ₹2,400 crore (approximately $290 million). Under the agreement,…

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