PlayStation Network is still down after more than 12 hours: PlayStation Network has been offline for more than 12 hours at this point, leading to outrage from ...
digitaltrends.com/gaming/playstation-network-still-down-more-than-12-hours/

Quick Glance: PlayStation Network Still Down for Over 12 Hours
- The PlayStation Network experienced a global outage, with over 14,000 users reporting issues.
- Sony acknowledged the outage, but all services remain offline with no estimated resolution time.
- Players are unable to access even offline games, rendering the console inoperable without PSN access.
- The cause of the outage is unknown, raising concerns among gamers about a potential hack similar to the one in 2011.
Trump to impose 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports: US president expands his campaign of trade protectionism to the metals sector
ft.com/content/54810a2c-1db7-488b-ab38-7d00c2dcf016

Quick Glance: New Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Announced
- President Trump announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. on Monday.
- He also intends to hold a press conference to unveil significant new reciprocal tariffs that may match those of other countries.
- It remains unclear whether the new tariffs will be in addition to existing tariffs on imports from countries like China.
- Despite an increase in domestic production, the current steel production remains below levels from a decade ago.
Sony to offer PlayStation Plus users five-day extension after global outage: Sony said on Sunday that all PlayStation Plus members would automatically receive an ...
reuters.com/technology/sony-offer-playstation-plus-users-five-day-extension-after-global-outage-2025-02-09/

PlayStation Network Is Still Down After Over 14 Hours With No Official Communication
wccftech.com/playstation-network-down/

Japan PM: Nippon Steel's plan for US Steel is investment, not simple takeover: Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has indicated that Nippon Steel's ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250209_14/

With Nissan merger stalled, Honda confronts its own profit struggle: TOKYO -- The breakdown in merger talks between two of Japan's biggest automakers leaves ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/With-Nissan-merger-stalled-Honda-confronts-its-own-profit-struggle

The PlayStation Network has been taken completely offline across all platforms for more than half a day, preventing online gaming, store purchases ...
pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/the-playstation-network-has-been-taken-completely-offline-across-all-platforms-for-more-than-half-a-day-preventing-online-gaming-streaming-store-purchases-game-updates-and-more/

Trump amends CBS '60 Minutes' lawsuit, now demands $20 billion: In the new court filing late Friday, Trump demanded twice the amount in damages than he ...
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/television/2025/02/08/trump-amends-cbs-60-minutes-lawsuit-now-demands-20-billion/78365120007/

PSN Slowly Coming Back Online After 20-Hour, Worldwide Outage on PS5, PS4: Still no Sony statement
pushsquare.com/news/2025/02/psn-slowly-coming-back-online-after-20-hour-worldwide-outage-on-ps5-ps4

PlayStation Network recovers from massive outage that frustrated gamers nationwide
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/playstation-network-experiences-massive-outage-frustrating-gamers-nati-rcna191327

Joseph Quinn wants his Johnny Storm to meet Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in the MCU.
(via: @screenrant )
Mamiya defends Pipeline title, Wright takes win for veterans: Hawaiian surfer Barron Mamiya cemented his reputation as a generational talent at his home break of ...
reuters.com/sports/mamiya-defends-pipeline-title-wright-takes-win-veterans-2025-02-09/

10 years ago today, Sony & Marvel announced that Spider-Man would be coming to the MCU.
The 10 best SUVs to buy right now, according to Consumer Reports: Check out which cars made the list out of 155 vehicles tested
qz.com/best-suvs-cars-2025-consumer-reports-1851753894


Japan's Seven Bank starts ATM service using face recognition: Named Face Cash, the new service enables depositors with Seven Bank or Shizuoka Bank to make ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/02/09/companies/seven-bank-atm-face-recognition/

NTTが社名変更へ 社長が表明 新社名は5月に公表予定 - 毎日新聞: NTTの島田明社長は7日、2024年4~12月期連結決算の記者会見で、現在の「日本電信電話」の社名変更を検討中だと明らかにした。5月に予定する25年3月期連結決算発表時に新社名を公表し、6月の定時株主総会で定款変更を決議する見通しだ。
mainichi.jp/articles/20250207/k00/00m/020/253000c

PlayStation Network is still down and Sony doesn’t have an answer yet: The PSN outage includes the PlayStation Store, PSN account management, and more ...
polygon.com/news/521195/playstation-network-down-outage-psn

PSN Is Still Down After 14 Hours And No One Knows Why: PSN has now been down for a full 14+ hours and Sony has not offered a timeline or explanation for when it ...
forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/02/08/psn-is-still-down-after-14-hours-and-no-one-knows-why/

Trump says Nippon Steel will not purchase but invest in U.S. Steel : WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that Nippon Steel will invest in U.S ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Trump-administration/Trump-says-Nippon-Steel-will-not-purchase-but-invest-in-U.S.-Steel

Quick Glance: Trump Announces Nippon Steel Investment in U.S. Steel
- President Trump announced that Nippon Steel will withdraw its $14.1 billion bid for U.S. Steel and instead invest heavily in the company.
- During a press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Trump stated that Nippon Steel will not seek a majority stake in U.S. Steel.
- It remains unclear how Trump's remarks could affect the proposed acquisition, especially given his previous opposition to foreign ownership.
- Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel have filed a lawsuit claiming that the Biden administration blocked the merger for political reasons.
Deep-fried 'Let’s just be friends' chocolate tempura appears in Japan for Valentine’s Day
japantoday.com/category/features/new-products/deep-fried-&

Sony PlayStation Network back online after 24-hour outage: Sony PlayStation Network Outage Hits Thousands of Online Gamers
gulfnews.com/technology/media/sony-playstation-network-outage-hits-thousands-of-online-gamers-1.500031804

Global disruption: There are problems in the Playstation Network: The Playstation Network has been suffering from a worldwide disruption for over half a day ...
heise.de/news/Globale-Stoerung-Im-Playstation-Network-knirscht-es-10275362.html

Resistance 4 Was Unsuccessfully Pitched to Sony a While Ago: Former Insomniac Games founder and CEO Ted Price revealed that the studio unsuccessfully pitched ...
wccftech.com/resistance-4-was-unsuccessfully-pitched-to-sony-a-while-ago/

Trump, Japan’s Ishiba play nice despite tariff threat: Leaders pledge to stand against Chinese ‘aggression’, announce compromise on Nippon Steel-US Steel deal.
aljazeera.com/economy/2025/2/8/trump-japans-ishiba-play-nice-despite-tariff-threat

Quick Glance: Ishiba and Trump: Focus on Strategic Partnership
- Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru met with President Donald Trump in Washington to enhance bilateral relations.
- The discussions covered security and economic cooperation, particularly regarding North Korea and China.
- Ishiba emphasized Japan's significant investments in the US economy and explored potential LNG purchases as part of energy collaboration.
- Experts anticipate Ishiba will need to address defense spending to meet the expectations of the Trump administration.
Trump's lawsuit against CBS expands after release of '60 Minutes' transcript, adds Paramount as defendant
foxnews.com/media/trumps-lawsuit-against-cbs-expands-after-release-60-minutes-transcript-adds-paramount-defendant

👀 Take a look at the next face of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. This is Pato O'Ward.

PlayStation's daylong global outage disrupted the online gaming economy and knocked Sony's stock
businessinsider.com/playstation-outage-disrupted-global-gaming-economy-sony-stock-dip-2025-2

[UPDATE] PlayStation Network is back and running: Looks like gamers can get their weekend back.
mashable.com/article/playstation-network-outage-february-2025
![[UPDATE] PlayStation Network is back and running](/web/db/posts/54691/54691264.webp)
PlayStation Network Currently Suffering Major Outage: PS5 Online multiplayer and other PSN functions are currently down
kotaku.com/psn-playstation-network-login-servers-error-login-ps5-1851758731

Exclusive | Trump angling for nine-figure payout from CBS to settle $10B lawsuit over Harris interview: sources
nypost.com/2025/02/07/business/trump-angling-for-nine-figure-payout-from-cbs-to-settle-10b-lawsuit-over-harris-interview-sources/

Insomniac Games Pitched Resistance 4, But Never Got It Approved - IGN: Outgoing Insomniac Games president Ted Price shared that the studio once pitched ...
ign.com/articles/insomniac-games-pitched-resistance-4-but-never-got-it-approved

Trump tariffs will put the brakes on Nissan: One of the biggest casualties of Donald Trump’s potential tariffs on Mexico and Canada is likely to be the Japanese ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/02/08/trump-tariffs-will-put-the-brakes-on-nissan

PlayStation Fans Could've Had Another Resistance Game, But Sony Said No: Resistance 4 denied
pushsquare.com/news/2025/02/playstation-fans-couldve-had-another-resistance-game-but-sony-said-no

Seven & I consortium to tap Bank of America and Citi for financing: The two U.S. banks’ role in the bid would be to refinance the debt of Seven & I’s U.S. unit.
japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/02/07/seven-consortium-bofa-citi-financing/

On topic: Honda-Nissan merger talks suspended. What's next?: Merger talks between Honda Motor and Nissan Motor turned out to be short-lived ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Business-deals/On-topic-Honda-Nissan-merger-talks-suspended.-What-s-next

Quick Glance: Nissan Seeks New Partnerships After Ending Merger Talks
- Nissan has terminated merger discussions with Honda and is now looking for new partners.
- CEO Makoto Uchida informed Honda's Toshihiro Mibe of this decision following a proposal to make Nissan a subsidiary.
- The company is interested in partnerships with technology firms, including Foxconn, to address challenges posed by electric vehicle technology.
- Discussions between Honda and Nissan became complicated due to growing differences, and Nissan plans to formalize its decision at an upcoming board meeting.
Trump says Nippon Steel will not purchase but invest in U.S. Steel : WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that Nippon Steel will invest in U.S ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Trump-administration/Trump-says-Nippon-Steel-will-not-purchase-but-invest-in-U.S.-Steel

Quick Glance: Trump Announces Nippon Steel Investment in U.S. Steel
- President Trump announced that Nippon Steel will withdraw its $14.1 billion bid for U.S. Steel and instead invest heavily in the company.
- During a press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Trump stated that Nippon Steel will not seek a majority stake in U.S. Steel.
- It remains unclear how Trump's remarks could affect the proposed acquisition, especially given his previous opposition to foreign ownership.
- Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel have filed a lawsuit claiming that the Biden administration blocked the merger for political reasons.
Mitsubishi Chemical to sell drug unit to Bain Capital for $3.3bn: TOKYO -- Japan's Mitsubishi Chemical Group announced on Friday the agreed sale of its ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Business-deals/Mitsubishi-Chemical-to-sell-drug-unit-to-Bain-Capital-for-3.3bn

Insomniac Games pitched a "wonderful concept" for Resistance 4, but Sony said no: It's been over 14 years since developer Insomniac Games' fondly ...
eurogamer.net/insomniac-games-pitched-a-wonderful-concept-for-resistance-4-but-sony-said-no

President Trump announces that he has “instructed” Elon Musk's DOGE to review the spending of the Pentagon and the Department of Education:
“We’re going to go ... Show more

Nintendo patent confirms Joy-Con mouse functionality rumored for Switch 2: Nintendo has filed a patent that appears to confirm the long-rumored (and leaked) ...
polygon.com/nintendo-switch-2/520347/nintendo-joy-con-mouse-patent-filed-switch-2-rumor

'Mega' nuclear power station was blocked over fears it would harm the Welsh language
inews.co.uk/news/politics/mega-nuclear-power-station-was-blocked-over-fears-it-would-harm-the-welsh-language-3522948

Nintendo patent explains Switch 2 Joy-Cons’ “mouse operation” mode: Users can access thumbsticks, shoulder buttons while sliding Joy-Cons on a flat surface.
arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/02/nintendo-patent-explains-switch-2-joy-cons-mouse-operation-mode/

"Chronic trade deficits not only undermine our economy — they really do — …we have a trade deficit with Japan of over $100 billion ... Show more

More than 140,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles recalled: See affected vehicles: More than 140,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles are being recalled by Toyota ...
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2025/02/06/toyota-lexus-recall/78305643007/

‘We’ve made a damn good movie’: Inside the reshoots and retooling of Captain America: Brave New World
thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2025/02/07/captain-america-israel-sabra-reshoots-eternals/

Trump suggests Nippon will drop bid to buy US Steel and make investment in company
detroitnews.com/story/news/world/2025/02/07/japans-ishiba-makes-a-whirlwind-washington-trip-to-try-to-forge-a-personal-connection-with-trump/78332672007/

ANA, JAL cancel more flights as heavy snowfall continues in Japan: At least 30 domestic flights were to be cancelled on Feb 7. Read more at straitstimes.com.
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/ana-jal-cancel-more-flights-as-heavy-snowfall-continues-in-japan

Nobuyuki Suzuki Is ‘Salary Man Kintaro’ of Reiwa Era; Popular Manga a Story about Tuna Fisherman Who Becomes Salary Worker
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/film-tv/20250207-237385/

How Much Will Switch 2 Cost? Nintendo Says It Needs to Consider ‘The Price Range That Consumers Expect for Nintendo Products’ - IGN
ign.com/articles/how-much-will-switch-2-cost-nintendo-says-it-needs-to-consider-the-price-range-that-consumers-expect-for-nintendo-products

Nissan-Honda merger talks sputter out in equality disputeNissan-Honda merger talks sputter out in equality dispute | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Chip tech provider Arm narrows full-year forecast, stock plunges: Chip tech provider Arm Holdings , said on Wednesday it will no longer meet the top end of its ...
reuters.com/technology/chip-tech-provider-arm-forecasts-quarterly-revenue-above-expectations-2025-02-05/

Watch Live: Trump holds press conference with Japanese prime minister at White House
cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-japanese-prime-minister-press-conference-2025-02-07/

Trump meets U.S. Steel CEO to discuss deal with Nippon Steel | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15617180

‘Metal Gear Solid Delta’ Finally Has a Release Date: 'Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater' is a remake of Hideo Kojima's PlayStation 2 game ...
rollingstone.com/culture/rs-gaming/metal-gear-solid-delta-release-date-1235258652/

Hi-Life customer buys NT$35 drink and wins NT$10 million Taiwan receipt lottery | Taiwan News | Feb. 6, 2025 13:36
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6031089

Japan's Itochu 9-mth net up 11%, firm weighs investing in Seven & i Japan's Itochu 9-mth net up 11%, firm weighs investing in Seven & i | Reuters
2025 CMT Awards paused ahead of Paramount merger: Here's why, what to know: This year's CMT Awards have been put on pause in the midst of parent company ...
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/02/08/cmt-awards-canceled-paramount-skydance-merger/78362929007/

ANA, JAL Cancel More Flights As Heavy Snowfall Continues in Japan
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20250206-237420/

Casio Ring Watch listed in the Philippines: Casio Ring Watch, a first from the brand, is now listed on their Philippine website.
noypigeeks.com/accessories/casio-ring-watch/

Blastoise Is Finally Winning A Popularity Contest Over Charizard, And It Rules: A viral song paying tribute to the water-type starter is outpacing its fire-type ...
kotaku.com/pokemon-big-man-blastoise-rap-song-tiktok-genwunner-1851758160

7-Zip 0-day was exploited in Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine: Vulnerability stripped MotW tag Windows uses to flag Internet-downloaded files.
arstechnica.com/security/2025/02/7-zip-0-day-was-exploited-in-russias-ongoing-invasion-of-ukraine/

Tokyo Electron says AI to drive 'double-digit' growth in chip tool market: TOKYO -- Japanese chipmaking equipment supplier Tokyo Electron said Thursday it sees ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Tokyo-Electron-says-AI-to-drive-double-digit-growth-in-chip-tool-market

Trader Itochu weighs joining Seven & i management buyout plan: Japanese trading house Itochu Corp said Thursday it is considering joining other companies in a ...
japantoday.com/category/business/Trader-Itochu-weighs-joining-Seven-i-management-buyout-plan

SPC schedules territory releases for Brazilian Oscar nominee ‘I’m Still Here’: Drama has grossed more than $1m in North America and expands this weekend.
screendaily.com/news/spc-schedules-territory-releases-for-brazilian-oscar-nominee-im-still-here/5201551.article

Toyota announces Lexus EV plant in Shanghai: Toyota announces Lexus EV plant in Shanghai - Companies - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2025/02/05/toyota-announces-lexus-ev-plant-in-shanghai.html

Making sense of Nintendo’s tight-lipped Switch 2 reveal: Nintendo will remain mum on details until April, but questions on how its new console fits into the ...
japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/02/06/digital/switch-2-nintendo-launch-analysis/

Toyota lifts annual net profit forecast to $29.5 billion: TOKYO -- Toyota Motor on Wednesday raised its annual net profit outlook to 4.52 trillion yen ($29 ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Toyota-lifts-annual-net-profit-forecast-to-29.5-billion

Nissan Wants a Merger of Equals With Honda or No Deal: Honda, who's valued nearly five times more than Nissan, wanted to turn its rival into a subsidiary ...
thedrive.com/news/nissan-wants-a-merger-of-equals-with-honda-or-no-deal

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