AI News 180m Report

2026-10-20 21:00–24:00 JST

130 received, 130 listed, 6 sources ・ Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 111 items from 5 sources; Japan, 19 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(19)

OriginalAntigravity A1、より安心な追跡撮影を実現する「Follow Me」と「リモコン」を新発売

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Antigravity will launch the “Follow Me Kit” and “Remote Controller Kit” for its 8K 360-degree drone, the “Antigravity A1,” starting October 20, 2026. Follow Me enables automatic tracking shots using a watch-style or ring-style controller, while the remote offers dual-stick operation and an immersive experience with Vision goggles.

Facts

  • 8K 360-degree drone
  • Oct. 20, 2026
  • Suggested price: ¥115,900
  • Suggested price: ¥57,000
  • Launch commemorative price: ¥45,600
  • Suggested price: ¥263,900
  • Suggested price: ¥135,000
  • Launch commemorative price: ¥108,000

Companies mentioned:Antigravity、Insta360、Amazon

Details revealed for hololive RECORDS MUSIC STAGE 2027 at K-Arena Yokohama!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

カバー株式会社 announced that “hololive RECORDS MUSIC STAGE 2027,” the first live event by hololive production’s music label 『hololive RECORDS』, will be held at K-Arena Yokohama on January 9 and 10, 2027. Ticket sales begin October 20, and performer and pricing information has also been released.

Facts

  • January 9, 2027 (Saturday)
  • Sunday, the 10th
  • 15,000 yen
  • 11,000 yen
  • 9,000 yen
  • 6,800 yen
  • 12,000 yen

Companies mentioned:カバー株式会社、hololive RECORDS、SPWN、ZAIKO、ローチケ、hololive FANCLUB、YouTube、Billboard JAPAN

Support tops ¥150 million! 『歌マクロス』 revival project announces its final stretch goal!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

AUGUST株式会社 announced that total support for the crowdfunding project to revive 『歌マクロス』 has topped ¥150 million. The project will now begin development of a home console version and has set its final stretch goal.

Facts

  • We have received support from more than 4,700 people.
  • ¥180 million
  • ¥200 million
  • 75 million yen
  • 90 million yen
  • 100 million yen
  • Original1億3,500万円

Companies mentioned:AUGUST株式会社、CAMPFIRE、DeNA Co.,Ltd.、xeen.inc、BIGWEST、MBS

[November 27 (Fri.)–29 (Sun.)] Discover a new “today” in a classroom overlooking the Northern Alps. For 3 days, an elementary school in Omachi that closed this year will open as the “studios” of 3 groups selected from 23 countries around the world.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

“Shinano Omachi Artist in Residence (Shinano Omachi AIR) 2026” will be held in Omachi, Nagano Prefecture, from November 2 to December 1, 2026. Open studios by 3 groups of resident creators will be held at the former Omachi Higashi Elementary School.

Facts

  • 2026
  • Nov. 2
  • Dec. 1
  • 30 days
  • 3 acts
  • November 27
  • 2015
  • 26 people
  • 23 countries
  • 119 groups
  • November 12
  • Nov. 20
  • ¥1,200 per 1 kg
  • ¥2,000 per 2 kg
  • ¥4,500 per 10 kg
  • 17th time
  • Participation fee: ¥100

Companies mentioned:北アルプス国際芸術祭実行委員会、英治出版、NPO法人ぐるったネットワーク大町、ザワメキサポートセンター、がんばりやさん、pixDact製作委員会、大町市文化会館、信州アルプス交響楽団

『ドルフィンウェーブ』 4th anniversary event launches! 4 NereÏdes members appear in new outfits! Plus, a free 10-pull gacha!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社HONEY∞PARADE GAMES has launched a 4th anniversary event for the jet battle game 『ドルフィンウェーブ』. The event features the limited “Dolphin Fest UNISON Gacha” and campaigns including a free 10-pull gacha and Marine Stone giveaways.

Facts

  • 4th anniversary
  • October 20
  • Free 10-pull gacha
  • 2,000 Marine Stones
  • 150 per day
  • 5 cards in total

Companies mentioned:株式会社HONEY∞PARADE GAMES、バレット、Marvelous Inc.、HONEY PARADE GAMES Inc.

A closer look at new center Aiki Taniguchi’s charm! Sakurazaka46’s Aiki Taniguchi graces the cover and lead feature of the December issue of B.L.T.! Graduating member Rina Matsuda appears on the back cover, while Kazuko Matsumoto, center of the 四期生 song “元凶,” makes her solo gravure debut!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original東京ニュース通信社は10月28日に「B.L.T.2026年12月号」を発売し、櫻坂46の谷口愛季が表紙、松田里奈が裏表紙、松本和子がソログラビアで登場する。また、乃木坂46や22/7、涼井菜生、杉井みぃ、僕が見たかった青空、SUNNY PARADEなどのグラビアも掲載される。

Facts

  • On sale Wednesday, October 28
  • B.L.T. December 2026 issue
  • A long-form interview spanning 10,000 characters
  • Solo photo features of all 11 members
  • Touring 5 cities across Japan
  • Taking on all 10 performances
  • 7-member idol group SUNNY PARADE

Companies mentioned:株式会社東京ニュース通信社、東京ニュース通信社、B.L.T.、HMV、HMV&BOOKS online、ZOZOマリンスタジアム、KT Zepp Yokohama、日本テレビ、TBS、ANA

[Survey Report] 60% of existing clients use AI to create flyers and handbills

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

A survey of 40 existing clients conducted by 株式会社BOTANICO found that 60% of companies use AI to create flyers and handbills. The findings point to the growing adoption of AI in offline marketing and the importance of combining it with strategic planning.

Facts

  • 40 companies
  • 24 companies

Companies mentioned:株式会社BOTANICO

System Five to begin carrying DJI Osmo Pocket 4P in new Pearl White color on October 20 (Tue)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社システムファイブ, an authorized DJI retailer, began carrying the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P in the new Pearl White color on October 20, 2026.

Facts

  • Oct. 20, 2026
  • ¥99,000
  • ¥113,300
  • 5,000 points

Companies mentioned:株式会社システムファイブ、DJI、System5 Co., Ltd.

Suzuka Tomita to hold first solo live show since leaving the group!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Suzuka Tomita will hold her first solo live show since leaving the group, “SUZUKA TOMITA WINTER LIVE 2026 «Bell Note»,” at Yokohama Shintoshi Hall on December 20, 2026.

Facts

  • Dec. 20, 2026
  • OPEN 13:30
  • START 14:30
  • Doors open 17:00
  • Show starts 18:00
  • Born January 18, 2001
  • In August 2017
  • In February 2027

Companies mentioned:株式会社TRUSTAR、ABCテレビ

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P comes in a new Pearl White color. A refined style for video creators around the world

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

DJI began selling the new Pearl White Osmo Pocket 4P in Japan on October 20, 2026. Features include dual lenses (20mm wide-angle/60mm medium telephoto), a 1-inch CMOS sensor, and 4K/240fps recording. The Standard Combo is priced at 99,000 yen.

Facts

  • Oct. 20, 2026
  • 17-stop dynamic range
  • The latest 10-bit D-Log 2 color profile
  • 20 mm wide-angle lens
  • 60 mm medium telephoto lens
  • Maximum aperture of f/2.0
  • Video recording up to 4K/240 fps
  • Maximum aperture of f/1.8
  • 3x optical zoom
  • Up to 12x zoom
  • Compact body weighing just 230 g
  • At 4K/240 fps
  • Up to 8x ultra-high-definition slow motion
  • Photo capture up to 37MP
  • 1.5-second 4K video clip
  • ActiveTrack 8.0
  • Supports USB 3.1
  • Transfer speeds of 800 MB/s
  • Up to 210 minutes of operation
  • In just 18 minutes
  • Can be charged to 80%
  • Running iOS 26.4.1 or later
  • iPhone 16 series devices and later
  • With more than 15% battery remaining
  • 99,000 yen

Companies mentioned:DJI、DJI JAPAN 株式会社

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P gets a new Pearl White color

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社セキド will begin selling the new Pearl White color of the dual-lens pocket gimbal camera DJI Osmo Pocket 4P on October 20, 2026.

Facts

  • Oct. 20, 2026
  • 21:00
  • Oct. 21
  • 13:00
  • 113,300 yen, including tax
  • 99,000 yen including tax

Companies mentioned:株式会社セキド、DJI、株式会社セキドパートナーズ

“Care DX Implementation Support Forum” to be held at ATCエイジレスセンター on November 24 (Tue)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

ATCエイジレスセンター will hold the “Care DX Implementation Support Forum” on November 24, 2026, in collaboration with 株式会社シルバー産業新聞社. Looking ahead to the transition to a new system in January 2027, the forum will be an interactive event offering consultations and hands-on support for IT adoption and operational improvements at care service providers.

Facts

  • Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026
  • January 2027
  • April 2026–April 28
  • About 115 companies nationwide

Companies mentioned:アジア太平洋トレードセンター株式会社、ATC、ATCエイジレスセンター、株式会社シルバー産業新聞社、NPO法人タダカヨ、厚生労働省

DR.CHILL7000 launches 3 colorful new fruit flavors

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社SOCIAL GREEN TECH launched 3 new flavors—Grape Cherry, Strawberry Kiwi, and Blue Raspberry—for its disposable e-cigarette DR.CHILL7000 on October 10, 2026.

Facts

  • Up to approximately 7,000 puffs
  • Tank capacity: 14 ml
  • Battery: 500 mAh
  • Output: 15 W
  • Price: 3,480 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社SOCIAL GREEN TECH、DR.CHILL

Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心(12)

Water Outage (Taichung City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Multiple villages in Daya District, Taichung, are facing a water outage due to emergency repairs for a leak beside No. 66, Section 2, Minsheng Road, Yuanlin Village.

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-10-20T09:53:02
  • End time: 2026-10-20T22:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water outage (Keelung City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司發布基隆市中山區多里因加壓設備故障導致停水的更新訊息,影響範圍涵蓋文化里、協和里、居仁里、通化里及通明里,預計於2026年10月20日21:00前恢復供水。

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-10-20T19:10:02
  • End time: 2026-10-20T21:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Changhua County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage notice for parts of Puyan Township and Xihu Township, Changhua County, due to emergency repairs for a leak in a 200mm PVC pipe in front of the intersection of Lane 3, Haojin Road, and Yongxin Road in Puyan Township.

Facts

  • 200mmPVCP
  • Effective time: 2026-10-20T15:39:47
  • End time: 2026-10-20T22:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water outage (Kaohsiung City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for several villages in Luzhu District, Kaohsiung, due to emergency repairs for a broken pipe in front of No. 439, Dagong Road. The affected areas include Zhuhu, Houxiang, Dingliao and Xinda villages. The outage is effective from 17:54 to 22:00 on October 20, 2026.

Facts

  • No. 439, Dagong Road
  • Effective time: 2026-10-20T17:54:51
  • End time: 2026-10-20T22:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Taoyuan City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

台灣自來水公司 will shut off water in Datong, Xinpo and Guangfu villages in Guanyin District, Taoyuan, for a pipeline replacement project.

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-10-20T17:34:01
  • End time: 2026-10-22T17:30:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

High-temperature information (Nantou County, Pingtung County, Kaohsiung City, Tainan City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original中央氣象署發布高溫資訊,南投縣、屏東縣、高雄市及臺南市部分地區於21日中午前後為黃色燈號,建議減少戶外活動並注意防曬與補水。

Facts

  • Tomorrow (21)
  • Effective time: 2026-10-20T17:26:00
  • End time: 2026-10-21T17:00:00

Companies mentioned:中央氣象署

Water Outage (Taichung City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

台灣自來水公司 will carry out pipeline replacement work along Zhengde Road in Puzi Village, Shalu District, Taichung City, to improve water supply stability and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, resulting in a water outage in the area.

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-10-20T17:12:42
  • End time: 2026-10-21T17:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Tainan City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

台灣自來水公司 will carry out pipeline replacement work around Heping Street and other areas in Yujing District, Tainan, to strengthen the efficiency of the water supply system.

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water Outage (Tainan City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original台灣自來水公司因台南廠分區計量管網委外建置及封閉漏水調查作業,於10月21日9:00至15:00對臺南市安平區建平里部分地區實施停水。

Facts

  • 10/21
  • 9:00-15:00
  • 114 to 115
  • 15:30

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Water outage (Yunlin County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines on Zhongzheng Road in Kouhu Township, Yunlin County, resulting in a water outage in Gangxi Village.

Facts

  • Effective time: 2026-10-20T16:50:17
  • End time: 2026-10-21T18:00:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Strong wind advisory for land areas (yellow alert) (Kinmen County, Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Chiayi County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Tainan City, Penghu County)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

Original中央氣象署發布陸上強風特報(黃色燈號),東北風增強,21日上午至晚上多縣市區有平均風6級以上或陣風8級以上機率。

Facts

  • Average winds of scale 6 or above
  • Gusts of scale 8 or above

Companies mentioned:中央氣象署

Water Outage (Taoyuan City)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心

台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Yangmei District, Taoyuan, due to a broken pipe connection affecting Zhongshan and Yangming villages. The outage is effective from October 20 to 21, 2026.

Facts

  • Lane 378, Xinnong Street
  • Effective time: 2026-10-20T16:21:25
  • Expiration time: 2026-10-21T17:30:00

Companies mentioned:台灣自來水公司

Taiwan | 公視新聞(5)

U.S.-Japan Keen Sword exercise begins; Japanese media say scenarios include a contingency involving Taiwan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

The U.S.-Japan “Keen Sword 27” joint exercise is underway in Kyushu and the southwestern islands of Okinawa. Japanese media say its scenarios include a contingency involving Taiwan. Meanwhile, Chinese coast guard vessels repeatedly entered the waters around Dongsha and were driven away, while Chinese aircraft flew out to harass Taiwan. Defense Minister Wellington Koo stressed the determination to safeguard regional peace.

Facts

  • Chinese coast guard vessels driven away 12 times in total
  • 15 vessel instances in total
  • 27 sorties by Chinese military aircraft detected flying out

Nantou man suspected of setting fire after argument with family; mother unable to escape, dies

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

An arson attack occurred in Dongchi Village, Yuchi Township, Nantou. A man surnamed Wang argued with family members over agricultural work, then doused the area with fuel and set it alight. His mother was unable to escape and died. Wang and his father suffered severe burns and remain in emergency treatment.

Facts

  • Second- to third-degree burns over 80% of his body
  • His father suffered second- to third-degree burns over 1% to 2% of his body
  • Wang’s younger son, just 8 years old

Workplace accident at 台積電’s Nanzih plant; 4 workers fall, 3 suffer cardiac arrest

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

A workplace accident occurred at 台積電’s F22 facility in Nanzih, Kaohsiung, when 4 workers fell while welding steel beams. 3 had no heartbeat or respiration before being taken to hospital.

Facts

  • 4 workers
  • 1 conscious and alert
  • The other 3

Companies mentioned:台積電

French student protesters urge continued demonstrations; how can they refocus their demands after the riots?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

Student strikes and protests erupted in France over government cuts to education funding, escalating into nationwide demonstrations on the 17th accompanied by serious riots. As many as 2000 businesses were affected and nearly 2400 people were arrested. Although the violence overshadowed the student movement’s main agenda, groups including 學生全國聯盟(UNEF) and Yellow Vest movement organizations continue to call people into the streets, demanding that the Macron government address core concerns including campus improvements, economic aid and access to higher education.

Facts

  • An estimated 2000 businesses affected
  • Nearly 2,400 people had been arrested by the 19th.
  • Original法國政府估計全國各地約有55萬人參加
  • Original法國總工會組織(CGT)則號稱約有80萬人上街示威
  • The monthly subsidy of 80 euros is simply not enough to live on.
  • It will send 3000 substitute teachers to schools.
  • Another protest march will be held on the 24th.

Companies mentioned:美聯社、法國總工會組織(CGT)、《世界報》、《半島電視台》、法新社、路透社、L'Union Étudiante、法國高中生聯盟(USL)、Les Lycéens!、Renouveau Lycéenne、FAGE、學生全國聯盟(UNEF)

Penghu man suspected of trying to fraudulently claim 2 ten-million-dollar winning invoices; 3 members of the same group detained, prosecutors seek detention

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞

A man surnamed Zhang in Penghu allegedly tried but failed to fraudulently claim 2 winning invoices worth ten million dollars each; 3 members of the same group were detained and prosecutors sought their detention. 財政部 said he had previously successfully redeemed 18 low-value winning invoices worth more than NT$190,000 in total, and stressed that the system was secure.

Facts

  • 2 winning invoices worth ten million dollars each
  • 18 low-value winning invoices
  • More than NT$190,000 in total
  • The top prize for a single invoice was NT$40,000
  • An electronic invoice with a winning prize of NT$200,000
  • More than 30 winning invoices
  • Starting October 6
  • Successfully redeemed more than 20 of the invoices
  • A total of NT$199,600 in prize money
  • The 3 defendants, including Zhang
  • Original今(2026)年5、6月期及7、8月期發票

Companies mentioned:財政部、澎湖地檢署、ibon

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