Bridge: latest tech and startup funding in Japan highlights business DX, Artificial Intelligence, and HR innovation

From business DX robots to Artificial Intelligence-powered HR tools, Japanese startups are attracting millions to drive digital transformation and expand across Asia.
Steam survey sees Linux gaming surge to 2.69% market share in May

Linux gaming continues its upward climb on Steam, hitting 2.69% market share in May and setting new records for open-source adoption.
Pallet Secures Series B Funding to Expand Artificial Intelligence Logistics Platform

Artificial Intelligence startup Pallet has raised new funding to rapidly scale automation in logistics, modernizing back-office operations and driving efficiency in the trillion-dollar sector.
Buildots Secures New Funding to Accelerate Expansion in Construction Tech

Israeli startup Buildots raises fresh capital to scale its Artificial Intelligence and computer vision platform for real-time construction site monitoring.
Intel Mesa Driver Update Reveals New Arc Xe2 Battlemage GPU IDs

Intel´s Mesa graphics driver update uncovers new Arc Xe2 ´Battlemage´ GPU identifiers, hinting at upcoming gaming and workstation cards and fueling fresh speculation on the series´ roadmap for 2025. Artificial Intelligence and workstation use cases are in focus.
GeForce NOW Native App Debuts on Steam Deck, Enhancing Portable Cloud Gaming

NVIDIA launches the GeForce NOW native app for Steam Deck, boosting cloud gaming performance, visuals, and battery life on Valve´s portable device.
Nintendo Switch 2 Spurs Interest in Samsung Foundry with SoC Production Deal

Samsung´s involvement in producing Nintendo Switch 2´s NVIDIA-powered chipset is generating major interest in the foundry business and could reshape future industry partnerships, including those featuring Artificial Intelligence capabilities.
AMD Adds Linux Support for Radeon RX 9060 XT and AI PRO R9700 GPUs

AMD´s latest Radeon Linux drivers add support for unreleased RX 9060 XT and Artificial Intelligence-targeted PRO R9700 GPUs, highlighting Team Red´s focus on open-source and new product rollouts.
Why AMD Is Gaining Traction in the Electronics Market

AMD is challenging industry giants by offering high-performance, competitively priced chips for gaming, enterprise, and data center markets, driving major growth in electronics sourcing.
AnythingLLM Boosts Local LLM Performance with NVIDIA RTX AI PCs

AnythingLLM now leverages NVIDIA RTX GPUs and NIM microservices to deliver faster, more efficient local Artificial Intelligence workflows for enthusiasts and developers.