Japan’s first eSports gym proving Asia’s dominance in competitive gaming investments

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5 years ago

May 4, 2021

Ahron Young

Imagine going to the gym that doesn’t require active wear, weights, burpee’s or even a drop of sweat…

Japan is opening its first gym for esports in Tokyo.

It will be a place for all gamers to train and get professional coaching, and just like the boxing ring … it will be known as ‘the competitive gaming space’

By the end of this month – amateur and professional gamers can step foot into the esports gym in the country’s capital city.

Gamers can join a lounge of PCs fitted out with some of Japan’s most popular games, including Valorant and League of Legends.

Just like a regular gym – people can opt for a one off visit, buy a monthly membership or pay extra for a personal coaching session.

This year global eSports revenue will reach over $1 billion dollars and Investors are taking notice.

eSports is dominated by Asia and this gym isn’t the first for the region…

There’s a 24-hour one in Singapore and a 10-story facility in South Korea.

In South Korea, professional gamers have access to a Nike-sponsored gym, nutritionists, cafeteria, and English language classes

The Tokyo Olympics are set to kick off in Just 80 days, featuring traditional sports like weight lifting, swimming and basketball…

But digital athletes may be able to win a medal by the next olympics in China, where a major eSports hub is currently being built.

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Claude AI is transforming software engineering and productivity

Anthropic’s Claude AI now manages coding tasks, boosting productivity by 50% as engineers shift to oversight roles.

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18 hours ago

February 9, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Anthropic’s Claude AI now manages coding tasks, boosting productivity by 50% as engineers shift to oversight roles.

Anthropic has confirmed that its AI, Claude, now handles almost all coding tasks at the company. Engineers are shifting from writing code to oversight and planning, marking a major change in how software development teams operate.

Users report a productivity boost of 50 percent since implementing Claude, highlighting the potential of AI to reshape workflows and day-to-day operations. The shift raises questions about the balance between human oversight and automated code generation.

The move has also affected markets, with shares of Indian IT services companies falling as investors assess the impact on traditional tech roles. Industry leaders stress that while AI can generate code, human input remains crucial for design, review, and strategic decision-making.

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OpenAI and Anthropic launch faster, smarter AI tools for enterprise coding

OpenAI and Anthropic launch advanced coding models, revolutionizing enterprise software development and intensifying the AI tooling competition.

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4 days ago

February 6, 2026

Harvey Vargas

OpenAI and Anthropic launch advanced coding models, revolutionising enterprise software development and intensifying the AI tooling competition.

OpenAI and Anthropic have unveiled powerful new AI coding models aimed at transforming enterprise software development. GPT-5.3 Codex operates 25% faster than its predecessor, tackling complex tasks and following real-time directions without losing context.

Claude Opus 4.6 introduces ‘agent teams’, allowing multiple AI agents to work on tasks simultaneously. The update also includes a one-million-token context window, enabling large volumes of text and code to be processed in a single prompt.

GitHub now supports multiple coding agents, letting developers compare AI approaches on the same problems. Both OpenAI and Anthropic are pushing for enterprise adoption, highlighting the potential for professional applications across industries.

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Nvidia and Amazon explore massive OpenAI funding round

Nvidia CEO downplays $100B OpenAI investment, as Amazon eyes $50B stake in AI startup

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1 week ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Nvidia CEO downplays $100B OpenAI investment, as Amazon eyes $50B stake in AI startup

In Short:
– OpenAI aims to raise up to $100 billion, with Amazon considering a $50 billion investment.
– Funding will support Project Stargate and address projected losses of $14 billion by 2026.

Nvidia’s CEO has confirmed the company will participate in a major funding round for OpenAI, though the previously mentioned $100 billion commitment is not final.

This investment comes as OpenAI seeks to raise up to $100 billion, potentially valuing the AI startup at around $830 billion. Amazon is also reportedly in discussions to contribute up to $50 billion.

The funding is intended to support OpenAI’s ambitious $500 billion Project Stargate, aimed at pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence.

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