[On-Site Report]
With another sweltering summer in the forecast, heat-related illnesses are once again a major concern here in Japan. This year, however, people wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 will be at an even higher risk of succumbing to the heat. This episode features new mask technology that allows for better breathability while still offering virus protection as well as a small wearable device that can instantly detect and warn wearers of dangerous increases in body temperature.
[World Perspective]
The coronavirus pandemic has hit the bottom line at companies around the world. But 2 of China's tech giants are actually seeing profits go up. Tencent has made it easier for people forced to stay at home to have interactive shopping experiences through their smartphones. And Alibaba Group has drawn on its strengths to create an artificial intelligence-powered system that helps diagnose coronavirus symptoms in the early stages. We look at how leading tech firms are establishing new ways to do business in the coronavirus era.