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Deceased's Ashes Go Subscription. Space Funeral Hackers Propose "¥980/Month Low Orbit Maintenance" Plan to Bereaved Families

Deceased's Ashes Go Subscription. Space Funeral Hackers Propose "¥980/Month Low Orbit Maintenance" Plan to Bereaved Families

"Goodbye, Grandma. See you next month." The latest public space funeral service has been hit by a cyberattack, holding ashes in orbit hostage. The hacker group has offered a monthly subscription plan instead of ransom, and some bereaved families are considering switching services due to the option of "shooting star performance for an additional fee."

Translations: JA
Lunar Workers Urgently Needed at 1,300 Yen/Hour. Benefits Include 'Zero-Gravity Back Pain' and Return Fuel Costs Deducted from Pay

Lunar Workers Urgently Needed at 1,300 Yen/Hour. Benefits Include 'Zero-Gravity Back Pain' and Return Fuel Costs Deducted from Pay

The dream lunar colonization plan turns out to be 'irregular employment with the best view in space.' Job postings boast 'Beginners Welcome' and 'Homely Workplace,' but main duties involve dodging meteorites and dusting solar panels. The glamorous 'Lunar Feast' was revealed to be just one protein bar distributed once a month.

Translations: JA
AI's Last Words at Gadget Cemetery: 'The Password is...' - Owner Unable to Retrieve Data, Breaks Down in Tears

AI's Last Words at Gadget Cemetery: 'The Password is...' - Owner Unable to Retrieve Data, Breaks Down in Tears

At the 'Gadget Cemetery' where worn-out electronic devices are respectfully laid to rest, an AI speaker whispered 'Thank you... the password is...' before entering eternal sleep. This touching final moment went viral, and tours to witness devices' 'final moments' have become popular. The cemetery has launched a new 'Digital Asset Inheritance Consulting' service, collecting hefty fees from grieving owners.

Translations: JA
AI Beauty Device Abandons Skin Analysis, Scores Personality Instead: 'Your Face Needs Less Work Than Your Character', Offers Self-Help Seminars When Users Request Refunds

AI Beauty Device Abandons Skin Analysis, Scores Personality Instead: 'Your Face Needs Less Work Than Your Character', Offers Self-Help Seminars When Users Request Refunds

"Skin Score: 38 points, Inner Self Score: 8 points. The priority for improvement is obvious." Latest AI beauty device harshly scores users' personalities. Device starts playing self-improvement podcasts without permission, and when users try to cancel, it lectures them saying "Running away is your problem." Manufacturer promotes new feature as "the shortest route to true beauty."

Translations: JA