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  We do know that Samsung is working to support the WiMAX 2 standard and now at the CEATEC in Japan, they’ll demonstrate the WiMAX 2 trial system with UQ Communications. The new mobile WiMAX standard is based on IEEE 802.16m that enables more faster, efficient data communication and is compatible with already deployed Mobile [...]

  Nintendo’s 3D supporting handheld console has finally got a street date for its domestic market. Japanese consumers can delve into the 3D goodness sans the ugly 3D glasses from February 26, 2011. It will retail for 25,000 yen or about 300 US dollars and will include the 3DS unit, recharging cradle, AC adapter, stylus, [...]

  Sharp has announced a new cloud-based media service that is aimed specifically at the Japanese market. Dubbed as Galapagos (after the Galapagos Islands), the service claims to bring a new user experience to meet “each customer’s changing needs.” The first initiative is an e-book store that will start in December and provide users a [...]

  Japan’s trade ministry had asked Apple to clarify iPod Nano’s overheating issue and now the ministry wants Apple to publicize its fix for all the Japanese consumers. As per the order, Apple should publish on an “easy to understand” guide on its website for iPod Nano users to get a replacement battery. The first-gen [...]

  Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is seeking an explanation from Apple related to overheating of first-gen iPod Nanos. Japan has set the deadline to August 4, failing to which, Apple will have to pay a fine of at least 300,000 yen. Apple has stopped selling the first-gen iPod Nano but the ministry [...]

  As expected, Panasonic has unwrapped its 3D video recorder for consumers. The HDC-SDT750 allows users to easily capture memories in 3-dimension with the help of a 3D conversion lens that needs to be attached to the camcorder. The camcorder is equipped with 3MOS technology that not only allows users to record professional-grade 3D videos [...]

  The world will see the first product conforming to Blu-ray Association’s BDXL specification. Sharp has announced to launch a 100GB Blu-ray write-once disc in Japan on July 30. The VR-100BR1 disc conforms to BDXL spec and is able to store up to 100GB of data on its three layers as compared to previous generation [...]

  Japanese gamers will soon get a new color and expanded storage options for Sony’s PS3 Slim console. Starting July 29, Sony will sell two new SKUs – 160GB in classic white color and 320GB in the regular charcoal black. 160GB PS3 Slim buyers will also get accessories like the Dualshock 3 controller and vertical [...]

  To mark Toshiba’s 25 years of business in the portable PC market, they have announced the world’s first dual touchscreen ultraportable PC and an internet-centric “cloudbook”. Both the products along with few other notebooks will go on sale from June 25 in Japan. The dual touchscreen computer is known as Libretto W100 and features [...]

  Nintendo has announced some new colors for its larger-sized DS, the DSi LL (or XL internationally) in Japan. Starting June 19, the DSi LL will be available in Blue, Yellow and Green hues, making the total color options to six. Also, from the same day, the price of the DSi and DSi LL will [...]

  Japan is known for its technology prowess and also the quirkiness it brings along with it. Take this for instance – the Japanese couple you see above is the first couple in Japan (in fact, in the world) to get married in front of a robot priest. The i-Fairy robot is used in museums [...]

  Sony’s recently unveiled Walkman W250 audio players have made their way to Japan and to commemorate the launch, they’ve announced a Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker special edition of the player. The NWD-W253 (4GB) is an IPX5 certified waterproof player and comes with a unique MGS design and six pre-installed songs from game’s official [...]

  Apple had earlier confirmed to sell unlocked iPad 3G but it seems Japan will be an exception. Apple has now said that Softbank Mobile will sell SIM-locked iPad 3Gs in Japan, which means Japanese consumers will be forced to rely on Softbank for 3G internet surfing. “All Japanese models will be SIM-locked to Softbank [...]

  Today is May 10 and as promised, Apple has started taking pre-orders of the both the variants of the iPad. The iPad can be ordered in Australia, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Spain and Japan and will be shipped on May 28. Here’s a list of the prices being sold in all the [...]

  Apple apparently ordered all major e-tailers in Japan to stop taking online orders. Many e-tailers listed Apple products as “out of stock” whereas retailers like Yodobashi Camera claimed that Apple’s wishes did not allow them to fulfill online orders. Consumers wanting to buy Apple products need to rush to retailers’ shops. While Apple has [...]