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 unveils Android-based e-book readers in Japan
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 wants Apple to publicize iPod fix
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 wants Apple to explain iPod Nano overheating problems or face a fine
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 […]
Panasonic unveils HDC-SDT750 3D camcorder
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 […]
Sharp to bring 100GB Blu-ray discs to Japan, will also launch BD recorders
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 […]
320GB and 160GB PS3 Slim announced, coming to Japan on July 29
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 […]
Toshiba unveils dual touchscreen Libretto W100 ultraportable and Android-based Cloudbook
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 announces new colors for DSi LL in Japan; drops price
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 […]
Robot Priest presides over a Japanese wedding
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 […]
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