Masayoshi SonTaken this Thursday at the official Softbank iPhone 3GS launch event just past midnight.
On the left of the photo is Masayoshi Son - CEO of Softbank. On the right is tech journalist and consultant Nobi Hayashi. The chap in the middle is some git wh...
D5000Been sustaining heavy injuries to my thighs of late as more samples land out of nowhere in my lap ^^;
The latest gadget to appear is the Nikon D5000. Today's review includes sample photos and comparison pics with the Canon Kiss 2. Today's model is...
Sony WebbieBeen wanting a HD video camera for a while so luckily one landed in my lap - thanks to American Otaku Matt who works at Sony for this delicious Webbie MHS-CM1 ^o^
Tenga EggGood morning rise n shine! Is your dolphin rising n shining? No? Well maybe its because he's in need of some nourishment? If thats the case, why not get him one of these dolphin snacks cunningly disguised as eggs.
Mac Life 4Its been about 9 months since the Mac Life 3 article and I've been stocking up on Mac bits n pieces for today.
The first photo is the latest office layout - taken after Tokyo CGM Night Episode 3 in Harajuku.
DSi ReviewNintendo's new offering the DSi went on sale today and my sample arrived this morning - SAGM (Suddenly Acquired Game Machine) ^^;
I lurve this job ^^;
Unlike the previous PS3 launch and Wii launch which I attended in armor to cheer up the lads...
iPhone JapanThe iPhone 3G went on sale today at the Softbank flagship store in Omotesando/Harajuku.
Many of my comrades have been out there waiting since 4PM and I just had to go along to egg them on.
Mac Life 3As some of you know, my MBP (MacBook Pro) decided to die on the day of my speech in Germany last month.
Arrived back in Japan without the use of my main machine but was able to get back up n running within a short amount of time.
First thing I...
Flip Hole ReviewThe device to alter the course of mankind is here in my possesion - the Tenga Flip Hole.
Once again the folks at Kanojo Toys have chosen me as a target to receive free goods - last time they sent a batch of standard Tengas (review here) and they...
Cyberdyne HALUnlike the XOS, the Cyberdyne HAL exoskeleton lasts 2 hours 40 mins without being attached to a huge cord, weighs only 23kg and will be available for purchase this October and cost about [currency=500000].
The main purpose of the suit is for rehabil...
XOS ExoskeletonSome folks with a lot of time and money on their hands built this XOS Exoskeleton with sensors built in that amplify humans strengths and speeds.
Looks like they need more money to make it last more than 40 mins and to get rid of that cable sticking...
Transmit Data Through Skin"NTT has begun selling a device that transmits data across the surface of the human body and lets users communicate with electronic devices simply by touching them, the company announced on April 23.
The new product, called “Firmo,” consists of a...
Head Mounted Laser Display"A new Apple patent showing a head-mounted laser display surfaced today. The patent, which looks like a rather odd pair of sun glasses, would allow you to view video (or your Mac's screen) in a manner similar to the MyVu products. This patent also in...
Japan Display ExpoMany companies showed off their latest display and LCD technology at the Display Expo recently held at Tokyo Big Sight.
The most exciting thing were the digital paper products.
This 3.5inch display is 0.2 mm thick. This means that we can look at 2D...
Open MacPsystar released a computer originally called "Open Mac" which they renamed to "Open Computer" for a reason - it runs unmodified versions of the Mac OS Leopard and costs only 399 USD.
This is what Psystar have to say about their product. I also hear...
WILLCOM D4Akihabara News has their hands on one of the smallest Windows Vista machines I've seen so far - I was hoping that the MacAir announcement was going to be something this small but alas...
The size is 84x188x25.9mm, weight is 470g, screen is 5” with...
Pantsu Smell PhoneLooks mobile carrier Docomo want to get ahead of their competition by introducing mobile phones which can not only watch TV, listen to MP3, browse the internet and vibrate - but also produce smells.
I'm guessing that there will be sites using this t...
Japanese CalculatorOne of the first calculators that came out in Japan by Sharp cost [currency=84800]!
Interesting how they mixed the multiply/divide key together.
And it was big enough to use as a weapon.
Via Byonavi.
Grab EyesHave you always wanted to play with a bouncy pair of eyes all day long but for some reason the girls or sumo wrestlers around you wont let you?
If the answer is yes then you need to play this UFO catcher where you can pick up as many eyes as you wan...
Tenga GiveawayYou may remember that KanojoToys sent in some Tengas for review (here).
Well this time they have sent in not 1 but 50 (count em) Flip Holes!!
I dont have any use for 50 (let alone 1) so I'm giving them away.
What you have to do is post links to...
Vii2China attempts to enter the Japanese market with a Japanese localized version of the Vii2 - have a look at the mascot, machine and the packaging at AkibaBlog.
Yours for a laughable [currency=7890].
For now all I managed to find was a great review...
Mobile LingerieGreat for the pantsu and oppai fan - lingerie to hang off your mobile device. Now you can sniff on these underwear by just pretending to speak om the phone - brilliant. Any takers?
More pics at Neko Guchi via Otaku.fm.
Flip HoleJapan brings us the future. The future is here.
The Flip Hole is the latest product by Tenga. If you don't know what a Tenga is then Lookie here. Those who are familiar with Tenga will know that it is a health care product for pet dolphins. As y...
Large EyesTwo products for the ladies. The one on the left is to pad the eyes to make em look bigger - a pair for [currency=1080].
The one on the right is to be worn during sleep to make em bigger - bargain at [currency=1885].
Girls - do these products inter...
Boob CubesNow you can ask "would you like *eyes* with your drink" instead with these "boob cubes" ice blocks. You can buy these here and there is also "dolpin cubes" for the ladies.
I guess sucking on ice blocks takes on a new meaning now.
Mono Wheel BikeLooks like something straight out of an anime - a mono wheel bike.
Most coolsome but maybe a bit impractical - the wheel gets in the way of the view and the guy has to lean to see what's in front ^^;
Folding BikeWhile I like my folding bike, I think it could be smaller - a lot smaller like these - which do you prefer?
1. Seen these around but doesn't look too comfortable. Tis compact though.
2. The guy says that it sells for 699 - I presume USD?
3....
Plasma VS LCDSnap of a Toshiba LCD TV taken in the electronic department store Bic Camera. Want to upgrade our 5+ year old plasma and had already decided to stick with plasma but then noticed that the quality of some LCDs these days are rather good - just like th...
iPhone 2The iPhone 2 (also known as the C-002) is much better than the previous version - you can stick in *two* sim cards of your choice. Main features below.
Main features at a glance:
1. 3.5" big screen that supports finger touch and no keypad, touch...
