Japan articles

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  King Kizer boxing robot emulates 'Real Steel' with Kinect-like motion controls

  By Adi Robertson on March 9, 2012 10:11 am + 6 comments

  Naoki Maru has years of experience building robots, so it's no surprise to see him add Kinect-style Continue reading…

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  Two-tone Sky Blue/Marine Blue PSP-3000 coming to Japan next month

  By Sam Byford on March 6, 2012 04:06 am + 3 comments

  All attention of late has been on the PlayStation Vita, sure, but don't think for a second that Continue reading…

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  Nintendo bringing Cobalt Blue 3DS and three new bundles to Japan

  By Andrew Webster on March 2, 2012 01:46 pm + 6 comments

  The 3DS may be the fastest selling console in Japan, but for those who have yet to pick up the Continue reading…

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  Disaster Message Board lets Facebook users mark themselves safe during emergencies

  By Andrew Webster on February 28, 2012 05:11 pm + 14 comments

  Facebook recently tested a new feature in Japan that lets users notify friends and family that Continue reading…

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  Arcade stick hack turns PS Vita into a mini 'Street Fighter' cabinet

  By Andrew Webster on February 28, 2012 03:03 pm + 11 comments

  Sony's PlayStation Vita offers a console-style experience on the go, but for fans of fighting games Continue reading…

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  Fujitsu quad-core Tegra 3 prototype Android phone hands-on

  By Chris Ziegler on February 27, 2012 07:24 am + 11 comments

  The Tegra 3 Android handset that Fujitsu had showed behind glass at CES is now out and ready for Continue reading…

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  Xperia S launches on NTT Docomo as Xperia NX, retains Sony Ericsson branding

  By Andrew Webster on February 24, 2012 11:54 am + 8 comments

  Sony's Xperia S has launched in its first territory, and is now available from Japan's largest Continue reading…

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  Epson announces world's lightest GPS watch

  By Adi Robertson on February 21, 2012 04:46 pm + 6 comments

  A new GPS running watch and monitor released this year will weigh less than some of its non-GPS Continue reading…

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  NHK's balloon camera is cheaper than a crane and just as steady

  By Adi Robertson on February 21, 2012 10:19 am + 7 comments

  The Japan Broadcasting Corporation, or NHK, has developed a camera-carrying balloon capable of Continue reading…

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  SoftBank launching 110Mbps AXGP 4G network in Japan this week

  By Sam Byford on February 20, 2012 11:24 pm + 12 comments

  SoftBank, Japan's third-largest carrier and primary provider of the iPhone, is to flip the public Continue reading…