Japanese innovation. The Human Vending Machine is an oddity among a world engulfed with technological insight at every corner. This lo-fi vending machine, when compared to the Cmode vending machines of today which mix mobile phone technology with money transfer, might seems laughable, but we think it’s a strong statement. It might take you a few more minutes to get ... Read More »
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Onkyo Japan 80GB BR-NX10 Stereo costs lots of Yen
Onkyo Japan rolls out their newest stereo with a hard drive, the BR-NX10. This newest release is definitely a high-end product, bringing the best of in stereo storage. Many of these Japan released gadgets never see the light of day in Europe or the U.S. Because of the NX10′s large price, this stereo most likely won’t be an exception to ... Read More »
Jig Browser plus dual internal screen cellphone- the best internet experience?
If you keep track of Gearfuse, you would have an impression of the Mitsubishi D800iDS double internal screen phone we premiered the spypic and reported. One of the benefits of having 2 screens is actually for browsing webpages. The D800iDS, just like most other 3G phones from NTT DoCoMo, can install this JAVA full HTML Jig browser, and it works ... Read More »
Pop-up Analog Joystick for cellphones
The reason a lot of us have never really got into the whole “cellphone gaming” thing is because of the lack of a decent navigation control option. How can you truly control a game with one hand and no mouse. Which is why this concept of a Pop-Up Joystick is such an interesting idea. Some people might think it’s just ... Read More »
Thanko USB Wiimote Charger
Thanko Japan’s USB Wiimote Charger is something many gamers have been waiting for. Having to go out to the store to buy new batteries twice a week just isn’t cutting it for us Wii players. The USB Charger comes with a cradle, a special Nickel battery, and a battery cover compatible with the charger. The charger works on any USB ... Read More »
Destroy data remotely on your stolen Sharp 813SH phone
The 813SH for Biz is a business version of the 812SH, it is designed for companies that need to protect commercial secrets. Bluetooth and infrared data transfer is banned, but Bluetooth headsets are still supported. On top of that, email file attachment function is removed, external memory slot and Felica electronic money chip are also removed. The “813SH for Biz” ... Read More »
It’s okay to be irresponsible when your air-conditioner is smart
For those that live in places where the climate does not allow you to live without an air-conditioner, you will understand how annoying it is to clean the filters inside. We all aim to clean it at least once a year, but sometimes it is up till the point when we can’t stand the smell any more do we take ... Read More »
Review: Sharp 910SH phone with 5MP 3x optical zoom CCD camera and VGA screen
The Sharp 910SH houses 2 things that Nokia hasn’t managed yet, a VGA screen and a 5MP camera with 3x optical zoom. While we know for sure that the 910SH will not be released outside Japan, nor will it be able to roam (even on W-CDMA, yes), it is always good to see how claims translate to reality. Do we ... Read More »
New Japansese PSP commercial has Kung-Fu style
[ev type="youtube" data="ujio_VSwj5U"][/ev] Sony has released this commercial for the Japanese market. Are dwindling PS3 sales in Japan scaring Sony? The commercial is a cool little parody of Japanese martial art films mixed with modern gaming technology. Tell us what you think! — Andrew Dobrow Sony Releases new Japanese PSP Ad [TechEBlog] Read More »
Gearfuse Plumbers: SE’s first DMB Bravia phone SO903iTV and Z610-esque SO703i
Here are pictures of the 2 upcoming phones from SonyEricsson. One with a swivel screen, the first Bravia phone that supports DMB (One-Seg) the SO903iTV. The second one is the SO703i, looking like the Z610 outside Japan. Enjoy. Read More »
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