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Tyrant alarm clock dials your contacts if you refuse to wake {Engadget}
Jul 2nd 2008 12:13PM Well, here's a good incentive to hide your caller ID...
Sony kicks out more jams with DR-BT140Q Bluetooth headphones {Engadget}
Jun 16th 2008 10:02AM Looks like it's 8,980 yen, courtesy of Sony Style Japan:
http://www.jp.sonystyle.com/Qnavi/Detail/DR-BT140Q.html?sssid=62
Niski-Ki's $155 handmade USB keyboard comes with extra "$" symbols {Engadget}
Jun 1st 2008 6:59AM Here, take a look at the maker's site (in Japanese, but there are lots of photos):
http://www.m-yokunaru.com/catalog_syousai_html/201_nishiki_keyboad.html
NTT DoCoMo's 906i and 706i handsets answer "who's your daddy?" {Engadget}
May 27th 2008 6:06AM I think most people here in Japan can type faster on their cell phone than a regular keyboard...
Samsung's 82-inch QuadHD LCD: Now with 120Hz {Engadget}
May 18th 2008 11:45PM Interesting that the picture on the TV is of the Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo..
Super-Talent Pico USB drives: lose 'em even faster {Engadget}
Apr 9th 2008 11:48AM Following tyguy's comment, I have the 8GB Sony Pocket Mini Bit (outside of Japan called Micro Vault I think) drive, which is about this size, and sure enough, I always keep it in my wallet. It's definitely more convenient for me than a keychain would be, as it basically takes up no room at all. I'm typing this post off a Portable Firefox installation right now, actually.
Sega dissolves Korean subsidiary, nixing $330m Yokohama arcade complex {Engadget}
Apr 1st 2008 1:46AM I just went to the Sega Joypolis arcade here in Tokyo, and should mention that it's much more than just an "arcade". It's basically a large indoor amusement park complete with rides (indoor coasters and half-pipe rides) and physical movement games (i.e. bobsledding and racing sims). You wouldn't be able to recreate those games in your home, even with a Wii. I think there's definitely a market for these kind of parks in big cities (not much room for full-scale outdoor roller coasters).
Thinkware iNAVI K2's 3D maps are just like being there {Engadget}
Mar 27th 2008 12:55PM I recently took a taxi here in Tokyo, and the driver had a GPS navi with street view. The buildings obviously had no detail apart from the rough height and appearance. Far more important than street-view, however, is the ability to work in areas with tall buildings. For over half of the taxi ride, there was no signal due to no line of sight. Hence, the driver was lost. I ended up giving him directions by following my mobile phone's navigation software (believe it or not, included with most new phones here!), which uses mobile phone tower triangulation instead of satellite line of sight to locate the position. The triangulation generally works, but not as accurately or quickly as satnav works.
Panasonic's Titanium Flat Road EB electric bicycle is almost cheating {Engadget}
Feb 22nd 2008 5:16PM AFAIK the battery doesn't charge while I brake or pedal. I merely assists, either lightly or with more power, making pedaling basically effortless even up hills. I got an electric bike so in the sauna-like summer Tokyo conditions I arrive at my destination a little less sweaty...
Panasonic's Titanium Flat Road EB electric bicycle is almost cheating {Engadget}
Feb 22nd 2008 11:59AM Forgot to mention, the bike I have is here:
http://www.panabyc.co.jp/products/electric/EPW.html
