Tag: Japan

PlayStation announces smaller Vita and a set-top box device

Sony has announced an updated version of its Playstation Vita game console at the Tokyo Game Show in Japan. The company also revealed a new device called PS Vita TV, a gadget that plugs into your television and allows Vita games to be played on the big screen. The redesigned portable console, titled the PS… Continue reading PlayStation announces smaller Vita and a set-top box device

3 reasons why Sony’s SD backup should go worldwide

About a week ago, Sony announced its plans to release a line of SD cards – as well as other pieces of software – for the sake of backing up laptop computers. Consumers would, in essence, be able to take their files with them. Through an AES 256-bit encryption process and the use of a… Continue reading 3 reasons why Sony’s SD backup should go worldwide

Where your favorite geeky movies were filmed

Have you ever wondered where your favorite movie was filmed? Many times, we see the beautiful scenery and cool sets, but then don’t give a second thought to the places where the movies happened. However, if you want to know a little more about some of the filming locations for the most popular movies out… Continue reading Where your favorite geeky movies were filmed

Google Fiber’s 1Gbps doubled up by Japan’s Nuro 2Gbps service

That didn’t take long. Just as Google announced that Austin would be the second recipient following Kansas City as the having the fastest home internet connection in the United States, Japanese company So-net Entertainment launched a home service in Tokyo and surrounding areas that doubles up on Google’s 1Gbps. The company, backed by Sony, launched… Continue reading Google Fiber’s 1Gbps doubled up by Japan’s Nuro 2Gbps service

Hyundai lays a mobility egg because walking is overrated

Egg. Evolution. Electricity. Eco-friendliness. Those are the four E’s of Hyundai’s E4U, which they unveiled at the Seoul Motor Show. The most prominent of the E’s is clear the moment you see it. Yes, it’s an egg, and you’re supposed to ride around in it. If you are one of those who believes that walking… Continue reading Hyundai lays a mobility egg because walking is overrated

20 vintage Made in Japan logos for a modern age

When Antrepo was looking at vintage 30 mm cameras from Japan’s dominant gadget days of the 70s and 80s, they noticed a common theme in the logos. They all seemed to use the same style for the typography – a line-based format with extended outline fonts. In a modern twist, they took 20 major brands… Continue reading 20 vintage Made in Japan logos for a modern age

Global cyberwarfare is civilization’s greatest threat

The depths to which cyberwarfare has grown is one of the most controlled and guarded secrets in most of the major governments around the world. The United States, China, Israel, Russia, England, Japan, Iran, Germany – these are just some of the countries that have been revealed to be researching and participating in “cyberops” over… Continue reading Global cyberwarfare is civilization’s greatest threat

Launch of Star Trek Into Darkness teaser trailer brings a spoiler from Japan

We published an interesting fan-made teaser trailer the other day for the upcoming Star Trek Into Darkness movie. Shortly after posting it, the official teaser for the movie was released. Now, word is coming from Japan that the same teaser trailer had one additional scene added to it that was excluded from the North American… Continue reading Launch of Star Trek Into Darkness teaser trailer brings a spoiler from Japan

Japan’s cure for snoring and sleep apnea – a robotic bear pillow

At some point, the sheer oddity of Japanese technological solutions to various problems will stop surprising us. That day may have come as the latest addition to the long list of creative Japanese problem-solving tech involves a bear pillow, snoring, and a smaller bear glove that monitors blood oxygen levels. Dr. Kabe from Waseda University’s… Continue reading Japan’s cure for snoring and sleep apnea – a robotic bear pillow