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2014 is the year of wearable tech, and the next innovation in wearable devices may not be as glamorous as one would think. Forget Google Glass, it’s all about Google Ass. That’s right, the Smart Diaper is here! A Japanese research team from the University of Tokyo has developed a flexible, disposable organic sensor designed…
With the PS4 / Xbox One Clash of the Titans looming, Nintendo keeps chugging along. Its Wii U is down, but certainly not out, and its 3DS handheld continues to rake in strong sales. With an eye toward the holiday sales rush, Nintendo dropped its latest Nintendo Direct Presentation. Here’s a roundup of what Reggie…
This week we took a look at Quiz RPG: World of Mystic Wiz, a Japanese smartphone game that was only recently translated to English. The game mashes up casual RPG gameplay with trivia and card battling. It’s a unique deviation from a tried and true model of mobile gaming, and it’s a lot of fun…
Sony’s finally revealed a release date for its Playstation 4 in Japan, and it’s surprisingly late. The PS4 will release in Japan on February 22, 2014. It releases in North America on November 15th and November 29th in Europe, so the Japanese will be getting Sony‘s new console 3 months after the West. This is…
Smartphone users, there’s a new casual RPG in town. This one has a very unique style. MA. YU. MO. RI. has been popular in its native Japan and it’s finally been translated to English. The game has a lovely, claymation inspired style and great music from Kumi Tanioka, who’s known for his work on Final Fantasy…
Do you remember the Android controlled toilet we reported on a few months back? Well it looks like the best seat in the house might not be so secure after all. There’s a fatal flaw in the Bluetooth connectivity of the Satis “Smart Toilet” that leaves you vulnerable to hackers when you’re in your most…
Light gun shooter, Duck Hunt, is an iconic artifact from the NES era. It’s referenced constantly in pop culture and has spawned several homebrew sequels. It’s mentioned in the same breath as great NES franchises that live on to this day, like Mario, Megaman, Metroid and (to get away from the M’s) Zelda. The gameplay…
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) that we know and love had another name when it released in Japan 30 years ago. Originally known as the “Famicom” (for “Family Computer”), the console was a huge success in Japan before crossing the Pacific and landing in our living rooms as the NES. The Nintendo Entertainment System changed…
According to Venture Beat, a report from Japan is pointing to iPhone 5S production, with Sharp, Japan Display and LG beginning their screen production runs in June of this year. The screen production timetable line up with Tim Cook’s earlier statements, where he indicated that there would be no new product launches until after the summer.…
Japan has brought many innovations to the world; Anime, Pokemon, robots that care for the elderly, and now, an Android controlled toilet. The Lixil Satis Toilet changes everything you’ve ever thought about defecating, making that trip to the restroom more relaxing than anything we westerners could ever dream of. The toilet responds via Bluetooth to…