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Yoriko Takahashi

- March 05, 2015

Nissan BBQ Concept Car

Nissan's new concept BBQ Car is very intriguing. Open the car trunk, and you will see all the equipment necessary for BBQ ready to be used. It includes an electric grill, refrigerator, kitchen with sink, cookware, plates, spices, coffeemaker, garbage disposal machine.... and more!

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- March 05, 2015

Fujitsu Announces Iris-Scanning Security Tech for Smartphones and Other Devices

Intent on making our next generation of mobile and other electronic devices and services more secure and conveniently accessible, Fujitsu has successfully integrated an iris-scanning infrared camera and LED system into a prototype smartphone.

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- March 04, 2015

Thanko - Palm-sized Full HD Drive Recorder

Thanko released a palm-sized full HD drive recorder with a a 1.5-inch LCD display. It's a small device so that it is hardly noticeable in your front windshield view. It's able to shoot 1080p full HD video and shoot clear video in a dark place using the built-in 12 IR lights.

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Editor - March 05, 2015

Sony - Waterproof 5-inch Xperia M4 Aqua smartphone

Sony unveiled a new mid-range Xperia smartphone - Xperia M4 Aqua. It's IP65/IP68 waterproof and dustproof so that it is capable of holding up underwater for a long time. Its battery lasts for 2 days!

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Yoriko Takahashi - March 05, 2015

Nissan BBQ Concept Car

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Editor - March 05, 2015

Fujitsu Announces Iris-Scanning Security Tech for Smartphones and Other Devices

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Editor - March 04, 2015

Thanko - Palm-sized Full HD Drive Recorder

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Editor - March 03, 2015

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Sony - Voice Command-Controlled Bluetooth Speaker

Sony unveiled a round-shaped voice command-controlled Bluetooth speaker (BSP60). The device speaks. If you ask it about your schedule, updates on SNS, weather, etc., it verbally tells you the information that you need.

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Reno J. Tibke - March 03, 2015

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SCENE IN TOKYO: Hatsune Miku Minivan in Akihabara!

In this publication’s namesake Akihabara district (pre-AKB48ification, mind you), one of the most important categories used to evaluate individuals is known as the Ambient Otaku Threat Level Barometer. How do we judge this artifact of otaku culture?

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Contributor - March 02, 2015

Terrie's Take: Japan Airlines (JAL) Actually Worth Flying Again (TOURISM EDITION)

A bi-monthly, focused look at the tourism sector in Japan, by Terrie Lloyd, a long-term technology and media entrepreneur living in Japan. AkihabaraNews is pleased to present this learned perspective; we all could use another take on the news - here’s Terrie’s:

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Editor - March 02, 2015

Nikon - Lightweight DSLR camera D7200

Nikon's new lightweight DSLR camera "Nikon D7200" equips an APS-C 24.2MP sensor, EXPEED 4 image processing engine and a 51-point auto-focus system. It will be released on March 19.

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DIGINFO TV - March 02, 2015

日本語

Float Type Level Switches Supporting a Wide Range of Applications

RIKO Float Technology has successfully miniaturized a level switch capable of turning on and off as it detects the balance of liquid in a tank using a uniquely structured float. As a result, the company is able to supply level switches for all types of applications ranging from large to small tanks.