Sony announces its first set of 4K Ultra HD content for home usage

Sony is unveiling the first step in delivering 4K Ultra HD video content in the home. The new 4K Ultra HD Video Player is a hard-disc server that connects easily to Sony’s 84-inch 4K LED TV (XBR-84X900) allowing consumers to view 4K resolution movies and short form 4K videos. Available as a bonus loaned exclusively to U.S. customers purchasing the Sony 4K LED TV, the video player comes loaded with content, including both full length Hollywood features and a gallery of videos, creating the …

Fujitsu releases “Hada Memori” a new cloud base software for smartphone that will help you to monitor your skin condition

Yesterday Fujitsu announced in Japan a new cloud based service for women : Hada Memory or Skin Memory, an application that will help Japanese women to track their skin condition and help diagnose any possible problems. By simply taking a picture of your skin or any “dark” area that you may have on your face, Hada Memori will not only track the evolution of your skin color but also send your skin data to professionals and doctors to better help you to fix any potential problems and …

Draw precise freehand circles and copy paste drawings with the dePENd table

This table helps you to draw precise freehand circles and lines. It is under development by a group in the Yasuaki Kakehi Lab at Keio University.
By using a computer to control the XY position of a magnet under the surface of the table, it implements, on paper, drawing methods utilized in computer graphics.
“I’ll place an ordinary ballpoint pen on the table. Now, I can semi-automatically draw a precise circle, or a straight line, or an illustration prepared in advance. In other …

Intel NUCs or Next Unit of Computing mini PC available in Japan thanks to Dospara

I believe that Dospara is the first company in Japan to offer Intel’s NUC or Next Unit of Computing Mini PC, behold the Diginnos Mini NUC-TB. In just 116.6x112x39mm and for 510g you Intel’s NUC comes with 8GB of RAM, a 128GB SSD, a Core i3-3217U at 1.80GHz, Thunderbolt, HDMI, USB 2.0, WiFi and even WiDi! The perfect little companion for those who are looking for a powerful yet compact HTPC or Linux Box, the Diginnos Mini NUC-TB, is now available at around 60,000 Yen

Kingston Technology Celebrates 25 Years as the Leading Third-party Memory Manufacturer in the World

Kingston Technology Europe Ltd, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announces that tomorrow marks 25 years in the business as the largest third-party manufacturer of computer and device memory. Kingston was founded on October 17, 1987 by CEO and co-founder John Tu, and COO and co-founder David Sun.
The entrepreneurial spirit of both owners and the success of the company have been recognized globally through the years. Kingston’s …

DR-05, Tascam new entry level PCM Linear voice recorder

Tascam (Teac) announced today in Japan the DR-05, a new entry level PCM Linear voice recorder (24bit/96kHz) as well as MP3, VSA (Variable Speed Audition) and 125dB SPL Sound Reinforcement Monitor. The DR-05 comes with a 128×64 dot screen, support microSD/SDHC, weight 116g for a size of 61x141x25mm. Finally this new PCM Voice recorder will be sold in Japan during December at around 10,000 Yen.

Buffalo Japan outs the BSKBB15, a new Bluetooth 3.0 portable keyboard for tablets

Here you are another Bluetooth 3.0 portable keyboard for Tablets and other devices. Compatible with Android, iOS, OSX, PC, Linux and even PS3, the BSKBB15 just weight 155g and will be sold in Japan in the middle of December at around 7,035 Yen.

Sharp to Introduce PN-K321 LCD Monitor Featuring the Industry’s Thinnest Design in a High-Resolution 4K2K Display

Sharp Corporation will introduce into the Japanese market a new 32-inch-class LCD monitor, the PN-K321, a professional monitor previously introduced at CEATEC featuring proprietary IGZO technology and delivering 4K × 2K resolution (3,840 × 2,160 pixels), four times that of full HD.
Demand for ultra-high-definition 4K2K displays is forecast to grow for numerous business and professional applications, including creating and editing graphics and video, financial-related operations requiring …

ASUSTOR Launches AS 6 Series NAS

New App-based NAS powered by the Intel® Atom™ 2.13 GHz Dual-Core Processor features System Sleep Mode (S3) and local display
Taipei, Taiwan, Novemeber 6th, 2012 – ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced the launch of its all new AS 6 Series Network Attached Storage (NAS). The AS 6 Series NAS devices come in two, four, six and eight-bay models and feature System Sleep Mode (S3) along with near instantaneous wake up times. Equipped with the …

Iiyama outs the ProLite T2452MTS a new 23.6″ Multitouch screen for Windows 7 only

Set to hit Japanese stores early January 2013 here you are Iiyama latest 23.6″ Full HD multitouch LED LCD that, oddly enough will only support Windows 7 and not Windows 8. Featuring Iiyama’s X-Res Tech the ProLite T2452MTS offers a 1,000:1 to 5M:1 contrast ratio and a 260cd/m2 brightness with a 5ms response time and come by default with 2xDVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub.
Finally the ProLite T2452MTS will be sold in Japan at around 31,000 Yen