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Oct 29, 2026

Sanyo Migrates Approximately 400,000 Files to Dropbox Within One Month, Improving External Access with File Server Refresh

Sanyo, a company that provides and maintains office equipment, PCs, servers, and networks primarily in Hiroshima Prefecture, has adopted Dropbox ...

Ultimate Guide: Top 5 Wi-Fi Routers Under ¥10,000 (October 2026 Edition)

A Wi Fi router is essentially a necessity if you have a fiber optic internet connection at home and want to connect not only your PCs and smartph...

First Instax with Touchscreen: 'instax mini Evo 2' Launches, Offering Comfortable Photo Selection on a Large 4.5-inch Screen

Fujifilm announced on October 27th that it will launch the new hybrid instant camera model 'instax mini Evo 2' for its instax 'Cheki' series on N...

The Touch-Enabled & OLED MacBook Pro Has Finally Arrived: Featuring a Dream Display, Starting from ¥499,800

Apple has announced the MacBook Pro, equipped with a touch enabled OLED panel and dubbed the "PROLED XDR Display." Pre orders have already begun,...

Amazon Launches Generative AI "Alexa+" in Japan, Capable of Reading Japanese Nuances, Alongside New Compatible Devices

Alexa+ has finally landed! Early access for Amazon's next generation personal assistant "Alexa+", realized by generative AI (LLM), began on Octob...

SORACOM Launches "Soracame Pro," an Outdoor Cloud Camera with Built-in LTE That Connects with Just Power

SORACOM will begin selling the "Soracame Pro," an outdoor compatible cloud camera with built in LTE communication, starting October 28. This new ...

See Power Status on LCD! USB-C Docking Station Offers Up to 160W, 4K Dual Display Support

Sanwa Supply has launched the "400 VGA032" USB C docking station with a built in power supply on its direct sales site, Sanwa Direct. Priced at 1...

Android Sleipnir Vulnerability: Risk of Fake Address Bar Display

On October 27, JVN announced a vulnerability in Fenrir's web browser, "Sleipnir Mobile for Android," that could display fake address bars and oth...

Warning: LINE May Become Unusable from November 4th for Those Who Haven't Updated in a While

LINE Yahoo will end support for older versions of the LINE app as of November 4th. Users who haven't updated LINE for a long time should take not...

35-Piece Tool Set for 3,499 Yen! Includes Ratchet and Precision Screwdriver for DIY and Bicycle Maintenance

Elecom has launched a "35 Piece Socket and Bit Set with Ratchet Handle and Precision Screwdriver Handle," widely usable for DIY, motorcycle and b...

Elecom's 'Sheep's Night Socks' Combine Far-Infrared and Merino Wool to Combat Cold Feet at Night, Priced at 1,980 yen

Elecom will launch its 'Sheep's Night Socks' from late October, combining 'Medilect' yarn with far infrared radiation functionality and merino wo...

What Wattage Are You Charging At? Display-Equipped USB Charger Supports Up to 140W and 4 Devices Simultaneously

Elecom will release the "ACDC PD132140BK" AC charger in late October, priced at 12,980 yen. This charger supports a maximum output of 140W and si...

LINE's New Feature Allows Reading Past Messages Without 'Read' Receipts, Becomes Paid from November 4th

LINE Yahoo announced on October 28th that its "Scroll Preview" feature, which allows users to scroll back and read LINE messages without marking ...

Nijisanji's Akina Saegusa Covers Hatsune Miku's 'Hana ni Kaze,' Fans Express Joy

Akina Saegusa, a virtual liver affiliated with Nijisanji, announced on October 27 that a cover video of "Hana ni Kaze" would be premiered on his ...

Sony Unveils "WH-1000XM6 Olive Gray," a New Autumn-Inspired Color for Its Popular Headphones

Sony announced the new "WH 1000XM6 Olive Gray" wireless headphones on October 28. The price is open, with a planned release date of November 13. ...

Oct 27, 2026

NEC Debuts 5 PC and Tablet Models, Including "LAVIE X14" with Approx. 1kg Weight and 30.1 Hours of Video Playback

NEC Personal Computers will launch new products in its "LAVIE" series starting October 29, as 2026 autumn/winter models for consumer PCs and tabl...

Oct 27, 2026

The Ao Oni is Now a VTuber, Livestreaming "Onimusha" in Complete Silence

On October 23, LiTMUS announced that the horror game character "Ao Oni" will begin activities as a VTuber. The first broadcast is scheduled for O...

Oct 27, 2026

Apple Unleashes 'iOS 27.2' Unexpectedly: Siri AI Gains Japanese Support, Apple Pencil Arrives for iPhone Duo

Apple began rolling out the latest version of iOS, "iOS 27.2," on October 26 (local time). Concurrently, iPadOS 27.2 and macOS Golden Gate 27.2 h...

Japan's Beloved iPad mini Gets a Flawless Major Evolution! Equipped with OLED and the Latest "A20 Pro" CPU, Starting from ¥119,800

Japan's beloved "iPad mini" receives its biggest update since its debut! Following the iPad Pro, it makes its new appearance equipped with an org...

Nothing Launches New Mid-Range Nothing Phone (4b) with 8GB RAM and FeliCa for Under ¥60,000 – Featuring a Beautiful Blue!

This series summarizes the weekly developments in budget SIMs, SIM free smartphones, and more, along with price lists for major budget SIMs. Last...

YouTube's Popular Cat Channel 'Mochimaru Nikki,' with 1.99 Million Subscribers, to End; Outpouring of Regret Follows

On October 24, the popular YouTube channel "Mochimaru Nikki," boasting 1.99 million subscribers, announced that it will conclude its activities o...

Finally Used the iPhone Duo! New HomePod mini and Touch-Enabled MacBook Pro!? A Flurry of 3 Consecutive Weeks of Releases: Smartphone Research Institute Regular Meeting 395

Every Monday night, members of the "Smartphone Research Institute" – who talk about smartphones 24/7 at the ASCII editorial department – take tur...

Oct 23, 2026

HyperX "SoloCast 2 Pro" Launches October 30th - AI Noise Reduction USB Microphone Priced at ¥12,980

HP Japan announced on October 23rd the "HyperX SoloCast 2 Pro Gaming USB Condenser Microphone," a new product from its gaming brand HyperX. Price...

Oct 22, 2026

[Definitive Edition] Top 5 Recommended Unlimited Data MVNOs [October 2026 Edition]

For smartphone users who love to binge watch videos, the dream keywords are "unlimited data" and "unlimited gigabytes"! While Docomo, au, and Sof...

Oct 22, 2026

Plaud One, an eSIM-equipped AI requiring no communication contract, makes its Japan debut, offering support from meeting recording to document creation

On October 21st, PLAUD held a "Plaud New Product & Latest AI Feature Experience Presentation" at Comore Yotsuya Tower Conference in Yotsuya, Toky...

Oct 21, 2026

Huawei Launches Distinctive HUAWEI FreeBuds Neo Earphones with Powerful Noise Cancellation and Game Mode, Priced Around ¥17,000

Huawei Japan has launched the HUAWEI FreeBuds Neo, a distinctive pair of in ear wireless earphones featuring class leading powerful noise cancell...

Oct 21, 2026

Advanced Design and Features, Plus eSIM-Equipped Smartwatch "HUAWEI WATCH 6" Launches November 5

Huawei Japan has announced the "HUAWEI WATCH 6," a smartwatch featuring advanced health management functions and design, set to launch on Novembe...

Oct 21, 2026