Entries in 'japan' (12)
Google launches Japan tsunami 'digital archive'
NEWSGoogle unveiled a new site that shows before and after street view images of tsunami-stuck regions of Japan with over 44,000km of roads recorded since the disaster.
Sharp Galapagos tablets to arrive in Japan
NEWSSharp are set to launch the firm’s Galapagos Android-powered tablets in Japan on the 10th of December in 5.5-inch and 10.8-inch form factors.
Intel, Toshiba and Samsung 'to halve chip sizes'
NEWSIntel is joining forces with Toshiba and Samsung to develop technologies that could more than halve semiconductor widths by 2016, according to reports
Apple to replace ?fire risk? iPods
NEWSApple is to replace a number of its iPod Nano’s in Japan, at the request of government authorities.
First 3D porn film in production
NEWSAn Asian production company is creating what it claims is the world’s first 3D porn film, media reports suggest.
100GB Blu-ray discs due this month
NEWSHaving only made the jump to 33.4GB in January, electronics manufacturer Sharp has confirmed that it intends to launch the first commercially available 100GB capacity Blu-ray disc this month.
Apple investigated for false credit charges
NEWSApple is being investigated in Japan over allegations that it charged for iTunes downloads that were never made.
Japanese mobile trio announce merger
NEWSThree Japanese electronics firms have announced plans to merge their mobile phone operations.
Hitachi to split
NEWS Hitachi is to split its consumer electronics and automotive businesses in two as part of a fundamental restructuring of the company, after it warned investors it would make a ¥700bn ...
JAPAN: Blu-ray hardware outsells DVD for the first time
NEWS Stats from Gfk Retail and Technology Japan have revealed that in the first week of November Blu-ray disc recording hardware outsold DVD recorders for the first time.
JAPAN: Blu-ray outselling DVD
NEWS Sales data from the Japanese arm of internet colossus Amazon suggests that sales of hi-def disc format Blu-ray are creeping ahead of standard DVD for the first time… in Japan, ...
