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more about #japan more comments → Jeb_Hoge: Shiiiit...I thought "Brother 33" was going to be a test-tube clone, but maybe he's a robot. (Go here if you have no idea what I'm talking about: [www.... more » Shamoononon: I shave my legs.: I can't see the first image for some reason, but the big red guy isn't looking very excited. At all. more » Kaiser-Machead: INTERGALACTIC PROTON-POWERED ELECTRICAL TENTACLED ADVERTISING DROID! INTERGALACTIC PROTON-POWERED ELECTRICAL TENTACLED ADVERTISING DROID! #unit33 more » Bokusatsu_Tenshi: Make it more like this, and we'll talk. #unit33 more » DustyButt™: I'm not concerned until it responds to the command: UNIT 33. END HIM! Yes, that's a big ass robot. more » GitEmSteveDave_IsSlacking: Can he hunt down smugglers who drop their shipments at the first sign of trouble and some whiny blond kid with him? #unit33 more » EBone: Calling Captain Stan Marsh! #boats more » chris.f: Wouldnt "radar-deflecting paint" be the opposite of stealth? Just wondering..... #boats more » scubasteve03: Serious question here... What can they actually do besides pull up to the whalers and politely ask them to stop? I think it's a great concept, but I d... more » Shamoononon: I shave my legs.: I'll only find this interesting if they mistake a French Navy boat for Japanese whalers. #boats more » -
#robots
Unit 33 Is The World's Tallest Two-Legged Robot
You would think that a 7 foot robot would be into basketball but, apparently, soccer is his game. He can also walk, turn, twist and take a bow. Hmmm...I think I have the perfect application for this technology: More » -
#boats
Matte Black Earthrace Power Boat Hunts Those Who Hunt Whales
Last we heard from Earthrace, the super sleek 78-ft. power boat that runs on its captain's fat, it was circumnavigating the globe. Today, the ship has a new Batman paint job and a new mission: Hunting whalers. More » -
#rc
The G-Bound RC Car Drives On Water
It's no miracle, the G-Bound remote control car can drive over water thanks to a waterproof chassis and inflatable tires. More » -
#movies
Watch Japan's Far Less Esoteric Avatar Trailer
Were you still a bit confused regarding the story of Avatar? Do you NEED to know every major plot point of a film before walking in to the theater? Fair enough. Check out this new (English) trailer debuting in Japan. More » -
#japan
A Gadget to Tell You Your Skin Ain't Great
Bandai's Skin Expert is a device that you hold up to your face and it tells you how healthy your skin is. Finally, a gadget to make me feel bad about my appearance, automatically! Thanks, Japan! [Hobby Blog via Engadget] -
#japan
Guess Which Country Makes These USB Breast Warmers?
Spolier: it's Japan! What other country would produce USB warming pads designed for lovepillows? No other country, that's what. Finally, ladies can work at their desks wearing only their bras in wintertime without worry of cold breasts! [Thanko via TokyoMango] -
#imagecache
Words Cannot Explain This Strange Japanese Video Mashup, But They'll Try
In the clip you're about to see, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-il lock lips to the theme song of an erotic video game. That's sort of the punchline. Here's how we got there: More » -
#vendingmachines
Odd: Japanese Burger Joint's Human-Powered Vending Machine
We all know the Japanese like crazy burgers—and even crazier vending machines—and here's a fun mix of the two. This machine in Tokyo actually backs onto a kitchen where a cook pops them into the machine by hand. More » -
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#iphone
The Secrets of Pro iPhone 3GS Photographer
The real key is using the limits of the iPhone 3GS's camera as a strength, Japanese pro photographer Koichi Mitsui tells BoingBoing: Its "simplicity keeps me devoted to only composition and the perfect photo opp." More » -
#rc
This RC Tissue Box Could Save You From The Swine Flu
A tissue box that you can drive seems stupid at first, but it could be a hot product given our current state of hysteria over germs. I say quarantine the sick and deploy RC vehicles to handle it. More » -
#japan
Bad Promotional Idea of the Week
Jason is in Japan now, looking for Godzilla. He sent this video tonight. It seems that Microsoft thinks that putting a Windows 7 presentation booth in the middle of Akihabara station is a good idea. Dear Microsoft, More » -
#solarcharger
Charge Your Phone with the Power of the Sun and Hello Kitty
This Hello Kitty solar charger strap provides the dual benefits of juicing up your phone and also making you look like a 13-year-old girl. It's a win-win! [Rakuten via TokyoMango] -
#oled
Samsung's 30-inch AMOLED TV: 3D Without the Dizziness (Still Needs Silly Glasses)
Another of the treats on show at FPD 2009 is Samsung's AMOLED 3D TV prototype. The 240Hz panel is just 2.5-mm thick, has a million-to-1 contrast, and Samsung claims its latest shutter-glasses technology reduces the dizziness often associated with 3D. More » -
#oled
Samsung's Hybrid Desktop Notebook Concept: 14-inch AMOLED Screen, 2.7mm Thin
I'm not sure how practical this design would be on the road, but it sure looks sweet. The stunning screen supports a resolution of 1366 x 768, and because it's AMOLED, has a 1000000:1 contrast ratio, and 300cd/m2 brightness. More » -
#oled
LG's 15-inch Transparent AMOLED Display Concept
The FPD (Flat Display Panel) show has kicked off over in Japan, so expect to see some cool display concepts this morning. First up: this transparent number, plus a few other AMOLED concepts in the video after the jump. More » -
#toys
Japanese Voice Recorder Toy Plays Back Everything You Say In Reverse
It's simple. Takara Tomy's Sakasa Master Japan records anything you say and spits it out backwards. If you're needing gift ideas for random relatives, this $15 toy should get a week's use before it's tossed aside. [Strapya via TokyoMango] -
#infographics
Internet Speeds and Costs Around the World, Shown Visually
This awesome infographic shows the internet costs and speeds around the world for the top 20 nations in the ITIF Broadband Rankings. Unsurprisingly, we don't compare too well. More » -
#imagecache
Windows 7 Launches in Japan
I swear, Japan is just fucking with us at this point. [YouTube via SirAshcraft] -
#remainders
Remainders - Things We Didn't Post
Apple Unleashes Billboard So Large It's Actually Illegal...Win 7 Touchscreen Commits Seppuku on Live Japanese TV...Wal-Mart Gets a Gear Installer Squad of Its Own...RIM Kills Our Dreams, Says No To Smartwatch... More »
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#retromodo
Computopia: A Future Where Computers Teach, Then Beat, Then Heal Japanese Kids
Welcome to Computopia—a 40-year old Japanese vision of how robots might become a part our everyday lives. Complied by Shōnen Sunday magazine, these illustrations depict robots performing surgeries, teaching in a classroom and beating kids for their insolence. More » -
#fuelcell
Toshiba's Dynario Hybrid Fuel Cell/Li-ion Finally Makes 3,000 Unit Japanese First Run
The Dynario fuel cell charger from Toshiba will launch in Japan on Oct 29, bringing with it direct methane fuel cell injection that lets you charge two cellphones simultaneously. More » -
#gadgets
Yanko Design's Online Store is Retail Therapy for Fans of Beautiful Gadgets
Yanko loves to tease us with all manner of nonexistent cool concepts, but now they'll sell you the ones that are real products. Gadgets so far include the d°light Huggable Pillow (pictured), and the magnetic spice rack. [Yanko Design] -
#simulators
Who Needs Training Wheels When You Have Ridiculously Elaborate Bicycle Simulators?
Back in my day, a Huffy and some training wheels were all I needed to learn how to ride a bike. Honda thinks today's kids need something more—like a ridiculously elaborate and expensive bicycle simulator. More » -
#cellphones
Mamorino Anti-Kidnapping Phone, You Know, For Kids
This kids-friendly KDDI's cellphone keeps children safe from kidnapping, with a built-in GPS, and a ring that gets laser-soldered to their noses. I mean, I guess—otherwise, how can you prevent kidnappers from tossing the cellphone away? [Dvice] -
#ps3
Woah, This Samurai Warrior USB Gamepad is All Kinds of Freaky
Seriously, those green LED eyes would stare questioningly, deep into my soul while I tweak its switchable analog/digital nipples. It's modeled after the DualShock controller, and supports the PS3, PS2, and PCs. It looks bizarre, and I like it. More » -
#bra
Sleeping Bra Improves Your Misshapen Boobs
We have covered every crazy snake oil bra out there designed to improve a woman's bust, but so far nothing that claims to alter their shape. That is until the 'Sleeping Bust Up Bra'. More » -
#japan
The Ecohime Cellphone Strap Applauds Your Bowel Movements
You went potty all by yourself! Feel the same sense of achievement you did as a child with the Ecohime cellphone strap while simultaneously concealing any unpleasant noises. More » -
#appstore
Puff, The Magic Upskirt iPhone App Is Actually In the App Store
Once again, the approval process for iPhone applications has proved baffling with the inclusion of Puff—an app that allows users to generate endless upskirts by blowing on their phone. More » -
#alarmclocks
You Just Can't Stay Mad At The Yamaha TSX-W80 Wireless iPod Alarm Clock
Even though the Yamaha TSX-W80 wakes you up at all hours of the morning, you just can't stay mad at that pretty face. It even features a wireless iPod cradle that streams tunes using Yamaha's proprietary AirWired technology. More » -
#fuelcells
Video: Toshiba's Latest Fuel Cell Prototype Gadgets Charge in Seconds
At Japan's CEATEC show, Toshiba and KDDI are demonstrating a modified Toshiba T002 phone that's powered by a direct-methanol fuel cell (DMFC) and Li-Ion battery. More advanced than previous prototypes, it runs for 320 hours on a squirt of methanol. More » -
#panic
Japanese Anti-Flu Suit Lets You Get Sneezed On With Impunity
A Japanese company called Haruyama Trading Co. has developed a suit that supposedly protects the wearer from the H1N1 hysteria virus. Finally! More » -
#4k
Want a 4K TV? Sony Has a $76,000 Set With Your Name On It
Regular HDTV is so last year. What you really need is a 4k TV, one with four times the resolution of HD. And hey, Sony's new TRIMASTER offers just that, for a price. More » -
#robots
Gigantor Lives!
Free from the planning and the scaffolding, the $1.5 million Gigantor (or Tetsujin) statue is now complete. More » -
#japan
Stick a Video Camera on an iPod Nano and a Japanese Man Will Use it For Upskirting
A man in Kobe, Japan, just got arrested for attaching the latest iPod Nano to his shoe, and using said nanoshoe to get video of the environment inside of women's dresses. More » -
#robots
Japan's Love of Gigantic Robots Continues with Kobe's Tetsujin
First, it was a life-sized Gundam in Tokyo. Now, Kobe has just completed its life-sized Tetsujin, or Gigantor, robot. Haven't you seen your own disaster movies, Japan? This isn't going to end well. More » -
#robots
OmniZero.9 Robot: A Real-Life, 3.5 Foot Transformer
OmniZero.9 transforms from a two-wheel scooter into bipedal humanoid form to carry its creator. And as you'll see in these videos, it also robo-bitch slaps smaller robots. Bully! More » -
#horror
Mechanical Tumor Is the Grossest Computer Peripheral Ever
This "Mechanical Tumor" plugs into your computer, looking very fleshy and realistic. As your computer runs, it quivers and pulses, growing as your computer works harder. More » -
#displays
Multitouch Air Hockey Table Is Nearly Impossible To Play
We've seen large-scale multitouch air hockey tables before, but this Japanese version cranks the difficulty up a few notches with crazy flashing lights and even crazier multiple puck games. More » -
#pets
Pet Emergency Evacuation Jacket Turns Your Cat Into an Emergency Supplies Kit
Sure, you could keep emergency supplies in a box in your closet. But keeping it on your cat is just far more adorable, which is important in a crisis. [Japan Trend Shop via 7 Gadgets] -
#badideas
Japanese Erotic Game Uses Webcam for Boner Detection
How's this for a bad idea: Japanese erotic game Love Death 4 is using face tracking and shape detection to add a nice dose of horror to the game's already-questionable content. More »
