KDDI Comes to the US [Verdict: Keep Your Wigs On]
Yes, KDDI Mobile is coming to the US. And no, they won’t be bringing any of their cool phones with them. https://gizmodo.com/japan-watch-media-skin-cellphone-229130 They will operate as a virtual operator using Sprint’s CDMA network, but they will only cater to Japanese- speaking people over here. I don’t know if this will significantly expand their existing 28.2-million…
Sony to Debut FED In 2009, Insists on Confusing Consumers With Yet Another Display Technology
First it was CRT. Then we got LCD and PDP and DLP and LCoS. After that, the never-growing OLED and the ever-delayed SED appeared. Today, it’s all about WTF because FED has arrived and Sony wants it to stay. But you are probably asking yourself: What in the name of all that is sacred, good…
Casio EWC-10: Exilim Case for Snorkelers and Beach Bums
Casio has brought out a waterproof casing for its Exilims EX-Z65 and EX-Z75. However, it will only go down to 10 feet, so it’s more suited for the snorkelers among you rather than scuba divers. The cute flame-colored housing does, however, protect against sand, which could be useful if you’re always dropping things (I am)…
Epoq MP4 player: Size of a Matchbox, Memory of a Goldfish
This MP4 player from Epoq is the same size as a book of matches. Available in either white or chrome and 1GB or 2GB versions, there’s a miniSD Memory Card slot to give you up to 4GB memory space. It’s quite cute—the buttons down the side are very retro—but it’s too small for my liking.…
Sony Vaio goes for $10,000 on eBay
A box-fresh version of the VGN-FJ270/B Vaio would set you back between $850 and $1600—unless you like yours second-hand. This was the description of the laptop on eBay: “You are bidding on an EXCELLENT CONDITION Sony VGN-FJ270/B notebook. Had this notebook for less than 4 months. Got it brand-new for Christmas and had limited use.…
Toshiba Matsushita Display Introduces New 21″ OLED Screen That Nobody Will Be Able to Buy
Another week, another display manufacturer trying to make us believe that large OLED screens are going to happen someday. Like Really-Real-Soon-Now™. This time it’s the Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology Corporation, a joint venture that has been mass-producing 3.5-inch OLED screens for some time, showing off a 20.8-inch screen with a rather smleh 1280 x 768…