Japan's Next-Gen Space Toilet...

Japan's Next-Gen Space Toilet... Your Personal Space Washlet!

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and external engineers are dedicating their time building the next-gen toilet for space exploration. Clean and easy to use, this wearable personal toilet is similar to a diaper and worn at all times.


How does it work? A sensor activated automatic rear mounted suction (pump?!?!?) unit sucks the XXX out of your XXX... Once your business done, an automatic washer and dryer leaves your skin smooth and clean.

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Pink Tentacle

The First EVER Hello Kitty Netbook!

The First EVER Hello Kitty Netbook!

Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud, very proud, to announce the first ever Hello Kitty Netbook! Onkyo Japan's Sotec will release a new Netbook based on their C1, the C101K3W, with a huge Hello Kitty reworked design!

Not only does it have a dedicated Hello Kitty wallpaper, but the lid design includes some Hello kitty flavor… A MUST for Hello Kitty fans!

As for specs, they're similar other Netbooks, an Atom N270 CPU, 1GB of RAM, an Intel 945GSE Express, 120GB of HDD…

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Akihabaranews

Pepsi White: We got it hands-on

Pepsi White: We got it hands-on

We had the Pepsi Ice Cucumber, then the Pepsi Hawaii, and today we tested for you the Pepsi White!
No, it’s not the latest solution to get white teeth, but simply a Pepsi & Yogurt flavor Drink!
It’s weird, chemical but drinkable…

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Akihabaranews

New Kawaii Baby-Gs from Casio!

New Kawaii Baby-Gs from Casio!

Casio Computer in Japan unveiled four cute and stylish Baby-G models: Glossy Gold, BG-810, Sweet Colors, and Gemmy Dial.

These new watches will be available this fall with a price between 80€ and 115€.


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Casio

Button ATH-FW3

Button ATH-FW3: New Ladies Headphones from Audio-Technica

Until recent times, we didn’t have to choose new MP3 players or DAPs, now we don't know what to buy as new earphones and headphones come out every week. This time, it's Audio-Technica who will release new headphones At the end of the month.

Our ATH-FW3 will provide a frequency response of 15Hz-22,000Hz, a sound pressure sensitivity of 100dB/mW, an impedance of 32Ω, and 30mm drivers.

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Akihabaranews

LG Secret Now Available in Korea

LG Secret Now Available in Korea

We already discussed the LG Secret on Akihabara News, but here's a little update. Our Almighty mobile phone is available NOW in Korea by the name LG-SU600 / KU6000 / LU6000.

One of this phone's nifty features is its 5Mpix camera with face detection, ISO 800, and video recording up to 120fps, DNB, HSDPA, MP3....

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LGE

Fujitsu F706i Waterproof Wonder

Fujitsu Unleashes Its New Waterproof Wonder! The F706i Hands-on

The nice team over at Fujitsu invited us to the launch of their cool new waterproof wonder, the F706i series. And what's a better place than a swimming pool announce the launch of their new waterproof phone!
 Our little wonder is available in four colors, and features on it's front end a new LED panel that provides important information regarding the phones operation, (time, lock...) and displays a nice pattern (design figures with 50 different colors), the 2in1 phone option (you can have two telephone numbers on one device), HSDPA support, 3G WorldRing (can be used overseas), the DCMXiD (electronic wallet), PC web browser (a real internet browser).

Of course our F706i features a 1Seg TV tuner and a 2Mpix camera with image stabilizer. All these nice and nifty features are found in a slim body (16.9mm) and with a large 2.7” screen...

Available only in Japan.

Let’s enjoy the magnificent pictures taken by David who seems to have had a really, REALLY good time at the launch... Lord, next time I'll go too! As long as the girls wear swim suits..

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Akihabaranews

Samsung Spirit of Ultra

Samsung announced the launch of their latest Mobile "Spirit Of Ultra"

Samsung announced its new "spirit of Ultra" in bar form factor. Well, our mobile phone features a 2.0'' QVGA screen, a 3MPix camera, a new UI, 1GB of internal memory, a MicroSD Slot. This new device is Tri-Band (900, 1800, 1900MHz), HSDPA (2100MHz) compatible. You'll also able to listen to MPR/AAC/AAC+/e-AAC+/WMA/RA audio files, as well as, record and edit your videos in 15fps. Available in 5 different colors : Soul Grey, Platinum Silver, Metallic Black, Soul Pink and Amethyst VioletSEOUL, KOREA – May 30, 2008 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a leading mobile phone provider, announced the launch of Soulb, “Sprit of Ultra” (Soul) in bar form factor. By containing all the merits of Soul DNA, Soulb outstands from all of the other bar type handsets available in market today, setting a brand new standard for bar handset category.

Continuing the legacy of Soul, Soulb captures the eyes of the viewer at once with its astonishing state-of-the-art design. Just as Soul, Soulb is fully covered in an elegant metallic body which is softly brushed with hairline pattern. Soulb‘s trim graceful outline with mere 9.9mm thickness undoubtedly resembles the sleek silhouette of Soul. Just as its precedent, Soulb once again amazes the viewer with its utterly splendid yet minimalistic design.

Available in five luscious colors, Soul Grey, Platinum Silver, Metallic Black, Soul Pink and Amethyst Violet, Soulb will satisfy even the most unappeasable style-conscious users’ needs.

Soulb is not only beautiful to stare at from the outside, but it is also fully equipped with attractive up-to-date features inside. An embedded 3-megapixel camera with Power LED, office document viewer and editor, full speed internet browser and Bluetooth v.2.0 will fully support convenience users need without compromising style.

Quality entertainment features such as music player, video editor and recorder and FM radio with RDS are also embedded within Soulb. 1GB internal memory and microSD slot provides sufficient space for users to store all the music and pictures they love.

“Soulb is an important stepping stone for Samsung.” said Geesung Choi, President of Samsung’s Telecom Business. “Soulb proves the world that Samsung is not only a predominant leader in selective form factors, but that it continuously seeks after becoming the leader in all variety of form factors, including slider, clamshell and bar.” he continued.

Soulb will first become available in Germany early June. It will then continue the Soul legend in numerous other countries and regions, including Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia (China), Southwest Asia, Southeast Asia, and South America.

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Akihabaranews

Sunday Stories: DAMD and Scion

DAMD and Scion: A Love Story, Limited Edition xD Release Series 1.0

DAMD, a well known Japanese tuner (we shot several of their creations in the past) is now making a name for itself overseas, especially in the USA.

Toyota and DAMD worked together on this limited edition Scion xD, the 1.0... More information below in the press release.

Scion Announces Pricing For Limited Edition xD Release Series 1.0

05/16/2008
May 16, 2008 - Torrance, CA - Scion announced today that the third limited-production Scion for 2008, the xD Release Series 1.0 (xD RS 1.0), will be available at dealer showrooms beginning in June.

The 2008 xD RS 1.0 features Hot Lava exterior paint. This first limited edition xD will turn heads with a DAMD body kit, rear spoiler, Release Series wheel covers and TRD lowering springs. Inside, the xD RS 1.0 will feature Hot Lava accented seats and interior trim, and a RAZO Release Series shift knob. Like all Release Series vehicles, an individually numbered badge completes the uniqueness of this vehicle.

Only 2,000 units of the xD RS 1.0 will be built. The xD RS 1.0 model will carry a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $1,999 over the base price of the xD. The manual transmission xD carries a base MSRP of $14,550, while the MSRP for the automatic transmission model is $15,350.

The delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee for all Scion models is $620 and is not included in the MSRP. DPH fees for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary.

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Nihoncar