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Sharp introduces ultra slim and Wireless AQUOS F5 Series in Japan!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [25/8/2011 - 01:22] - 1 - Press Conference Home Entertainment

Good lord! I have to admit that it’s been a while since I’ve been amazed by a TV, and truth to be told I wonder why no one has introduced such a TV before! Ladies and gentlemen, behold the Sharp AQUOS F5 Series, a new gener[...]

Sharp introduces ultra slim and Wireless AQUOS F5 Series in Japan!

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[Eyes-On] Nikon unleash six new CoolPix in Japan

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/8/2011 - 06:12] - 0 - Press Conference Cameras

Divided in three different category we find today the : CoolPix P7100 The P7100 is a 10.1Mpix compact shooter with a 28-200mm 7.1x optical Zoom, a 3″ TFT swivel screen, 94MB on internal storage, support of SDXC cards, ND filter, [...]

[Eyes-On] Nikon unleash six new CoolPix in Japan

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[Eyes-On] Sony unveils the NEX-7 and NEX-5N in Japan

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/8/2011 - 05:24] - 0 - Press Conference Cameras

Good lord! The NEX series was already kicking hard in the XXXs of Micro 4/3rds but with the NEX-7 Sony really want to kill this format all together. Think of the NEX-7 as a compact A77, and you will pretty much know what we mean by Mic[...]

[Eyes-On] Sony unveils the NEX-7 and NEX-5N in Japan

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[Eyes-On] Sony intros a new Nex Video Camera with the NEX-VG20

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/8/2011 - 04:58] - 2 - Press Conference Camcorder

The NEX-VG10 was already an IMPRESSIVE video camera from Sony, and the announcement that the Japanese manufacturer decided to upgrade this video camera just made us the happiest folks of the day. So what’s new here? Well the NEX-VG20 c[...]

[Eyes-On] Sony intros a new Nex Video Camera with the NEX-VG20

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[Eyes-On] Sony Alpha A77 and A65

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [24/8/2011 - 04:46] - 1 - Press Conference Cameras

Here it is, the all mighty Sony Alpha A77 that everyone was talking about since weeks is now available! Featuring a nice 24.3Mpix APS-C sensor this Alpha A77 wits its Translucent Mirror Technology is really an impressive DLSR! Not only[...]

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TIS & Partners develops “CO2 Structure”

By DigInfo TV - [11/8/2011 - 02:33] - 0 - Press Conference Environment Household

TIS&Partners has developed a construction material called CO2 Structure, which hardens quickly and delivers 2.5 times the tensile strength of concrete. “When CO2 is blown into silica, it instantly converts the silica into a m[...]

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Sharp LED Ceiling Light Is The World’s Most Efficient

By DigInfo TV - [10/8/2011 - 09:56] - 4 - Press Conference Environment Household

Sharp announced the latest in their series of energy efficient LED lights, a square ceiling light. Available in three models for small, medium, and large sized rooms, the light is 1.6 times more energy efficient than previous LED ceili[...]

Sharp LED Ceiling Light Is The World’s Most Efficient

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Okayama University unveils its first Wrist Rehabilitation Robot

By DigInfo TV - [30/7/2011 - 10:48] - 0 - Press Conference Robot

This is a wrist rehabilitation robot developed by a research group at Okayama University for use by people who have suffered strokes or spinal cord injuries. “This device uses a parallel link structure and a pneumatic cylinder wi[...]

Okayama University unveils its first Wrist Rehabilitation Robot

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[Toyota Safety Day] We tested Toyota’s latest wonder the world largest Car Simulator

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [27/7/2011 - 11:53] - 0 - Press Conference Car

Back in 2010, Lexus America made sensation with the video below, where the company shows to the American the world largest car simulator! And today, well last week actually, we at AkihabaraNews among some other selected journalist arou[...]

[Toyota Safety Day] We tested Toyota’s latest wonder the world largest Car Simulator

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[Toyota Safety Day] We tested Toyota’s new PCS with auto Steering

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [26/7/2011 - 08:28] - 0 - Press Conference Car

PCS stands for Pre-Crash System and Toyota, like many other companies includes in its PCS something called Lane Departure Prevention that will not only alert you if you are changing lane without noticing it but also, depending on the m[...]

[Toyota Safety Day] We tested Toyota’s new PCS with auto Steering

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KDDI introduces an upgrade version of its REZGA Phone IS11T

By DigInfo TV - [25/7/2011 - 09:35] - 0 - Press Conference Phones

KDDI has shown for the first time a working prototype of the Regza Phone IS11T Android smartphone. Based on the previous model released earlier this year, this phone, running Android 2.3.4, features an upgraded 1.4Ghz Snapdragon proces[...]

KDDI introduces an upgrade version of its REZGA Phone IS11T

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[Toyota Safety Day] Toyota’s Crash Test experience and $2.5 Million USD Crash Test Dummies.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [25/7/2011 - 09:33] - 3 - Press Conference Car

Ok, I admit that we where pretty far from the actual crash test in a secure location with other journalist to enjoy one of the most impressive and interesting demonstration that I have witnesses in a long time! Like every automakers To[...]

[Toyota Safety Day] Toyota’s Crash Test experience and $2.5 Million USD Crash Test Dummies.

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KDDI introduces Phone-capable Pedometer For The Elderly

By DigInfo TV - [21/7/2011 - 09:24] - 1 - Press Conference Healthcare Phones

KDDI has announced the Mi-Look, a GPS-capable pedometer with mobile network access for the elderly. The Mi-Look has a waterproof body, QVGA display, and three main buttons. It can also be used to communicate with family members. The Mi[...]

KDDI introduces Phone-capable Pedometer For The Elderly

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Konami’s Online golf simulator, GOLF CONNECTION

By DigInfo TV - [16/7/2011 - 10:03] - 0 - Press Conference Gaming

This is the latest digital golf simulator from Konami, called Golf Connection. It uses a high speed camera and sensors to measure the speed, angle and spin of the ball so it can reproduce it accurately in the game. It also measures how[...]

Konami’s Online golf simulator, GOLF CONNECTION

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Sony and Daiwa House Brings Power Saving Game Concept to your House

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/7/2011 - 03:19] - 0 - Press Conference Environment Household Software

Today Sony CSL (Sony Computer Science Laboratory) and Daiwa House demonstrate at Daiwa House D-TEC Plaza a new entertaining concept to help people to better manager their energy consumption as well as their Home appliance. Thanks to a [...]

Sony and Daiwa House Brings Power Saving Game Concept to your House

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32″ Multi-touch Android-Based Digital Signage Display by SKR Technology

By DigInfo TV - [6/7/2011 - 06:46] - 1 - Press Conference Displays Tablet-PDA

SKR have developed a prototype multi-touch system running Android on a 32″ display. Running off a regular Android terminal which is connected via USB to the touch sensors, and HDMI to the display port, it perfectly replicates the[...]

32″ Multi-touch Android-Based Digital Signage Display by SKR Technology

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Panasonic releases a new portable Solar Battery Charger with the BG-BL01

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [5/7/2011 - 03:31] - 2 - Press Conference Environment Household

Panasonic has introduced this morning in Japan a new solar emergency LED Light and battery Charger the BG-BL01 that comes with the same HIT Solar panel that can be found on most Houses nowadays. In just 150g and with a size of 152x104x[...]

Panasonic releases a new portable Solar Battery Charger with the BG-BL01

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Showa University announces Showa Hanako 2

By DigInfo TV - [30/6/2011 - 03:46] - 1 - Press Conference Robot

Showa University has announced Showa Hanako 2, a robot dental patient fabricated by robot maker Tmsuk. Compared with its predecessor Showa Hanako 1, this robot is designed to be more realistic, functional, and easier to use. Showa Hana[...]

Showa University announces Showa Hanako 2

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Sanyo bring chilling new Freezer for this summer

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [29/6/2011 - 02:28] - 0 - Press Conference Science

This summer will be hot in Japan and pretty much everywhere but rest assure some companies like Sanyo will keep us cool with minus 86 capable freezers! -86c… Freaking cold isn’t it? Well rest assure these are not your avera[...]

Sanyo bring chilling new Freezer for this summer

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[Hands-On] Pentax introduces the world smallest Camera with the Pentax Q

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [23/6/2011 - 01:34] - 1 - Press Conference Cameras

Here it is Pentax new compact Camera, the Pentax Q is now official, at least in Japan. Unlike many other compact camera on the market with the world smallest (98×57.5x31mm for 200g) interchangeable lenses, this new 12.4Mpix Shoote[...]

[Hands-On] Pentax introduces the world smallest Camera with the Pentax Q

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Honda Releases the Fit Shuttle and Fit Shuttle Hybrid

By DigInfo TV - [17/6/2011 - 09:22] - 1 - Press Conference Car Electric Vehicle

Honda has released the new wagon-style compact car Fit Shuttle, which was delayed due to effects from the Tohoku Earthquake. The gasoline model starts at 1.61 million yen and the hybrid model at 1.81 million yen. The Fit Shuttle Hybrid[...]

Honda Releases the Fit Shuttle and Fit Shuttle Hybrid

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[Update] Sharp releases the AQUOS L Series TV with THX3D, Voice recognition and AV Sharing

By DigInfo TV - [16/6/2011 - 09:02] - 0 - Press Conference Home Entertainment

This article is a video update provided by our partner DigInfoTV regarding an article we published earlier this week : Sharp releases the AQUOS L Series TV with THX3D, Voice recognition and AV Sharing This Video is provided to you by D[...]