2026-01

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EcoFlow and Homey Announce Strategic Partnership for Smart Whole-Home Energy Management at CES 2026

EcoFlow, a global leader in smart home energy solutions, has partnered with Homey, an LG Electronics subsidiary, to integrate their residential smart energy system with Homey's open smart home platform. This collaboration, announced at CES 2026, aims to deliver enhanced interoperability and intuitive energy management. EcoFlow also launched the "Ecosystem Alliance," an industry-wide initiative to create an open and user-friendly smart home energy environment with over 15 participating brands.
Chargers

Ultra-Thin 8.5mm MagSafe Compatible “Sugoi Mobile Battery” Pre-Released: Eliminating Power Anxiety for Daily Use and Emergencies

JAPAN CROWDFUNDING has launched the "Sugoi Mobile Battery" on Makuake, an ultra-thin 8.5mm MagSafe compatible mobile battery designed to provide reliable power for everyday use and disaster preparedness, addressing common concerns about portable power sources.
Chargers

Sanwa Direct Launches USB-C Relay Adapter with Power Display: 40Gbps, 140W, 8K Support for Instant Charging Status

Sanwa Direct has released the "500-USB100" USB-C relay adapter, which allows users to visualize charging, communication, and video output status with a real-time power display. This adapter supports USB PD 140W, 40Gbps data transfer, and 8K/60Hz video output, making it a high-spec solution for extending USB-C cables and verifying device performance.
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REVA JAPAN Launches “B Air Eco” Energy-Saving Filter for Air Conditioners, Promising Reduced Electricity Bills

REVA JAPAN Inc. has announced the launch of "B Air Eco," an innovative energy-saving filter designed to reduce air conditioner electricity consumption through patented technology. This new product aims to enhance the efficiency of existing air conditioning units.
Health&Fitness

Muscle Blueprints Launches ‘THE CORE’: A Scientific Body Optimization Program for Executives Achieving 40x Results in 10-Minute Workouts

Muscle Blueprints, Inc. has officially launched 'THE CORE', an online personal training service utilizing its proprietary wearable EMG sensor, 'KinnikuPhone'. Designed for busy executives, this program visualizes muscle activity in real-time, enabling highly efficient, 10-minute workouts that deliver significantly superior results compared to self-training.
PC & Tablets

gg Launches ‘Gaming PC Market Price Check Tool’ for Real-time Market Value Insights

Kidukeba LLC's 'gg', a leading BTO search site, has unveiled the 'Gaming PC Market Price Check Tool'. This new resource offers real-time market prices for gaming PCs, aggregating sales data from major BTO manufacturers to help users understand current market values by specification.
Gadgets

Rakuten Ichiba “New Year Point Up Festival” Offers 10x Points on MAXWIN’s High-End Digital Mirrors and Smart Monitors

MAXWIN is holding a "New Year Point Up Festival" on Rakuten Ichiba from January 1 to January 3, 2025. During this period, all MAXWIN items, including high-end digital mirrors and smart monitors, will be eligible for 10x Rakuten points.
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Neakasa Extends New Year’s Greetings and Announces Special Campaigns and New Product Release

Neakasa, a brand by Genhigh Inc., has issued its New Year's greetings, expressing gratitude for past support and reaffirming its commitment to enhancing living environments for pets and people. The company is also announcing a New Year campaign with significant discounts, details on shipping and customer support during the holiday period, and the launch of its new Neakasa A1PRO Air Purifier.
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Kärcher Japan: Driving Co-Creation and Social Value in 2026 Following a Year of Transformation

Kärcher Japan announces its 2026 vision, focusing on co-creation and social value creation as the inaugural year of its global "Strategy 2030." The company reflects on 2025 as a year of significant transformation, marked by business reforms and successful product launches like the "OC Handy Compact" mobile high-pressure washer, while also detailing plans to address societal challenges through technological innovation and strengthened partnerships.
Smartphones

Graduate from “Cannot Speak English” with AI English Conversation App “Speak” This Year! Major Winter Update Implemented for “Speak Without Hesitation, Immediately.” Supporting the New Challenge of “English Conversation 0 Years Old” Starting from Zero Speaking Experience, with Up to 2.4 Months Free.

Speak Japan LLC's AI English conversation app "Speak" has launched a major winter update to enhance the speaking experience for all learners. The update aims to support individuals aspiring to speak English in 2026, coinciding with the release of a new TV commercial and a "New Year Discount Campaign" offering up to 2.4 months free (maximum 6,000 yen discount). The update focuses on providing a personalized learning experience, from screen design to lesson content, to help learners immerse themselves in speaking without the pressure of past learning experiences.