Impress Corporation Launches Beta Version of New Membership Service “Watch+”
Impress Corporation, a member of the Impress Group specializing in IT-related media, has commenced the beta version of “Watch+” (Watch Plus), a new membership service for its “Impress Watch Series.” This service, which began on February 25, 2026, is designed to enhance the experience for readers of Japan’s largest IT and lifestyle information media platform.
Background of “Watch+” Service Provision
The “Impress Watch Series” has gained widespread readership by delivering the latest news across various specialized fields, including PCs, IT, AV, games, mobile phones, automobiles, cameras, home appliances, and travel. “Watch+” serves as a membership platform to enable readers to utilize the “Impress Watch Series” more deeply and conveniently.
The service initially launched as a beta for “Impress Watch” and is planned to gradually expand to other media within the series, with continuous feature enhancements.
Key Features of “Watch+” (Phase 1)
Upon its initial launch, “Watch+” offers the following core functions and content:
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Bookmark Function: Users can save articles of interest for easy re-reading later.
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Member-Exclusive Content: Premium articles and in-depth content from the editorial team are provided exclusively to members.
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Newsletters: Members receive newsletters, such as the weekly Impress Watch digest and the comprehensive “Impress Watch Series” newsletter, summarizing the latest topics.
Further features, including author follow and ad reduction, are scheduled for future implementation.
Future Development Plans
“Watch+” is committed to improving service convenience through phased updates:
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March 2026: Service expansion to multiple media outlets beyond “Impress Watch.”
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Spring 2026: Planned expansion to all media within the series, with an enhanced lineup of member-exclusive articles and newsletters.
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Autumn 2026: Improvements to UI/UX and reinforcement of personalization features.
Impress Corporation aims to provide a higher quality information experience tailored to each reader’s interests through “Watch+.”
About the Impress Watch Series
The Impress Watch Series is a comprehensive digital news service that has consistently delivered specialized information on digital products and network-related topics since the dawn of commercial internet. It boasts one of Japan’s largest access figures among IT/consumer electronics media sites. Comprising specialized media outlets focusing on genres such as PCs, IT, AV, games, mobile phones, automobiles, cameras, home appliances, and travel, the series continues to pursue future information services aligned with new lifestyles.
For more information, please visit the Impress Watch Series official website:
https://www.watch.impress.co.jp/
