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Gadgets

TOKYO DIGICONX Concludes Successfully, Highlighting Innovation in XR, Metaverse, AI, and Web3

The third annual TOKYO DIGICONX, a business world event for XR, Metaverse, AI, Web3, and content industries, successfully concluded in Tokyo. The three-day exhibition featured approximately 200 exhibitors, attracting around 8,000 visitors, and included business seminars, a pitch event, and interactive experiences, fostering new business opportunities and showcasing cutting-edge digital technologies.
Chargers

RORRY’s USB-C Integrated Mobile Battery “PalmGo” Available at Special Smile Sale Price

RORRY announces a special Smile Sale for its USB-C integrated mobile battery "PalmGo," offering a 50% discount, bringing the price down to 3,090 yen. This compact 10000mAh portable charger features a built-in USB-C connector for direct charging and wireless charging for Apple Watch, designed for convenience and style.
Gadgets

Pepper Certified as World’s First Mass-Produced Humanoid by Guinness World Records, SoftBank Robotics Launches “Pepper+” with Advanced AI

SoftBank Robotics has announced that its humanoid robot "Pepper," which has been popular for over a decade, has been officially certified by Guinness World Records as the world's first mass-produced humanoid service robot. Celebrating 11 years since its birth, Pepper continues to evolve, with the company also launching "Pepper+" today, integrating the latest AI and video analysis technologies to expand its capabilities in various fields.
Smartphones

Trifa, a Global eSIM App, Launches Special Campaign for MUFG Card Members

Trifa Inc. has announced a special campaign for MUFG Card members, in collaboration with Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS Co., Ltd., offering discounted access to the Trifa global eSIM app for overseas travel and business trips.
Health&Fitness

BEAURAL Launches World’s First FBIA Certified Ultra-Fine Bubble Oral Irrigator for Retail

BEAURAL, an oral beauty brand by I-ne Co., Ltd., has commenced retail sales of its "Ultra-Fine Bubble Washer" oral irrigator. This device features ultra-fine bubbles and water streams designed to effectively remove plaque and address bad breath, marking a global first for an oral irrigator with FBIA certification.
Home App

ACCESS Partners with Daikin Industries (Thailand) LTD. to Develop “DAIKIN AIR SELECT” App for ASEAN Market

ACCESS has announced its role as the software development partner for Daikin Industries (Thailand) LTD.'s new "DAIKIN AIR SELECT" app, aimed at the ASEAN market. This partnership focuses on creating high-value-added services by integrating Daikin's air conditioning technology with ACCESS's IoT and software expertise, enhancing the user experience for air conditioner and air purifier control.
Home App

Yamada Original Negative Ion Hair Dryer and Cordless Stick Cleaner Now Available in New “Dark Gray” Color

Yamada Holdings has announced the release of a new "Dark Gray" color option for two of its popular Yamada Original products: the Negative Ion Hair Dryer and the Cordless Stick Cleaner. This new color aims to meet the growing demand for home appliances that blend seamlessly with modern interior designs, offering a sophisticated and powerful aesthetic.
Smartphones

iCracked Stores Nationwide Begin Repair Services for ZTE’s ‘nubia’ Smartphones as an Authorized Service Provider

iCracked Japan Corporation announces the launch of same-day repair services for ZTE's 'nubia' smartphones at over 100 iCracked Store locations nationwide, starting February 2, 2026. This makes iCracked an authorized service provider for 'nubia' devices, offering high-quality repairs with genuine parts and a transparent, customer-centric approach.
Home App

Nesta Resort Kobe and Haier Japan Sign Agreement to Establish Implementation Model for Enhancing Living Quality in Tourism Sector

Nesta Resort Kobe has announced a partnership with Haier Japan Sales Inc. to improve living quality within its facilities. This collaboration will see the deployment of approximately 70 of Haier Japan's latest home appliances, including air purifiers, washing machines, refrigerators, and air conditioning units, across hotel rooms and activity facilities. The initiative aims to enhance air quality, laundry environments, cleaning standards, and overall hygiene management, thereby establishing a new model for visitor comfort and satisfaction in the tourism sector.
Health&Fitness

QicoBay Unveils “R1” Flosser as a Gadget with New Promotional Movie, Debuting at Tokyo Gift Show Spring 2026

US-based design oral care brand QicoBay has released a promotional video for its new UpFlosser R1 series. The R1 aims to transform oral care into a desirable, portable "personal device" through its retro-future design and mechanical aesthetics, making health routines more engaging and sustainable. The R1 will be showcased for the first time at the Tokyo International Gift Show Spring 2026.