Gadgets

Magnetic Laboratories Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce its participation in the 101st Tokyo International Gift Show Spring 2026, where it will exhibit a wide array of products including best-sellers and new releases slated for 2026.

Sanwa Direct, operated by Sanwa Supply Inc., has launched two new transparent pouches, "200-BAGIN038CL" and "200-BAGIN039CL", designed to streamline the organization of small items for business trips and travel. These pouches feature a clear, double-sided design for easy visibility, a deep structure for bulky gadgets, and internal elastic bands and mesh pockets to prevent clutter.

A survey comparing the Showa and令和generations reveals that while community supervision for children has doubled, parental anxiety has increased by 13%. This paradox is attributed to the rise in dual-income households and longer periods of separation between children and parents, creating a significant "82-minute gap" between children's desire for independence and parents' comfort zones.

FourM Inc., in collaboration with Alibaba Inc., will host 'AliExpress Gadget Discovery 2026' on February 26, 2026. This experiential meetup offers gadget media and content creators an exclusive opportunity to test and review the latest unreleased and unannounced gadgets from AliExpress, fostering cutting-edge content creation.

ASUS's Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand has announced the ROG Kithara, a next-generation gaming headset featuring planar magnetic drivers developed in partnership with HIFIMAN. This headset aims to deliver audiophile-grade Hi-Fi sound and precise in-game audio positioning, launching via a GREEN FUNDING crowdfunding campaign starting February 20, 2026.

Cerevo Inc. has announced the start of a project to create a 1/1 scale replica of the legendary weapon "Psychogun" from Buichi Terasawa's classic SF manga "COBRA THE SPACE PIRATE." The product is slated for release in Winter 2026, with a special novelty distribution planned for Wonder Festival 2026 [Winter].

Taiwanese bicycle accessory brand KiLEY has unveiled its "Brass Collection," a limited-edition series of its popular Eye Lights and Coin Reflectors crafted from solid brass. This collection offers a unique aesthetic that deepens with age, enabled by KiLEY's new domestic battery replacement service, allowing cyclists to enjoy these premium, serialized accessories for an extended period.

Sanwa Direct has released the "400-BTAD014" open-ear wireless earphones, designed for clear, low-latency TV audio without the need for pairing, offering an effortless listening experience.

CCH Sound, located in Keihanna Science City, has introduced "Sound Ball(R)", the world's first wired earphones utilizing cartilage conduction technology, and "cheero Otocarti LINK", a new neckband-style cartilage conduction hearing aid, offering innovative auditory experiences.

Qualcomm has announced the official launch of the Qualcomm AI Program for Innovators (QAIPI) 2026 – APAC. This regional startup incubation initiative aims to empower startups in Japan, Singapore, and South Korea to drive the development and commercialization of innovative edge AI solutions across various industries.