Gadgets

Acalie Co., Ltd. announced that its new walking area scooter, "ROBOOTER J+VISION," designed for smart mobility, will be available for trial and purchase at select Cainz stores starting March 9, 2026. This initiative allows consumers to experience a new mode of personal transportation firsthand.

GROOVE X Inc. will begin accepting orders for two new jewel-toned LOVOT 3.0 colors, 'RUBY' and 'AMBER,' starting March 13, 2026. Simultaneously, matching base wear and original merchandise will be available. A brand movie supervised by CCO Hiroshi Fujiwara has also been released.

ALLONE Corporation has released the "Sanrio Characters Mobile Gamepad for Smartphones," featuring popular Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty, Kuromi, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, Hangyodon, and Pochacco. This new gamepad, launched on March 6th, offers enhanced gaming experiences for iOS 16+ and Android 13+ smartphones with features like Bluetooth connectivity, macro-enabled back buttons, and durable Hall effect sensor sticks.

Back Market Japan, a leading marketplace for refurbished electronic devices, will host an 8-day "New Life Sale" from March 13 to March 20, 2026, offering refurbished smartphones, tablets, PCs, wearables, and game consoles at special prices.

STMicroelectronics has introduced the STM32C5 series, a new generation of entry-level microcontrollers designed to enhance the performance of billions of small smart devices across various sectors. Utilizing the Arm Cortex-M33 core and a 40nm manufacturing process, these MCUs offer improved speed, larger Flash memory, and advanced security features, all while maintaining cost and size efficiency. The STM32C5 series is supported by a comprehensive development ecosystem, enabling faster time-to-market and enhanced functionality for a wide range of applications, including smart thermostats, industrial sensors, and wearable devices.

ATEN Japan has announced the launch of its new "essentials" series, offering AV/IT connectivity and management solutions for both work and leisure. This series, designed for easy introduction and practical use, is now available on ATEN Japan's official online store and will be progressively rolled out on major e-commerce platforms like Amazon.

Life on Products, Inc. has announced the release of its new "Peltier Cooling Function Double Fan with Carabiner" (LCAF036), an upgraded version of its popular handheld fan with a cooling plate, alongside a new Dark Gray color for the existing "High Airflow Double Fan with Carabiner" (LCAF001).

Rhythm Corporation is holding an SNS campaign from March 6 to March 27, 2026, offering a chance to win a set of the CRANKSPEAKER wireless speaker and LANTERNCLOCK lantern clock, designed for both daily use and emergency preparedness.

GEO STORE Co., Ltd., a group company of GEO Holdings Corporation, announced the grand opening of its first new business format store, "GEO DIGITAL BASE Nagoya Yakiyama Store," on March 25, 2026. This next-generation digital specialty store aims to provide a "digital entertainment base" by offering sales, purchases, rentals of various digital devices, games, and comprehensive support services to resolve customers' everyday digital challenges.