PC & Tablets

Pondech Inc., a Kansai Electric Power Group company, is offering a special discount of 5,000 JPY on Microsoft Office-equipped refurbished PC models through its official online store, "PC next." This limited-time sale runs from January 28 to February 3, 2026.

SS Denshi Co., Ltd. has announced the release of new colors and lengths for its Cat.6 compliant Ultra-slim LAN Cable, featuring a mere 2.6mm diameter. This innovation aims to significantly improve wiring and heat dissipation efficiency in data centers and server rooms.

iiyama PC, operated by Unitcom Co., Ltd., has released new thin 16-inch AI laptops powered by the Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 Processors, offering enhanced performance, power efficiency, and advanced AI capabilities.

Redbean, a gadget brand from Seoul, South Korea, has introduced the Q-Flex™ Pencil Tip and the next-generation Redbean Pencil H1+, aiming to fundamentally transform the Apple Pencil experience on iPad. These innovations address common frustrations with iPad writing, such as pen-on-glass feel and noise, offering a new tactile sensation, quiet operation, and enhanced functionality.

Buffalo Inc.'s Wi-Fi 7 compatible dual-band router, the "WSR6500BE6P-BK," has been recognized in the "PC/Peripherals Router Category" at the Picky's Award 2025, an event celebrating exceptional products.

ABC Corporation announced on January 26, 2026, the official start of domestic sales in Japan for Tenstorrent's AI accelerator chips, "Blackhole" and "Wormhole." These processors are high-performance semiconductors optimized for AI inference and vision processing, offering fast inference execution and low latency to strengthen the technical foundation of domestic AI service providers.

NEC has released "NeoFace Monitor Cloud Edition R1.6," a new version of its PC security service featuring world-leading facial recognition technology. This update enhances integration with Microsoft Entra ID and supports TOTP authentication using Microsoft Authenticator, aiming to balance convenience and robust security for hybrid work environments.

Unitcom Co., Ltd. has announced the release of new milky white 15-inch notebooks under its iiyama PC brand, equipped with 13th Gen Intel Core i5 processors and a dedicated Copilot key. These models are designed for a range of tasks from daily computing to creative work and light gaming, offering enhanced performance and intelligent assistance.

DOOGEE has officially launched the TAB G5 in Japan, a new Android tablet featuring Android 16 and Gemini AI. This 10-inch, SIM-free device is designed to provide a balanced experience of performance, usability, and affordability for daily tasks, study, and work, supporting LTE communication for both home and on-the-go use.

OSCAL has officially announced the Pad 200, its first flagship AI tablet, designed to offer a larger, smarter, and smoother experience. Featuring a 13.4-inch FHD IPS eye-care display, Android 16-based DokeOS 5.0 with PC Mode 3.0, and integrated Doke AI 2.0, the Pad 200 aims to meet the growing demand for comfortable visual experiences, smooth operation, and efficient system utilization.