PC & Tablets

NTT Docomo and VAIO Corporation are set to release the VAIO Pro PG, a new mobile-enabled Windows PC designed for reliability and portability, available from January 30, 2026. This marks Docomo's first time handling a VAIO-branded PC.

Back Market Japan has released data on the price trends of refurbished iPhones and iPads across Japan, the United States, and France for 2025. The analysis reveals that the iPad 10.2 (2019) experienced the highest global price drop, with a maximum decline of 30.8% in France. In Japan, the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone SE (2022) were among the iPhone models with the most significant price reductions.

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.