Gadgets

Elecom Launches New Vacuum Compression + Expandable Travel Backpack, Offering Up to 40L for Business and Leisure Travel

Elecom Co., Ltd. has released a new travel backpack designed for business trips and leisure travel. This innovative backpack features a vacuum compression function for clothes, an expandable capacity of approximately 30 to 40 liters, and is carry-on compatible, ensuring ample space for souvenirs on the return journey.
Gadgets

GetNavi Magazine April 2026 Issue Unveils ‘2026 Work Style’: 205 Secrets to Maximize QOL with Gadgets and Technology

The GetNavi April 2026 issue, released on February 24, 2026, features a comprehensive guide to modern work styles. It reveals 205 strategies to enhance quality of life (QOL) through the smart integration of technology and various tools. The issue includes insights from Kazuyo Katsuma on time management, a focus on AI gadgets, the latest home appliances, and a special feature on male menopause.
Smartphones

Xiaomi Japan to Host “The Image, Leica.” Exhibition ~Xiaomi New Product Gallery~ at KITTE Marunouchi

Xiaomi Japan will host "The Image, Leica." Exhibition ~Xiaomi New Product Gallery~ from March 5 to March 8, 2026, at KITTE Marunouchi Atrium. This event offers an exclusive opportunity to experience the new flagship smartphone, "Xiaomi 17 Ultra," which is slated for global announcement on February 28, 2026. The exhibition will feature special displays of photographs taken by renowned photographers using the new device, alongside gallery talks, product experience booths, and a stamp rally.
Smartphones

Anritsu and MediaTek Successfully Verify AI Acceleration Technology with MT8000A for Low-Latency Communication

Anritsu Corporation and MediaTek Inc. have announced the successful validation of MediaTek's AI QoS and AI L4S technologies for optimizing communication quality and minimizing latency. This verification, conducted using Anritsu's MT8000A 5G mobile device tester and MediaTek's T930 5G CPE platform, demonstrates enhanced performance for cloud gaming environments and highlights the technology's importance for future 5G and 6G applications.
PC & Tablets

Xiaomi Japan Launches Six New Monitors, Including Mini LED Gaming and Professional 2K Models

Xiaomi Japan has announced the release of six new monitor products on February 24, 2026, ranging from high-performance gaming monitors with Mini LED technology to monitors designed for comfortable office work. The lineup includes the "Xiaomi Mini LED Gaming Monitor G Pro 27Qi 2026," "Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor G34WQi 2026," "Xiaomi 2K Monitor A27Qi 2026," and other models, aiming to cater to diverse user needs from immersive gaming to efficient professional environments.
Wearables

Xiaomi Japan Launches “REDMI Buds 8 Pro” Wireless Earbuds with Immersive Noise Cancellation

Xiaomi Japan announces the release of the REDMI Buds 8 Pro, a new line of truly wireless earbuds on February 24, 2026. These earbuds feature up to 55dB of ANC, Hi-Res Audio certification with a coaxial triple driver system, and an extended noise cancellation frequency range up to 5kHz, aiming to provide an enhanced listening experience for various daily scenarios.
Gadgets

Gaming Power Bank: A Mobile Battery with 100 Retro Games Now Available for Pre-order on Makuake

LeaguE Co., Ltd. has launched the "Gaming Power Bank," an innovative device that combines a mobile battery with 100 built-in retro games. Designed to tackle both smartphone battery drain and boredom, this MagSafe-compatible gadget offers fast, cable-less charging and entertainment on the go. Pre-orders are currently available on Makuake.
Gadgets

License-Free Four-Wheeled ELEMOs4 REBORN Now Available at Yodobashi Umeda and Akiba, Umeda Store Offers Test Rides

ELEMOs LLC has announced the initial availability of its license-free specific small four-wheeled vehicle, ELEMOs4 REBORN, at Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Umeda and Akiba. The Umeda store features a test ride course with inclines, allowing customers to experience the vehicle's handling firsthand.
PC & Tablets

I-O Data Signs Sponsorship Agreement with Golden Bomber’s Jun Utahiroba for GigaCrysta Gaming Monitors

I-O Data Device, Inc. has announced a sponsorship agreement with Jun Utahiroba of the Japanese visual kei air band Golden Bomber. This partnership aims to strengthen the development and brand power of the "GigaCrysta series" gaming monitors and related products by leveraging Utahiroba's expertise as a gamer and I-O Data's experience as a peripheral manufacturer.
Game Consoles

Special Collaborations and Quest Information for “Monster Hunter Wilds” Unveiled at “Monster Hunter Festa ’26”

At "Monster Hunter Festa '26" held on February 22, 2026, new content for "Monster Hunter Wilds" was announced. This includes special collaborations with Ichiran ramen and Universal Studios Japan, as well as challenging ★10 event quests for Zo-Sia and Gogmazios. Players can anticipate unique in-game items, special equipment, and enhanced dining effects.