It's time to see what's new in Japan, the land with gadgets we in other countries can just dream of. Or we can order online. From Swimming Goggles to the headphones that take care of your hair, we bet you'll find something interesting for yourself.
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au by KDDI announced the release of LG's Android 4.4 smartphone isai FL LGL24. It features a 5.5-inch WQHD AH-IPS display (2,560×1,440, 538ppi), 13.2MP CMOS main-camera (4K movie capable), 1.3MP CMOS in-camera, 2G main memory, and 32GB storage. It has a Dual Window function that allows you to browse the internet and send m and shake the phone, it collects photos and makes a collage. You can also shake it and get info about restaurants, change wall-paper or icons or activate apps. Very nice and funny thing.
And now something for outdoor tech fans: a portable solar-powered battery. Thanko's new portable solar-powered battery cand charge up the decreasing battery while you are not even thinking about it. Well, the only thing you should think about is to walk on a sunny day. It's 3.5mm thin and weighs 123g, with the size of approximately iPad mini (or A5, if you prefer). It features is a solar panel, 1,000mAh battery, USB port and 8 small LED lights. Put the solar-powered battery on your backpack and you can generate and save free power while commuting.
Believe it or not, but this is a mouse. Sanwa Supply has started selling a wireless ergonomic mouse 400-MA059 (why they are giving such ugly names to nicely designed products?). This device is a 2.4GHz wireless mouse, designed to prevent all kinds of health problems related to mouse overuse. You can hold it just like that without twisting your wrist and it's equally usable no matter are you left- or right-handed. There is also a precise laser sensor, so you can have a very useful device on your table.
Since the summer is here, we think that Swimming Goggles could be a very nice addition for your travelling bag. Thanko Swimming Goggles feature Full HD Camera for shooting videos and photos under water. This totally geeky devices is able to take a 5MP full HD video (1080p) and HD video (720p) covering a 135-degree wide-angle view, and photos in high resolution (QXGA 2048×1536). It's waterproof to depths of up to 3 meters. On the right side there is a mini camera and control area including a movie start button and a camera shutter for photos.
For those of you who don't like to swim because you are taking care of your hair, here are new headphones by audio-technica: The headphones that won't ruin your hair. ATH-S600 is the name of the new closed-dynamic headphones from a well-respected audio company. It's about an entry-level headphones but make no mistake: audio-technica doesn't know what "audio-technica" means, their products are always good. ATH-S600 features a backband style that allows the user to enjoy music without worrying about ruining his hairstyle. ■
