ONPU Releases 14-Inch Touch Portable Monitor Weighing 500 Grams
ONPU's 14-inch portable monitor combines a 500g weight and touch functionality at a 19,999 yen price, targeting users who need a sub-display for mobile work.
ASCII.jp
The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Gets Prime Video Early Streaming
Amazon Prime Video's early streaming deal for The Elusive Samurai Season 2 gives it a competitive edge over other platforms for a high-profile Noitamina title.
Anime Anime
AI Agent ALF Handles Love Advice for Dating App with
The case shows that an AI agent capable of emotional nuance can handle both routine support and sensitive consultations, broadening customer service's role in user engagement and product development.
ASCII.jp
Motorola Razr Fold Brings 100x Zoom, 6000mAh Battery to Horizontal Foldable
Motorola's first horizontal foldable directly targets the three most common foldable complaints-camera quality, battery life, and durability-with top-tier specs and a carrier-subsidized price.
ASCII.jp
Tales of Series 30th Anniversary Cafe to Open July 28 With 188 New Illustrations
The collaboration cafe is the first physical event to display the 188 illustrations produced by the two studios that animated the series, giving fans a combined exhibition of new art across all mainline titles.
4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer
GameSir G7 Pro Controller Lands on Amazon Japan with Grip-Focused Design
The GameSir G7 Pro's emphasis on grip and TMR stick accuracy signals a market shift toward controllers that prioritize tactile feel and precision over flashy features.
ASCII.jp
Weekly Shonen Jump Sells Out in Japan as One Piece Card Scalpers Target Blue Box Finale
The incident shows how bonus card scalping can override the cultural value of a print edition, even for a milestone like a series finale, as promotional merchandise increasingly drives resale activity over the publication itself.
Animehunch, OtakuKart Anime
Netflix's 'Downtime' Sets September Release, Reveals Full Cast of 25
Netflix continues its pattern of dramatizing hidden industries, this time turning to cosmetic surgery with a large ensemble cast and a September premiere.
Cinema Today
Chiho Saitō's VS Lupin Manga Ends
The conclusion of VS Lupin closes a long-running manga adaptation of a classic literary character that ran for over a decade in Shogakukan's Zōkan Flowers.
Anime News Network
PlayStation's FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick Delayed Indefinitely
The indefinite delay of Sony's first official arcade stick, timed to coincide with the launch of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, leaves a key promotional accessory unavailable for the fighting game's release window.
Denfaminicogamer, Inside, Game Spark
AI Reconstructs Rules of Ancient Roman Board Game Ludus Coriovalli
The AI reconstruction provides a plausible hypothesis for the game's rules based on archaeological evidence, demonstrating a method for inferring lost gameplay from physical traces.
GIGAZINE
ZIPAIR's Free Starlink Wi-Fi Now on All Flights, Over 300Mbps
ZIPAIR's move shows that free high-speed in-flight internet is becoming a key differentiator for low-cost carriers, and the airline's early adoption of Starlink sets a new standard for the region.
ASCII.jp
JINS x Ghost in the Shell Eyewear Collaboration Launches July 16
This collaboration marks JINS' entry into electronic dimming technology while tying into a major cyberpunk franchise, offering fans functional wearable replicas of in-world gadgets.
GAME Watch (Impress)
Animated and Live-Action Moana Voice Actresses Join for End Song
The Japanese version bridges the animated and live-action casts by having both Moana voice actresses and the Maui actor collaborate on the end song, a rare crossover for the local release.
Cinema Today
K Makes Film Debut in Live-Action Blue Lock and Asks to Be Called an Actor
K's first film role in a high-profile adaptation and his public request to be recognized as an actor show a clear step in his career transition from idol to actor.
Cinema Today
Samsung Health Forces Users to Choose Between AI Training Consent or Data Deletion
Samsung is effectively requiring users to allow their sensitive health data to be used for AI training or lose that data entirely, raising serious questions about consent and data ownership.
GIGAZINE
DIEATHLON: Death Race Trailer Shows Skiing Down a Mountain While Blasting a Shotgun
The game offers a distinct blend of skiing and first-person shooting, a niche concept that sets it apart from typical FPS titles.
Game Spark
Nyalra Opens Up About Loneliness, Fame, and Needy Girl Overdose at Anime Expo
The panel provided a rare, unfiltered look at the creator behind a breakout indie game, revealing how his own experiences with isolation and mental health shaped the work.
Anime News Network
Satoshi Urushihara's First Art Book in a Decade Arrives in September
The release of Urushihara's first art collection in a decade, alongside a reprint of his 1994 book and an exhibition, aims to appeal to both core fans and new audiences.
Denfaminicogamer
Pom Pom Purin Festival Pomfes Set for Yokohama After Ranking Win
The festival follows Pom Pom Purin's first-place finish in the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking and its 30th anniversary, offering a free-entry event with live music and exclusive merchandise.
Denfaminicogamer
Nine New Cast Members Join 'Bye Bye Love: The Detective Is in the Bar'
The first 'Detective is in the Bar' film in nine years introduces a new underboss played by Tomoya Nakamura, replacing a long-running character from previous entries.
Cinema Today, Magmix
Mao Nanami Launches Tensei Hakushaku Lilina no Kekkon Manga on July 26
The new manga brings Nanami back to serialization with a fantasy romance adaptation of a recent light novel from the Shōsetsuka ni Narō platform.
Anime News Network
Matoba Launches New Fantasy Manga 'Eden no Tō' in August
matoba returns to Monthly Shonen Gangan with a new fantasy series after concluding his previous hit 'Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included' in 2025.
Anime News Network
Amazon Plastic Model Ranking: Gundam Mk-II Leads, Frame Arms Girl Ray Falx Debuts at 4th
The ranking shows Gunpla dominating the top spots while Kotobukiya's new Frame Arms Girl kit makes a strong debut at fourth, and a Prime Day promotion lifts a niche model into the top five.
Dengeki Hobby Web