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Adario Strange is a writer and filmmaker originally from the East Village of New York City. His work has appeared in publications such as Wired, PC Magazine, and New York Press.

Tomy unleashes Japanese schoolgirl army equipped with shoulder-mounted karaoke

Adario Strange

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 10:26pm

Billed as the world's smallest karaoke system, Tomy's Hi-Kara device promises to allow you to annoy and astonish music lovers anywhere you go. The tiny cube houses a 2.4-inch screen that displays animations and song lyrics just like a traditional,...

Chinese company launches Earth-bound flying saucer

Adario Strange

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 12:40am

Doing their best to show off some sci-fi style future tech, Chinese company Harbin Smart Special Aerocraft recently unveiled a real, working flying saucer. The only catch is that the "vehicle," at only four feet in diameter, is unable to...

Wan Love Yu: The future of doggie bathing is here

Adario Strange

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 3:01am

We never tire of bringing you new and even stranger tales of Japanese pet obsessions. The latest over-the-top gadgetry meant to comfort Japanese dogs is called the Wan Love Yu. (In Japan, dogs are thought to utter "wan, wan" rather...

Sega E.M.A. Robot ready to serve your executive extravagances

Adario Strange

Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 10:59pm

Helping the robot apocalypse along, as usual, Sega has unveiled yet another robot built for fun called the E.M.A. (Eternal, Maiden, Actualization). Unlike some other robots that just "look" cool, the E.M.A. actually sings, dances and will offer up a...

Sportio workout cell phone keeps slackers honest via GPS

Adario Strange

Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 2:46am

Enough about the iPhone penetrating Asia, let's get back to the weird gadgets you can only find in Japan such as the AU Sportio. The cell phone is designed to help you slackers out there stay in shape by counting...

SMK Japan's universal remotes for the soon-to-be invincible

Adario Strange

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 2:32am

If looking like a super-villain caressing the ultimate weapon controller appeals to you, then SMK's two concept remote controls might be worth a look. The first would offer a stationary LCD, allowing you to peer into the future of the...

iPhone Japan: Behind Docomo's failed bid to land the hottest phone on the planet

Adario Strange

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 1:25am

So the iPhone 2.0 is finally out and Japanese gadget fiends will get the device on July 11th, like the rest of the world--much earlier than SoftBank’s cryptically brief press announcement indicated. But underlying all the hubbub of the iPhone...

Japanese Apple fan offers unique take on 'iPhone 2.0'

Adario Strange

Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 8:12pm

This week Softbank announced their deal with Apple to finally bring the iPhone to the planet's cell phone mecca, Japan. In the wake of the announcement plenty of naysayers have come out of the woodwork claiming Japanese consumers, who are...

SoftBank lands deal to bring Apple iPhone to Japan

Adario Strange

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 9:14pm

The long wait is over: Japanese geeks will finally get their iPhone courtesy of the good folks at SoftBank. The surprisingly brief official announcement from SoftBank was a clue that the agreement was most likely reached at the last minute....

Artificial Houseplant doubles as super efficient solar cell

Adario Strange

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 12:10am

What do you do when your species unsettles the balance of nature? Create artificial nature to make up the difference, of course. Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Mitsubishi Corp. and Tokki Corp. have developed a...

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Adario Strange

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Tomy unleashes Japanese schoolgirl army equipped with shoulder-mounted karaoke

Chinese company launches Earth-bound flying saucer

Wan Love Yu: The future of doggie bathing is here

Sega E.M.A. Robot ready to serve your executive extravagances

Sportio workout cell phone keeps slackers honest via GPS

SMK Japan's universal remotes for the soon-to-be invincible

iPhone Japan: Behind Docomo's failed bid to land the hottest phone on the planet

Japanese Apple fan offers unique take on 'iPhone 2.0'

SoftBank lands deal to bring Apple iPhone to Japan

Artificial Houseplant doubles as super efficient solar cell

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