They may be a little cumbersome compared to the average mobile, but ultra-large smart phones — or ‘phablets’ as many are calling them — are most definitely on the rise in Asia, whether trendsetter Apple is on board or not. Samsung’s stylus-toting Galaxy Note II has already become a firm favourite with those who require a device offering greater ease of use than a regular smart phone but with more portability than a tablet, and competitors from Huawei and Asus aren’t far behind. And now it looks like Sony is set to come out all guns blazing with its giant Xperia Z Ultra, the latest in the Japanese electronics giant’s line of mobile devices and its first foray into the phablet scene. Oh and did we mention that it’s completely waterproof?
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Japanese government discussing stricter copyright laws on cosplay, top cosplayer Enako chimes in
120-year-old condom found in Japan
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Japanese politician posts photo of his dinner, netizens pity him over his depression meal
Tokyo airport’s new train line to make getting into, out of the city easier for JR pass holders
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We finally get our mouthwatering Ichiran Ramen fukuburo lucky bag
Japan now has talking Evangelion ATMs
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Nintendo puts out important notice for casual gamers who’ve bought a Switch during the pandemic
Jason calls off Friday the 13th activities due to coronavirus
Studio Ghibli releases 400 images from eight movies free to download online
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Akihabara saying goodbye to landmark as giant Sega arcade announces it’s closing for good
Japanese politician posts photo of his dinner, netizens pity him over his depression meal
Tokyo airport’s new train line to make getting into, out of the city easier for JR pass holders
Boxer Kazuto Ioka in trouble for showing tattoos during match, flips off association in response
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That’s a nice mouse you have there. Be a shame for something to…happen to it…
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