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Apple sets up Tsunami donation page on iTunes as Apple Store in Japan serves as communication hub for victims
In the wake of the tragic disaster that has befallen Japan, Apple over the weekend began supporting relief efforts by setting up a section on iTunes where users can donate money to the Red Cross and help the thousands of victims who now find themselves without homes, electricity, and tragically, often without loved ones. Donation amounts range […]
Continue reading...Video impact of the Tsunami in Japan
Monday, March 14, 2011
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Unbelievable footage of the destructive Tsunami that struck Japan in the aftermath of a massive Earthquake. The resulting humanitarian crisis in Japan has left thousands dead and hundreds of thousands without homes.
Continue reading...Steve Jobs is a Ninja, and then he’s not
Sunday, September 19, 2010
A pretty wacky story emerged last week, and if it hadn’t been sourced from Bloomberg, no one might have believed it. Citing a Japanese magazine called SPA!, Bloomberg reported that Steve Jobs, while vacationing in Japan with his family, had attempted to board his private plane carrying Ninja Stars he purchased in the country. As […]
Continue reading...Sumo Wrestlers in Japan to receive iPads on account of their large fingers
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
There’s a great Simpsons episode where Homer, in an attempt to collect disability insurance, puts on a few hundred extra pounds of fat. In one particularly funny scene, he attempts to use a touch-tone phone whereupon he hears a recording stating, “The fingers you have used to dial are too fat. To obtain a special […]
Continue reading...Selection of Apple Mac Magazines in Japan is mind blowing [Video]
Friday, October 30, 2009
Here in the U.S., the selection of Mac-centric magazines is pretty slim compared to what you can find over in Japan. Check out this video of a newsstand from Fukuoka, Japan (how’s that for a name?) and try and count how many dedicated Apple related magazines you can find. via ThatMacShow
Continue reading...The iPhone is a huge hit in Japan
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
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Despite rumors and stories to the contrary, the iPhone has cemented its status as the #1 most popular phone in Japan – an even more impressive feat given the large selection of feature rich phones which envelop the streets of Tokyo and often leave tech enthusiasts in America drooling. Electronista reports: Apple’s third iPhone generation […]
Continue reading...If you thought the iPhone was revolutionary, then take a look at Japan
Monday, July 20, 2009
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The New York Times has an interesting article up exploring why Japanese cellphones, which are insanely ahead of the curve, have failed to find an audience outside of the country. Believe it or not, Japan has twice the number of smartphone users as the US does. “Japan is years ahead in any innovation. But it […]
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Monday, March 14, 2011
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