NHK Announces iOS App for Domo-kun
NHK releases iOS app, with mega multi-functions, for their ‘smart’ fluffy stuffed iDomo-kun mascot! [Jpn] http://bit.ly/15Y2IM6
Year: 2013
Bank of Japan to Release App for the Blind
Bank of Japan offering app for blind to ID value of bank notes via image recognition & sound, demo video [Jpn] http://bit.ly/10buL2Z
Ode to the Joy of Disruptive Tension – And Zen
Just a few quick thoughts while we have a moment, as there is always plenty of background activity for us here, to note the musical chair action happening just beneath the surface. Let’s peel a layer on the wonderful example of Game Theory currently taking place related to mobile operating systems and a predictable rise of Tizen over the months and years to come. For a decent current overview on this effort, including what’s new in the 2.0 Magnolia build, see their FAQ section [.pdf]
DoCoMo Reports Fiscal Results FYE 2012
DoCoMo fiscal results FYE 2012: operating revenues $44Bn with net income of $5Bn, both up by 5% YoY, Eng. webcast: http://bit.ly/16yBFHl
Large Scale LTE Area Study Results
Nikkei runs LTE tests across 3-telcos in 1,000 spots nationwide, Best Coverage: DoCoMo, Top Up/Down Speed: KDDI http://bit.ly/10Nj6ay
DoCoMo Near Future Vision
The latest DoCoMo Vision video with examples of current, soon to be enhanced, offers to improve users daily lives: http://bit.ly/ZC2HcX