Jean Snow [.net]

Month: September 2006

  • Softbank + iPod Nano

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    This is a disappointing development — I was expecting much more from Softbank and Apple’s partnership. Vodafone KK under Softbank Corp on Wednesday started selling cell phones in packages with Apple Computer Inc’s popular iPod music players. Vodafone, the former Japanese unit of British mobile phone giant Vodafone Group Plc acquired by Softbank in April,…

  • In Need of Legs

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    I think the above image is a good example of why anthropomorphic robots are the way to go. Gimme something I can hang out with, or at least Beck’s dancing robots! Toyota shows off a prototype one-legged robot. The 1-meter-tall robot can leap 4 cms with its extra joint installed in its toe. (Crisscross) Update:…

  • Audrey

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    OK FRED‘s Audrey Fondecave states a manifesto of sorts in today’s edition of THE JAPAN TIMES. You can read it online here. Also in today’s paper, Martin Webb’s latest edition of his Style Wise column.

  • Cow Parade Tokyo

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    I haven’t made it out to Marunouchi yet to see the “Cow Parade Tokyo” event/exhibition, but Patrick has, and he has plenty of pics to share.

  • Designboom Mart

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    Looks like Designboom will be bringing back their “Mart” retail space to this year’s edition of 100% Design Tokyo (October 31 – November 5). Here are some images from last year’s showing.

  • Shift 118

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    This month’s issue of SHIFT (118) is now up, featuring a beautifully animated cover design by WOW.

  • Aomori 360

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    This site has some nice 360 views of Jun Aoki‘s Aomori Museum of Art. Link via Dezain.net.

  • DIVVY/dual Project

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    Tokyo Art Beat is about to get pro-active, and go a step beyond just covering the Tokyo art scene. This month will see the launch of their “DIVVY/dual Project” with the “Type-Trace” exhibition. DIVVY/dual Project #1 is the first edition of a new series of events aimed at building a platform to re-connect the different…