Tag: NAOTOFUKASAWA

Humans pioneered various methods of removing waste from their homes and dwellings thousands of years ago. From that first "Eureka!" moment, indoor plumbing has been a constant source of experimentation and innovation (and sophomoric humor, of course). Unfortunately, particularly for certain victims and Grandpa Simpson, that innovation sometimes goes horribly awry. One hundred years after the ...

Samsung Go N310 Netbook (Style-o-phile, Under $500) A secret about good design: Beveled edges are always a win. But weighing under three pounds, coming in four rubberized colors, and boasting a battery life of about nine hours helps as well. We took this little guy to NY's Fashion Week, and the fast start-up time, large pebble keyboard, and crisp, LED background display made onlookers a little ...

The iPhone may be a failure in Japan, but the country sure loves its clamshell-style, flip phones, among other non-smartphone-styles, which is why the annual CEATEC show in Tokyo is often a treasure trove of innovative, stylish, and sometimes just plain way-out mobiles. Some are finished products that have just come to market, while others remain concepts that will eventually turn into a ...