Google releases satellite image of Sendai, Japan after the earthquake
Google has released a new image showing the devastation in the Sendai region of Japan following the earthquake and tsunami that hit a few weeks ago. The images are also available in Google Earth.
LivingSocial: Give $5 to Japan disaster relief and we’ll match it (for a limited time)
Daily deals maker LivingSocial has offered to match all $5 donations made to the American Red Cross’s Japan Earthquake & Pacific Tsunami fund until 1pm EST today.
Relax: Japanese radiation isn’t coming to eat you
Potassium iodine tablets are flying off shelves as frenzied consumers stateside worry about the effects of the Japanese crisis, but radiation experts say the dangers are far overblown.
Buy a shirt, help Japan
Help with relief efforts in Japan by buying one of these limited-edition graphic tees.
Japan disaster could delay iPhone 5, disrupt PC supply chain
Much of the consumer electronics industry could be affected by the catastrophes in Japan within three months, experts say.
Sprint, T-Mobile launch free calling to Japan
Mobile operators Sprint and T-Mobile have joined Verizon Wireless and AT&T in offering free calling and text messaging to Japan.
Gilbert Gottfried fired as Aflac duck voice after Japan tsunami tweets
Funnyman Gilbert Gottfried got himself fired as the voice of the Aflac duck after publishing a series of jokes about the Japan tsunami.
NASA photos show flooded coast after Japan tsunami
NASA has released two photographs showing the damage done by the 8.9 magnitude quake and subsequent tsunami that hit Japan last week.
AT&T offers free calls to Japan through end of March
As tragedy continues to unfold, AT&T is extending some aid to those trying to communicate with people in Japan.
Japan faces nuclear meltdowns following last week’s tsunami
Japan faces nuclear meltdown risks following last week's tsunami, caused by a 9.0 (upgraded from 8.9) earthquake off the country's eastern coast.
Despite tsunami and quake devastation, Japan remains online
In spite of a swath of devastation caused by Friday's earthquake and tsunami, Japan's Internet remains strong.
Digital Trends’ top 5 viral videos for March 11, 2011
In this week’s edition of our weekly viral videos: Video of the Japanese tsunami, a house goes walkies and Charlie Sheen wins at cooking.
Google launches People Finder in response to earthquake in Japan
Google moved quickly to launch a service to help connect people missing in Japan with their loved ones.
Tsunami headed for US after 8.9 earthquake hits Japan
A huge 8.9-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Japan triggered a 23-foot-tall tsunami that has devastated parts of the country. Now, Hawaii, Alaska and much of the West Coast are expected to be hit by the powerful waves.
Japanese scientists develop human-shaped phone that feels like real skin
There are no limits to the imagination of Japanese scientists. A group of researchers has created a portly mobile phone that is shaped like a naked genderless doll and feels like human skin.
Nintendo 3DS launches in Japan, sells out 400,000 units
The Nintendo 3DS launched in Japan on Saturday, with the initial shipment of 400,000 units sold out by mid-morning and more stock promised before the close of the weekend.
Lenovo and NEC joint venture targets Japanese PC market
Lenovo and NEC are forming a joint venture that aims to dominate the Japanese PC market.
Scientists plan to clone a woolly mammoth
Japanese scientists believe they have the technology and know-how to create a living woolly mammoth, a clone of a species that died thousands of years ago.
Japanese spacecraft misses target, fails to orbit Venus
Akatsuki, a Japanese research spacecraft, failed to enter orbit around Venus Monday after losing communication with Earth.
U.S. to retake supercomputer throne from China
China has broken the record for computing speed, creating a supercomputer that calculates at 2.57 petaflops. Now the U.S. is working on two 20 petaflop supercomputers.
Apple to Replace First-Gen iPad nanos in Japan
Ending years of back-and-forth with government agencies, Apple has announced it will replace any overheating first-generation iPod nanos sold in Japan.
PayPal Goes to Japan…Without eBay
PayPal has announced plans to enter the Japanese market...but it's going in alone, without parent company eBay.
Yahoo Japan Chooses Google for Search
Yahoo might have a ten-year deal with Microsoft to use Bing to handle its searches...but Yahoo Japan has decided to go with the arch-rival: Google.
Apple SIM-Locking Japanese iPads
International pre-orders have opened up for the iPad, revealing carrier deals...and some deviations from Apple's U.S. iPad offerings.
Microsoft to Launch Xbox 360 HD in Japan Only
Microsoft will release a 250GB hard-disk drive for the Xbox 360 this March--in Japan.
Robovie II Assists the Elderly in Supermarkets
The Robovie II robot will help the elderly shop for groceries.
Softbank Profit Doubles as Mobile Business Expands
Softbank Corp. officials say their company did quite well this past quarter.
Microsoft cuts Japan price for Xbox
Microsoft will cut the price of their Xbox 360 in Japan by 25 percent in an effort to increase market share before the Holiday season.