Stories by Jay Alabaster

Japanese Internet icon, free from prison, starts app design firm

A Japanese entrepreneur who founded one of the country's largest web portals and was a national celebrity before being jailed for securities fraud is now free and has launched a firm to develop smartphone apps.

Written by Jay Alabaster03 June 13 10:28

Japan's first cloud-based game console to cost US$5 per month

A Japanese streaming content provider will launch the country's first cloud-based gaming console, a small modem-like device that plugs into a TV and offers subscription access to titles from US$5 per month.

Written by Jay Alabaster28 May 13 10:28

Sony and Lego collaborating on toy research

Sony and Lego are working together on creating a new generation of products that bridge the gap between toys and video games.

Written by Jay Alabaster24 May 13 11:12
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