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J.T. Quigley
J.T. Quigley is an assistant editor at The Diplomat’s Tokyo bureau.
He writes primarily about society and culture. In the past, he has worked as a reporter and editor in both Japan and the United States.
September 27, 2013
Nissan’s Autonomous Car Cleared for Public Road Testing in Japan
The Japanese government issues its first license for a self-driving vehicle.
September 26, 2013
Amazon Unveils $139 Kindle Fire HD, Premium Kindle Fire HDX Tablets
The online retailer also introduced a 24-hour virtual help desk called MayDay.
September 25, 2013
Samsung Will Show Off a Curved-Display Smartphone Next Month
Company executives confirmed the unnamed handset at an event in Seoul.
September 25, 2013
Thai Fossil Confirmed as New Species of Ancient Rhinoceros
Also: The working poor continue to struggle in Singapore and Severe flooding in Campbodia has claimed 18 lives.
September 25, 2013
It Only Costs Apple $199 to Build an iPhone 5s, $173 for 5c
Both new iPhones are cheaper to produce than the competition’s handsets.
September 24, 2013
Premium Over Plastic: iPhone 5s Outselling 5c More Than 3-to-1
Apple’s iPhone 5s has proven more popular than the 5c, even in China.
September 20, 2013
In Photos: Tokyo Game Show 2013
Asia’s biggest video game expo returns to Japan, bringing with it next-generation consoles.
September 20, 2013
Hiroshi Yamauchi, Nintendo’s Video Gaming Pioneer, Dies at 85
Ex-chief was the force behind Nintendo’s transition from playing cards to video games.
September 19, 2013
Sony Commits to Indie Developers; “Real Name Registration” for PS4 Accounts
The new PlayStation Camera will support voice and facial recognition.
September 19, 2013
Tokyo Game Show 2013: Sony Expects to Sell 5 Million PS4 Consoles
SCE President: PlayStation 4 is “consumer focused, developer inspired.”
September 18, 2013
LG G Pad vs. Nexus 7 (2013): Small But Powerful Android Tablets
LG’s upcoming slate will be a worthy challenger to Google’s popular Nexus 7.
September 18, 2013
iPhone 5s Expected to Sell Out on Launch Day
Limited inventory of the new iPhone 5s will lead to early shortages, with the gold model likely to be first to go.