Author Archives: Lisa Katayama

About Lisa Katayama

I'm a contributing editor here at Boing Boing. I also have a blog (TokyoMango), a book (Urawaza), and I freelance for Wired, Make, the NY Times Magazine, PRI's Studio360, etc. I'm @tokyomango on Twitter.

Solar trees forecast a future where gadgets are charged on beaches

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Lisa Katayama

If our gadget dependency continues to worsen, this could be what our beaches will look like. [via Yanko Design]

Tweet (#3893133828)

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Lisa Katayama

Researchers create electric circuit that runs on tree power: Link

Three new App store games worth checking out

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Lisa Katayama

At the Apple announcement today, Jobs invited several game makers up on stage to introduce some cool new App store games that exploit unique features of the iPhone/iPod Touch. Here are my three favorite examples: 1. Madden NFL 10 EA’s … Continue reading →

It’s only rock and roll with Norah Jones

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Lisa Katayama

In case you haven’t heard already, Norah Jones was the surprise musical guest at the Apple announcement this morning. I love her red guitar, the black roses on her guitar strap, and the red heels. So classy.

Photos of Steve Jobs and his new Nano

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Lisa Katayama

Here are a few pics of Steve Jobs announcing the new Nano and its sweet new features at this morning’s Apple event, taken with my G10. (Not bad for a point-and-shoot!)

Jobs returns to announce new iTunes, iPhone OS, and Nano with video

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Lisa Katayama

Steve Jobs made a surprise comeback at the Apple event in San Francisco today, announcing an upgraded operating system for the iPhone and iPod Touch, a new version of iTunes, and new generations and pricing for the Touch, the Shuffle, … Continue reading →

Standing ovation for Steve Jobs

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Lisa Katayama

BBG’s Live-Tweeting the Apple Event today

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Lisa Katayama

It’s that time again, one of those rare few days of the year when all gadget bloggers leave their home offices and head out to downtown San Francisco to bask in the excitement that is… an Apple event! This year, … Continue reading →

Otamatone, Maywa Denki’s newest invention

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Lisa Katayama

Novmichi Tosa, the man who runs the kooky briliant art unit Maywa Denki, has invented a new musical instrument called the Otamatone, which is shaped like a musical note (or a tadpole) and sounds kind of like a theremin. It … Continue reading →

Snow White’s Revenge

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Lisa Katayama

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