約1年前、Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6用にMagSafe対応ケースを購入したことをきっかけに、UGREENのマグネット式モバイルバッテリーを試してみました。iPhoneと同じように便利に使えるだろうと考えたのですが、結果は残念なものでした。 一晩中充電しても、10,000mAhと謳う本製品からGalaxy Z Flip6（4,000mAh）のフル充電ができませんでした。それどころか、充電中にかなりの発熱が発生し、不安を感じるほどでした。
My Disappointing Experience with the UGREEN Magnetic Version
Not quite a year ago I tried buying the UGREEN Magnetic Mobile Battery since I had bought a MagSafe case for my Samsung Flip6 & thought it would enable me to use it just as well as an iPhone might. Unfortunately that did not go well. Even after charging it overnight. I was not able to get a full charge off that power bank despite it being 10,000 mAh & the Samsung Flip 6’s battery being 4,000 mAh. It also caused a worrying amount of heat in the process.
This was a very disappointing experience & I ended up returning the battery. I had initially intended to buy this wired UGREEN Uno 10000mAh instead, since it was undeniably more compatible with Samsungs, but at the time I did not have a particular need for a mobile battery so I kept putting off, even as sales dropped the price significantly, thinking I could always just buy it whenever.
The Return of the Need for a Portable Charger
As winter hit & I discovered heated clothing, the need for a mobile battery returned since the Zippo one I bought in 2019ish died & the Belkin one nearly that old was slow to charge & fast to discharge. With more devices relying on power on the go than ever, finding a dependable portable charger in Japan became essential.
My Search for the UGREEN Uno 10000mAh Amid Shortages
I thought I would just jump back on Amazon — where I had purchased the magnetic one — but, when I did, it was nowhere to be found. There was a newer slightly different one (the PB525) with double the capacity but it was not what I was looking for.
I never thought “personality” would be a feature I looked for in a battery, but this isn’t it…
So I went to the official UGREEN website which links to Amazon. There I discovered the listing showed as “Currently unavailable.”
Online Retailer Searches
Thinking it was strange, I tried searching online for other retailers but, even then, it was hard to find — with only the purple one having any sort of availability. Specific searches on Amazon.co.jp for “UGREEN Uno 10000mAh wired power bank” mostly turned up magnetic variants instead. confirming the wired model’s scarcity.
So I checked the nearby Bic Camera, where I had previously bought one as a gift for someone else. They had a lot of empty boxes which you have to take up to the register in order to purchase the actual item, so I figured they had a decent amount in stock.
I tried to check out that way, only to be told that they were completely out of stock. However, there was another Bic Camera location about a 10-minute walk away where I could buy it. In the process of explaining this, the salesman showed me his phone displaying the stock availability of the other locations. There were only two locations that were not completely blacked out indicating that the item was no longer available on a wide-spread level.
I went over to that over Bic Camera & had to do quite a bit of searching before I finally found it, but there was one last one. So I bought it.
As far as I am aware Ugreen is one of the most widely known & best-selling mobile battery manufacturers. It was really shocking that it was so difficult to get hold of this model in Tokyo.
Theories on the Power Bank Shortage in Japan
I tried conducting some additional research, but could not find any solid reason for this shortage — no recalls or other discontinuation announcements. I was previously aware of the DRAM shortage causing price hikes & other supply chain availability issues for any sort of electronic devices which require memory — from phones to gaming systems to computers — but I did not imagine that those would affect mobile batteries.
Given that this particular mobile battery has a display which has animated emojis based on the amount of charge remaining, I thought that perhaps there was some sort of memory-related component that made this particular model unavailable. However, further research indicated that no significant difference existed between this & a normal battery in terms of memory: none.
I am at a loss for why this has become such a rare item. Still, I am glad I was able to get what appears to be one of the last ones available in Tokyo. There are other bigger & better batteries out there, including others from Ugreen, but I wanted this one since I had already given one as a gift & wanted to match with the person I gave it to.
Performance Review of the UGREEN Uno 10000mAh
Now that I’ve used it, here’s my take on how this portable charger performs in real life. It is a lot better than the MagSafe one had been. It super-fast charges my phone without issues. The integrated cable is a nice feature. & the animated emoji indicator is a fun way to determine the charging status at a glance.
Pros and Cons
To help others considering this rare mobile battery, here’s a quick list:
Pros:
Fast & reliable charging for Samsung devices.
Built-in USB-C cable eliminates the need to buy/carry one.
Animated emoji display adds a playful touch to checking battery levels.
Compact size ideal for daily carry in Tokyo.
Cons:
Potential shortages make it hard to find.
No wireless charging unlike iPhone-focused magnetic models.
Overall, if you also manage to snag a UGREEN Uno 10000mAh amid these Japan-based shortages, it’s worth it for compatibility & features!
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The long-awaited return of one of anime’s most beloved comedy series is now official. On 13 January 2026, during a special livestream marking the 10th anniversary of the anime adaptation, KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! was confirmed to be receiving a fourth television season.
The announcement was made by the core voice cast—Jun Fukushima (Kazuma Satou), Sora Amamiya (Aqua), Rie Takahashi (Megumin) & Ai Kayano (Darkness)—who hosted the event. This follows an earlier tease of a sequel after the BONUS STAGE theatrical OVAs in March 2025, clarifying that the project is a full TV continuation rather than additional OVAs or a film.
No specific release window, staff details or episode count has been disclosed yet. Production is underway, with speculation pointing towards a potential 2026 or 2027 premiere based on previous gaps & recent production pace (Season 3 aired in 2024 under Studio Drive). The series will likely adapt further light novel volumes, continuing the chaotic adventures of Kazuma & his dysfunctional party after covering up to roughly volumes 6–7 in prior seasons.
The official announcement visual & related reveals have generated significant excitement within the community, underscoring the enduring appeal of the series’ sharp parody of isekai tropes, irreverent humour & memorable character dynamics.
For the latest updates, visit the official website at konosuba.com. As the franchise enters its second decade, 2026 promises to be a landmark year for fans worldwide.
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I got the DJI NANO but Tiktok blocks duplicate uploads, so I reversed the video to avoid the flag 🤣 Check out my Japanese channel if you want to see the unboxing 🇯🇵 #dji#djinano#djinanoactioncamera#actioncamera#reboxing
I just got ahold of the DJI NANO action camera. As my first action camera, I thought I would share my initial thoughts & impressions of it. This post is not sponsored by DJI, so I am sharing my own unbiased opinion.
Why now & why this specific model? There are several reasons. Firstly, as I have repeatedly warned, electronic prices have been trending upward. Even last-generation devices are being marked up rather than priced down as they are phased out like they used to be. It may be years before we see the type of price decreases that we use to as items were phased out. Additionally, there have been intensifying rumours of supply constraints specific to Japan in the form of import restrictions. Overall, I wanted to beat the market & get the NANO while I could before it gets marked up or otherwise becomes unavailable. As for why I got this specific model, already having the DJI Pocket 3 as well as my Samsung Flip 6, the reason is that it is compact & discreet in comparison to those. I primarily intend to use the NANO to shoot hands-free, utilising the included necklace attachment for easy point-of-view recording. I find that getting out my phone is intrusive since I have to hold it & draw attention to the fact that I am recording. Same with the DJI Pocket 3. For first-person-perspective shots with either of those devices, I need to carry around a chest harness mount then strap it on when I want to shoot. The result is much bulkier & ungainly, drawing undue attention to the fact that I am recording. Specific to my phone, I always worry that I might drop & seriously damage it in the process. As cool as they are, Samsung’s Flip series aren’t known for durability or ruggedness at all, & being without a phone for weeks due to an accident is not a position I wish to put myself in. With the NANO, I can easily wear it & nobody even knows that I’m recording. I also don’t have to worry that an accidental drop will cut me off from the world as it would with my phone. It is still a fairly large lens, so I think anybody paying attention would notice it immediately. I would not recommend it for 100% covert recording for that reason, but spying like that is not my intent. I simply want an unobtrusive, discreet way to record various events & attractions that I visit or overhead views of product unboxing/testing. At this point of what I suppose you would call my video career, it seems that the faceless videos I post get more traction than those of me talking. Maybe one day I will surpass this level, but in the meantime, I think this camera will give me a great edge in recording the types of videos that seem to perform best on my TikTok, YouTube, etc. Lastly, I am already somewhat locked into the DJI ecosystem, possessing not only the Pocket 3 but also the Mic 2. Therefore, buying another brand without the compatibility was less appealing than just sticking to something I was already familiar with & had both hardware/software for.
What Is the Performance Like?
So far, so good. I had been worried since numerous reports of overheating issues occurring within less than 10 minutes were rampant at release, but this does not seem to be the case with my model. Whether that is due to an upgrade of the hardware or firmware, I am not sure, but in my initial testing I got over 20 minutes shooting at maximum settings with no signs of overheating. Feeling safe, since I personally never record any longer than that, I cut off the overheat testing at that point to check out other features. I had initially mistaken the screen timeout for overheating. This occurred less than two minutes in, but after a slight bit of research, I realised all I needed to do was swipe right on the screen to set the timeout to “never” & the issue has not returned. I should also note that there is on-board memory capacity so, unlike the Pocket 3, you do not need an SD card before you can record anything. I opted for the 128GB, rather than the 64GB model, due to memory shortages being a driving force in global technology price increases. I tend to shoot everything in 1080p, but it is good to know that I have the 4K option there if I ever happen to want or need it. I do not think that we are at the point where most platforms fully welcome 4K, but since I am uploading to social media in an effort to become monetised, I do not think wasting space to have a 4K video that only anyone at my own home can see is worth the sacrifice. Just to mention the one real problem I’ve had so far, the DJI Mimo app not exporting my edited videos to my phone. The app will say that it is exported, but it does not appear in the DJI Exports album or anywhere else in my gallery. It takes several tries to push it through &, however many tries it takes, that many copies are pushed to the album when it finally does work (today, I had to push it through 7 times &, when it finally went through, I ended up with 7 copies of the same video). This is annoying & frustrating, but I cannot blame it on the NANO particularly since I am not sure if it is the camera, the Mimo app or even my phone itself. I intend to contact DJI support to see if they can provide some help with this.
Do I Recommend This Camera?
I do. Many reviews that I watched & read prior to making my own purchase warned that it is not a true action camera, but that is not my intended purpose anyway. I do not plan to take my NANO kayaking, rock-climbing or on a motorcycle (especially since I no longer have one). I simply want to use it for both event videos & product unboxing/review videos. If your intentions are the similar mine, I would definitely recommend it. A closed model such as the DJI Action series would likely be better for you if you are planning to partake in more extreme activities such as outdoor sports, etc.
As I mentioned above, prices may soon go up due to shortages of memory at an industrial scale &, if you are in Japan, additional import restrictions may further limit or cease availability. Therefore, I would advise getting it sooner rather than later.
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After more than half a century dedicated to investigating one of the world’s most enduring legends, Adrian Shine, the veteran naturalist & founder of The Loch Ness Project, has declared the Loch Ness Monster a myth. At 76, Shine has entered semi-retirement from active fieldwork, marking the end of an extraordinary chapter in the quest to understand the creature affectionately known as Nessie.
His conclusion comes not from frustration, but from a lifetime of rigorous, evidence-based scrutiny. Armed with sonar sweeps, submersibles, sediment analysis & collaborations with universities, Shine has explored the loch’s ecology & the psychology behind sightings. Recent advancements in technology – including high-resolution sonar, drones & environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling – have only reinforced his view: no large unknown vertebrate exists in the nutrient-poor depths of Loch Ness.
Yet the legend persists, fuelled by human perception, optical illusions & the enduring appeal of mystery. Shine’s work has illuminated the loch’s natural phenomena – boat wakes creating multi-humped waves, misidentified waterbirds & atmospheric refraction distorting distant objects – while explaining why so many “sightings” feel convincing.
The Ancient Origins of the Legend – Dispelling a Modern Myth
The story of a mysterious water beast in the Loch Ness area dates back far earlier than many assume. The earliest recorded account appears in the 7th-century Life of St. Columba by Adomnán, describing an event in 565 AD. Irish monk Saint Columba encountered locals burying a man killed by a ferocious “water beast” in the River Ness (the loch’s outflow). Columba commanded the creature to retreat, & it fled – a tale of saintly triumph over peril that fits medieval hagiographic traditions.
This predates the modern “Nessie” phenomenon by centuries. The 1930s brought widespread attention, sparked by a 1933 sighting & the infamous (later debunked) “Surgeon’s Photograph” hoax. But the idea of a large aquatic creature in the region is rooted in ancient Celtic folklore, including water spirits like kelpies.
A persistent rumour links the legend’s origins to occultist Aleister Crowley, who owned Boleskine House on the loch’s southeast shore from 1899. Crowley used the isolated property to attempt the lengthy Abramelin ritual (from The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage), aiming to contact his Holy Guardian Angel. He abandoned it incomplete, leading to claims that unbound spirits or demons “created” or “unleashed” the monster.
This notion is a modern myth with no historical foundation. Sightings & folklore existed long before Crowley’s arrival (around 1900–1913), & the major Nessie boom occurred in 1933 – decades later. Crowley’s stay adds a layer of spooky intrigue, but it did not invent the legend.
A Passion Project, Not a Profession
Shine arrived at Loch Ness in 1973 as an amateur naturalist, initially drawn by tales of a fishing boat “attacked” by something mysterious. He founded The Loch Ness Project in the mid-1970s, shifting focus to scientific study of the loch’s environment rather than assuming a monster’s existence.
This was never a salaried “monster-hunting” role. It evolved into a dedicated, long-term pursuit supported by collaborations with academics, volunteers, media contributions & associations with the Loch Ness Centre (where he designed exhibitions & shared findings). Equipment like custom submersibles & sonar came through opportunistic funding & partnerships – a labour of curiosity about lake ecology & human perception, not a paid quest for Nessie.
Famous efforts include Operation Deepscan (1987), a massive sonar sweep with 24 boats. In recent years, as technology advanced, Shine embraced tools like eDNA (which detected abundant eels but no exotic large vertebrates) & drones. Paradoxically, these innovations have made the absence of a monster clearer, not easier to prove.
The loch’s cold, deep, nutrient-poor waters support limited biomass – insufficient for a large predator population. Sightings align with mundane explanations, & modern AI scrutiny dismisses many photos/videos as generated fakes.
Why the Myth Endures in the Age of Technology
Even today, with drones, 4K cameras & AI anomaly detection, definitive proof remains elusive. Should compelling evidence emerge, the immediate response would likely include cries of “AI!” – a credibility crisis born from hyper-realistic deepfakes.
Shine remains open to new data but concludes the evidence points to myth. His semi-retirement reflects age & the weight of accumulated findings, shifting focus to reflection, writing (including a 2024 book on sea serpents) & education. A few online commentators have playfully suggested that Shine’s declaration is itself part of a cover-up – that he finally discovered the creature & now calls it a myth to shield it from further intrusion. While such theories add to the fun of the legend, they overlook the transparent, evidence-driven nature of his 52-year investigation. Shine has consistently shared his methods, collaborated openly with scientists, & welcomed new data that might overturn his conclusions.
“You cannot kill a legend with science,” Shine has noted.
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Samsung showcased its Brain Health feature at CES, aiming to use data from Galaxy Watches, Rings & smartphones to detect subtle early signs of cognitive decline potentially linked to dementia. While this represents an ambitious extension of wearable health monitoring, questions remain about its real-world accuracy, potential for errors & broader implications for privacy & user wellbeing.
How the Brain Health Feature Operates
The tool passively analyses sensor data, including:
Gait patterns (walking stability)
Voice changes (e.g., speech pace during interactions)
Sleep quality & disruptions
Typing rhythm & daily patterns
AI compares these against a personalised baseline & flags deviations associated with early cognitive changes. Notifications are intended to be supportive, urging medical consultation & suggesting brain-training exercises via the Samsung Health app. Caregivers may also receive alerts.
Samsung stresses that this is not a diagnostic tool—merely a prompt for professional assessment. In-house development is complete, with ongoing clinical validation trials in collaboration with medical partners. Public availability remains uncertain, potentially starting as a beta in select regions later in 2026 or beyond.
Potential Benefits & the Focus on Dementia
Dementia impacts over 55 million people globally, with early indicators like gait instability, voice alterations & sleep issues potentially appearing years ahead. Research on wearables supports these as viable digital biomarkers, with studies showing promising accuracy in distinguishing mild cognitive impairment from normal ageing.
Early flagging could enable lifestyle interventions or treatments to slow progression in reversible stages. Samsung targets older adults, building on established physical health tracking to address neurological concerns.
However, overlaps with other forms of mental illness such as schizophrenia exist. Furthermore, schizophrenia slightly elevates later dementia risk. However, Samsung’s age-focused patterns are unlikely to detect schizophrenia in younger users, potentially leading to missed or mismatched alerts.
Dementia Versus Schizophrenia: Key Distinctions & Limited Overlaps
Aspect
Dementia
Schizophrenia
Nature
Progressive neurodegenerative condition
Chronic psychiatric disorder
Typical Onset
65+ years
Late teens to early 30s
Core Symptoms
Memory loss, confusion, impaired judgement
Hallucinations, delusions, disorganised thinking
Progression
Worsens irreversibly over time
Fluctuates; manageable with treatment
Causes
Brain cell loss (e.g., Alzheimer’s, strokes)
Genetic, neurochemical & environmental factors
Accuracy Concerns & Risks of Errors
While foundational research on gait, voice & sleep biomarkers shows potential (e.g., accuracies up to 90% in controlled studies), consumer AI applications face challenges. False positives—flagging normal variations (stress, illness, ageing) as decline—could cause undue anxiety. False negatives might delay genuine concerns.
Broader AI dementia tools highlight overdiagnosis risks, especially in older adults where symptoms overlap with normal ageing. Critics note that without full validation results, trusting device alerts for sensitive health decisions remains premature. Extreme outcomes, like unwarranted institutionalisation from misinterpreted data, are unlikely but underscore the need for caution—alerts are advisory only.
Privacy Implications
Constant monitoring of intimate behaviours (voice, movement, sleep) intensifies privacy debates. Samsung commits to on-device processing & Knox security, avoiding cloud uploads for these metrics.
Yet concerns persist: potential device syncing, future integrations or breaches could expose highly personal data. Opt-in controls are essential, but the sensitivity of cognitive insights demands rigorous oversight.
Final Reflections
Samsung’s Brain Health highlights wearables’ evolving role in preventative care, yet its effectiveness hinges on forthcoming trial data proving reliability while minimising harms. For a condition as complex as dementia, technology should complement—not replace—professional evaluation.
Would you allow your devices to monitor for cognitive indicators if it might enable earlier intervention, or does the risk of inaccuracy & privacy intrusion outweigh the benefits? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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