DS Lite

Now being able to report live from Japan, I can tell you that with the arrival of the DS Lite and various training games, the console has sold out country-wide. I've been to no less than 5 different stores, all saying that they are out of stock and do not know when they'll be able to meet all of the demand. That's without including my expedition through the Amazon.co.jp web site, which was a learning experience of its own! Needless to say, things have been going well over here for the console, despite the recent release of top competing titles such as Final Fantasy XII.

In other news, the mobile telecommunications business is booming over here. The latest technological innovations add even more to the already multi-functional cell phones - GPS. That's right, the know-where-you-are-and-where-you're-going system has broken out of the flashy businessman's car and landed straight in the palm of your hand. You can plan a walk you're going to take through the city so you take the least stairs - if you happen to be so traversally inclined - or even a route that goes under as much cover as possible, for when the heavens open and you forgot your umbrella. When cell phones can be your watch, alarm, calendar, diary, camera, mp3 player and of course, phone, what's next for this catalyst for micro-technology advancement? One can only speculate at this point, but stay tuned, because things can only get better from here.