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Sam Byford

Sam Byford

Former Senior Editor

Former Senior Editor

Former Senior Editor at The Verge, based in Tokyo.

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Sony’s new Bravia lineup includes its ‘King of TV’ successorSony’s new Bravia lineup includes its ‘King of TV’ successor
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Sony’s new RGB backlight tech absolutely smokes regular Mini LED TVsSony’s new RGB backlight tech absolutely smokes regular Mini LED TVs
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The VWFNDR Keirin is an expansive new concept for the future of camerasThe VWFNDR Keirin is an expansive new concept for the future of cameras
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Akihabara still shows off Japan’s love for physical media

The nerd haven isn’t what it once was, but its importance is arguably greater than ever.

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Japan’s indie game scene is growing up

At the 2023 edition of BitSummit in Kyoto, there were more games and more developers than ever — but a path to global success remains a challenge.

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Vivo’s new flagship has a bigger, better in-display fingerprint sensorVivo’s new flagship has a bigger, better in-display fingerprint sensor
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Tech
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Nintendo squeaks past Switch sales target but forecasts further slideNintendo squeaks past Switch sales target but forecasts further slide
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Ayn Odin review: a Nintendo Switch with AndroidAyn Odin review: a Nintendo Switch with Android
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The Duovox Mate Pro is a tiny camera that truly sees in the darkThe Duovox Mate Pro is a tiny camera that truly sees in the dark
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Vivo announces its first folding phoneVivo announces its first folding phone
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