Oh Japan, you vile temptress! So full of fancy gadgets and so far away! Just look at these super-slick INFOBAR2 phones from KDDI Design Studios in the land of the rising sun. Big ol' buttons, a generous screen, and best of all — so shiny. If it's any consolation to those of us stuck in the boring US&A, these puppies are just prototypes, so even the tech-spoiled Japanese won't get to use them. Although if they do go into production they will undoubtedly be available in Japan before anywhere else, probably from a vending machine next to a pair of panties or something. Some countries get all the luck. — Adam Frucci

Jean Snow, via Gizmodo