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Japan has started test runs of its latest high-speed maglev (magnetic levitation) train that can reach speeds of up to 500 km/h. Image by Tokiotours According BBC, Central Japan Railway Company is now testing its experimental maglev Shinkansen train on its test tracks in Yamanashi Prefecture. Compared to Japan's bullet trains that can travel up to 320km/h (or our beloved MRT that travels at 40-60km/h), the maglev train can reach up to a staggering 500km/h. Maglev trains use magnetic levitation instead of wheels, axles and bearings (see Wikipedia), so these types are actually floating above the tracks to get from point A to point B. Sony has launched in the country the Smart B-Trainer - a wireless headset that is equipped with sensors to help you monitor your work out sessions. In addition to the health monitoring features, the Smart B-Trainer is IPX8/IPX5 certified meaning it can be submerged underwater down to two (2) meters deep for 30 minutes, and has a built-in 16GB of internal storage for your tunes. Read more in our articles including "Japan's MagLev train can reach speeds of up to 500kmph" and "Sony Smart B-Trainer launched in PH".