A Japanese toy maker will launch a karaoke machine measuring a mere 7cm this year, letting pop star wannabes - particularly children - hone their skills. Tomy Co Ltd said it would begin sales of the world's smallest karaoke machine in October in Japan, targeting those too young to enter the karaoke parlours that dot the country's cities. The Hi-kara machine comes with headsets, meaning only the users can hear the music.. The machine will be priced at 10,000 yen ($134.10). Players will have to buy a cartridge that holds 10 pre-installed songs or download 10 songs over the internet from a choice of 3500 titles.
