SoftBank - SmartTV - Streaming content, 100,000s of titles, use your smartphone/tablet as remote control

SoftBank is releasing SmartTV, it's highly anticipated service that will be directly taking on Apple TV in the Japanese market. It allows you to watch high-quality video contents just by connecting the dedicated stick to your TV's HDMI terminal. And you are not restricted to using a limited remote control – you can install a remote control app (free) to your smartphone or tablet to start watching the contents and use your smartphone/tablet as a remote control through a wi-fi connection.




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Sprint Releases ZTE Force Android 4.0 Smartphone

Sprint has released a new Android 4.0 smartphone from ZTE called the Force. The handset retails for just $50 with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year contract agreement and after a $50 mail-in rebate. Specs-wise, the ZTE Force packs a 4.0-inch 800 x 480 capacitive touchscreen display, a 1.5GHz Qualcomm MSM8960 processor, a 1GB RAM, a 4GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), dual cameras (1MP front & 5MP rear), NFC, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, 4G LTE connectivity, a 1730mAh battery and runs on Android 4.0 ICS OS.

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Gumpert gets new investment, tells of new models on the way this year

German supercar maker Gumpert didn't bring any new models to the Geneva show this year – just a couple of current-generation Apollos, seen above – but it did come bearing some interesting news about prospective vehicles. In a brief press release that mentions new investment in the company, Gumpert's managing director says, "Our distribution and dealer networks are being expanded worldwide and sister models will soon be added to the Apollo. What's more, we'll already be presenting the first of these models this year at a major trade fair.".

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Turn your iPhone 5 into a rugged sports camera with the Optrix XD5 case

You always have your iPhone 5 with you to take photos under normal conditions, so why should you invest in another camera to take action photos.  With the protective XD5 for iPhone 5 case from Optrix, you'll get a rugged, waterproof case to protect your iPhone in extreme conditions.  Optrix says they use the same “monocoque” design approach used in Formula 1 car design.  The XD5 promises no damage with occur to your iPhone 5 when dropped from up to 15 feet.  It's also waterproof at depths up to 15 feet.

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Kyocera Torque Rugged Smartphone

Smartphones have become quite an indispensible tool that people need to bring them anywhere. But there are areas that conventional smartphones just can't reach, such as extreme cold or extremely hot areas. For those who find themselves frequenting such places, Sprint s introducing the new Kyocera Torque. The Kyocera Torque is an ultra rugged 4G LTE Android smartphone that features an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS, 4.0-inch IPS touchscreen 5MP rear facing and 1.3MP front-facing cameras and a powerful 2500 mAh lithium ion battery.

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UNISLAN MS-683HT Touchscreen MP5 Player

For just $50.54, you could take home one of this touchscreen MP5 player ‘MS-683HT' from UNISLAN. The player is equipped with a 4.5-inch TFT touchscreen display, a 4GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, an FM radio, an e-book reader, a voice recorder, a USB 2.0 port and a built-in Lithium battery.

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Julie's Gadget Diary - My evolving EDC

I thought it might be interesting and useful for me to capture a visual and text list of my EDC (Every Day Carry) gear on a monthly basis. Seeing my gear might give you ideas for your own EDC and I'm hoping you might make suggestions for things I should look at that might replace items I'm already carrying. I'll be breaking down the list into gear bag and keychain. Let's start with my gear bag.
Note: Images can be clicked to view a larger size.

02x27x13 Gear Bag

Timbuk2 Custom Laptop Messenger Bag – I reviewed a similar one back in 2010.



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