FirstLook: Karma HotSpot with Social Bandwidth
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FirstLook: Karma HotSpot with Social Bandwidth

Having the ability to create a WiFi network wherever and whenever you need it is great, but prices nows days can cost you. With most Hotspots and Phone tethering requiring expensive plans. Most people don't use up all their data every month and this is a big waist. Karma sets out to fix that with its Social Bandwidth. Karma creates a portable WiFi hotspot that anyone can connect to. For every new users that connotes to your hotspot your both rewarded with an additional 100mb's of free data. On top of this social aspect this little WiFi hot spot uses a PayAsYouGo business model that never expires. Pay for your data and use it when you want.

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FirstLook: R0DE - iXY iPhone Microphone
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FirstLook: R0DE - iXY iPhone Microphone

The RØDE iXY is the ultimate recording microphone for iPhone, iPad. With up to 24-bit/96k recording and on-board high-fidelity A/D conversion, your iXY recordings are rich, smooth and accurate. At the heart of the iXY is a matched pair of ½" cardioid condenser capsules, fixed in a perfect 90 degree ‘near-coincident’ alignment. This results in immersive and true-to-life stereo recordings, captured in incredibly high detail. The iXY is supplied with a foam windshield for outdoor recording as well as a reinforced protective zip case to ensure your iXY is available whenever you need it.

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Review: R0DE Videomic
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Review: R0DE Videomic

The Videomic line of microphones have always been geared towards videographers and journalists looking to stay mobile and improve their sound quality. R0DE has partnered with Rycote combining their Lyre suspension system with R0DE's VideoMic. In addition to providing a solid mount with resistance to shock and movement noise. They also benefit from Lyre's lower profile build as well. The Videomic uses a super-cardioid polar pattern reducing sounds from the sides. This results in a signal that sounds closer to the camera, even when shooting in noisy environments or at moderate distances.

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FirstLook: ZombieRun2
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FirstLook: ZombieRun2

You are Runner 5. Hundreds of lives are counting on you. You've got to help your base rebuild from the ruins of civilization by collecting critical supplies while avoiding roving zombie hordes. Can you save them and learn the truth about the zombie apocalypse?

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Review: Bluebuds X - bluetooth earbuds for an active lifestyle
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Review: Bluebuds X - bluetooth earbuds for an active lifestyle

Jaybird has been pioneering the way when it comes to audio fitness gear. The Bluebuds-X' is blurring lines between wired and wireless audio performance. Along with eight-hour battery play time, patented secure fit for sports, sweat proof with Lifetime Warranty Against Sweat, and the all-new X-Fit—which lets you lift the cord off your neck for the perfect workout headphones.

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Tip: Ask Siri for a Spotify Artist link
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Tip: Ask Siri for a Spotify Artist link

Let's say your driving listening to Spotify and all of a sudden you have a sudden desire to listen to a specific artist. This might not be the perfect solution but a nice option until some real integration is available. Spotify has a not so secret phone number which has an automatically response to a text with a Spotify link.

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FirstLook: iPhone 5 Armor series case by OtterBox
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FirstLook: iPhone 5 Armor series case by OtterBox

The Armor Series waterproof iPhone 5 case is a rebirth of classic OtterBox protection. Watertight latches, O-ring seals, port covers and mesh coverings allow the Armor Series case to be completely waterproof, tolerating submersions for 30 minutes in up to 6.6 feet of water. Vents made of a non-permeable membrane and protective mesh layer allow sound to move through while keeping harmful elements out.

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Review: Jadu Skadoosh Mini stand
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Review: Jadu Skadoosh Mini stand

Skadoosh Mini is an innovative stand that combines adjustability, portability, stability and good looks. A simple push-button lock holds your iPad Mini at just about any angle. Made from a solid piece of aluminum, machined by CNC this is a solid stand built to last.

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Review: Logitech K811 Blutooth Easy Switch Keyboard
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Review: Logitech K811 Blutooth Easy Switch Keyboard

Logitech released their newest Bluetooth Easy-Switch Keyboard, the K811. Powered by a built-in lithium-ion battery, this ultra-thin illuminated keyboard features a 2.4GHz radio frequency (works up to 10 meters), 81 keys, a one-touch switching button to switch between your Apple Bluetooth devices (Mac, iPad, iPhone) and is backed by a 3-year warranty

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Tip: Get MyScript Calculator while it's free
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Tip: Get MyScript Calculator while it's free

MyScript Calculator is an awesome application so much so I can't see it staying that way forever it performs mathematical operations naturally using your handwriting. Easy, simple and intuitive, just write the mathematical expression on the screen then let MyScript technology perform its magic converting symbols and numbers to digital text and delivering the result in real time.

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Review: iTwin Connect
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Review: iTwin Connect

iTwin Connect ensures that no one can eavesdrop upon your activities when you access the Internet from untrusted networks. Plug in one half of your iTwin and select the "Teleport Me" feature. iTwin Connect encrypts all your data and routes it through the host server of your choice. It can be either one of the iTwin dedicated servers set up in various locations for your convenience or it can be a Trusted PC to which you have attached the other half of your device.

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FirstLook: Unboxing iTwin Connect
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FirstLook: Unboxing iTwin Connect

iTwin connect gives you an easy solution for keeping you files and internet private. By creating a Hardware 256-bit AES encrypted Tunnel between both USB Paired half's. In addition to the file sharing iTwin connect's hardware give you the ability to use there out bound VPN servers in US, Asia and Europe enabling you to get other region addresses for use with service like Hulu.

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FirstLook: Cookoo Watch
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FirstLook: Cookoo Watch

Cookoo is a making a name for it self within the smart watch market after reaching their funning goal on Kickstarter. The Cookoo Smart watch connects to iOS devices using bluetooth 4.0. 

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