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By now, it’s obvious that LG will be unveiling something at CES this year, but as far as what they have up their sleeve is still a mystery. The company released a new YouTube video that teases their upcoming press conference at CES 2013, and they provide a very quick and vague look at their upcoming smartphone, which could possibly be the Optimus G2.

We’ve already heard about the successor to LG’s Optimus G, rumored to sport a 5.5-inch 1080p display and a new Snapdragon S4 “Prime” quad-core processor clocked at 2.0 – 2.5GHz — somewhere in that range. And from the teasing in the LG video, it’s our guess that the company is planning such a phone for a CES 2013 reveal.

However, the image above is about the best look that you’ll get so far of the rumored device, but it doesn’t really look like much anyway. The 0:17 second mark is where you’ll want to look in the video in case you want to see it for yourself. Then right after that, we see some sort of appliance, which isn’t a huge surprise, since LG will most likely unveil more than just a smartphone at next week’s event.

We’ve heard rumors in the past about a possible 5-inch and 5.5-inch LG superphone in the works. Both of them are said to run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, quad-core processors, 13 MP cameras, and maybe even 3GB of RAM. Of course, CES is only days away, so it’ll only be a matter of time before we see what LG has planned.

[via Android Community]

LG Optimus G2 rumored for CES 2013 is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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We normally don’t put much thought into the microfiber cloths we use to wipe down our device screens, but if you’ve been craving something different to keep your screen smudge-free, then Toddy Gear has a new product that’s right up your alley. Say hello to Screensters, new microfiber dolls that are “inspired by the characters you encounter in everyday life.” These are obviously aimed primarily at kids, but we have a feeling that more than a few adults will get a kick out of them as well.

There are 10 Screensters in all, with Toddy Gear specifically mentioning “Stylista” and “Gameawn” in its announcement. The real-life “characters” those two are based on should pretty self-explanatory, and you can catch a glimpse of a couple other Screensters with the images. Each one is small enough to fit in your pocket, and each has two sides that will help keep your screen clean.

On the front is a silky cloth, which is meant for removing fingerprints and smudges from the surface of your smartphone or tablet. Around the back is a plush surface that you can use for removing dust and oils. These Screensters are machine washable and come outfitted with a antimicrobial coating so you don’t have to worry about mold and mildew developing on your cute little doll.

Toddy Gear will be showing these off at CES 2013 next week, while the dolls won’t be launching until March 2013. They’ll be available at Toddy Gear’s website when they do eventually make it to market, along with a select number of unnamed retailers. Each one will set you back $9.99, so they aren’t too terribly expensive, at least when compared to other microfiber cloths. Do you think you’ll pick one of these up?

Toddy Gear introduces Screensters just in time for CES is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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The Samsung NX300’s a big revamp of last year’s NX210 including a lot of common sense improvements to Samsung’s mid-range mirrorless camera. And then there’s the 3D photo and movie mode. Nobody asked for a brilliant new technology that uses a single lens to capture 3D images, but Samsung made it anyway. And it actually works! More »

Y-cam, makers of the BabyPing smart baby monitor are returning to CES this year with a pair of new security cameras. The new models will include the Cube and the HomeMonitor, with the latter being available in both an indoor and outdoor model. Both the Cube and the HomeMonitor have their individual features and perks with the Cube offering a variety of resolutions and the HomeMonitor being aimed toward ease of use.

Y-cam is touting the Cube as being a professional grade indoor camera and will have this particular camera available in a variety of resolutions. Of course, as one may have assumed, the higher the resolution the higher the price. Those interested will be able to find the Cube in a VGA (640 x 480), 720p HD or 1080p HD model with prices ranging from $199.99 on the low-end to $349.99 on the high-end. Furthermore, the Cube will be available in both black and white. Perhaps more important than color though, lets talk some of the other features.

Y-cam notes that the Cube has a small and sleek design that will allow it to blend into any setting. This camera will allow for recording locally to a microSD card or NAS as well as remote viewing and recording. The Cube also has support for Mac and PC as well as night-vision, motion detection and real-time audio and video streaming. Finally, the Y-cam is expected to be available beginning in February.

Moving over to the HomeMonitor and we have what Y-cam is describing as a plug-and-play secure cloud camera service. Aside from mounting the camera, users will simply need to connect an Ethernet cable or use the Wi-Fi. And once the camera is connected to the web, users will be able to create an account and begin viewing. The HomeMonitor camera will be available in an indoor ($199.99) and outdoor ($349.99) package with both offering the ability to store up to 7-days of footage in the cloud for free. Those looking for additional storage time can also opt to shell out $39.99 (per camera per year) which will up that storage time to 30-days.

Be sure to check out SlashGear at the most spectacular set of tech events of the year in our CES 2013 tag portal – and let us know if you see anything you want us to show you up close and personal!

Y-cam unveils the Cube and HomeMonitor security cameras is written by Robert Nelson & originally posted on SlashGear.
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The downside of a consumer society is that we need to protect our smartphones with as much vigor as our babies. Fortunately, the price of freedom isn’t eternal vigilance, but $200, paid straight to Y-Cam, makers of the WiFi Baby. It’s releasing the HomeMonitor, a secure, cloud-connected camera that lets you stalk / observe your offspring or prized possessions over the internet with a smartphone or tablet. An indoor variant is $200, while a weatherproofed version for scanning the frontiers of your home will set you back $350 and both will drop shortly. At the same time, you can pick up the Cube, a night-vision IP camera designed for professionals that’ll cost you between $200 and $350, depending on the resolution you plump for, when it arrives in February.

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