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In an effort to make Toshiba’s TransferJet more… business, the company revealed a touchscreen kiosk that allows you to buy (and immediately download) music, videos and more. Just in case that alone wasn’t enough, the kiosk, which is adorably petite, also uses NFC to pair the device and (if you have the appropriate account or software) pay for downloadable content. The kiosk even throws in Qi wireless charging for your handset as you select, buy and download that new anime episode. Of course, if you don’t have wireless charging (or TransferJet to grab the downloads in the first place), you might not get the most out of what Toshiba’s offering here, but the idea is to place the device in places like airports and convenience stores, where people are likely to have time to kill and want something to watch or listen to right away.

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Toshiba’s TransferJet has kept relatively quiet since we got the full explanation (spoilers: high-speed data transfer over very short distances) on stage at CES 2013. Finally, several Toshiba products are now ready for launch. Alongside a compatible SDHC card, there’s also has a new micro-USB adapter that plugs into your (Android-only, although Toshiba are in discussions with Apple) smartphone, enabling those much-faster-than-Bluetooth data speeds over a distance of a few centimeters. It worked without a hitch on the show floor here at CEATEC, and the TransferJet duo is set to go on sale this December.

Toshiba’s spokesperson added that pricing for the pair of adapters will come in at around 10,000 yen (around $100), although it was the tiny chip sat next to it that really piqued our interest. Toshiba is planning to get its TransferJet tech embedded within smartphones and other products in the future, which could make a far more convincing argument for the file transfer technique. One module chip has been given a December production date, although the company wouldn’t spill the beans on exactly which devices we’ll see it in.

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Remember when dual camera modules on smartphones were all the rage? Toshiba is bringing them back — only this time with technology that you’re much more likely to use. Its new module uses two 5-megapixel cameras to record depth and images at the same time, producing a “deep focus” picture where everything is sharp. The technique offers a Lytro-like ability to refocus, even after you’ve taken the shot; it also provides gesture control and very fast digital autofocusing. You’ll have to wait a while before you’re snapping deep focus vacation photos, though. Toshiba doesn’t expect to mass produce the sensors until April, and finished products will likely come later.

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Via: Fareastgizmos

Source: Toshiba

Most laptops have to maintain a careful balance between power as well as portability, and normally, something that is powerful would need plenty of juice, which in the end it would be heavy to tote around. Toshiba has unveiled its 17.3-inch Qosmio X75 that is touted to deliver the latest technologies for maximum performance. Sporting a refined and yet aggressive styling, the Toshiba Qosmio X75 will appeal to professionals as well as gamers.

You will find the fourth generation Intel Core i7 processor underneath the hood, four memory slots, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M discrete graphics chipset with Optimus technology and 3GB of DDR5 video memory, a 1TB hybrid hard drive, an SSD Drive, a full HD display, a Blu-ray disc rewritable drive, quad Harman Kardon speakers as well as UltraHD output via HDMI. Not only that, professional video editors will be pleased to hear that there are Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 and Adobe Premiere Elements 11 software which have been pre-loaded to help you get up and running right out of the box. The starting price for the Toshiba Qosmio X75 stands at $1,399.99 a pop. Would you consider getting one of these puppies if you tend to game while you are on the go?

Toshiba Qosmio X75 Gaming Laptop Announced original content from Ubergizmo.

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