Pathways: CES 2015: SmartPlane Is a Super Lightweight Aircraft Controlled by Android or iOS

Sometimes it’s not the look of a product that makes it unique, but the thought that went into it. That’s what struck me about TobyRich’s SmartPlane—it isn’t the most elegant toy on the market, but its simplicity and function make it a winner.
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Simplicity in design means this gadget weighs in at only 3 grams, which feels like no more than a few sheets of paper. Functionally, it combats some of the shortcomings of similar smart toys. In fact, TobyRich’s representative stated that he doesn’t consider this a toy. “Toys are for kids, these gadgets are for tech lovers.”

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Pathways: Get “Anywhere” Gesture Support, Themes, Call Counts, & More with Blinq for Android

The lack of Xposed support on Android Lollipop has left modules like GEL Settings incompatible with my Google Play Edition HTC One, so I’ve had to find a new launcher to meet all of my needs. While I can safely say I will never find the perfect launcher for me, Blinq comes pretty damn close.

Blinq Lollipop Launcher, by Bliqdroid, comes with the same Material Design as the Android Lollipop launcher, but with added features like gesture detection, themeable docks, “OK Google” compatibility, and icon pack support. While I am using it on my GPE device, this launcher can work on any device, rooted… more

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