Rico Turns Used Smartphones into Home Security

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http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/D7XLDThur6cqZOhKq.bZlg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9Njk7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/homerun/techmedianetwork.tomguide.com/1528a2b1ed8630991d8393e65d55b899 (http://news.yahoo.com/rico-turns-used-smartphones-home-210235738.html)With smartphones becoming more accessible across the world, smartphone sales are skyrocketing. However, the Environmental Protection Agency notes-that most of these phones will end up in a dump or landfill, and will release harmful chemicals in the surrounding environment. But after your two-year contract is up, you need not throw your old phone out, you could turn it into a home security device with HelixMind's $99 Rico.The Rico looks has a fun and playful design, but it contains a series of very serious multifunctional sensors for tracking your home. ...



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