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Softbank cellphone to turn into ‘robot’ buddy

For those who feel a bit lonely just talking on the phone, Softbank Mobile Corp. is offering a cellphone that turns into a robot buddy ready to chat.

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7 responses to “Softbank cellphone to turn into ‘robot’ buddy”

  1. Tigger, May 03 at 2:09 am :
  2. That is so cool!

  3. daniel, Nov 10 at 11:23 pm :
  4. hope it comes to America! that be cool to have.

  5. Sam, Mar 11 at 10:29 pm :
  6. Warning: Robot it known to be incredibly jealous. Please consult your loneliness before you buy this product.

  7. Tauf, Jul 31 at 4:28 am :
  8. What can be its price in yen?

  9. AmandaYnO, Nov 21 at 9:39 am :
  10. This is a great innovation

  11. jesus, Sep 10 at 1:12 am :
  12. ha i really doubt it would be possible to make this and if they did i doubt it would be affordable so who cares

  13. jesus, Sep 10 at 1:34 am :
  14. And why have a cell phone to play with… Get a pet!!!(:

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