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Asus Zenbo robot hits the FCC (complete with teardown photos)

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It’s been more than a year since Asus unveiled its Zenbo robot, and it’s currently up for pre-order in Taiwan. So when is Zenbo coming to America? I have no idea… but I do know that the robot butler/smart speaker-on-wheels passed through the FCC this week. Documents posted to the FCC website include a user […]

Deals of the Day (7-27-2017)

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Odds are that Google will launch its 2nd-gen Pixel smartphones this fall (if not sooner). And odds are that they’ll be some of the best Android phones money can buy (if you don’t need a microSD card, removable battery, or… headphone jack). But they’ll also probably cost a lot of money. Last year’s Pixel phones […]

Azulle Byte3 is a $190 Apollo Lake mini PC

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Tiny desktop PC maker Azulle is is launching a new compact computer called the Byte3. It features an Intel Celeron N3450 Apollo Lake quad-core processor, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of eMMC storage, and support for an optional hard drive or SSD. While the Byte3 is currently listed as “out of stock” on the Azulle website, […]

AMD launches Ryzen 3 quad-core desktop chips for $109 and up

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If AMD’s Ryzen 7 desktop chips were aimed at Intel’s Core i7 processors, and the Ryzen 5 family was AMD’s shot at Intel’s Core i5, then it makes sense that AMD’s Ryzen 3 chips are designed to take on Intel Core i3 chips. According to AMD, Ryzen 3 processors are up to $20 cheaper than […]

HTC’s first standalone Vive VR headset is coming to China

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HTC is expanding its Vive line of virtual reality headsets with a new model that doesn’t need to be plugged into a computer. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, the new Vive headset should offer the kind of performance you’d get from a high-end smartphone… except that you don’t need to slide a phone […]

Amazon Fire Utility makes hacking Amazon’s 2017 tablets easier

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Amazon’s 2017 tablet lineup includes a new and improved $50 Fire Tablet with a 7 inch screen, and an updated $80 Fire HD 8 tablet that has a higher-resolution display, more memory, and more storage than the 7 inch tablet. While hackers haven’t found a way to root either device or install custom ROMs yet, […]

Meizu Pro 7 smartphones have two cameras… and two screens

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Pretty much every phone maker has a device with top-tier specs these days, which is why companies are starting to turn to gimmicks like squeezable sides, support for modular accessories, and odd-looking designs. Some companies, including LG and Yota Devices have even tried releasing phones with extra displays, offering new ways to interact with a […]

Windows 10 preview brings new features for Android phones

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Microsoft realizes you probably don’t have a Windows smartphone. But you do probably have a phone… and probably wouldn’t mind it working a bit more seamlessly with your Windows PC. So the company promised that the upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update would include some cross-device features that let you do things like pick up on […]

Deals of the Day (7-26-2017)

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Need a pair of Bluetooth headphones, and don’t want to spend much money on them? Mpow offers a range of popular solutions that typically sell for between $20 and $35. But right now Daily Steals is offering Mpow’s Seals airflow sports bluetooth earbuds for just $12, and Amazon is selling Mpow’s Seashell Bluetooth earbuds for […]

Xiaomi’s smart speaker costs just $45 (probably won’t speak English)

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Amazon’s Echo may dominate the smart speaker space it helped create, but competition is growing. Google has a smart speaker. Apple’s is on the way. Microsoft is working with partners on Cortana-powered speakers. And now China’s Xiaomi wants in on the action. The company unveiled a new Mi AI Speaker during the same event where […]