First playable version of Doom on the Playdate. Still very early but I guess I will cross out “Port Doom” from my bucket list. My main inspiration was @fabynou Game Engine Black Book. pic.twitter.com/Qy21oTYkvf — Nic (@NicMagnier) May 31, 2020 Here’s a roundup of recent tech news from around the web. First playable version of […]
Polymega console will support modern game streaming as well as classic games (cartridges and CDs)
The Polymega is an upcoming game console that’s designed to be a modular all-in-one retro console capable of playing games from 30 different classic consoles. Unlike most recent retro-consoles, the Polymega doesn’t come with games pre-loaded. Instead, it’s designed to let you play games using original CDs or cartridges. You can also download select titles […]
Daily Deals (6-04-2020)
Have a Chromebook, or looking to buy one? Google is giving away free copies of DOOM and DOOM II as a perk. It joins Stardew Valley and a handful of item packs and expansions for other games. Meanwhile, PC gamers can grab a free copy of Overcooked from the Epic Games Store this week. Here […]
Lenovo launches Chromebook 3 with 11.6 inch display for $230
Lenovo is selling a previously unannounced budget Chromebook with an 11.6 inch display, an Intel Celeron N4020 Gemini Lake processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The new Lenovo Chromebook 3 is now available from Lenovo for $230. While that’s a pretty decent price for an entry-level laptop, it’s worth keeping in mind that you’re […]
4G rotary cellphone coming this fall (or build your own DIY 3G model now)
Earlier this year Justine Haupt showed off a Rotary Cellphone designed for making phone calls and not much else. With a retro-style 10-digit dialer, a few speed-dial buttons, LED lights, and a small ePaper display for showing missed calls or contact info, the phone is a response to the do-everything approach of modern smartphones. Haupt […]
NexDock Touch is a touchscreen laptop dock for smartphones (or Raspberry Pis and other mini PCs)
The folks at NexDock have been making laptop docks for smartphones for a few years. Here’s the basic idea: give your phone a bigger screen, a full-sized keyboard, and a touchpad by plugging your mobile device into a gadget that looks like a laptop computer. Now NexDock has introduced a new model called the NexDock […]
Lilbits 6-03-2020: Amazon’s new Fire HD 8 is here, TrueNAS embraces Linux, and more
Right on schedule, Amazon has flipped the switch from “pre-order” to “buy now” for the new Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet. The starting price for this year’s model is $10 higher, but what you get for that money is a faster tablet with speedier WiFi, more RAM, more storage, a USB-C port, and a more […]
Lenovo launches Chromebook Flex 3i – an 11.6 inch convertible notebook
Lenovo has quietly added a new 11.6 inch convertible Chromebook to its budget laptop lineup. The new Lenovo Chromebook Flex 3i is listed as “sold out” on the company’s US website, but you should be able to snag one for $330 when it’s available. It’s apparently in stock in other markets including Hong Kong and Singapore. […]
Daily Deals (6-03-2020)
The movie Just Mercy was released in late 2019, and now the film is available on most streaming platforms… and Warner Brothers has announced that it’s making the movie free to rent on all digital platforms during the month of June. Just Mercy is based on the true story of Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson’s […]
Firefly’s Station P1 mini PC runs Ubuntu or Android for $129 and up
The Station P1 Geek Mini PC is a compact computer with a 6-core, 64-bit ARM processor, 4GB of RAM, support for 4K video playback, a fanless design, and an aluminum alloy case. The system is designed to support Ubuntu or Android operating systems, as well as the Android-based Phoenix OS. It’s made by Firefly, a […]
