Microsoft is pulling the plug on its Cortana apps for Android and iOS according to supports pages on the Microsoft Australia, Canada, and UK websites. It’s possible the app will live on in the US and other markets, but I’m not holding my breath. Does this mean Microsoft is giving up on supporting the smartphone […]
Daily Deals (11-15-2019)
The HP Envy 13 is a 2.9 pound notebook with an 8th-gen Intel “Whiskey Lake” processor. While it has a list price of $849 and up, HP is currently selling models with Core i7 chips for $720 and up. But the Microsoft Store is going even lower — today you can pick up an HP […]
Peakago 7 inch laptop gets a spec bump ahead of launch (crowdfunding)
The Peakago is a 7 inch mini-laptop that’s up for pre-order through an Indiegogo campaign that runs through mid-December. With prices starting as low as $269 during the crowdfunding campaign, it’s one of the most affordable mini-laptops to date. But it’s also one of the least powerful to date. The good news is that Peakago […]
HTC Desire 19s is an inexpensive triple-camera smartphone
Despite selling much of its smartphone team to Google a few years ago, Taiwanese device maker HTC has continued building phones… particularly weird ones like the HTC Exodus line of blockchain smartphones. The new HTC Desire 19s is little less weird… unless you consider the fact that HTC is still in the phone business to be […]
Now you can buy a Linux smartphone for $150 (PinePhone BraveHeart developer/early adopter edition)
Several companies are planning to ship Linux smartphones in the coming months. The PinePhone is by far the cheapest — and it could be one of the first to ship… if you’re OK spending money on a developer/early adopter edition phone. The PinePhone “BraveHeart” Limited Edition smartphone is now available for purchase for $150. It’s […]
MSI launches Cubi 5 mini PC with 10th-gen Intel Core chips
The MSI Cubi line of tiny desktop computers are getting a spec bump. MSI added the new Cubi 5 10M to its website this week, with support for up to a 10th-gen Intel Core i7 U-series processor. Since Intel hasn’t officially launched its upcoming Frost Canyon NUC yet, (even though we know it’s coming), that […]
Simply NUC’s Sequoia is a tiny Ryzen-powered PC (for $689 and up)
Intel may own the term “NUC” as used to describe a type of small form-factor desktop computer. But the company doesn’t have a monopoly on small, square mini-desktops. Over the years we’ve seen a number of NUC-like mini PCs with AMD processors. But now a company that’s best known for selling NUCs is getting in […]
Google enables RCS messaging for US smartphones (without any carrier help)
Google has been trying to upgrade SMS messaging for years, by supporting the next-gen RCS protocol that enables features like read receipts, transferring high-quality photos and videos, and chatting over WiFi. But the rollout of RCS support for Android phones has been hampered in the US by wireless carriers, who have been slow to support […]
Daily Deals (11-14-2019)
Amazon has been selling SanDisk’s 400GB microSDXC card for $52 for a little while, which seems like a ridiculously good deal for a lot of storage on a card that’s about the side of a fingertip. But honestly you might not need that much storage for your photos, videos, music, or just transferring data between […]
Pocket PC handheld Linux computer coming in 2020 for $199 and up (maybe — crowdfunding)
Sure, there’s a chance you could turn your old smartphone into a pocket-sized Linux computer by replacing the operating system. But if you’re looking for a purpose-built device with a touchscreen display, a QWERTY keyboard, and features you won’t typically find on phones (like 4 USB ports), the folks at Popcorn Computer have you covered. […]
Porsche Design Ultra is a thin, light, fanless (and expensive) 15.6 inch laptop
Porsche automobiles are known for their premium design… and price tags. And so are Porsche Design electronics. In addition to partnering with Huawei to offer pricey versions of the Chinese phone makers flagship phones, Porsche Design launched a $2500 2-in-1 notebook a few years ago. Now the company is back with the Porsche Design Ultra One, […]
Motorola’s new Razr is a modern flip-phone with a foldable display (coming in January for $1500)
As expected, Motorola’s bringing back its iconic Razr brand. The new Motorola Razr borrows some design cues from the company’s classic flip phones — it’s a slim phone that folds in half to take up less space in your pocket. But when you unfold the new phone you see a single large 6.2 inch foldable […]
Daily Deals (11-13-2019)
Like most ad-free music streaming services, Amazon Music Unlimited normally runs $10 per month… although Amazon Prime Members can save a few bucks off that price. Right now new subscribers can save a whole lot more — Amazon is offering a 4-month subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited for just 99 cents. I’ll be honest — it’s […]
castAway case turns a smartphone into a dual-screen device (It’s also a phone-sized Chrome OS tablet)
Foldable smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Fold and dual-screen accessories like LG G8X ThinQ Dual Screen have blurred the lines between smartphones and tablets this year. But what if you want to add a second screen to the phone you already have? The castAway smartphone case offers a solution. Maybe. OK, it’s a weird one. But […]
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