The ACEMAGIC S1 is a small desktop computer with a few unusual features including a small display on the front of the case that can display system information including CPU power consumption and temperature, fan speed, or memory usage. There’s also an RGB light strip on the front of the case for some reason. When […]
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8 Comments on Nothing Phone 2a could be a cheaper phone with a distinctive design (Update: but not THAT design)
Nothing Phone 2a could be a cheaper phone with a distinctive design (Update: but not THAT design)
8 Comments on Nothing Phone 2a could be a cheaper phone with a distinctive design (Update: but not THAT design)The Nothing Phone (2) isn’t exactly an expensive phone by modern flagship standards, with prices starting at $599. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for something a little cheaper. A few days ago the Nothing team confirmed that a new Nothing Phone (2a) is on the way, and that it would put an emphasis […]
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F-Droid now supports automatic background updates (Free and open source Android app store)
4 Comments on F-Droid now supports automatic background updates (Free and open source Android app store)F-Droid maintains a repository of free and open source (FOSS) Android apps, and the F-Droid client for Android devices basically functions as an alternative to the default app store on most Android devices: the Google Play Store. But up until recently, F-Droid lacked one of the Play Store’s key features: the ability to automatically install updates […]
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You can’t use Windows Mixed Reality headsets with Windows 11 24H2
Late last year Microsoft announced it would be ending support for Windows Mixed Reality headsets (and associated software). Now the company has taken the first steps toward pulling the plug. Windows Insider Preview Build 26502 was released to members of the Windows Insider Preview program this week, and users running this build who plug in […]
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Brilliant Labs Frame smart glasses are like Google Glass for the generative AI era (pre-order for $350)
9 Comments on Brilliant Labs Frame smart glasses are like Google Glass for the generative AI era (pre-order for $350)The wearable computing space has changed a lot in the decade since Google Glass first debuted. While Google’s computer for your face never really took off, these days smartwatches are everywhere and the idea of sticking a device in front of your eyeballs is more mainstream than ever, thanks to the efforts of Meta, Apple, […]
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Microsoft releases preview of Sudo for Windows (run commands that require elevated privileges)
4 Comments on Microsoft releases preview of Sudo for Windows (run commands that require elevated privileges)Microsoft is bringing another Linux feature to Windows… although it’s an optional feature aimed at power users. Sudo for Windows is a command line tool that works a lot like its Linux counterpart, allowing users to run commands that require elevated permissions on a case-by-case basis. In other words, you don’t need to right-click and […]
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Acer Chromebox Mini fanless mini PC with Intel Jasper Lake supports up to three 4K displays
2 Comments on Acer Chromebox Mini fanless mini PC with Intel Jasper Lake supports up to three 4K displaysThe Acer Chromebox Mini is a new compact computer from Acer’s business division that’s marketed as a solution for digital signage. But with a 6-watt Intel Jasper Lake processor, support for up to 16GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and support for up to three 4K displays, it could […]
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Daily Deals (2-08-2024)
Just in time for the Super Bowl, Paramount+ is offering a 1-month free subscription to new or returning customers who use the coupon JUNE at signup. If you opt for the Paramount+ with Showtime option you’ll be able to stream CBS for free, which will let you watch the game. Plus you can catch up […]
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Apple hasn’t killed iTunes for Windows yet… but would rather you use Apple Music or TV for everything but podcasts and audiobooks
5 Comments on Apple hasn’t killed iTunes for Windows yet… but would rather you use Apple Music or TV for everything but podcasts and audiobooksApple’s iTunes hasn’t been a thing on Mac computers for years, but iTunes for Windows is still a thing. But Apple would clearly rather have you use its other apps for most of the functions that used to be exclusive to iTunes. Last year Apple released Apple Music, TV, and Devices apps to the Microsoft […]
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Lilbits: Disney’s Epic $1.5 billion bet on gaming, Pixel Fold 2 leaks, and more
Disney is already a behemoth in the movies & TV space, but now the company wants a slice of the gaming pie. The company has announced plans to collaborate with Epic Games to bring Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and other content and characters to Fortnite and other games and experiences powered by Epic’s Unreal […]
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Fairphone 5 schematics, repair, and recycling documentation is now available
Fairphone has been putting an emphasis on the repairability and sustainability of its phones for much of the past decade. The company has a long track record of delivering software updates for old phones, offering phones with user-replaceable batteries, and selling spare parts for users that want to perform their own repairs. Starting with the […]
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AMD Embedded+ architecture combines AMD Embedded with Versal Adaptive chips
AMD is launching a new platform called Ryzen Embedded+ that combines two of the chip maker’s existing technologies into a “single integrated board” for products that leverage AI features for on-device processing from sensors, cameras, and other hardware. In a nutshell, Embedded+ boards combine an AMD Ryzen Embedded processor with an AMD Versal adaptive, software-programmable […]