A few days ago we reported that a Dell XPS 17 laptop was likely on the way. Now we know what it’ll probably look like, thanks to an image spotted on Dell’s website. Meanwhile One Netbook continues to leak tidbits of information about the company’s upcoming mini-laptop designed for gaming. This time we have a […]
Daily Deals (4-06-2020)
Online video streaming service Quibi went live today… to mixed reviews. The idea behind the service is to offer original, bite-sized content that you can view on your phone while commuting, waiting in line, or… doing all those other routine things that millions of people aren’t actually doing these days. Some of the programs are […]
Origin’s EON15-X is a laptop with AMD Ryzen desktop chips (available for $1624 and up)
The Origin EON15-X is a high-end laptop with the heart of a desktop computer. Available with up to a 12-core AMD Ryzen 9 3900 CPU, the system packs more horsepower than almost any other laptop on the market… except maybe XMG’s Apex 15, which supports up to a 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X processor. It looks […]
TCL launches its 10-series smartphones with prices ranging from $250 to $500
After spending the past few years manufacturing phones sold under the BlackBerry and Alcatel brands, TCL is launching a line of smartphones under its own name. They all have quad cameras, big screens, and price tags below the $500 mark. They also all have headphone jacks and microSD card readers. The TCL 10 Pro is a […]
Hole punch cameras killed the pop-up selfie cam
Over the past few years smartphone makers have declared war on bezels. The black borders that surround displays have gotten smaller… and phone makers have found new places for the fingerprint sensors and cameras that used to hang out in those borders. But it looks like one solution is on its way out. Pop-up selfie […]
MutantC v2 is a DIY handheld Raspberry Pi computer with a slide-out keyboard
After building a DIY handheld computer based on a Raspberry Pi last year, developer rahmanshaber is back with version 2. The new MutantC v2 is still a handheld computer with a slide-out keyboard (or rather, a slide-up display) that resembles a T-Mobile Sidekick phone or Sony Vaio UX computer. But it’s an upgrade over the […]
Apple’s 2020 iPad Pro mic can be disconnected (when you use a compatible case)
Every Apple MacBook released since 2018 has had a privacy feature that disconnects the microphone hardware when the lid is closed so that nobody can take control of your computer and listen when you think the system is sleeping. Now Apple is bringing the same hardware mic disconnect feature to iPads, starting with this year’s […]
Daily Deals (4-3-2020)
Marvel and Dark Horse are making a selection of digital comics available to read for free. HBO is letting you watch the complete series of select TV shows for free (along with a bunch of movies and documentaries). And the Epic Games Store and GOG are offering up more free games. Some of today’s best […]
Dell XPS 17 laptop is on the way (leaks)
Dell’s XPS 13 line of laptops are incredibly compact and increasingly powerful. The XPS 15 lineup has been a little more controversial at times, but still offers a sleek design and more horsepower. And the Dell XPS 17? You can’t buy one yet. But it sure looks like one is on the way. About a […]
Another 8 inch mini-laptop is coming April 20th (in Japan)
It looks like there’s a new player in the mini-laptop space. Sort of. The MAL-FWTVPCM1 is a tiny laptop with an 8 inch touchscreen display, a 360-degree hinge that lets you fold the screen back and hold the computer as a tablet, and a QWERTY keyboard that’s just big enough for touch typing. It also […]
Redmi Band is a $14 fitness band with 14-day battery life
Xiaomi’s Mi Band line of fitness trackers already offer some of the best bang for the buck in the wearable space. But what’s better than a $35 activity tracker with a color display and long battery life? How about a $14 one. The Chinese device maker’s latest wearable is the Redmi Band, which features a 1.08 […]
Facebook Messenger is now available as a desktop app for Windows or Mac
Zoom may be grabbing all the headlines lately (for better or worse), but it’s hardly the only option for making video calls over the internet. Microsoft has Skype. Google has Hangouts. And Facebook has Messenger — which is now available as a desktop app. You can now download Facebook Messenger from the Microsoft Store or […]
