Canonical releases a new version of its popular Ubuntu operating system every six months — but most versions are only officially supported for nine months. That means if you want a stable version of Ubuntu that you can run for a long time, you’ll probably want to opt for an LTS release like Ubuntu 18.04 […]
One Mix 2S Yoga mini laptop benchmarks (Core M3-8100Y processor)
The One Mix 2S Yoga is a tiny laptop with a 7 inch touchscreen display, a 360-degree hinge that lets you use the computer like a tablet, support for an optional digital pen, and a keyboard that’s a little small and cramped for touch typing — but what did you expect from a laptop that’s […]
Raspberry Pi software update brings VLC media player (with hardware-accelerated video playback)
The Raspberry Pi line of single-board computers can run a variety of operating systems, but there is one operating system that’s officially supported by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. It’s called Raspbian and it’s GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian. This week the Raspberry Pi team released a new version with a new Python development tool called […]
Google Pixel 3 Lite shows up in Russia (allegedly)
Rumor has it that Google is working on a third (and maybe even a fourth) Pixel phone. And now Russian site Rozetked has published a series of hands-on photos and details for a device that’s allegedly the Pixel 3 Lite. While it’s not clear if this is really a Pixel device that Google plans to […]
Daily Deals (11-16-2018)
In case you haven’t noticed, Black Friday is kind of a month-long event these days. But as Thanksgiving approaches, we’re starting to see more and more so-called “Black Friday” prices going live. Today’s addition? Amazon’s sale prices are live for a bunch of products and bundles. You can pick up a 3-pack of Echo Dot […]
Microsoft releases tools for creating ARM64 apps for Windows
This year the first Windows 10 computers with ARM processors started shipping. They tend to be thin and light 2-in-1 tablets and convertible laptops with long battery life, fanless designs, and built-in support for 4G LTE. But they also have some limitations. They can run 32-bit or 64-bit apps compiled for ARM architecture, and they […]
Samsung brings auto-brightness to phones without ambient light sensor
Most high-end smartphones have an ambient light sensor that can be used to determine how bright your phone’s display should be. If you’re in a dimly lit environment, the screen doesn’t need to be very bright to be visible. But if you’re outdoors on a sunny day, the screen brightness should probably be cranked way […]
DDR5 RAM is coming (in a few years, maybe)
SK Hynix has just announced that it’s developed a 16GB DDR5 memory chip that it says is the first to match the upcoming JEDEC standard for DDR5. The company says its DDR5 memory uses less power while offering faster speeds than today’s DDR4 memory. But you’ll have to wait a little while to get your […]
LG Gram 17 may be on the way (big screen, small weight)
LG has been selling a line of thin and light laptops under the LG Gram name for a number of years. They get that name because they tend to weigh about a kilogram (2.2 pounds) regardless of whether they have 13.3 inch, 14 inch, or 15.6 inch displays (although some recent models are closer to […]
Daily Deals (11-15-2018)
There’s no shortage of cheap wireless headphones these days. But prices go up quickly if you want a set with halfway decent noise cancellation. JBL’s Everest 100 Elite noise cancelling earbuds, for example, have a list price of $200, but today you can snag a pair from Harman’s eBay store for just $30. Note that […]
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