Samsung is holding an event on August 11th, when the company will unveil its next-gen foldable smartphones, widely expected to be the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 (the latest phone with a screen that unfolds to become the size of a small tablet) and the Galaxy Z Flip3 (the latest Samsung flip-phone with a flexible display […]
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HMD’s Nokia XR20 is a rugged phone built to last (with 4 years of security updates)
The new Nokia XR20 is an Android smartphone with mid-range specs that launches this week with a 2-year warranty and a promise that it will receive at least three major Android updates as well as security updates for at least four years. But with a growing number of Android phone makers promising to deliver years […]
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3 Comments on Intel’s 2025 roadmap: New architectures, new technologies, and the end of nanometer naming
Intel’s 2025 roadmap: New architectures, new technologies, and the end of nanometer naming
3 Comments on Intel’s 2025 roadmap: New architectures, new technologies, and the end of nanometer namingOver the years, chip makers have moved to smaller and smaller processor nodes in an effort to fit more transistors into a smaller space to improve performance and efficiency. But different manufacturers use different technologies, so what one chip maker calls a 7nm processor may not have the same characteristics as a competitor’s. Now Intel […]
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Chuwi HeroBox Pro is a mini PC with Celeron N4500 for about $200
Chinese PC maker Chuwi’s latest small form-factor desktop computer features an Intel Celeron N4500 Jasper Lake processor, HDMI 2.0, VGA, and Gigabit Ethernet ports, and an aluminum alloy chassis that measures about 7.4″ x 5.4″ x 1.5″. The Chuwi HeroBox Pro is available from AliExpress with prices starting at under $200 for a model with 8GB […]
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Daily Deals (7-26-2021)
Motorola is offering discounts on most of its current-gen smartphones. Amazon and Lenovo are offering a bunch of deals on tablets. And Facebook Portal smart displays are on sale for $99. Here are some of the day’s best deals. Tablets Lenovo Tab M8 HD w/MTK Helio A22/2GB/32GB for $100 – Lenovo (coupon: BACKTOTABS) Samsung Galaxy […]
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Using a Game Boy Camera in 2021: Transfer crappy photos to your phone, use it as a webcam
1 Comment on Using a Game Boy Camera in 2021: Transfer crappy photos to your phone, use it as a webcamThe Game Boy Camera is a digital camera released in 1998 as an accessory for Nintendo Game Boy handheld game consoles. It allowed users to snap low-resolution, pixelated black and white images. You can save up to 30 images at a time, but the only way to get the images off the Game Boy was […]
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Surface Duo 2 leaks point to better cameras and an awkward design
Microsoft’s upcoming Surface Duo 2 looks like it will solve some of the biggest problems of the original. According to a YouTube video that shows still images of a near-final prototype, the new dual-screen Android device will have a vastly improved camera system. And according to a report from Windows Central, the Surface Duo 2 will […]
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Win32 apps are coming to the Microsoft Store, but they won’t receive updates through the Store
3 Comments on Win32 apps are coming to the Microsoft Store, but they won’t receive updates through the StoreThe Microsoft Store is a combination of app store, game store and movie store. And when Windows 11 debuts later this year, it’ll bring an updated user interface. But it’ll also bring support for more types of applications: Microsoft says you’ll be able to find and download Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps, Progressive Web apps, […]
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Acer Swift 1 budget laptop now available with Intel Jasper Lake (in some countries)
The Acer Swift 1 line of notebooks are thin, light, and inexpensive computers that typically have entry-level specs. First introduced in 2016, the line has been updated several times over the years and the latest model comes equipped with a 14 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel display and an Intel Celeron N5100 quad-core processor based on […]
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Realme could bring MagSafe-like wireless charging to Android
Apple recently launched a $99 battery MagSafe Battery Pack that’s as convenient to use as it is expensive. Just slap it on the back of an iPhone and magnets will hold it in place while it uses wireless charging to refuel your phone’s battery. So far no Android phone maker has offered a similar magnetic […]
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Zidoo M6 is a RK3566 single-board PC with optional support for 5G (also available as a complete mini PC)
1 Comment on Zidoo M6 is a RK3566 single-board PC with optional support for 5G (also available as a complete mini PC)The Zidoo M6 is a single-board computer with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 processor, up to 8GB of RAM, and support for a wide range of input and output options. It also features Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 support and even works with an optional 5G or 4G LTE module thanks to a mini PCIe socket […]
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Lilbits: Apple’s walled garden, VoLTE for Ubuntu Touch, and an upcoming Apple display with an A13 chip?
It’s unclear whether it’ll actually come to market, but 9to5Mac reports that Apple is working on a new display with a built-in Apple A13 Bionic processor. Why does a display need the same processor that powers the iPhone 11? One possibility is that it will be a smart display that blends the capabilities of an […]