Lenovo is expanding its line of Yoga tablets with 4 new models. There are 8 and 10 inch tablets which are available with Android or Windows software. The new Lenovo Yoga 8 and 10 inch tablets all have 1920 x 1200 pixel displays, long battery life, and an improved hinge that lets you prop up […]
October 2014
Lenovo introduces the Yoga 3 Pro convertible notebook
Lenovo’s newest Yoga convertible notebook measures half an inch thick and weighs 2.6 pounds, but the Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro is a notebook with an Intel Core M broadwell processor, Windows software, and a screen that bends over backward so you can use the system like a tablet. The Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro features a […]
Sony Xperia Z3v and Smartwatch 3 coming to Verizon in October
Sony and Verizon have unveiled a new Verizon-specific version of the Xperia Z3 smartphone. It’s called the Sony Xperia Z3v, and it’ll be available from Verizon starting October 23rd for $199 with a 2-year contract. The recently introduced Sony Smartwatch 3 will also be available from Verizon starting later this month. Like the global version of […]
3 more native Android apps hit the Chrome Web Store
Google is working with Android app developers to bring more native Android apps to the Chrome Web Store. This lets you run Android apps on Chromebook or Chromebox. The first batch of Android apps for Chrome OS launched in September, with a few high-profile apps including Evernote, Vine, and Duolingo. The second batch is a bit […]
Google’s new Hangouts app for Chrome OS, Windows is less obtrusive
Google has released a new Hangouts app for Windows and Chrome OS. It replaces the older Chrome browser extension while continuing to let you chat or make voice or video calls to contacts whether they’re using a PC or a mobile device. The new app is also designed to get out of the way when […]
Deals of the Day (10-09-2014)
The Acer Aspire E11 is a notebook with an 11.6 inch display, an Intel Celeron N2830 Bay Trail processor, 2GB of RAM, and a 320GB hard drive. It runs Windows 8.1 and has a Chromebook-like price tag. The list price is about $250. Right now you can pick one up for closer to $215 from […]
Goodnight WiMAX: Sprint to shut down its first 4G network Nov 6th, 2015
Before LTE became widespread in the United States, Sprint launched its own high-speed data network using the competing WiMAX protocol. It wasn’t as fast as LTE, but that didn’t stop the company from calling it 4G. Sprint isn’t the only name in the WiMAX game… but Clearwire, FreedomPop, and most other companies that offer WiMAX service in […]
Google paves way for 64-bit Android apps with new Android L developer preview
Google plans to launch the next version of its Android operating system this fall. Code-named Android L (at least until Google comes up with a good dessert name starting with the letter L), the operating system will feature a new design language and improvements to the lock screen, quick settings panel, graphics performance, and more. […]
The Egg is a personal, pocket-sized cloud media server (crowdfunding)
Like the convenience of storing your photos, music, or videos online so you can access them from any phone or computer… but don’t like the idea of giving your files and data to Google, Apple, or Facebook? A startup called Eggcyte has developed a personal web server they’re calling the Egg. It’s a small device […]
First look: Zotac’s palm-sided Windows PC (coming in October for $200)
The Zotac ZBOX PI320Â pico is the smallest desktop Windows computer I’ve ever held in my hands. I should say hand. This little computer is small enough to hold in the palm of one hand, or easily slide into a pocket. Despite its small size, this little device is a full-fledged PC. It runs Windows 8.1 […]