December 2015

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PlayStation 4 hacked to run Linux

by Lory Gil Comments Off on PlayStation 4 hacked to run Linux

Hacker group fail0verflow recently showed off a PlayStation 4 running Linux at the Console Hacking 2015 conference, marking the first time someone has managed to install a full-blown, desktop operating system on the game console. Although others have tinkered with the PS4 in the past, including a Brazilian hacker group that used a Raspberry Pi to break […]

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Chuwi Hi12 dual OS tablet with a 1440p screen coming soon

by Brad Linder Comments Off on Chuwi Hi12 dual OS tablet with a 1440p screen coming soon

Chuwi is developing a new tablet with a 12 inch, 2160 x 1440 pixel display, an Intel Cherry Trail processor and 4GB of RAM. The Chuwi Hi12 should be available in January. Update: The Chuwi Hi12 is up for pre-order from Gearbest and Geekbuying for $250 and up. The tablet is powered by an Intel Atom x5-Z8300 […]

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Another 5 inch OnePlus smartphone on the way?

by Brad Linder Comments Off on Another 5 inch OnePlus smartphone on the way?

Chinese smartphone startup has released three phones to date, but there’s some evidence that a fourth (and maybe fifth) is on the way. Earlier this month benchmark results for a 4.6 inch phone with 4GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor showed up online. Now there’s also a listing at Chinese regulatory agency […]

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Everykey 2.0 is a key to unlock…. everything

by Lory Gil Comments Off on Everykey 2.0 is a key to unlock…. everything

Cleveland-based startup Everykey produces a small device that’s designed to unlock practically anything with a password or key (including physical locks and car doors) when you get close to it. Walk away with the Everykey in your pocket and and your computer, phone, and car will lock up tight. The company recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for […]

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LG SmartThingQ Hub is a smart home gateway, wireless speaker, and more

by Brad Linder No Comments on LG SmartThingQ Hub is a smart home gateway, wireless speaker, and more

We can probably expect to see a lot of smart home gadgets at the Consumer Electronics Show next week. But LG is giving us a sneak peek at its entry: the SmartThinQ Hub is a cylinder with a 3.5 inch display on top and speaker in the base. It can display notifications on the screen, announce them […]

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AT&T waves goodbye to smartphone subsidies, 2-year contracts in 2016

by Brad Linder Comments Off on AT&T waves goodbye to smartphone subsidies, 2-year contracts in 2016

AT&T is set to be the next US wireless carrier to do away with 2-year smartphone contracts and subsidized prices for phones. Starting January 8th, if you want to buy a smartphone from AT&T you’ll pay full price for it, either by paying for the phone up front or by paying for your phone with a […]

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Deals of the Day (12-30-2015)

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The Toshiba Satellite Radius 12 is a convertible notebook with a 12.5 inch inch touchscreen display. It normally sells for $1000 and up if you opt for a model with a 1920 x 1080 pixel display, or $1300 and up for a model with a 3840 x 2160 pixel display. But right now Best Buy […]

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Samsung unveils experimental projects for fitness tracking, communication, and VR control

by Brad Linder Comments Off on Samsung unveils experimental projects for fitness tracking, communication, and VR control

Samsung will showcase three experimental projects at the Consumer Electronics Show next week. One is a fitness tracker that’s integrated with a belt. Another is a system that conducts audio through your body, allowing you to hold your finger up to your ear to hear audio from your smartwatch, for example. And the last is […]