The Huawei Mate 8 is a smartphone with a 6 inch, full HD display, a 4,000 mAh battery, and Hauwei’s own octa-core, 64-bit processor. Huawei unveiled the Mate 8 in China in November, and now the company has announced plans to sell the phone in more markets around the globe. It won’t be coming to the US […]
Archives for January 2016
Google launches C202 Chromebook for education
The latest Chromebook from Asus is the company’s first model designed specifically for the education market. The Asus C202 Chromebook has a ruggedized design with a rubber bumper and reinforced corners, a spill-resistant keyboard, and a scratch-resistant case. It also has a modular design that makes it easy to disassemble the notebook and replace faulty […]
Closer look at the Lenovo ThinkPad Stack Mobile Projector
Lenovo’s ThinkPad Stack line of accessories are a series of modules that you can stack on top of one another, allowing you to connect everything to a PC with a single cable. Last year the company launched the first few modules including a speaker and power bank. This year Lenovo is expanding the lineup with a […]
Some Linksys 802.11ac WiFi routers now officially support DD-WRT open source firmware
DD-WRT is an open source, Linux-based replacement for the firmware that comes with many WiFi routers. It has a reputation for giving users more control over their router’s performance and security. But historically the companies that produce networking hardware haven’t really encouraged you to replace their firmware. So it’s always nice to see a company […]
Hands-on with the 2016 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 family is expanding this year to include a tablet and a convertible. But for the past few years the ThinkPad X1 Carbon has been Lenovo’s flagship premium ultra-portable laptop. This year the company is upgrading the laptop with new processor and memory options and a more compact design. The new ThinkPad […]
Closer look at Lenovo’s ThinkPad 13 Windows and Chrome laptops
Lenovo plans to launch two different versions of the ThinkPad 13 this year: one with Windows and the other with Chrome. The basic specs for both are the same, including a 13.3 inch display and an Intel Core i5 processor. But I caught up with Lenovo this week and found that there are a few […]
UA HealthBox is a $400 fitness-tracking ecosystem in a box from HTC and Under Armour
Want to count the number of steps you take every day? You can pick up a cheap fitness band for under $20 these days. But want to go all-in on the quantified self movement and keep track of your steps, weight, sleep, heart rate, and more? HTC and Under Armour have a new kit that’s […]
Misfit Ray is a $100 activity tracker that you wear like a bracelet or necklace
While some companies have approached the fitness and activity tracker space by cramming as many features as possible into their hardware, Misfit has always had a slightly different strategy: make wearables that you won’t be embarrassed to actually wear. The latest is the Misfit Ray, and like other Misfit products it doesn’t have a screen. It […]
HTC launches Vive Pre virtual reality headset for developers
HTC plans to launch its first virtual reality headset this year, but not matter how good the technology behind the device is, the HTC Vive won’t be much use if developers don’t create games, videos, and other experiences for it. After launching an initial developer kit in 2015, HTC is introducing an updated model at […]
NEC introduces 11.6 inch LaVie Hybrid Zero 2-in-1 tablet
NEC is expanding its LaVie line of compact computers with a new 11.6 inch tablet with a detachable keyboard dock. Full details and pricing haven’t been announced yet, but the new LaVie Zero Hybrid is a premium device with a magnesium alloy case and a spare battery in the keyboard section, which should allow for […]
Hands-on with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga is a notebook that becomes a tablet when you tilt the 14 inch touchscreen display back 360 degrees. It weighs 2.8 pounds, measures two thirds of an inch thick, features support for up to an Intel Core i7 Skylake processor, and supports up to 16GB of RAM. But the most eye-catching […]
Closer look at the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 modular tablet
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet features a 12 inch, 2160 x 1440 pixel display, an Intel Core M Skylake processor, a USB Type-C port, and support for an optional keyboard dock and optional digital pen. But what really makes this tablet unusual is its support for a series of modules that extend the capabilities of the tablet. […]
Alcatel OneTouch launches Pixi 3 8 inch tablet with Windows 10 Mobile (or Android)
Windows 10 Mobile isn’t just for smartphones. Alcatel OneTouch has launched a new 8 inch tablet with a Qualcomm processor and the mobile version of Microsoft’s new operating system. The Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 3 (8) will be available in Europe and Latin America starting in April. Don’t want a Windows 10 Mobile tablet? The company […]
Lenovo IdeaPad 710S is a 13.3 inch, 2.6 pound laptop coming this summer for $799 and up
The Lenovo IdeaPad 710S may not be the thinnest or lightest laptop Lenovo is launching at CES, and it may not have the most impressive display or a convertible design that lets use use it like a tablet. But this notebook looks like a solid option for folks looking for a compact notebook with a […]