Framework’s 2nd-gen modular laptop is set to begin shipping to customers this month… although customers who already have a 1st-gen model can also save some money by purchasing just a new mainboard with a 12th-gen Intel Core “Alder Lake” processor that will fit into last year’s laptop shell. But that’s just one of the ways Framework says its laptops are more sustainable than most. The company also incorporates a significant amount of recycled materials in the construction of its laptops.
In other news, after introducing a mini PC with support for up to an Intel Core i7-12700H processor earlier this year, Asus appears to be moving closer to actually selling the PN64. Google’s Data Safety labels are now visible in the Google Play Store, and all developers will need to provide info for their apps by July 20th. But it’s one step forward, one (or maybe two) back for privacy, as Google has also hidden the description of what permissions an app uses from the Play Store, which means you have to download an app to find out exactly which permissions (like storage, contacts, location, or camera) it will request.
Here’s a roundup of recent tech news from around the web.
First introduced in January, the Asus PN64 is a mini desktop PC with 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake-P and -H series processor options. It’s not yet available in the US, but a retail listing recently for a Core i3 model showed up at Amazon Spain. https://t.co/sCC1K0wIiu pic.twitter.com/brVmKHrZ3v
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Framework’s modular, repairable, upgradeable laptop also incorporates recycled plastic, aluminum, and paper (for the packaging). Here’s how much. https://t.co/1PHHbFlggd pic.twitter.com/JkGt2gY26s
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Google has added “Data Safety” information to app listings in the Google Play Store, with developer-provided info about how data might be used. But app permissions have disappeared. You now have to install an app to see which it requests/uses. https://t.co/KJWUE1Y955
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The Radxa ROCK5 Model B is a single-board computer with a RK3588 processor, up to 16GB of RAM, 2.5 Gbps LAN, WiFi 6E, BT 5.2, PCIe 3.0 x4, and support for up to 3 displays. Announced in January and coming soon for $129 and up, early reviews appearing now. https://t.co/QcDZEXRDvW
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Asus ROG Cetra True Wireless Pro earbuds are wireless… but can work as wired earbuds when you want better sound quality thanks to a USB-C adapter with an ESS 9280 quad DAC built in. https://t.co/NGVS9k7MiC
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Chinese car company Geely has acquired a majority stake in phone maker Meizu, which has seen declining market share in recent years. Meizu will continue as an independent brand focused on phones, wearables, and other mobile tech. https://t.co/qRk70kSEll
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New features rolling out to Windows 11 Insider Preview beta channel testers include Suggested Actions: when you copy a date, time, or phone number you’ll see suggestions to call or create a calendar appointment. https://t.co/yiAV8GGOqr pic.twitter.com/5KxVTkEuUn
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I actually like the idea of those headphones, provided all wireless activity stops when you plug them into the cable. That would let me quickly and intuitively switch between getting audio from two devices with ease.
Now if someone would please make something like that with just a 3.5mm connection and no redundant DAC and not price it at $300 which I’d expect these would be.