FriendlyELEC’s new CM3588 NAS Kit is a versatile little computer that effectively lets you build your own network-attached storage or video device. At its heart is a compute module with a Rockchip RK3588 processor, but that module snaps onto a feature-packed carrier board with 4 M.2 2280 slots with support for PCIe Gen 3 x1 […]
Lee Mathews
Computer tech, blogger, husband, father, and avid MSI U100 user.
Pineberry Pi HatDrive! lets you add an M.2 SSD to your Raspberry Pi
When the Raspberry Pi 5 launched this fall, it was the first member of the Raspberry Pi Model B series to feature a PCIe interface, allowing you to add a speedy, high-capacity SSD to your DIY projects. But you need an add-on to do that. Now the embedded system enthusiasts behind the Pineberry Pi have […]
Leaked Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G12 shows redesigned keyboard and TrackPoint
Lenovo has regularly updated the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, its flagship thin and light business-class laptop, since its debut in 2012. Usually that means a processor refresh and maybe some modest changes to the physical design. But it looks like the 12th-generation X1 Carbon may bring some small, but significant changes to the keyboard and trackpad, […]
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 leaked: Models with Intel Arc and Nvidia 4070 GPUs on the way
Samsung’s Galaxy Book 3 series line of laptops launched in February, but next-gen models could already be just around the corner. According to leaked specs published by Windows Report, five Galaxy Book 4 models are on the way, all with Intel Meteor Lake processors. Some models are also expected to feature discrete graphics, with certain […]
OnePlus Ace2 Pro features Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and a touchscreen that works in pouring rain
OnePlus is claiming to have made a breakthrough with the display on its upcoming Ace2 Pro. Its touchscreen will work how you expect it to even if it becomes wet. Whether it’s being rained on, dampened by mist or even your own sweat or wet fingertips, the Ace2 Pro will respond to your touches and […]
Zotac refreshes C-Series fanless PCs with 13th-gen Intel Core processors
Zotac introduced its compact C Series PCs nearly a decade ago and they’ve been updated regularly over the years. Now the company has unveiled this year’s C Series Nano update, which is headlined by the switch to 13th-gen Intel Core processors. With that move comes the switch to faster DDR5-5200/4800 RAM. Zotac has also added […]
Netflix Games head to select TVs as beta testing kicks off
Netflix Games are officially heading to your TV. Mike Verdu, Netflix’ VP of games, has announced the move and invited Netflix users to take part in beta testing “in the next few weeks.” There’s a very good chance you won’t be able to participate right away, however. Initially only Netflix subscribers in Canada and the […]
Xiaomi Pad 6 Max enters the big tablet fray with 14-inch display and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor
Xiaomi has announced a new addition to its tablet lineup: the Pad 6 Max. It’s the company’s biggest tablet yet with a 14-inch display. That’s more than an inch larger than Apple’s largest iPad Pro model, and puts it in the same territory as the Samsung Tab S9 Ultra and Lenovo Tab Extreme. It’s not […]
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 revealed with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and a new cover display
Hot on the heels of Samsung and Honor announcing new foldables, Xiaomi is getting in on the action. The company has revealed the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 and is already taking pre-orders in China. Starting at around $1250, the Mix Fold 3 is built around a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor with a top clock […]
Blackberry Pi is a pocket-sized device that runs a full Linux-based OS
If you’re looking for a Linux-based handheld PC these days, there are plenty of off-the-shelf kits you can purchase. But if you’ve got the parts, desire and skill why not build something like the Blackberry Pi yourself? The device you see here started out as a Gameboy-inspired build, but maker IMBalENce had always wanted to […]