The BeagleV was supposed to be one of the first affordable single-board computers with a RISC-V processor. But the board, which was introduced in January, never went into mass production and the whole project was cancelled in July. But now StarFive has unveiled a new single-board computer with similar specs but a slightly different design. […]
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GPD Pocket 3 mini-laptop review (8 inch screen, modular ports, convertible design)
The GPD Pocket 3 is a small but versatile mini-laptop computer with an 8 inch display that supports pen and touch input, a swivel hinge that lets you fold the screen down over the keyboard for use in tablet mode, a backlit keyboard that’s just big enough for touch typing, and support for up to […]
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Reports: Apple’s AR headset could launch in 2022, AR could replace iPhones within a decade
No Comments on Reports: Apple’s AR headset could launch in 2022, AR could replace iPhones within a decadeSmartphones may have changed the way people interact with technology more than any device since the introduction of laptops, or possibly even personal computers. But Apple is already said to be working on a product category that it thinks could eventually replace smartphones: augmented reality. The company’s first augmented reality (AR) device is expected to […]
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Best of Black Friday 2021 Tech Deals
The 2021 Black Friday shopping season kicked off a bit early this year, and Liliputing’s got an in-depth roundup featuring hundreds of deals on computers, gadgets, and accessories. But if you don’t feel like digging through all of that and you’re just looking for some of the best deals, some that truly stand out from the […]
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Lilbits: Google’s Tensor SoC, RISC-V phones, WSATools, and more
This year’s Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones are the first to ship with Google’s Tensor GS101 processor (which is the same chip that the company is expected to use in the upcoming Pixel 6a). But according to YouTuber Marques Brownlee makes the claim that Google had planned to use the chip in last […]
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Glodroid brings Android 12 to the PinePhone (sort of)
A key selling point for the PinePhone is that the $150 phone is one of the few smartphones designed to support free and open source operating systems that use a mainline Linux kernel. But that doesn’t mean it can’t run Android. Developers of GloDroid have been building Android ROMs for the phone for the past […]
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Black Friday 2021 Mobile Tech Deals
Black Friday takes place on November 26th this year, the day after Thanksgiving. Long considered the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season, retailers would have you believe it’s one of the best days of the year to find deep discounts on all sorts of gear… although regularly Liliputing readers will know that there are […]
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How to install Google Play on Amazon Fire tablets
Amazon’s Fire tablets have a well-deserved reputation for offering decent bang for the buck. They have decent displays, long battery life, and affordable price tags (especially during Prime Day or Black Friday sales). But they also come with an operating system called Fire OS, which is Amazon’s custom version of Android. Instead of the Google […]
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Running Linux on the GPD Pocket 3 mini-laptop
The GPD Pocket 3 is a tiny laptop computer with an 8 inch touchscreen display, a swivel-hinge that allows you to fold the screen over the keyboard for use in tablet mode, and a modular port system that allows you to customize the little computer’s capabilities. Up for pre-order for $650 and up during an […]
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Sipeed LicheeRV is a $17 computer module with a RISC-V 64-bit processor
Sipeed’s new LicheeRV is a tiny computer-on-a-module featuring a 64-bit RISC-V processor, 512MB of RAM, a microSD card for storage and a USB-C port for power and/or debugging. While the tiny computer isn’t exactly a speed demon, with prices starting as low as $17, it’s one of the most affordable RISC-V computers to date. It […]
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Lilbits: Google’s Pixel 6a could be a cheaper phone with a Tensor processor
With a $599 starting price, the Google Pixel 6 isn’t exactly a high-end smartphone by today’s standards. But soon there may be a cheaper option. Google’s next mid-range smartphone is expected to the Pixel 6a, and a few days ago we got our first look at it courtesy of some leaked renderings. Now the folks […]
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PlayStation games come to the Game Boy Advance (via a hacked cartridge)
It’s been close to two decades since Nintendo’s Game Boy Advance was state of the art in the handheld gaming space. But folks are still finding new uses for the handheld console with a 2.9 inch, 240 x 160 pixel display and 16.8 MHz 32-bit processor. One of the latest examples? You can use it […]