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Lilbits: Microsoft previews Windows 11 Energy Saver mode, Freewrite Traveler Ghost Edition launches (digital typewriter with a transparent case)

by Brad Linder 6 Comments on Lilbits: Microsoft previews Windows 11 Energy Saver mode, Freewrite Traveler Ghost Edition launches (digital typewriter with a transparent case)

The Freewrite Traveler is a portable writing machine that first launched about 5 years ago. It’s basically a digital typewriter designed for distraction-free writing. It doesn’t have a web browser, a color display, or apps. It lets you type documents on a full-sized keyboard while looking at an E Ink display, and back up those […]

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This unusual mini PC can be carried with a shoulder strap, has detachable Bluetooth speaker

by Brad Linder 4 Comments on This unusual mini PC can be carried with a shoulder strap, has detachable Bluetooth speaker

Chinese mini PC maker SOONNOOZ makes an unusual line of little computers that don’t really look much like computers. Not only does it have rounded corners, a physical jog dial on the top (that acts as a volume control), and a speaker grill on the front, but the computer has buttons on the sides that […]

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Simply NUC Onyx NUC13OXv9 Review: 4×4 Mini PC with Intel Core i9-13900H

by Ian W Morrison (Linuxium) No Comments on Simply NUC Onyx NUC13OXv9 Review: 4×4 Mini PC with Intel Core i9-13900H

The Simply NUC Onyx range of mini PCs feature feature Intel’s 13th generation Raptor Lake “H” series processors and use the familiar 4×4 inch “NUC” form factor. They’re some of the newest systems from Simply NUC, a company that specialises in providing small form factor computing solutions for business and enterprise customers.  The star of the […]

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Lilbits: Raspberry Pi CM5, Samsung’s mobile browser comes to Windows, and Huawei’s satellite-enabled tablet

by Brad Linder No Comments on Lilbits: Raspberry Pi CM5, Samsung’s mobile browser comes to Windows, and Huawei’s satellite-enabled tablet

First Apple added emergency satellite communication to the iPhone. Then Qualcomm tried (and failed) to get its own satellite platform for smartphones off the ground. Now Chinese device maker Huawei has made the jump to satellite-enabled… tablets. The new Huawei MatePad Pro 11 (2024) is the first consumer tablet to support 2-way satellite communications… but […]

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ZPG A1 Unicorn is a retro gaming handheld with a 4 inch, 720 x 720 pixel display

by Brad Linder 1 Comment on ZPG A1 Unicorn is a retro gaming handheld with a 4 inch, 720 x 720 pixel display

Most handheld game devices have 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio displays, but a handful (pun intended) have 1:1 screens. And now you can add the ZPG A1 Unicorn to that short list. The A1 Unicorn is an upcoming handheld with a 4 inch, 720 x 720 pixel display positioned between a set of game controllers that […]

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One Netbook launches ONEXGPU graphics dock with Radeon RX 7600M XT, USB4, Oculink and an M.2 slot for $599 (crowdfunding)

by Brad Linder 3 Comments on One Netbook launches ONEXGPU graphics dock with Radeon RX 7600M XT, USB4, Oculink and an M.2 slot for $599 (crowdfunding)

The ONEXGPU is a compact graphics dock that lets you add an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT discrete GPU to a handheld, laptop, or desktop computer via a USB4 or Oculink port. First unveiled in October, the ONEXGPU should begin shipping in December and it’s up for pre-order for $599 through an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. […]

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AYA Neo AM01 mini PC with retro-inspired design hits Indiegogo for $150 and up

by Brad Linder 4 Comments on AYA Neo AM01 mini PC with retro-inspired design hits Indiegogo for $150 and up

Handheld gaming PC maker AYA is stepping into the mini PC space with a compact computer designed to look like a classic Mac. It’s in keeping with the company’s habit of offering retro-inspired designs for some versions of its handhelds. First unveiled earlier this month, the AYA Neo Retro Mini PC AM01 is now available […]

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GKD Pixel coming soon (tiny handheld game console with a 2 inch screen)

by Brad Linder 18 Comments on GKD Pixel coming soon (tiny handheld game console with a 2 inch screen)

GameKiddy is starting to show off an upcoming handheld game console that looks like it could be positioned as a competitor to the tiny Anbernic RG Nano. The company began sharing details about the GKD Pixel in September, and now we have more details about the tiny console, which should be available soon from RetroCN. […]

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Lilbits: Ryzen Z1 mini PC previewed, Meteor Lake laptops leaked, and some Google apps are losing support for older Android versions

by Brad Linder 3 Comments on Lilbits: Ryzen Z1 mini PC previewed, Meteor Lake laptops leaked, and some Google apps are losing support for older Android versions

Google is ending support for two of its key Android apps on devices running older versions of Android… sort of. Starting early next year the latest versions of the Google Chrome and Google Calendar apps will require Android 8.0 or newer. But that doesn’t mean you can’t use Chrome or Google Calendar on phones running […]

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Walmart’s new Google TV stick costs just $15 (but you should buy the $20 model instead)

by Brad Linder 2 Comments on Walmart’s new Google TV stick costs just $15 (but you should buy the $20 model instead)

Walmart’s new onn Full HD Streaming Device is a $15 stick that plugs into an HDMI port of your TV, allowing you to stream video from Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Disney+ and most other popular streaming services. The device is the cheapest gadget to run Google TV software, and it may be one of the cheapest […]