Kobo is getting ready to launch their first waterproof eReader. A new device called the Kobo Aura H2O showed up at the FCC last week, and according to a post from now-retired leak expert Evan Blass in July, that’s the name of Kobo’s new water and dust-proof eReader. The tablet features a 6.8 inch display just […]
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HP Stream 14 inch notebook coming soon for $199
A few years ago PC makers seemed to be focused on driving up the prices of portable computers by emphasizing premium devices such as thin, light, and powerful ultrabooks priced around $1000 and up. These days it looks like companies are moving in the other direction by launching laptops that are priced competitively with smartphones […]
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Moto 360 shows up at Best Buy, coming soon for $250
Motorola’s Moto 360 may have been one of the first Android Wear smartwatches announced, but competing devices fro LG and Samsung are already available for purchase, while the Moto 360 is not. That should change soon. Motorola is holding an event on September 4th where the company is expected to unveil its latest smartphones and […]
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Xiaomi launches MIUI 6, makes Android look more like iOS 7
Chinese device maker Xiaomi offers phones, tablets, smart TVs and other products that are known for their high quality and low prices. But Xiaomi is also known for its MIUI software which gives Google Android a fresh coat of paint, a custom user interface, and a handful of extra apps. MIUI also happens to look a […]
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Asus set to launch 9.4 inch, 14.2 inch Android tablets?
Asus may be preparing to launch two new Android tablets featuring unusual screen sizes. Mobile Geeks spotted listings for 9.4 inch and 14.2 inch tablets from Asus in the GFXBench database. The tablets are referred to as the Asus K01E and Asus K01B, respectively, but those model numbers don’t tell the full story. It’s likely […]
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Lilbits (8-15-2014): Windows “Threshold” preview coming this fall?
The next version of Windows could launch next year, bringing back a version of the Start Menu, adding support for virtual desktops, removing the Charms Menu, and generally improving the user experience for keyboard and mouse users, among other things. But Microsoft likes to test its software extensively before releasing it to the public… and […]
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Asus Transformer Pad TF103C Android tablet (with keyboard) review
Asus has been a pioneer in the mobile computing space since launching the first netbook in 2007. Netbooks may not be as popular as they once were, but Asus continues to release portable notebooks, tablets, and 2-in-1 devices. Last year the company launched the Transformer Book T100: an inexpensive Windows tablet that ships with a […]
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Sony releases Underwater Apps for its waterproof smartphone
One of the most distinctive things about Sony’s last few flagship smartphones has been their ability to work underwater. Not only can you splash them with a bit of water without worrying that the phones will short circuit — you can literally dunk them in a fish tank or take them swimming. Not sure why […]
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lowRISC wants to design a fully-open processor and development board
Free and Open Source Software has earned quite a following since the first Linux kernel was released in 1991. But for the most part FOSS software runs on hardware that’s not entirely open. Even the popular Raspberry Pi computer which is designed to help students learn to program with the help of inexpensive hardware and Linux-based software […]
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Google Voice Search for Android now lets you speak in up to 5 languages
Google’s Search app for Android lets you search the web, ask questions, set alarms, and perform other actions just by talking to your phone. Now Google’s making it easier for folks who speak more than one language to use the feature. Up until recently the Voice Search function has only been able to recognize one language […]