Chinese phone maker Xiaomi raised some eyebrows recently when the company introduced a $130 phone with a 5.5 inch, 720p display, a MediaTek octa-core CPU, and a 13MP camera. Sure, the Xiaomi Redmi Note isn’t the best phone money can buy… but it might be one of the best that $130 can buy… but it’s […]
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Lilbits (3-20-2014): This is what Android Wear looks like… on your phone
LG and Motorola plan to launch smartwatches running Google’s new Android Wear software in the first half of the year. But you can already get an idea of how the platform will work by taking the software developer kit for a spin on your computer. Or you can actually install the Android Wear launcher on […]
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Mozilla redesigns Firefox web browser starting with Firefox 29 beta
Mozilla has been working on a design overhaul for its Firefox web browser for a while, and now you can take the new user interface for a spin by installing Firefox 29 beta. The menus, toolbars and tabs take up less screen space and the menu button has been moved… to about the same place […]
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Ramos launches i10 Pro dual OS and i10 Note pen-friendly tablets
Chinese device maker Ramos is adding a few new 10 inch tablets to its lineup. The Ramos i10 Pro is designed to dual boot Windows 8.1 and Google Android 4.2 Jelly Bean software (even if Microsoft and Google disapprove), while the Ramos i10 Note is a Windows tablet with support for pen input. Both will […]
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Samsung Gear 2 priced at $299, Gear Fit at $199
Samsung’s second high-end smartwatch will be just as expensive as its first. Just like the original Samsung Galaxy Gear watch, the Samsung Gear 2 will set you back $299. But there’s good news for bargain hunters (and folks who say they’re willing to spend up to $200 on a smatwatch). Samsung has cheaper models this […]
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Deals of the Day (3-20-2014)
There was a time when we got excited about tablets that sold for less than $150. Now you can pick up an Android tablet for the price of hardcover book. No seriously. Newegg is selling a refurbished Android tablet for just $25. It’s a pretty lousy tablet, with Android 2.3 software, a single-core CPU, a 7 […]
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Report: HTC could build a premium Google Nexus 8.9 tablet
Google may be preparing to add another screen size to its Nexus tablet lineup. Rumors about a Nexus 8 have been floating around for months, and now CNET is stirring the pot with a report suggesting the next Nexus tablet could be an 8.9 inch, “high-performance” model built by HTC. Neither Google nor HTC has […]
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How much would you pay for a smartwatch?
Smartwatches are all the rage these days… at least with device makers. It’s too early to say whether they’ll be a big hit with shoppers. But not all smartwatches are created equal. Some are designed to pair with your phone and display notifications on your wrist. Others can be used as standalone devices that make […]
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Lilbits (3-19-2014): OnePlus One equals swappable rear covers
The folks at OnePlus are generating a lot of buzz for their upcoming smartphone which will run CyanogenMod software, features a 5.5 inch, 1080p display, and support up to 64GB of storage. They’re doing that by announcing the phone’s specs one at a time… and the latest detail the company is sharing is support for […]
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EZCast app streams media, websites, camera to Chromecast
EZCast is an app designed to let you stream content from a PC, phone, or tablet to a TV with a cheap EZCast dongle like a Tronsmart T1000 or EZChrome. But the developers have updated the app so it now supports Google’s Chromecast stick as well. You can download the free EZCast for Android or […]