Lenovo is the latest company that seems to be washing its hands of Windows RT. When Microsoft announced it was working on a version of its desktop operating system that would run on low-power ARM-based processors, it was pretty big news. ARM chips were dominating the smartphone and tablet space at the time (and still […]
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PocketBook introduces Galaxy S4 case with ePaper screen
There are at least two problems with most smartphone displays: They can be tough to view outdoors, and they can be power hogs that run down your battery. PocketBook has a solution for both problems… and it comes in the form of a special case for the Samsung Galaxy S4. PocketBook’s case features a 4.3 […]
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Sony Vaio Tap 21: A bigger, but lighter tablet
Sony was one of the first companies to introduce an all-in-one desktop computer that could also be used like an enormous tablet. Now the company is back with a second-generation model, and while it has a bigger display than last year’s Sony Vaio Tap 20, the new Vaio Tap 21 is about 30 percent lighter. […]
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Microsoft Surface Power Cover could charge your tablet while you type
Microsoft is expected to launch second-generation Surface tablets one of these days, and it looks like the company may have some new accessories in the works as well. Neowin and WinSuperSite have posted details about an upcoming Microsoft Power Cover, a detachable screen cover which has a battery and a keyboard. Right now Microsoft offers […]
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LG introduces Z935 ultrabook with 2560 x 1440 pixel display
LG is showing off an upcoming ultrabook with a 13 inch, 2560 x 1440 pixel display. It’s called the LG Z935, and Engadget reports it’s scheduled to hit South Korea in November for around $1000. The laptop features an IPS display with wide viewing angles, USB, and HDMI ports, and a thin and light case. […]
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Oyster introduces Netflix for eBooks: All-you-can-read for $10 per month
Netflix changed the way many people watch videos when the company started offering the ability to stream as many TV shows and movies as you’d like for as little as $8 per month. Now a company called Oyster wants to do something similar with eBooks. Here’s the pitch: You pay $9.95 per month and you […]
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Qualcomm introduces AllPlay, because we need another wireless media streaming standard
Want to stream music from your smartphone to a set of high quality speakers, but don’t want to use Bluetooth and don’t have an iPhone with AirPlay support? Qualcomm is launching its own wireless audio streaming protocol called AllPlay. You can use it to stream music or other content from supported apps and devices to […]
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Google introduces Chrome Apps which work more like desktop apps
Google is doing its best to turn the web into the only operating system you really need. The company is pushing a new type of web app designed to work offline, offer desktop notifications, and launch directly from your desktop — all while offering the benefits of a web application including the ability to pick […]
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XBMC media center adds Android hardware decoding, drops Windows XP support
The developers of open source media center software XBMC have released a new build of XBMC 13 Gotham, sporting a few shiny new features including support for stereoscopic 3D video and for hardware-accelerated decoding on Android devices. At the same time, the team is dropping a feature (or a bug, depending on who you ask): […]
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Deals of the Day (9-05-2013)
Been meaning to pick an eReader, but have a hard time justifying $100 for a device that’s designed to get you to spend more money by purchasing eBooks? While eReader prices are a lot better these days than they were a few years ago, you still have to pay the price of a couple hardcover books to […]