The Asus ROG Zephyrus S laptop was one of the most compact gaming laptops with a 15.6 inch display when it launched last year. Now Asus is making it smaller… and more powerful. The new 2018 ROG Zephyrus S features an Intel Core i7-8750H hexa-core processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or GTX 1070 Max-Q graphics, […]
ARM takes aim at laptops with upcoming Deimos, Hercules processors
The first Chromebooks with ARM-based processors hit the streets a few years ago, and this year we saw the first Windows laptops and tablets with Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chips based on ARM architecture. But for the most part ARM hasn’t really been targeting the traditional PC space, instead focusing on technology for smartphones, tablets, servers, […]
Intel confirms its new discrete GPU coming in 2020
Most recent Intel processors for desktops, laptops, and tablets feature integrated graphics capable of driving 4K displays and maybe even some gaming tasks. But Intel has been beefing up its graphics team recently, and now the company has confirmed recent reports that it plans to launch a discrete graphics card in 2020. The news comes […]
Google unveils Android 9 Pie (Go Edition) with faster boot times and better security
Google’s Android Go Edition software is designed to run on entry-level smartphones, and since introducing Android 8 Oreo (Go Edition) last year, Google says device makers have shipped more than 200 different phones powered by the software, with some models selling for as little as $30. But while these phones can run Android Go Edition software, […]
Daily Deals (8-15-2018)
Best Buy is running an “Anniversary Event” sale with extra discounts on computers, TVs, smartphones, audio and video gear, and a whole bunch of other devices. While some deals aren’t really anything to write home about, others, some products are on sale for some of the lowest prices we’ve seen. Case in point: you can […]
OPPO F9 smartphone has a notch… but just barely
In an effort to maximize screen space on smartphones, most phone makers have borrowed design elements from the Essential PH-1 and iPhone X and included a cut-out at the top of the screen for cameras and other sensors. The trend has been controversial, to say the least. But with Google adding official support for notches, […]
Now you can use Cortana to talk to Alexa… or vice versa
Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Samsung all have virtual assistant software that you can interact with by voice. While there’s a lot of overlap in features, there are some things you may be able to do in one that you cannot do with another. So when Microsoft and Amazon announced plans last year to let their Cortana […]
Motorola launches Moto P30 (in china)
Motorola announced the launch of three phones for the Chinese market today. The Moto Z3 and Moto E5 Plus which made their debuts earlier this year are headed to China. But the company also introduced one brand new phone: the Moto P30. The new phone features a 6.2 inch display with a camera cut-out, a […]
Lilbits 327: Will Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 850 be fast enough?
Qualcomm is working on a new processor designed specifically for Windows tablets and laptops. It’s called the Snapdragon 850 and it’s basically a sibling to the Snapdragon 845 chip that powers the latest high-end Android smartphones, but it’s optimized for larger devices that have more space to help dissipate heat, which could allow the chip […]
Daily Deals (8-14-2018)
Today and tomorrow eBay is running a sale that lets you save 15 percent on items from popular brands when you use the coupon code POPULAR at checkout. The coupon only apply to orders of $25 or more and savings are capped at $50. But there are still some pretty nice deals to be found […]
Google Chrome’s upcoming “Lazy Loading” feature cuts down on resource usage
One of the tricks web designers can use to speed up the loading of web pages and cut down on the amount of data sent to your device is something called “Lazy Loading.” Instead of loading all web content as soon as you visit a page, lazy loading means that some content (usually images) will […]
Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus is…. a bigger Mi Pad 4
Chinese device Xiaomi maker launched a tablet called the Mi Pad 4 in June featuring an 8 inch display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. Now the company has a 10 inch model. It’s called the Mi Pad 4 Plus and it should be available soon in China with prices starting at about $275 for […]