Ever wish you could snap a photo on your Android phone without having to wait for the camera app to load? Soon you’ll be able to do that on devices running CyanogenMod. The new feature lets you pull down the quick settings panel from the top of the screen and tap a camera tile. That […]
Cubietruck is a small, open source mini PC with an Allwinner A20 dual-core CPU
The Cubietruck is an upcoming mini-computer with a dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, up to 2GB of RAM, Gigabit Ethernet, and WiFi and Bluetooth built in. While it’s not the most powerful device of it’s type, the Cubietruck does have a few tricks up it sleeve, including out-of-the-box support for both Google Android and Ubuntu Linux. […]
Garmin Monterra is an Android-powered handheld GPS unit
GPS equipment maker Garmin’s latest device looks a lot like an Android smartphone. but it doesn’t make calls and doesn’t support cellular data. Instead it’s rugged handheld GPS device designed for outdoor use — but you can also use it to download and run apps and games from the Google Play Store. Garmin says the […]
Deals of the Day (6-24-2013)
So far 2013 is shaping up to be a great year for HD displays. A growing number of smartphones and tablets are shipping with 1080p or higher-resolution displays. And we’re starting to see Windows laptops following suit, with some models featuring screen resolutions as high as 3200 x 1800 pixels. But what about desktop monitors? […]
Now available: Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S, Acer Iconia W3
If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on a small Windows 8 tablet or convertible, there are two new options on the market this week. The first 8 inch Windows 8 tablet is now in stock at some stores, and Lenovo’s 11.6 inch Windows 8 convertible laptop is now available from the Lenovo website. […]
Shisutena to launch a 10 inch Tizen Linux tablet in Japan
Smartphones and tablets running the Tizen operating system are expected to hit the streets this year, and it looks like Japan could be a good place to find some of the first. Hot on the heels of news that wireless carrier NTT DoComo would offer one of the first Tizen-powered phones, a company called Shisutena […]
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 lineup heading to US for $199 and up
Samsung’s latest entry-level Android tablets are coming to America. The Galaxy Tab 3 tablets with 7, 8, and 10 inch displays should be available July 7th with starting prices of $199, $299, and $399, respectively. Pre-orders open June 25th. The company also offers a range of higher-priced tablets as part of the Galaxy Note line. […]
HP Slate 21 is an Android-powered all-in-one desktop (and tablet)
HP’s latest all-in-one desktop features a 21.5 inch, 1080p IPS display with wide viewing angles. The computer also a touchscreen, with support for 10-point multitouch. But it doesn’t ship with Microsoft’s touch-friendly Windows 8 operating system. The HP Slate 21 is an all-in-one desktop PC that runs Google Android. You can also use it as […]
First look at Toshiba’s Excite Write, Pure, Pro Android tablets (video)
Toshiba is launching 3 new Android tablets this summer, with prices ranging from $300 to $600. While the cheapest model is basically a tablet with last year’s specs, but a new low price, the company’s higher-end tablets offer an interesting range of features. The $500 Toshiba Excite Pro, for instance, has an NVIDIA Tegra 4 […]
Hands-on with Acer’s Iconia W3 8-inch Windows 8 tablet (video)
Acer’s Iconia W3 is set to be the first Windows 8 tablet with an 8 inch display to hit the streets. The little tablet has a list price of $380, but it’s already available for pre-order from Office Depot for as little as $350. For that price you get a tablet with an Intel Atom […]