Earlier this year Microsoft began rolling out the new version of its Edge web browser that’s based on Google’s open source Chromium browser. And honestly, in a lot of ways the new Edge feels like Chrome with a fresh coat of paint on top. But Microsoft has been developing new tools that help set it […]
CTL Chromebook VX11 is an inexpensive rugged laptop for education
CTL’s latest Chromebook is an affordable laptop designed for classroom use. The CTL Chromebook VX11 features an 11.6 inch display, a 180-degree hinge, a water-resistant keyboard, reinforced ports and hinges, and a drop-resistant design. The CTL Chromebook VX11 has a list price of $229, but it’s up for pre-order for $209. With an Intel Celeron […]
Daily Deals (3-30-2020)
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been trying to catch up on some reading while I’m stuck at home over the weekends anyway — and if you’re looking for something new to read, there are plenty of options in today’s roundup. Amazon is offering a $5 credit that you can use on Kindle eBooks […]
LG V60 ThinQ 5G supports active pen input
LG’s latest flagship phone sports a Snapdragon 865 processor, 8GB of RAM, an in-display fingerprint sensor, a 5,000 mAh battery, 32-bit Hi-Fi quad-DAC, four mics, two speakers, and a 6.7 inch screen… as well as an optional LG Dual Screen accessory that turns the LG V60 ThinQ 5G into a dual-screen smartphone. We learned all […]
Acer unveils Swift 3 and Aspire 5 laptops with Ryzen 4000U series processors for $520 and up
Acer’s first laptops with AMD Ryzen 4000 U-series processors are on the way, with the new Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) thin and light 14-inch laptop set to ship in April for $630, followed by a 15.6 inch Acer Aspire 5 (A515-44) coming in June for $520 and up. The new Swift 3 laptop weighs 2.6 pounds, measures […]
Planet Computers Astro Slide is a 5G smartphone with a slide-out keyboard (crowdfunding)
All the major smartphone makers gave up on physical keyboards years ago. But a handful of smaller companies are keeping the dream alive — and the new Astro Slide smartphone from Planet Computers is the third phone from the company that not only has a QWERTY keyboard, but also a laptop-like design. That said, while […]
Google Tasks integration coming to Google Calendar for Android (probably)
I’ve been using Google Calendar on the web to confirm appointments, manage my to-do list, share my schedule with family, and generally keep organized for years. The Google Calendar Android app, on the other hand, has left a lot to be desired. So I’ve been a third-party app that syncs with Google Calendar, but offers […]
One Mix 3 Yoga mini laptops now available with 10th-gen Core i3, Core i5, or Core i7 Amber Lake-Y chips
When Chinese mini PC maker One Netbook launched the One Mix 3 Pro last year, it was the first computer to ship with an Intel Core i5-10210Y processor. But that was the only processor option available at the time. Then in January, the company added a Core i3-10110Y version to its lineup, called the One […]
Daily Deals (3-27-2020)
Monument Valley 2 and Lara Croft GO are both available free for iOS and Android at the moment. Humble Bundle is offering a name-your-price for up to 7 award-winning PC games. And if you’re still bored while stuck at home over the weekend, we’ve got a list of 60+ resources for free audio and video […]
Google Duo now supports group calls up to 12 people (Google Duodeca?)
Google Duo began its life a few years ago as a simple app for making two-way video calls using your smartphone. Over time Google added a web client, and support for making group video calls. And now a senior Google official has announced the company is increasing the number of people that can participate in […]
Report: Apple could launch ARM-powered Macs in 2021
Apple has been making the case for the past few years that its iPad Pro line of tablets are powerful enough to work as laptop replacements… especially now that they support mouse and trackpad input. But some folks will likely always prefer a desktop operating system like macOS (or Windows or GNU/Linux distros) thanks to […]
This DIY soap dispenser plays 20-seconds of music while you wash your hands
Health experts advise washing your hands with soap for 20 seconds to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus and COVID-19. And over the last few weeks we’ve seen a bunch of ways to help you get to 20 without counting — you could sing part of a song, recite the introduction to a favorite […]
