The Steam Deck is a handheld game system with a touchscreen display, built-in controllers, and a custom GNU/Linux-based operating system designed for gaming. But it’s also a full-fledged computer capable of running a wide range of applications. Some of those applications work best with a keyboard, but the Steam Deck doesn’t have one built-in. And […]
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Lilbits: Intel’s next-gen chips leaked, Libre Computer’s new single-board PC, and the GPD Win Mini is hot (literally)
1 Comment on Lilbits: Intel’s next-gen chips leaked, Libre Computer’s new single-board PC, and the GPD Win Mini is hot (literally)Six years after launching the Le Potato single-board computer, Libre Computer is back with a new model called the Sweet Potato. And it’s… not all that new. The updated computer has the same basic design as the original, the same Amlogic S905X quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor, the same Raspberry Pi-compatible 40-pin GPIO headers, and almost the same […]
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Blackberry Pi is a pocket-sized device that runs a full Linux-based OS
If you’re looking for a Linux-based handheld PC these days, there are plenty of off-the-shelf kits you can purchase. But if you’ve got the parts, desire and skill why not build something like the Blackberry Pi yourself? The device you see here started out as a Gameboy-inspired build, but maker IMBalENce had always wanted to […]
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Lilbits: Could Google kill the open web with its proposal to strengthen “trust” between browsers and devices?
9 Comments on Lilbits: Could Google kill the open web with its proposal to strengthen “trust” between browsers and devices?Handheld gaming device maker AYN is teasing an upcoming crowdfunding campaign for a new Android & ARM-powered model. A new dev board is up for pre-order that looks a bit like a larger Raspberry Pi… but which has an Intel processor and M.2 connectors, among other things. And the folks that recently brought the Fairphone […]
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ClockworkPi uConsole is now shipping (modular portable computer & game console)
ClockworkPi’s uConsole is a handheld computer with a 5 inch, 1280 x 720 pixel IPS LCD display, a 74-key backlit keyboard, and game control keys. It also ships as a kit (with some assembly required) and features a modular design that allows you to choose one of four different “cores” which are modules with a […]
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Lilbits: 1st-gen Chromecast reaches end of life, Surface Pro X camera bug… surfaces, and mini-laptop and single-board PC updates
No Comments on Lilbits: 1st-gen Chromecast reaches end of life, Surface Pro X camera bug… surfaces, and mini-laptop and single-board PC updatesThe thing about buying stuff from AliExpress is that you can’t always trust the product descriptions. When I wrote about a $350 mini-laptop with an 8 inch display and an Intel N100 processor last week, I took the description at face value. But our source for the original story now tells us that the little […]
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Lilbits: Another modular repairable smartphone, another high-end VR headset, and more Pixel 7a details
4 Comments on Lilbits: Another modular repairable smartphone, another high-end VR headset, and more Pixel 7a detailsDutch company Fairphone has made a bit of a name for itself in recent years by offering modular, repairable smartphones like the Fairphone 4, along with long-term software support, unlocked bootloaders, and ethically-sourced materials, where possible. But Fairphone isn’t the only company making repairable phones. As reported by WinFuture, German company Shift Phones began taking […]
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GB Interceptor is a DIY video capture card for the Game Boy
Ever wish you could stream your Game Boy exploits on Twitch or just save a video of your gameplay… without using an emulator, third-party console, or hacked Game Boy? Probably not. But it’s still pretty cool to know that now it’s possible. Developer Sebastian Staacks has designed a Game Boy capture card called the GB […]
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AMD Mendocino benchmarks (Acer Aspire 3 with Ryzen 3 7320U)
AMD’s Mendocino processors for low-cost laptops generated a bit of buzz when they were announced earlier this year. In order to keep costs low while offering decent performance, AMD equips these chips with Zen 2 CPU cores (which debuted in 2019) and RDNA 2 graphics (from 2022). You know what else has Zen 2 CPU […]
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Clockwork’s uConsole is a modular portable computer & “fantasy console” for $139 and up
23 Comments on Clockwork’s uConsole is a modular portable computer & “fantasy console” for $139 and upThe uConsole is pocket-sized computer with a 5 inch IPS LCD color display, a QWERTY keyboard, gaming buttons, arrow keys, and a mini trackball. It’s bigger than a typical smartphone, and probably less powerful than most. But thanks to a modular design, it’s also incredibly versatile: there are four different processor options available. Clockwork is […]