HP is now taking pre-orders for its first Windows 10 PC powered by an ARM-based processor. And as expected, it’s not cheap. The HP Envy x2 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of UFS storage is selling for $1000 and it’s expected to ship by March 9th, 2018. The 2-in-1 […]
Cat S61 smartphone is the closest you can get to a tricorder (so far)
A few years after launching the first smartphone with a built-in thermal camera that could measure temperatures, Cat Phones is back with a new model sporting a better thermal camera, updated specs, and a bunch of new features. In addition to a FLIP thermal camera, the Cat S61 has a laser-assistant distance measuring system and a […]
BLU Vivo X smartphone has 8-cores, 4 cameras
Budget phone maker BLU’s latest handset checks a lot of boxes that make it look more like a premium device than a value-oriented phone. The BLU Vivo X has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It has a 6 inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. And the phone has a 4,010 mAh battery. […]
Intel says always-connected PCs with 5G are coming in 2019
Microsoft has been pushing the concept of an always-connected PC with integrated support for cellular broadband for a few years, and this year the company is partnering with Qualcomm to bring always-connected PCs with Snapdragon processors (and 4G LTE modems) to market. But rival chip maker Intel says 2019 will be the year 5G-capable always-connected […]
Smach Z handheld gaming PC to feature AMD Ryzen Embedded V1000 processor
The Smach Z is a handheld PC designed for gaming, which has been under development for years, but it’s finally expected to ship in 2018. Recently we got an early look at the motherboard and case designs. And now Smach and AMD have announced the system will be powered by the upcoming Ryzen Embedded V1000 […]
Correction: Intel is working on discrete graphics, but it didn’t just unveil a prototype
Intel Labs presented a research paper at ISSCC last week that described a new power management technique using Intel Gen 9 integrated graphics as an example. And then Japanese website PC Watch picked up the story, published some slides from the paper, and described what Intel was working on as a “discrete GPU prototype.” While […]
Tap wearable Bluetooth keyboard now shipping (for $150)
There’s no shortage of Bluetooth keyboards that you can use to enter text on a tablet, smartphone, or other gadget. Some are even flexible keyboards that you can roll up to save space when you’re not using them. But Tap is something… different. It’s a strap that basically turns your hand into a Bluetooth keyboard. […]
Deals of the Day (2-21-2018)
It’s debatable whether now’s the best time to buy a new PC. But if you’ve already got a PC worth hanging onto for another year or two, one way to have a little more fun with it is to pick up some cheap PC games… and today’s a good day to do it. Amazon is […]
Intel rolls out Spectre updates for 6th, 7th, and 8th-gen Core chips
Intel is rolling out more microcode updates to help protect computers using its latest chips from Spectre-related attacks. Earlier this month the company released a stable update for PCs with 6th-gen Intel Core “Skylake” processors. Now updates are also available for 7th-gen “Kaby Lake” chips and 8th-gen “Coffee Lake” and “Kaby Lake Refresh” processors. Intel […]
Qualcomm promises new and improved Bluetooth audio features
Qualcomm is making a whole bunch of announcements ahead of Mobile World Congress, including launch details (and carrier partners) for the first Windows on ARM PCs, the introduction of a new Snapdragon 845-powered VR headset platform, a new AI platform, and a new 802.11ax-ready solution for phones, tablets, and laptops. But Qualcomm also has a few Bluetooth […]