Google’s Android operating system was originally designed for mobile devices like smartphones, but it was later adapted to run on a range of products including watches, in-vehicle systems, and TV boxes. Google also seems to be taking steps to blur the lines between Android and Chrome OS, which could pave the way for Android-powered laptop […]
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Lilbits (5-05-2014): Meizu, Huawei, and Xiaomi
May is looking like a big month for Chinese device makers. Xiaomi has announced it’ll hold a press event to launch new products on May 15th, and Huawei is holding an event the same day. Meanwhile, competitor Meizu is promising to deliver something new soon… and it’ll be little… or big… or something. Update: Meizu’s […]
AOC launches 3 Android tablets
AOC is best known for making PC monitors. But the company is getting into the tablet space and AOC is showing off new models with 7, 8, and 10 inch screens. It’s not clear if the Taiwanese company plans to offer these tablets globally or just in its home region. But the spec sheets paint […]
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? […]
AOC 9 inch Android 4.0 tablet breezes by the FCC
AOC is probably best known for making PC monitors. But last year the company also introduced an 8 inch Android 2.1 tablet. Now it looks like a 9 inch Android 4.0 tablet is on the way. The AOC Breeze MW9022 tablet showed up today at the FCC website. While it doesn’t have the most powerful […]
AOC E800 Android tablet hits the FCC
Just days after its unveiling the AOC E800 tablet has shown up at the FCC web site. This little guy has an 8 inch, 800 x 600 pixel display, runs Android 2.1, and is expected to sell for as little as $200. According the user manual, the tablet has a Rockchip RK2818 processor, supports 128MB […]
AOC launches $200 Breeze Android tablet
LCD maker AOC is getting in on the Android tablet action with a new Android tablet that actually stands out from the crowd in a few ways. First, the AOC Breeze has a 4:3 aspect ratio thanks to an 8 inch, 800 x 600 pixel display. Second, the tablet has a relatively low price tag […]
Chinese electronics makers getting in on the netbook action
You know a PC category is hot when companies that aren’t known for making computer begin pumping them out. We’ve already seen a few electronics makers like Archos and Coby dip a toe into the netbook game. Now several Chinese electronics companies have announced plans to sell mini-laptops. DigiTimes reports that LCD monitor maker AOC, […]