It’s been nearly a decade since Google released Android 4.4 KitKat, which brought memory improvements, initial support for identifying the source of phone calls from unknown numbers, the introduction of the “OK Google” voice keyword, an immersive mode for apps and games, and other features… some of which have survived through the years in one […]
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Best of Amazon Prime Day 2023 mobile tech deals
Some Amazon Prime Day Deals are better than others. But with thousands of products on sale, it can be tough to sift through everything to figure out if you’re really getting the price… or if the thing you’ve put in your cart is worth buying at all. So let’s take a look at some of […]
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JBL Tour Pro 2 earbuds come with a charging case that has a touchscreen display
The new JBL Tour Pro 2 earbuds are a set of premium wireless audio buds with support for active noise cancellation Bluetooth 5.3 LE Audio, and up to 10 hours of battery life. What makes them really stand out though is the “smart charging case” that comes with the earbuds. It has a 1.45 inch touchscreen display […]
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9 Comments on Nokia 5710 XpressAudio cellphone is also a charging case for a pair of wireless earbuds
Nokia 5710 XpressAudio cellphone is also a charging case for a pair of wireless earbuds
9 Comments on Nokia 5710 XpressAudio cellphone is also a charging case for a pair of wireless earbudsSmartphones may get all the attention these days, but sometimes you just need a phone that gets weeks of battery life, easily fits in your pocket, and is designed first and foremost for making calls. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t nice to have a bonus feature or two. And boy does the new Nokia 5710 […]
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Lilbits: Asus PN64 mini PC with Intel Alder Lake, Framework’s modular laptop, and Android app privacy
1 Comment on Lilbits: Asus PN64 mini PC with Intel Alder Lake, Framework’s modular laptop, and Android app privacyFramework’s 2nd-gen modular laptop is set to begin shipping to customers this month… although customers who already have a 1st-gen model can also save some money by purchasing just a new mainboard with a 12th-gen Intel Core “Alder Lake” processor that will fit into last year’s laptop shell. But that’s just one of the ways […]
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Lilbits: Raspberry Pi-powered storage server, Android 12’s new Internet tile, and Palm’s new earbuds
3 Comments on Lilbits: Raspberry Pi-powered storage server, Android 12’s new Internet tile, and Palm’s new earbudsA company called KubeSail is introducing a compact network-attached storage device called the PiBox 2 mini which, as the name suggests, is powered by Raspberry Pi hardware. Up for pre-order through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for $250 and up with an expected ship date of March, 2022, it’s designed to work with up to two […]
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Lilbits: Amazon the knockoff artist, Dell’s rugged laptops, new OnePlus and Black Shark phones
2 Comments on Lilbits: Amazon the knockoff artist, Dell’s rugged laptops, new OnePlus and Black Shark phonesFor years critics have claimed that Amazon rips off the companies that sell their products through its online store by using data to determine which items are likely to be popular and then creating and selling their own knockoffs, undercutting the competition on price and by promoting its own products. Now a report from Reuters […]
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Lilbits: Windows 11, Qualcomm’s next flagship chip, and Walmart & Target’s Prime Day counterprogramming
5 Comments on Lilbits: Windows 11, Qualcomm’s next flagship chip, and Walmart & Target’s Prime Day counterprogrammingTwo big leaks today – Microsoft might finally be ready to retire the Windows 10 brand name and replace it with something new, and Qualcomm’s next-gen flagship processor could be a doozy. First, the chip. ARM says chips based on its new ARMv9 architecture will bring big boosts in overall performance and efficiency, and even bigger […]
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Bowers & Wilkins PI7 true wireless earbuds can work with non-Bluetooth devices (but they still cost too much)
Comments Off on Bowers & Wilkins PI7 true wireless earbuds can work with non-Bluetooth devices (but they still cost too much)Bowers & Wilkins makes premium audio hardware including speakers and headphones. The company’s latest product are a line of high-end true wireless earbuds with support for active noise cancellation. Priced at $250, the Bowers & Wilkins PI5 earbuds are about the same price as a pair of Apple AirPods Pro, which is to say expensive, […]
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JLab JBuds Frames are $50 earbuds that clip onto your glasses
In the past few years we’ve seen companies including Bose and Amazon build speakers into eyeglass frames. But the $250 price tags might be a bit off-putting at a time when you can find true wireless earbuds selling for a small fraction of that price. Still like the idea of speakers that are near your […]