Earlier this year we learned that Lenovo was going to start selling some ThinkPad laptops with Fedora Linux as an alternative to Windows. Now you can buy one. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 is a 2.4 pound laptop that measures 0.6 inches thick, features two Thunderbolt 3 ports, an HDMI 1. port, and two USB […]
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FAA warns passengers not to use Galaxy Note 7 while flying (maybe you should take advantage of that voluntary recall)
Comments Off on FAA warns passengers not to use Galaxy Note 7 while flying (maybe you should take advantage of that voluntary recall)Samsung says only a relatively small percentage of the 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7 smartphones sold to date suffer from a defect that can cause the battery to explode and catch fire. But the company has issued a voluntary recall and will either replace phones you send in with either a new, non-exploding version or […]
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Lilbits (6-24-2014): Verizon cancels free data for Chromebook Pixel LTE users, Google responds with $150 credit
6 Comments on Lilbits (6-24-2014): Verizon cancels free data for Chromebook Pixel LTE users, Google responds with $150 creditWhen Google launched the Chromebook Pixel, the company partnered with Verizon to offer 100MB of free data per month for two years to customers who bought 4G LTE version of the premium, touchscreen Chromebook. This week Computer World noted that Verizon was no longer honoring that deal, claiming that the free data was only good […]
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Gogo wants to make flights noisier, introduces in-flight text, calling
Gogo has been offering in-flight WiFi service on thousands of airplanes for years. Now the company is introducing a new service that will eventually let you make phone calls and send text messages using your smartphone while you’re in the air. I wonder if this will prompt airlines to follow the example of Amtrak, and […]
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You are now free to use your tablet about the cabin
The US Federal Aviation Commission says it’s safe for passengers to use more types of electronic devices during any phase of a flight. It’ll be up to individual airlines to make policy changes, but basically the FAA is saying it’s cool if you want to use your phone, tablet, Kindle, or other device in airplane […]
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Lilbits (10-02-2013): More bad news for BlackBerry
Canadian smartphone company BlackBerry could go private soon, which means the company may not have to report its financial health to the public anymore. But for now, the company is continuing to provide updates on its current situation… and the state of the BlackBerry is not good. Here’s a roundup of tech news from around […]
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Lilbits (9-27-2013): Reading eBooks during takeoff and landing
Tired of turning off all your gadgets while waiting for airplanes to takeoff — even gadgets that have virtually no wireless connectivity? It looks like you might be able to keep your using your Kindle or NOOK during takeoff and landing soon. This cannot be good news for SkyMall. Here’s a roundup of tech news […]