Alcatel One Touch is just full of surprising smartphone accessories this week. The company recently started showing off the Alcatel One Touch Hero smartphone with an optional E Ink case that lets you read eBooks, view lock screen widgets, or see other content when the primary display is off. Now the company is also showing […]
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Allwinner introduces A23 dual-core processor
Chinese chip maker Allwinner is adding a new dual-core chip to it’s low-power processor lineup. The Allwinner A23 is a 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 processor with Mali 400 MP2 graphics, and it’s scheduled to go into mass production in October. Allwinner chips tend to show up in low-cost tablets and Android TV boxes, and while […]
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Lilbits (9-05-2013): Lenovo’s done with Windows RT
Lenovo is the latest company that seems to be washing its hands of Windows RT. When Microsoft announced it was working on a version of its desktop operating system that would run on low-power ARM-based processors, it was pretty big news. ARM chips were dominating the smartphone and tablet space at the time (and still […]
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PocketBook introduces Galaxy S4 case with ePaper screen
There are at least two problems with most smartphone displays: They can be tough to view outdoors, and they can be power hogs that run down your battery. PocketBook has a solution for both problems… and it comes in the form of a special case for the Samsung Galaxy S4. PocketBook’s case features a 4.3 […]
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Sony Vaio Tap 21: A bigger, but lighter tablet
Sony was one of the first companies to introduce an all-in-one desktop computer that could also be used like an enormous tablet. Now the company is back with a second-generation model, and while it has a bigger display than last year’s Sony Vaio Tap 20, the new Vaio Tap 21 is about 30 percent lighter. […]
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LG introduces Z935 ultrabook with 2560 x 1440 pixel display
LG is showing off an upcoming ultrabook with a 13 inch, 2560 x 1440 pixel display. It’s called the LG Z935, and Engadget reports it’s scheduled to hit South Korea in November for around $1000. The laptop features an IPS display with wide viewing angles, USB, and HDMI ports, and a thin and light case. […]
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Sony Reader PRS-T3 launches, promises flicker-free reading
Sony is updating its eReader lineup with a new model that has a higher-resolution display and the ability to go longer between full screen refreshes. You know how E Ink devices usually flash to black for a moment every few times you turn the page? Sony says the PRS-T3 will only do that once every […]
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Sony Vaio Flip PC laptops bend over backward to become tablets
Sony is introducing a new line of convertible tablets under the Sony Vaio Flip brand. Sporting 13, 14, and 15.5 inch displays, the computers look like notebooks at first glance, but thanks to an unusual design you can flip the screen so that it’s facing outward for use in tablet mode when you close the […]
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Lenovo introduces Vibe X smartphone, S5000 tablet
Lenovo’s next flagship smartphone, and a matching tablet are on the way. The Lenovo Vibe X is the company’s follow-up to last years K900 smartphone, while the Lenovo S5000 is a tablet with matching design (but less impressive specs). They’re both expected to launch by the end of 2013. The Lenovo Vibe X features a […]
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Panasonic Toughpad 4K tablet coming soon… for nearly $6000
Panasonic is set to become the first company to offer a 20 inch tablet with a 3840 x 2560 pixel display, Windows 8 Pro software, and support for writing or drawing with a pressure-sensitive digital pen. The company started showing off a prototype in January, and now the Panasonic Toughpad 4K UT-MB50 is set to […]