CTL introduced the NL71 line of small, rugged Chromebooks designed for the education space in January, and now they’re up for pre-order from the CTL website with prices starting at $239. Powered by Intel Gemini Lake Refresh processors, the fanless laptops feature drop-resistant cases, water-resistant keyboards, 180-degree hinges, built-in carrying handles, and a choice of […]
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One Mix 3 Yoga mini laptop almost had LTE support (and future versions might)
When One Netbook first announced plans for an 8.4 inch mini laptop in April, the company promised that the One Mix 3 Yoga would have optional support for a 4G LTE module. But by the time the mini laptop started shipping, that feature was gone… mostly. The One Mix 3 Yoga I reviewed in June doesn’t […]
Microsoft Surface Go with 4G LTE coming Nov 22nd for $679
With a starting price of $399, the Surface Go is currently the smallest, most affordable tablet in Microsoft’s Surface lineup. But that entry-level model has just 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage. Adding beefier specs increases the price: an 8GB/128GB model sells for $549. And now there’s a new $679 configuration with 8GB/128GB and built-in […]
Sprint (temporarily) removes biggest pain point for always-connected PCs with free data
Microsoft and its PC-making partners really want “Always Connected PCs” to be a thing. That’s the label Microsoft applies to Windows 10 computers with built-in support for 4G LTE and the ability to receive data even when the system is sleeping. In other words, they’re PCs with smartphone-like features including the ability to receive email […]
Qualcomm’s new LTE modem supports speeds up to 2 Gbps (theoretically)
Qualcomm says its new Snapdragon X24 LTE cat 20 modem will be the world’s first to support 4G LTE speeds up to 2 Gbps. That’s twice as fast as wired Gigabit internet currently offered by Verizon FiOS, Google Fiber, or Comcast. At least in theory. In practice, you need a lot more than just a […]
Apple’s next smartwatch may support 4G LTE
The Apple Watch wasn’t the first smartwatch to hit the market, but it’s thought to be the best-selling device in its category. So what’s next? Apple has a new version of WatchOS scheduled to launch this fall, with new fitness-tracking features, additional Siri voice assistant functionality, and other improvements. And according to a report from […]
Alcatel Plus 12 is a 2-in-1 Windows tablet with 4G
Mobile World Congress may have a reputation as a phone show, but HP used the event to launch an updated version of its 12 inch Windows tablet for business. And Chinese device maker TCL is launching a new 11.6 inch Windows tablet. The Alcatel Plus 12 is a 2-in-1 tablet with a full HD display, a […]
2nd-gen LG Watch Urbane is first Android Wear device with 4G support
Most smartwatches are designed to pair with your smartphone to display notifications, media controls, and other information on your wrist. But a handful (or wristful) of smartwatches have their own cellular modems, allowing you to use them even when your phone isn’t around. Up until now that’s a feature that hasn’t been available for watches […]
Moto G Titan smartphone with LTE on the way? (Leaks)
Motorola may be preparing new versions of its Moto G and Moto E smartphones. GSM Arena spotted retail listings for new models called the Moto G Titan and Moto E Styx. For the most part the new phones look like the 2014 editions of each device… but with the addition of support for 4G LTE […]
BLU launches 3 new LTE smartphones for $119 and up
BLU has added 3 new phones to its lineup of affordable Android smartphones. All three models are members of the BLU Studio family, and they all feature support for 4G LTE networks in the United States. BLU Studio Mini LTE This is the smallest, cheapest of the bunch. Priced at $119, the Studio Mini has a 4.5 […]