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Lilbits: Another Linux laptop update, another Rockchip processor, another Pixel 9 leak

Google’s Pixel 9 series smartphones aren’t expected to launch until this fall, but details about the next-gen flagships started to leak earlier this year with a series of pictures that allegedly showed the Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro. But according to a new report, those pictures actually showed the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel […]

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System76 Pangolin Linux laptop updated with Ryzen 7 7840U processor and 16.1 inch display

The System76 Pangolin is a lightweight Linux laptop with and AMD Ryzen processor and a big screen that first debuted in 2021. Since then, System76 has update the laptop a few times bringing improvements like faster processors and better displays. Now the company has launched a new version that increases the screen size from 15.6 […]

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Lilbits: A real PlayStation handheld on the way? And goodbye Google Cache, hello Linux laptop with Raptor Lake Refresh

Last year Sony launched its first PlayStation-branded handheld gaming device since killing off the PlayStation Vita. But the new PlayStation Portal isn’t a standalone game console – it’s basically a remote control for a PS5, allowing users to stream games over a network connection. Meanwhile the Nintendo Switch, Valve Steam Deck, and countless other handhelds […]

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System76 Virgo laptop PCB design open sourced ahead of release

Linux PC company System76 has been selling laptop and desktop computers that ship with Linux software for years. But up until recently the company had primarily been sourcing its PCs from third-party manufacturers and slapping its own branding and software on those systems. But in recent years System76 began making its own hardware, starting with […]

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Lilbits: What to expect when you’re expecting Apple’s XR headset

Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) kicks of Monday. And everybody expect the company to use this as the coming out party for the mixed reality headset Apple has been working for years. We’ll also probably hear some news about new Macs, iPhones, iPads, and software updates, but Apple’s first truly new product category in […]

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System76 Galago Pro Linux Laptop now available with up to Core i7-13700H

The latest System76 Galago Pro is a 3.2 pound laptop with a 14.1 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel, 144 Hz matte display as well as Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, and Gigabit Ethernet ports. Available now with support for up to a 13th-gen Intel Core i7-13700H processor with 14 cores and 20 threads, it’s also the first […]

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System76 Lemur Pro is a 2.5 pound Linux Laptop with a 14 inch display and up to Core i7-1355U

The System76 Lemur Pro is a thin and light Linux laptop that ships with either Ubuntu or Pop!_OS software, weighs just 2.54 pounds, and measures just 0.65 inches thick. But despite its compact size, it has a reasonably high capacity 73 Wh battery. System76 has been selling Lemur Pro models for a few years, but now […]

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System76 brings Intel Raptor Lake chips to more Linux laptops

Linux PC company is now offering four laptops with 13th-gen Intel “Raptor Lake” processor options. The company refreshed its Gazelle laptop in March, equipping new models with an Intel Core i9-13900H processor and NVIDIA RTX 3050 graphics. Now System76 has also launched new versions of its Adder WS, Serval WS, and Bonobo WS mobile workstation-class […]

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Lilbits: Microsoft launches Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock, System76 teases made-in-Denver Linux laptop, and Google Drive scraps 5-million file limit

System76 has been selling PCs that ship with Linux pre-installed for years. But for most of that time the company has worked with third-party manufacturers. A few years ago System76 announced plans to establish its own factory in Denver. Since then, the company has begun building its own desktops and keyboards. Now the company’s CEO […]

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Lilbits: Digital Posters with 42 inch E Ink displays, Steam ends support for older Windows versions

Device makers have been using E Ink displays for eBook readers for two decades. But in recent years E Ink has been pushing into other areas including wearables, signage, and even architectural applications. Now the company is partnering with Sharp to bring “Digital Posters” to Japan. Here’s a roundup of recent tech news from around […]