The Google Nexus 7 (2013) tablet offers a lot of bang for the buck if you buy one at full price for $229. It’s a 7 inch tablet with a full HD display, a speedy quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, at least 16GB of storage, and the latest version of Android. Sure, it doesn’t have […]
Deals of the Day (12-31-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
Chinese chip maker Allwinner is launching its first octa-core chip this year, and the company plans to show it off at the Consumer Electronics Show using a new developer board called the Allwinner A80 Optimus Board. The board is basically a small single-board computer with an 8-core processor, USB ports, developer pins, and other goodies […]
Allwinner introduces A80 Optimus Board with octa-core CPU is a post from: Liliputing
The Ouya is an inexpensive game console with the guts of a cheap Android phone or tablet. But unlike most Android devices, the Ouya doesn’t have a display or touchscreen — it’s meant to be plugged into your TV and used with a wireless remote control. But one hacker decided to make the Ouya a […]
Ouya returns to its roots: Hacked to become a handheld game system is a post from: Liliputing
When Liliputing started in 2008, it was basically a blog about netbooks. The mobile tech space has changed quite a bit in the last few years with the introduction of mobile tablets, ultrabooks and Chromebooks and the growth of the smartphone space. A look back at some of the most popular headlines from 2013 underscores […]
Most popular Liliputing articles of 2013 is a post from: Liliputing
LG plans to introduce a new line of portable Windows computers at CES in January. The company’s new ultrabook is called the LG Ultra PC, and it’s a 13 inch laptop that weighs less than 2.2 pounds. Meanwhile the company is updating last year’s Tab Book with two new models. LG Tab Book2 The Tab […]
Next-gen LG Windows tablets, ultrabooks coming in 2014 is a post from: Liliputing
The HP Spectre 13t is a thin and light laptop with a high-resolution display, an Intel Haswell processor and long battery life. It has a list price of $1000 and up, but right now HP is offering a 20 percent discount when you use a promo code. That means you can pick one up for […]
Deals of the Day (12-27-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
Chinese phone maker Oppo is the first company to release a phone that comes with CyanogenMod pre-loaded. The Oppo N1 CyanogenMod Edition is a limited edition phone that went on sale December 24th and which features the custom version of Gogole Android. But Oppo also offers a version of the phone that comes with ColorOS, […]
Oppo offers official CyanogenMod ROM for the Oppo N1 phone is a post from: Liliputing
Zero Devices is preparing to launch a new Android TV box with a quad-core processor, a good range of ports, a wireless remote control and a game controller. It’s called the Zero Devices Z6C Entertainment Box, and it’s designed to let you run Android apps and games on a TV. The Z6C features a Rockchip […]
Zero Devices Z6C is a quad-core Android video, gaming box is a post from: Liliputing
The Toshiba Satellite NB15T is an 11.6 inch touchscreen Windows notebook with an Intel Celeron N2810 processor, 4GB of RAM, a 500GB hard drive, and a starting price of about $380. But Toshiba’s running a deal on the little laptop right now that lets you pick one up for $350. Or if you’re looking for […]
Deals of the Day (12-26-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
People have been loading Ubuntu and other Linux distributions onto Android TV sticks for about as long as these cheap ARM-based devices have been available. But the Rikomagic MK802 IV LE is one of the first models to come with Ubuntu pre-loaded. That basically makes the MK802 IV LE a small desktop computer. How small? […]
MK802 IV Linux mini PC giveaway is a post from: Liliputing
The HP Pavilion x2 11t is a Windows tablet with an 11.6 inch display and a detachable keyboard dock that transforms the tablet into a notebook. Without much fanfare, HP started selling the Pavilion x2 11t in late November 2013 for about $600 and up. While there are plenty of 2-in-1 tablet/notebook hybrids on […]
HP quietly launches 11.6 inch Pavilion x2 2-in-1 PC with Pentium N3510 CPU is a post from: Liliputing
The HP Chromebook 11 is a small, inexpensive laptop with a low-power ARM-based processor and Google’s Chrome operating system. HP and Google launched the Chromebook 11 in October, but pulled it from store shelves a month later due to overheating chargers. Now the HP Chromebook 11 is available for purchase again. Amazon is selling the […]
HP Chromebook 11 available again for $279 is a post from: Liliputing
It’s been a busy week for developers working with Google’s Android 4.4 KitKat software. Two of the most popular custom ROM builders have released their first public builds based on KitKat, and two Chinese chip makers have also released builds of Android 4.4 which support devices with their processors. Here’s a quick roundup of things […]
Now with Android 4.4: AOKP, Paranoid Android ROMS and RK3188, Allwinner A31 chips is a post from: Liliputing
NVIDIA may be partnering with companies like EVGA, Gigabyte, and Zotac to distribute and sell Tegra Note 7 tablets. But software updates come straight from NVIDIA — and now the company is rolling out one of the first major updates. The over-the-air update brings new camera and stylus features, and updates the software from Android […]
NVIDIA Tegra Note update brings Android 4.3 plus stylus, camera improvements is a post from: Liliputing
Want to make sure your gadget is running the latest software? Sometimes that’s easy… sometimes it’s less easy. And sometimes it’s officially unsupported. Today’s roundup of tech stories from around the web includes a few OS updates: Hackers have figured out how to install Android 4.4 KitKat on Google’s now-defunct Nexus Q media streaming orb. […]
Lilbits (12-23-2013): Updating your devices (officially or not) is a post from: Liliputing
Amazon’s Kindle Fire tablets don’t ship with access to the Google Play Store. Instead users can download apps and games from the Amazon Appstore — but you don’t need a Kindle Fire to use Amazon’s store. You can also download and install the Amazon Appstore on almost any Android device. And there’s a good reason […]
Get $5 to spend in the Amazon Appstore for Android (Dec 24 – 28th, 2013) is a post from: Liliputing
If you’re one of the few, the proud, the people who managed to unlock your Chromecast before Google issued a software update that blocks you from doing that, there’s a new custom ROM that gives you far more control over the $35 media streaming device. Eureka ROM is based on Google’s official Chromecast firmware, but […]
Eureka ROM gives you more control over a (rooted) Chromecast is a post from: Liliputing
Hardkernel offers a line of small developer boards aimed at programmers, hobbyists, and other folks interested in building and testing hardware and software applications. The company’s ODROID boards are typically small and relatively inexpensive, but now the company has released the cheapest model yet. The Hardkernel ODROID-U3 sells for $59. It’s about the size of […]
ODROID-U3: $59 dev board with the power of a Galaxy S3 is a post from: Liliputing
Asus appears to be working on a new laptop/tablet hybird featuring an Intel Haswell processor and possibly the ability to dual boot Windows and Android operating systems (or perhaps there are multiple versions of the tablet, one with Android and the other with Windows 8.1). German site MobileGeeks found evidence of the upcoming Asus TD300LA […]
Asus TD300LA 2-in-1 tablet/laptop on the way? is a post from: Liliputing
There’s no shortage of apps for viewing and editing office documents on an Android phone, tablet, or TV box. But AndrOpen Office might be one of the most powerful… if not necessarily the most useful. It’s basically a port of Apache OpenOffice, a full-featured open source desktop office suite for Linux, Windows, and Mac computers. […]
AndrOpen Office is a full office suite for Android (based on Apache OpenOffice) is a post from: Liliputing
The makers of Ubuntu Linux launched a preview version of the operating system for smartphones and tablets in February, 2013. Users have been installing and testing the software on Android devices with unlocked bootloaders ever since. But up until recently if you wanted to test Ubuntu, you had to replace the Android software on your […]
Canonical launches Ubuntu and Android dual boot preview is a post from: Liliputing
Lenovo may be working on new Android tablets with 1920 x 1200 pixel display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core processors, and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean software. The unannounced Lenovo B8080 tablet showed up recently at the GFXBench website. While the benchmarking site offers only partial specs and no pictures, it does provide a hint about Lenovo’s […]
Lenovo working on Android tablet with full HD screen, Qualcomm CPU? is a post from: Liliputing
Update: The Samsung Galaxy Note listing has ended, but there are also great deals on tablets from LG, Amazon, and Lenovo in today’s roundup. Samsung may be busy pushing its second-generation 10 inch Galaxy Note tablet, and maybe working on an even newer model. But the original Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is still a pretty […]
Deals of the Day (12-23-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
Developer Koushik Dutta has been working on an Android app since this summer called AllCast that lets users stream photos, videos, and other content from a phone or table to a TV using a game console, Roku, Apple TV, or other box. Now AllCast is out of beta and available from the Google Play Store. […]
AllCast for Android streams media from phone to TV (now in the Play Store) is a post from: Liliputing
BLU has made a bit of a name for itself by offering cheap but decent Android phones that don’t require you to sign up for a long-term service contract. Now the company is offering its most expensive phone yet… but also the first that has specs you’d normally associate with a $500 handset. The BLU […]
BLU Life Pure is a $349 smartphone with high-end hardware is a post from: Liliputing
The Tronsmart T1000 Mirror2TV is a tiny adapter that you can plug into a TV or monitor to turn it into a wireless display for your phone, tablet, PC, or other devices. Geekbuying sells the T1000 for $30, and they sent me a demo unit to review recently. Now that I’m done testing the Tronsmart […]
Tronsmart T1000 Miracast wireless display adapter giveaway is a post from: Liliputing
The Dell Venue 8 Pro tablet is just a bit bigger than an iPad mini, but it packs enough power to handle desktop apps. It ships with Windows 8.1 software, comes with Microsoft Office 2013 Home & Student pre-installed, and has an Intel Atom Bay Trail processor which provides the long battery life you expect […]
Dell Venue 8 Pro Windows tablet review is a post from: Liliputing
Looking for a last-minute gift for a reader? Target is selling the Barnes & Noble NOOK Simple Touch for $39, and you can pick it up in-store today, which means you don’t have to wait for Santa shipping. The NOOK Simple Touch isn’t B&N’s latest eReader, and it doesn’t have a backlight, like some newer […]
Deals of the Day (12-24-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
The first phone to ship with CyanogenMod software pre-loaded is now available for purchase. The Oppo N1 CyanogenMod Edition is a phone with a 5.9 inch display, a 13MP camera, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, and CyanogenMod’s custom version of Google Android. It’s available from the Oppo Style store for $599. The phone has an […]
Oppo N1 CyanogenMod Edition available for $599 is a post from: Liliputing
The Oppo N1 smartphone with CyanogenMod software will be the first device to ship with this custom version of Android preloaded when it goes on sale December 24th, 2013. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t already a lot of people running CyanogenMod — this weekend, the popular custom ROM crawled past the 10 million user […]
CyanogenMod hits 10 million users before shipping first phone is a post from: Liliputing
Team Evad3rs have released tools for jailbreaking an iPhone iPod touch, or iPad running iOS 7.0 through iOS 7.0.4. Evasi0n 7 is available for Windows, OS X, or Linux and lets yu jailbreak your device in a matter of minutes. Jailbreaking an iOS device allows you to access files and settings that would otherwise be […]
Jailbreak iOS 7 on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is a post from: Liliputing
There’s mounting evidence that Asus plans to launch its first 8 inch Windows tablet soon, and it looks like the company is taking a page out of Dell’s playbook. The upcoming Asus VivoTab Note 8 appears to be a tablet with an 8 inch screen, an Intel Atom Bay Trail processor, and support for pen […]
$299 Asus VivoTab Note 8 Windows tablet with stylus coming soon is a post from: Liliputing
Motorola turned heads when the company launched a smartphone that sells for as little as $179 without a contract (and which offers a pretty good user experience). But BLU has been selling cheap, off-contract Android phones in the US for a while, and the company hast just launched a few new models with prices as […]
BLU launches new Android phones that make the Moto G look expensive is a post from: Liliputing
Finnish smartphone company Jolla is now selling the first phone to ship with Sailfish OS throughout the European Union, Switzerland, and Norway. Up until now it had only been available to customers in Finland. Jolla’s Sailfish software is based on the open source MeeGo operating system that had been developed, and then largely abandoned by […]
Jolla expands Sailfish smartphone sales in Europe is a post from: Liliputing
Android may be designed for smartphones and tablets, but that hasn’t stopped companies from slapping it on boxes designed for your TV. And there’s a reason for that: There are hundreds of thousands of apps for Android, and while most were designed for small screens, many look good on bigger displays. Netflix, YouTube, and HBO […]
G-Box Midnight MX2 Android TV box giveaway is a post from: Liliputing
The Asus Transformer Book T100TA is an inexpensive 10 inch Windows tablet with an Intel Atom Bay Trail processor and a detachable keyboard which lets you use it like a laptop. It has long battery life, decent performance, and it’s probably one of my favorite devices of all the products I’ve reviewed in 2013. Now […]
Asus T100TC could be an Android-powered Transformer Book is a post from: Liliputing
Tis the season for cheap digital downloads. There are a number of great deals on apps, games, music, books, and other digital media this time of year – often aimed at folks who just got a new tablet or phone as a present and are looking for new apps, music, or other content. But you don’t necessarily […]
Deals of the Day (12-20-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
A few of Samsung’s latest phones and tablets include faux-leather backs. You can find them on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition. Soon you may also be able to buy a Samsung notebook with a fake leather finish. A member f the Korean forum Seeko spotted a new notebook with […]
Samsung ATIV Book 9 Style is coated in fake leather is a post from: Liliputing
After 15 years, Winamp might be shutting down soon. In the late 90s, the music player was pretty much the go-to MP3 player folks used to handle their ripped CDs and Napster downloads. But the app was eventually acquired by AOL and over the past decade it’s largely faded into obscurity. AOL announced plans to […]
Lilbits (12-20-2013): Googbye Winamp (maybe) is a post from: Liliputing
Acer was the first company to launch an 8 inch tablet running Windows 8 software, but the Iconia W3 tablet suffered from a lackluster display and a mediocre processor. Now Acer is launching a new model called the Iconia W4 with a zippier CPU and better screen. The Acer Iconia W4 launched this week in […]
Acer Iconia W4 8 inch Windows tablet launches (in India, Hong Kong) is a post from: Liliputing
When Google launched the Chrome web browser in 2008, it was one of the fastest browsers around… and also one of the simplest. Menu buttons were tucked away out of sight. The URL and search bar were one and the same. And there was no support for add-ons or extensions. The eventually changed, and now […]
Google boots multi-purpose Chrome extensions from the Web Store is a post from: Liliputing
Samsung reportedly plans to launch up to 4 new tablets in the next few months, including a low-cost “Lite” model, and possibly 3 high-end “Pro” tablets. According to SamMobile and MovePlayer, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro models will come with 8.4 inch, 10.1 inch, and 12.2 inch displays. The specs for the larger Pro […]
Samsung Galaxy Tab “Pro” models coming in 2014? is a post from: Liliputing
Spanish device maker Geeksphone offers a few inexpensive phones running Mozilla’s Firefox OS. But the company is working on a new model with higher-end specs and the ability to run both Android and the open source version of Firefox OS, known as Boot 2 Gecko. Now the company is providing a few more details about […]
Geeksphone Revolution to dual-boot Android, Firefox software is a post from: Liliputing
The Oppo N1 isn’t just the first phone to ship with CyanogenMod pre-loaded, it’s also the first device running CyanogenMod’s custom version of Android to get Google Certification. That means Google’s given the go-ahead for the Oppo N1 to come pre-loaded with the Google Play Store, Gmail, Google Maps, and other Google apps. Up until […]
Oppo N1 with CyanogenMod coming December 24th, Google Apps included is a post from: Liliputing
The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite is a 13″ laptop with a touchscreen display, a relatively low-power AMD quad-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 128GB solid state drive. When I reviewed the laptop a few months ago, I was underwhelmed with the bang for the buck: Samsung was asking $800 for the laptop, and […]
Deals of the Day (12-19-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
Gaming platform provider Steam recently announced plans to launch its own Linux-based operating system and partner with PC makers to offer gaming PCs meant for your living room. Eventually we’ll see multiple Steam Machines in a range of shapes and sizes and with varying levels of performance. As a beta test though, Valve recently sent […]
Lilbits (12-19-2013): Steam Machine prototype teardown is a post from: Liliputing
Samsung recently launched the Smartphone GamePad, a wireless game controller designed to work with phones and small tablets. You can buy one, pair it with a phone, and sort of make your own NVIDIA Shield type gaming device. Or you can buy a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Game Edition, a tablet that comes with the gamepad in […]
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Game Edition will come with a GamePad is a post from: Liliputing
The Fuhu Nabi 2 is a tablet designed for kids, but it has specs that make it a reasonably good tablet for grown-ups too. You could put the 7 inch tablet in its protective rubber case, enable parental controls and hand it to your little ones — or use it yourself to play games, surf […]
Fuhu Nabi 2 kid’s tablet grows up, gets Google Play Store support is a post from: Liliputing
CyanogenMod Inc is expanding. Earlier this year the team of independent developers behind the popular replacement firmware for Android phones banded together, raised $7 million in funding, and started a company. Now the team has announced it has raised $22 million more. So what does CyanogenMod plan to do with the money? Hire more staff, […]
CyanogenMod raises more funds, plans more hardware and software development is a post from: Liliputing
No company has offered a new device designed to run webOS since HP discontinued its webOS phones and tablets in 2011. But now LG is getting ready to introduce the first new devices in years that run the operating system originally developed by Palm. LG acquired the remnants of webOS from HP earlier this year, and […]
WebOS comeback: LG to showcase webOS TVs at CES 2014 is a post from: Liliputing
Chinese device maker Meizu has been offering phones and tablets for a few years, including a models with unusual features like the new Meizu MX3 with 128GB of storage. While you can buy Meizu handsets in the US from third party retailers and marketplaces such as PandaWill and AliExpress, Meizu has primarily focused on its […]
Chinese smartphone maker Meizu is coming to America (maybe) is a post from: Liliputing
Today’s roundup of mobile tech bargains includes a Windows 8 touchscreen notebook for $280, discounts on tablets from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Amazon, and a pretty great deal on a portable Bluetooth speaker from Logitech — I picked up the UE Mobile Boombox myself a few weeks ago, and I’ve been very happy with […]
Deals of the Day (12-18-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
Over the past few years, private browsing or “incognito mode” has become a standard feature in most web browsers. It lets you surf the web without saving your history or passwords and can come in handy in a few different situations. Want to use someone else’s phone, tablet or PC to check your email without […]
Lilbits (12-18-2013): Dolphin Zero emphasizes private browsing is a post from: Liliputing
Sharp introduced a 10 inch tablet with a 2560 x 1600 pixel IGZO display, an Intel Atom Bay Trail processor, and Windows 8.1 software in September. Now it looks like the company is finally ready to launch the tablet. The Sharp Mebius Pad is expected to launch in Japan in late January. Sadly, like most tablets […]
Sharp Mebius Pad with WQHD display coming in 2014 (to Japan) is a post from: Liliputing
The Pebble smartwatch is a wristwatch with an ePaper display, wireless connectivity, the ability to display notifications from your phone, customizable watch faces, and support for third party apps. Starting in early 2014, it’ll be easier to find and install those third party apps. Pebble has announced that it will launch the Pebble appstore and […]
Pebble smartwatch app store coming in early 2014 is a post from: Liliputing
Chinese device maker Vivo has officially launched its first phone with a 6 inch, 2560 x 1440 pixel display. Even with a relatively large screen for a smartphone, the Vivo Xplay3S manages to pack 490 pixels per inch. The phone may be one of the first with a 2K display resolution, but it likely won’t […]
Vivo Xplay3S ushers in the 2K smartphone display era (for some reason) is a post from: Liliputing
One of the nice things about Ubuntu and most other Linux distributions is that you can install them on pretty much any PC without paying a penny. In many cases, everything will work perfectly out of the box — but when it doesn’t, you could find yourself spending a lot of time researching tricks for […]
Lini PC offers small Linux computers with Haswell chips is a post from: Liliputing
Asus was one of the first companies to launch a 10 inch Windows tablet with an Intel Atom Bay Trail processor. But while rivals Acer, Dell, Lenovo, and Toshiba have smaller 8 inch models, Asus has yet to launch a smaller Windows tablet. A listing on the Asus website suggests that could change soon. Tech2.hu […]
Asus M80TA could be an 8 inch Windows tablet is a post from: Liliputing
People have been playing games on their smartphones for about as long as there have been smartphones — but there are challenges involved in touchscreen gaming. You can’t actually feel the buttons, and sometimes your thumbs are actually covering part of the action. So there’s a whole cottage industry for makers of accessories that add […]
Samsung Smartphone GamePad turns your phone into a game console is a post from: Liliputing
Apparently 2K is the new 1080p. This week we heard that Samsung could launch its first phone with a 2560 x 1440 pixel display in February, and a couple different display makers have announced plans to offer phone-sized screens with that display resolution. Chinese device maker Vivo has already introduced a phone with a 2560 […]
Lilbits (12-17-2013): Attack of the 2K phones is a post from: Liliputing
If Android is Google’s mobile operating system, then Chrome OS is the company’s desktop OS… as in, it has a desktop-like user experience. But so far most devices that have shipped with Chrome OS have been laptops. Now LG is shaking things up a bit with an all-in-one desktop PC that just happens to run […]
LG Chromebase is an all-in-one desktop running Chrome OS is a post from: Liliputing
Ten years ago the folks at Red Hat decided to spin off a free, open source, and community-supported Linux operating system. They called it Fedora, and before Ubuntu and Linux Mint came along, it was probably one of the most popular (and easy to use) Linux distributions. Now the team has released Fedora 20, a […]
Fedora 20 “Heisenbug” launches, marking 10 years of Fedora Linux is a post from: Liliputing
The Dell XPS 12 is a laptop that you can use like a tablet, or maybe a tablet that functions as a laptop. Either way, it’s a portable PC with a 12.5 inch 1080p touchscreen display, an Intel Haswell processor, and a list price of $1000 and up. But the Microsoft Store is currently offering […]
Deals of the Day (12-17-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
The HP Chromebook 11 is an inexpensive, portable laptop that runs Google’s Chrome operating system. It was developed by HP with help from Google, launched in October for $279, and about a month later sales were halted due to some reports of overheating chargers. Now Google and HP are recalling the chargers and the US […]
Google, HP recall the Chromebook 11 charger is a post from: Liliputing
Former Oppo executive Pete Lau has launched a new startup called OnePlus, with a goal of creating high quality, affordable phones and other devices. While new startups pop up all the time, Lau’s experience with Chinese device maker Oppo suggest that he knows what he’s doing — and one of the things he may be […]
OnePlus plans “outstanding” phones for 2014, could run CyanogenMod is a post from: Liliputing
There’s evidence that the next smartphone/tablet hybrid from Asus will be called the Padfone X. The company users the Padfone name to describe smartphones that are designed to work with optional tablet docks, giving you the chance to use the phone’s hardware with a larger display and battery. This month Asus unveiled the Padfone mini, […]
Asus Padfone X smartphone/tablet hybrid coming soon? is a post from: Liliputing
UK company Datawind has been offering dirt cheap Android tablets for a few years, particularly in India where the company has partnered with the government to provide Aakash tablets for students. Now Datawind is bringing its cheap Android tablets to the US. You can buy an UbiSlate 7Ci from the company for just $37.99. As […]
Now you can buy a (lousy) Android tablet for just $38 is a post from: Liliputing
It must be 2-in-1 day today. I’ve found a few different stores offering great prices on a range of tablet/notebook hybrids. Can’t decide if you want a tablet or a laptop? Why not pick up a tablet that you can connect to a keyboard base and use as a notebook? Today’s roundup includes deep discounts […]
Deals of the Day (12-16-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
There’s evidence that Lenovo may be preparing to expand its Yoga line of notebook/tablet hybrids. The company’s Yoga devices are notebooks with touchscreen displays — and if you push the screen back 360 degrees so that it rests behind the keyboard you can hold the computer and used it like a tablet. Lenovo already offers […]
New Lenovo Yoga convertibles on the way? is a post from: Liliputing
Google might develop new versions of Android behind closed doors, but after (nearly) every build is launched, Google releases the source code. That’s prompted independent developers to pore of the code, looking for ways to fine tune Google’s mobile operating system. Paranoid Android is a custom version of Android based on Google’s source code. The […]
Lilbits (12-16-2013): Paranoid Android aims to make Google’s software better is a post from: Liliputing
Take the LG G2 smartphone, give it a larger display, a slightly slower CPU, and move the power and volume buttons from the back of the phone to the sides and what do you get? Apparently you get the LG Gx, a new 5.5 inch Android phone from the South Korean electronics company. The LG […]
LG launches Gx 5.5 inch smartphone in Korea is a post from: Liliputing
The HP Omni 10 is a tablet with an Intel Atom Z3770 quad-core processor, a 10 inch, full HD display, and Windows 8.1 software. HP introduced the tablet in October, and now it’s available for purchase in the US. While the Omni 10 has a list price of $399, Office Depot is currently offering the […]
HP Omni 10 Windows tablet now available for $350 and up is a post from: Liliputing
Notion Ink’s new tablet went on sale in India this weekend, and while the Adam II has the basic specs of a mid-range tablet, there are a few things that make the 10 inch Android tablet stand out. It has an unusual design with a thicker bezel on one side than the other three, allowing […]
Notion Ink Adam II tablet reviewed, secondary displays explained is a post from: Liliputing
If you’re the sort of person who expects gadgets to just work when you take them out of the box, Xiaomi’s new WiFi router isn’t for you. On the other hand if you’re the sort of person who likes to build things, take them apart, and put them back together again so you can understand […]
Xiaomi introduces Mi WiFi router: Some assembly required is a post from: Liliputing
The HP 810 EliteBook Revolve made its retail debut back in March, and now it’s time for a refresh. New models will be shipping soon, and HP’s showing them off at an event in Barcelona this week. Don’t judge this book by its cover. Like the Microsoft Surface Pro 2, there haven’t been any major […]
HP 810 EliteBook Revolve updated with Haswell chips, slimmer and lighter chassis is a post from: Liliputing
Chinese device maker Haier isn’t known in the West for its computer lineup. But in China the company is now offering a 10 inch Windows tablet with a detachable keyboard and an Intel Atom Z3740D Bay Trail processor. The Haier W1048 features a 10.1 inch, 1280 x 800 pixel display, 2GB of RAM 64GB […]
Haier W1048 Lynx Bay Trail tablet hits China is a post from: Liliputing
Gaming accessory maker Mad Catz is officially in the game console business. The company’s M.O.J.O. game console is now available for $250 from the Mad Catz Store or from Newegg. It’s a small box with an NVIDIA Tegra 4 ARM Cortex-A15 quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, Android software, WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Bluetooth, […]
Lilbits (12-10-2013): Mad Catz gets its M.O.J.O. ($250 Android game console) is a post from: Liliputing
HP is updating its business-friendly ultrabook lineup. Last year the company launched the EliteBook Folio 9470m, measuring 0.75 inches thick, and weighing 3.5 pounds. This year the company is replacing it with the HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G1 which is 0.62 inches thick, and 3.3 pounds. Like its predecessor, the new model has a rugged […]
HP shrinks its business ultrabook, unveils new EliteBook Folio 1040 is a post from: Liliputing
The makers of the popular Ubuntu Linux operating system say the first phones running Ubuntu will launch in 2014. According to CNET, Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth says the first devices will be high-end phones, but he’s not ready to reveal the name of the device maker yet. Canonical has been working on a touchscreen-friendly version […]
The first phone running Ubuntu is on the way is a post from: Liliputing
Indian company Notion Ink generated a lot of buzz (if not necessarily a lot of happy customers) with its first tablet. Now the company’s taking another stab at the tablet space with the Adam II tablet, which is now available in India. The Adam II is a 10 inch Android tablet with a 1.5 GHz […]
Notion Ink Adam II tablet is now available (in India) is a post from: Liliputing
The MSI S20 is a Windows tablet that has a slide-out keyboard which lets you use it like a laptop. MSI introduced the 11.6 inch tablet about a year ago, and now the company is giving the S20 an update. The new MSI S20 Slider 2 is about the same size and shape as last […]
MSI brings its S20 slider Windows convertible into the Haswell age is a post from: Liliputing
The 1st-gen Microsoft Surface Pro might be last year’s tablet, but it’s still a pretty nice device, featuring a 10.6 inch, full HD display, an Intel Core i5 Ivy bridge processor, a pressure-sensitive digital pen, and support for optional keyboard covers that let you tap out text as if you were using a laptop. Best of […]
Deals of the Day (12-11-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
Asus now offers Padfones in two sizes. A Padfone is a smartphone that you can slide into a tablet docking station when you want a larger screen and batter. Up until now that’s meant a phone with a screen around 5 inches in size and a 10 inch tablet dock. Now Asus is also launching […]
Asus launches Padfone Mini 4.3 in Taiwan, says Padfone line coming to America is a post from: Liliputing
It’s hard to compete with free. Google currently dominates the smartphone space by giving away its Android operating system for free to anyone that wants to install it. If Google makes money from Android, it’s largely due to revenue from apps sold in the Play Store and the increased use of Google services by Android […]
Lilbits (12-11-2013): Setting Windows Phone, RT free (for device makers) is a post from: Liliputing
The Tronsmart T1000 is a $30 wireless display adapter that lets you stream content from a phone, tablet, or PC to a TV or monitor. Just plug the tiny stick into the HDMI port on your display, hook up the USB power supply (which also has a WiFi adapter), and fire up the EZCast app […]
Tronsmart T1000: Wireless display adapter for Android, iOS, Windows, OS X (updated) is a post from: Liliputing
Back in the mid 1990s internet bandwidth was scarce and you might have found yourself telling your web browser only to load images upon request. Now that broadband is common, images, video, and other graphics have flooded the internet, and preventing images from loading means preventing a huge chunk of the web from loading. But […]
Gmail kills the need to click “display images below” is a post from: Liliputing
Just ahead of this year’s Dell World the company announced a new 11.6 inch Chromebook, set to come out in January, 2014. As far as Chrome OS machines go, the Dell Chromebook 11 is pretty standard: Celeron 2955U processor, 16GB SSD for storage, 2GB or 4GB of RAM, and 1366 x 768 display resolution. With […]
Hands-on: Dell Chromebook 11 is intended for the classrom is a post from: Liliputing
The Google Nexus 7 isn’t the only small tablet with Google’s stock version of Android anymore — but it’s still one of the fastest and cheapest models around. Prices normally start at $230, but today you can pick one up for as little as $180. Here are some of the day’s best deals. Google Nexus […]
Deals of the Day (12-12-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
Acer’s Chromebooks may not be flashy, but they’re some of the cheapest laptops around, with prices starting at about $200. Despite the low price, these thin and light laptops are surprisingly capable little machines — and if you’re not a fan of Google’s Chrome OS software, you can run a full-fledged desktop operating system like […]
Acer C720 Chromebook tested with Ubuntu: Not bad for $200 is a post from: Liliputing
When Google Android 4.3 hit the streets in July it brought some changes to location services, some user interface changes, support for OpenGL ES 3.0 graphics and more. But it also had a nifty feature hidden away in the code: the ability to revoke an app’s access to certain permissions. Don’t want that puzzle game […]
App Ops saga: The Android privacy feature you weren’t meant to have is a post from: Liliputing
Skype has added picture-in-picture mode to its Android tablet app. That means you can start a video call, shrink the video window and keep an eye on it even while you’re running other apps. You can surf the web, check a calendar appointment, or even play a game without exiting your video call. Skype 4.5 […]
Skype for Android tablets shrinks the video window, runs on top of other apps is a post from: Liliputing
Google’s Portable Native Client is software that lets a web app use your computer’s hardware much the way that a native app would do — and this allows you to develop web games, services, and even more complex software that acts like something that would normally run straight from your PC, not a web browser. […]
Lilbits (12-13-2013): Emulating an Amiga 500 in your browser is a post from: Liliputing
Google’s Chromecast provides one of the cheapest and easiest ways to stream internet audio and video to your TV. Just plug the $35 stick into your TV, run a setup utility to connect to your WiFi network, and you can stream content from Netflix, YouTube, HBO, Hulu and other sites while using your phone, tablet […]
Chromecast vs the Tronsmart T1000 wireless display adapter is a post from: Liliputing
The Asus Transformer Book T100 is a 10 inch Windows tablet with long battery life, the ability to run desktop or tablet apps, and oh yeah — it also comes with a keyboard dock that lets you treat the machine like a notebook. While the small keyboard won’t be to everyone’s tastes, I had more […]
Deals of the Day (12-13-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
Ever wonder why there’s a half-second pause before anything happens when you tap on a link in a mobile web browser? That’s because most browsers intentionally wait 300ms to see if you were planning to double-tap. Now Google’s removing that delay from Chrome for Android. If you install Chrome Beta 32 or later, the delay […]
Chrome for Android kills the 300ms tap delay for more responsive browsing is a post from: Liliputing
There’s another name in wireless charging, and it’s Rezence, which kind of stands for resonant essence. It’s the new name of the wireless charging standard that the Alliance for Wireless Power has been developing for a while. But in addition to a new name, the group says a certification program will be in place soon, […]
Rezence next-gen wireless charging coming in 2014 is a post from: Liliputing
Zotac unveiled a new line of ZBOX mini-desktop computers with Intel Haswell processors recently. But it looks like the company has quietly introduced a model that didn’t make the original press release. The Zotac ZBOX Nano ID67 is now available for purchase from a few retailers for around $324 and up. This little computer features […]
Zotac launches ZBOX Nano ID46 min PC with Intel Core i3 Haswell is a post from: Liliputing
Sony has launched a new line of USB flash drives designed to work with smartphones and tablets as well as PCs. On one end there’s a full-sized USB connector which you can plug into a desktop or notebook. But if you lift the cap, you’ll find it’s hiding a tiny micro USB connector. You can […]
Sony launches USB flash drives for smartphones, tablets is a post from: Liliputing
HP is updating its Classmate notebook for students and schools by adding a bit of Bay Trail for long battery life and improved performance. The new HP Classmate is a small notebook with an Intel Celeron N2000 series processor and Windows 8.1 software. Like earlier models, the new HP Classmate is based off Intel’s Classmate […]
HP Classmate notebook bring Bay Trail to the classroom is a post from: Liliputing
Music-on-demand service Spotify offers a simple promise: Listen to almost any song you want any time you want. But up until now if you’ve wanted to do that on a mobile device you’ve needed to pony up $10 per month for a Premium subscription. Only desktop users could access a free, ad-supported version of Spotify. […]
Spotify sets the music free (on mobile) with ad-supported music on demand is a post from: Liliputing
Google has been working on adding offline support for Google Docs for years, and now the company is finally letting users view and edit spreadsheets when they don’t have an internet connection. You can download documents, board a plane and edit them in transit and then sync your data once you’re back online. Synchronization happens […]
Now you can use Google Sheets without an internet connection (Spreadsheets) is a post from: Liliputing
Dell is introducing its first Chromebook, and it’s an 11 inch laptop aimed at the education market. The Dell Chromebook 11 features an 11.6 inch display and an Intel Celeron processor based on Haswell architecture. The laptop weighs 2.9 pounds and Dell says it should get up to 10 hours of battery life, which could […]
Dell launches Chromebook 11 for education is a post from: Liliputing
Google’s running a sale that kind of makes a Chromecast pay for itself. Through the holiday season, folks who buy a Google Nexus 7 tablet for $229 or more and a Google Chromecast for $35 will get $35 to spend in the Google Play Store. If you were planning on buying a few movies, TV […]
Sale: Buy a Nexus 7 and Chromecast, get $35 Google Play Credit is a post from: Liliputing
Can’t decide if you want a phone or tablet, but know you love the stock Android experience? Sony might have you covered. The company has partnered with Google to launch a Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition smartphone featuring a 6.4 inch display. This is basically a carrier unlocked version of the Sony Xperia Z […]
Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition is a 6.4 inch phone with stock Android is a post from: Liliputing
Just hours after clues suggested that LG was about to launch an 8.3 inch tablet running Google’s stock version of Android, the tablet showed up in the Google Play Store. The LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition is a tablet with a full HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 CPU, 2GB of RAM, and […]
LG launches G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition is a post from: Liliputing
Samsung was one of the first major device makers to offer a 7 inch Android tablet. The original Samsung Galaxy Tab launched in 2010 and sold for around $499 or more when you bought one from a wireless carrier. In 2011 a WiFi-only model hit the streets for $350. The Android tablet market has changed […]
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite coming soon: Leaks reveal modest specs is a post from: Liliputing
Chinese tablet maker Ramos is reportedly working on a 10 inch tablet with an Intel Atom Bay trail processor, making it one of the first Chinese tablets I’m aware of to feature Intel’s new low-power, moderate-performance chip. It’s called the Ramos i10, and the tablet is expected to feature an Atom Z3770D processor, Windows 8.1 […]
Ramos i10 tablet with Bay trail CPU on the way is a post from: Liliputing
It’s not quite a Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal, but Amazon is offering 20 percent discounts on select Kindle eReaders and tablets for a limited time. Starting prices run from $55 to $184. Kindle ($55) The entry-level Kindle eReader normally sells for $69, but today you can pick one up for $55.20, That price gets you […]
Amazon offers 20% off select Kindles (starting at $55) is a post from: Liliputing
Once upon a time an all-in-one desktop was actually more of a 4-in-1 proposition. While the PC and monitor were in one case, you also needed a keyboard, mouse, and power cable. These days you can get a real all-in-one, thanks to a growing number of PC makers offering touchcscreen AiO desktops with built-in batteries. […]
Acer Aspire Z3-600 is a “portable” all-in-one Windows PC is a post from: Liliputing
NVIDIA’s Shield handheld gaming console is sort of what you’d get if you took a smartphone screen and slapped it on top of an Xbox controller. But it’s also one of the most powerful handheld gaming systems around thanks to an NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor and support for NVIDIA’s GRID streaming system which lets you […]
Deals of the Day (12-05-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
Sometimes big things come in small(er) packages. A phone is smaller than a tablet, but does many of the same things. And a Asus Padfone mini is smaller than a Padfone… and now we have a good idea of what it will look like when Asus launches the phone/tablet hybrid next week. A Padfone is […]
This is what the Asus Padfone mini looks like (phone/tablet hybrid) is a post from: Liliputing
So you like the idea of Intel’s NUC mini-desktop computers, but you don’t love the idea of using an mSATA solid state drive as your only means of storage. No problem. Intel is getting ready to launch new models that have 2.5 inch drive bays, which means you can use pretty much any hard drive […]
Intel updating NUC mini-desktops with a 2.5 inch drive bay is a post from: Liliputing
This week Motorola tried to offer unlocked Moto X smartphones for $150 off on Monday… and the company’s servers couldn’t keep up with the demand. So the company took a different approach and offered a limited number $150 off vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis Wednesday. CEO Dennis Woodside says the company gave out tens […]
Motorola CEO: There’s clearly demand for devices not tied to a contract is a post from: Liliputing
Best Buy has the best price on a new Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro convertible with an Intel Haswell processor. With prices starting at $1000, the retailer sells the machine for less than the price Lenovo charges. But if you’re looking for an even cheaper convertible, Best Buy is running a sale on older first-gen Yoga […]
Deals of the Day (12-06-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
Asus has been offering a line of Padfone devices (in select countries) for a few years. Now the company is getting ready to introduce a new, smaller model called the Padfone mini. The idea behind a Padfone is that you shouldn’t have to sync your data between a phone and a tablet when you could […]
Asus will unveil the Padfone mini phone/tablet hybrid on 12/11/13 is a post from: Liliputing
Samsung offers phones and tablets in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and soon the company may also expand its horizons by extending its price range to cover “dirt cheap.” The folks at SamMobile report that Samsung may be working on cheaper versions of its phones including a Galaxy Note 3 Lite and Galaxy Grant […]
Lilbits (12-06-2013): Cheapest.Samsung. Tablet. Ever. is a post from: Liliputing
It’s hard out there for an Android tablet maker these days — it’s tough to compete with Samsung, LG, and Asus in terms of features, and it’s hard to compete with Amazon, Google, Dell and HP on price. So my first though when I saw the Vinci MV 7 tablet with a 7 inch screen […]
Vinci launches $200 MV 7 kids tablet with 3G capabilities is a post from: Liliputing
Gaming peripheral maker Razer may be working on an iPhone accessory that turns Apple’s smartphone into a handheld gaming system, complete with direction pads and shoulder buttons. According to a tip sent to @evleaks, the upcoming will have pressure-sensitive buttons and a hinge that lets you rest the phone flat against the controller or tilt […]
Razer “Kazuyo” could turn iPhones into mobile game consoles is a post from: Liliputing
Google is rolling out an updated version of the Google Play Store for Android devices, and while most of the changes are pretty small, there’s one new feature that could spare you a bit of frustration: The Play Store now tells you when an app you’re looking at includes in-app purchases. That way you won’t […]
Google Play Store alerts you about apps with in-app purchases is a post from: Liliputing
Hisense is launching a new line of smart TVs and a set-top-box powered by the platform-formerly-known-as-Google-TV. The new Hisense H6 Smart TV lineup and the HiSense Pulse PRO box both run software based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. That means you can access a range of apps designed for Google’s TV interface, including Netflix, Amazon […]
Hisense updates its Google-powered TV lineup is a post from: Liliputing
The Google Nexus 5 is a top-tier smartphone with a mid-range price. For $350 and up you can get a phone with a 5 inch, 1080p display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and Google’s latest software — but while Google promised it would also be a phone that could take excellent […]
Android 4.4.1 designed to improve Nexus 5 camera performance is a post from: Liliputing
The Gateway LT41P is a 10 inch laptop with a touchscreen display, an Intel Celeron Bay Trail processor, and Windows 8 software. List prices start at $330, but TigerDirect has had an entry-level model available for a few weeks for just $280. That makes the LT41P one of the most inexpensive 10 inch touchscreen notebooks […]
Gateway launches LT41P 10 inch touchscreen notebook lineup is a post from: Liliputing
Say you’re using your phone to search for a movie or actor and the best search result Google provides takes you to the IMDB website… but you’ve already got the IMDB app installed on your phone. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just tap a button to bring up the relevant page in the […]
Google Search for Android now shows relevant apps in results is a post from: Liliputing
One of the things that sets the NVIDIA Shield handheld game console apart from other portable Android devices (aside from the built-in game controller) is the ability to stream PC games over a network. Up until now you’ve been able to do that by loading PC games on a computer with an NVIDIA graphics cards […]
NVIDIA Shield cloud gaming beta: Streams PC games over the internet is a post from: Liliputing
Motorola planned to sell the Moto X smartphone for $150 off on Cyber Monday — but the company’s servers couldn’t keep up with demand, and customers were unable to checkout. So Motorola is trying again. The company is running a 2-day sale, allowing customers to register for a voucher that’ll let them pick up a […]
Moto X sale revamped: How to buy one for $350 (or $150 off) is a post from: Liliputing
Smartphone screens can be energy hogs, and they can be tough to see in direct sunlight. One solution would be to use an E Ink screen instead of a traditional LCD display — but while E Ink screens use far less power, they usually have slow screen refresh rates and don’t do a good job […]
Yotaphone’s dual-screen smartphone is now available (in Europe and Russia) is a post from: Liliputing
The Acer Iconia W4 is a Windows 8.1 tablet with an 8 inch display and an Intel Atom Z3740 Bay Trail processor. It was announced at about the same time as similar models from Dell, Lenovo, and Toshiba — but while all of those tablets are available for purchase, the Acer Iconia W4 hasn’t hit […]
Acer Iconia W4 Windows 8 tablet coming soon for $330 is a post from: Liliputing
Since the dawn of time (or at least of USB ports), folks have been struggling to insert plugs the right way up. Odds are you’ve poked the wrong end of a plug into a phone or PC at one point or another while trying to charge your device, connect a flash drive, hook up a […]
Lilbits (12-04-2013): Reversible USB plugs is a post from: Liliputing
HP is taking a shotgun approach to the Android tablet space this holiday season. The company has 4 new models featuring screen sizes ranging from 7 to 10 inches and prices starting at $150. The company introduced most of the new tablets in September, made a slight change to the low-end model in October, and […]
HP’s new Android tablets now available for $150 and up is a post from: Liliputing
The HP Mesquite tablet is a 7 inch Android tablet with an Intel Atom processor and a low price tag. It launched as a Black Friday exclusive, with Walmart selling the tablet for $89. But now that Black Friday has come and gone, you can still pick up this tablet for less than the price […]
HP 7 inch Android tablet available for $99 from Walmart is a post from: Liliputing
The HP Spectre 13t ultrabook is a 13.3 inch laptop that measures 0.6 inches thick, weighs 3.2 pounds, has a high-definition touchscreen display, and an Intel Haswell processor. When K T had a change to check one out in September, she called in the ultrabook to beat this season. HP normally sells the thin and […]
Deals of the Day (12-04-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
One of the driving forces behind a mobile operating system called Android is now trying to build real robots. Andy Rubin stepped down as Google’s head of Android software earlier this year, but he’s still with the company — and now the New York Times has revealed what he’s been working on. Google’s investing in […]
From Android to robots: Google’s Andy Rubin spearheads robotics project is a post from: Liliputing
The Neo900 is a phone designed to pick up where Nokia’s discontinued N900 left off. The N900 was one of the last phones to ship with the open source Maemo Linux operating system, and the developers of the Neo900 want to bring Maemo back to life with a compatible device featuring a faster processor, more […]
Open source Neo900 phone gets enough pre-orders to go into production is a post from: Liliputing
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may have come and gone, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to get a good deal on gadgets before Christmas (although Chanukah ends on Thursday). Here’s a roundup of some of the best nothing-special-Tuesday deals — including a 64GB Transformer Book T100 2-in-1 tablet/notebook for $300. Microsoft promised a […]
Deals of the Day (12-3-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
Plenty of folks use Android phones and tablets to play games, among other things — but for the past few years Hong Kong device maker JXD has been offering a line of Android devices designed first and foremost for gaming. These devices look more like PlayStation Portable devices than tablets, complete with gaming buttons to […]
JXD S5800 handheld Android game console coming soon is a post from: Liliputing
Can’t decide if you want a tablet that runs Android or Windows? Asus has you covered. An unannounced series of tablets passed through the FCC this week, and it looks like there are Windows-only, Android-only, and Dual OS versions. These wouldn’t be the first tablets to dual-boot the operating system. But now that Intel’s latest […]
Upcoming Asus tablet to run Android, Windows, or both is a post from: Liliputing
Not happy with the limitations of Google’s Chromecast device? Good news: There’s a powerful new custom ROM available for Google’s $35 media streamer which you can use to watch videos from unsupported sites, access your device via SSH or Telnet, and much more. Bad news: There’s a good chance you won’t be able to use […]
PwndCast ROM teaches a Chromecast new tricks (but you probably can’t use it) is a post from: Liliputing
Thinking about buying a Windows PC with a touchscreen this month? Microsoft’s looking to sweeten the deal a bit. If you buy a Windows tablet or touchscreen laptop or desktop from a participating retailer by December 28th, 2013, you’ll get a $25 gift card to spend on apps and games from the Windows Store. Participating […]
Buy a touchscreen Windows PC, get $25 in Windows Store credit is a post from: Liliputing
Modern smartphones let you do much more than make phone calls: You can play games, surf the web, listen to music, watch videos and run thousands of apps that let you do everything from creating artwork to monitoring your fitness. But you don’t necessarily need to sign a contract with a phone company to do […]
Android alternatives to the iPod touch (Late 2013 edition) is a post from: Liliputing
CyanogenMod and ClockworkdMod developer Koushik Dutta has been working for months on software to let you stream audio or video files from your Android phone or tablet to your TV. Now you can sign up to try his Allcast Beta app. It’s available from the Google Play Store, but while it’s in beta you’ll need […]
Allcast Beta streams media from Android to TV (via Roku, Apple TV, Xbox etc) is a post from: Liliputing
While 2-in-1 PCs are all the rage these days, giving you a laptop with a removable tablet section, Asus thinks there’s a market for something a bit different. The Asus Transformer Book Trio is a 3-in-1 PC that can be used in tablet, notebook, or desktop modes. Asus has been showing off the Trio for […]
Asus Transformer Book Trio inches closer to launch (3-in-1 PC) is a post from: Liliputing
The Oppo N1 smartphone features a large 5.9 inch display, a speedy Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor, and an unusual camera which rotates to face the front or back of the phone. It’s also the first phone to be available with a choice of two types of Android: Oppo’s Color OS or CyanogenMod. Oppo’s new […]
Oppo N1 smartphone launches Dec 10th for $599 (Color OS or CyanogenMod) is a post from: Liliputing
Amazon is offering all WiFi Kindle Fire HDX 7 inch tablets for $50 off through the end of Cyber Monday, December 2nd, 2013. That means you can get a 16GB model for $179. Or if you don’t need a full HD display, you can also save on the Kindle Fire HD. Amazon’s offering the 16GB […]
Amazon offers Kindle Fire tablets for $119 and up through Cyber Monday is a post from: Liliputing
Amazon offers a range of shipping options, including free 2-day shipping for Amazon Prime subscribers and free 5-8 day shipping for customers that spend $35 or more on select items. Soon there may be another option: Delivery within a half hour… by air… by autonomous drone. Seriously. The company is working on a project it […]
Amazon working on half-hour delivery-by-drone service: Amazon Prime Air is a post from: Liliputing
Sailfish OS is a Linux-based operating system designed for smartphones and other mobile devices. It’s based on the discontinued MeeGo Linux, includes a gesture-based user interface, and comes from the folks at Finnish company Jolla Mobile, which was founded by former Nokia execs. The first Jolla smartphone went on sale this week — but soon […]
Coming soon: Install Sailfish OS on your Android phone or tablet is a post from: Liliputing
Black Friday may still be a few days away, but retailers don’t seem to be waiting… it’s only Monday and there are some really great deals on mobile devices including notebooks and tablets. Here are some of the best deals we’ve found so far. Toshiba Satellite Click 13″ 2-in-1 tablet/laptop for $530 – Best Buy […]
Deals of the Day (11-25-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
Intel is outlining plans for its next-gen chips for smartphones and tablets… as well as the generation after that. Starting in the second half of 2014, Intel plans to start offering 64-bit mobile chips based on 14nm designs and featuring next-gen graphics. By 2015, Intel plans to move onto an entirely new versatile chip called […]
Intel Atom roadmap: 64-bit smartphone chips in 2014 is a post from: Liliputing
Improv Electronics has been selling a line of writing tablets for a few years — and unlike most things we call tablets these days, Improv’s Boogie Board devices really are designed for writing, reading, and not much else. They feature low power LCD displays that can hold an image indefinitely without using power after you’ve […]
Boogie Board Sync 9.7 inch writing tablet hits the FCC (coming soon for $100) is a post from: Liliputing
Thanksgiving doesn’t tend to be a big day for news in the United States… but as Black Friday sort of expands to take over the whole week, retailers have been pushing bargain after bargain. You can find some of the best deals in our Black Friday 2013 mobile bargains roundup. Meanwhile, elsewhere in the world […]
Lilbits (11-28-2013): Firefox OS expands, Black Friday does too is a post from: Liliputing
Motorola’s Moto G is a smartphone designed to redefine the low-to-mid range smartphone space. It has a 4.5 inch, 720p display, a quad-core processor, and now you can buy one in the United States for just $179. That’s not the price when you sign up for a 2-year contract with a wireless carrier. That’s the […]
Motorola Moto G smartphone now available for $179 in the US (unlocked, GSM) is a post from: Liliputing
There are dozens of Android-powered media center boxes on the market, most with low-power ARM processors from companies such as Rockchip, Amlogic, or Allwinner. But the Qubi Media Center is an Android TV box with the same chip found in the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S III smartphones. The Qubi is powered by a […]
Qubi is a Snapdragon 600 powered Android TV box (Crowdfunding) is a post from: Liliputing
One of the best ways to score a good deal on a 2013 tablet is to wait until 2014… of course if you’re looking for a bargain today, that means all you have to do is pick up last year’s model. Groupon is offering 2012 Google Nexus 7 tablets at pretty great prices, and All4Cellular […]
Deals of the Day (11-27-213) is a post from: Liliputing
CyanogenMod Installer is an app designed to walk you through the process of installing the company’s custom version of Android on your phone or tablet. The app actually consists of two parts: an Android app that helps walk you through the process and a PC app that does the heavy lifting. Earlier in November, the […]
CyanogenMod Installer is no longer in the Google Play Store is a post from: Liliputing
Samsung’s probably never going to release an official Android 4.4 software update for the Galaxy S2 or original Galaxy Note — but that’s what custom ROMs are for. The developers of OmniROM have just launched nightly builds of their Android 4.4 KitKat-based software, and it’s alreadyavailable for phones and tablets including Samsung’s older phones, most […]
OmniROM brings Android 4.4 (and tweaks) to phones and tablets is a post from: Liliputing
It’s not exactly big news when a new smartphone gets rooted these days (unless it’s your smartphone, and you’ve been waiting desperately). But when that phone is Motorola’s new $179 Moto G which aims to redefine the budget smartphone space, it’s kind of worth noting that the phone appears to be pretty hacker friendly. Shortly after […]
Lilbits (11-27-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
With a list price of $35, the Google Chromecast is already one of the cheapest tools for streaming internet video to your TV. Now Google is sweetening the pot a bit by offering new customers a free video rental. Just buy a Chromecast for $35 from Amazon, Best Buy, or the Google Play Store, and […]
Buy a $35 Google Chromecast, get a free video rental (up to $6) is a post from: Liliputing
Amazon’s Kindle Fire HDX 7 and 8.9 inch tablets ship with a custom version of Android 4.2 called Fire OS. It includes Amazon’s custom user interface for interacting with books, media, and apps and it’s tightly tied to Amazon’s app and digital music, movie, and book stores. If you want to change the way the […]
Now you can root the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX tablets is a post from: Liliputing
Just a week after launching a new mini-desktop with an Intel Haswell processor, Zotac has introduced a new model with an AMD Kabini chip. The Zotac ZBOX nano AQ01 is a tiny desktop computer with an AMD A5000 quad-core processor and Radeon HD 8330 graphics. It supports DirectX 11.1 graphics and can handle HD and […]
Zotac launches ZBOX nano AQ01 mini-PC with AMD Kabini is a post from: Liliputing
Google launched the first Nexus smartphone in the first half of 2010. The HTC Nexus One was well built, had one of the fastest mobile processors available at the time, and showed Google’s vision for what an Android smartphone should be at the time. More than three years later, the Google Nexus One hardware looks […]
Android 4.4 KitKat for the Google Nexus One (custom ROM) is a post from: Liliputing
Want to know which phone, tablet, or PC has the fastest processor? You might turn to benchmarking tests like Antutu or 3DMark. These tests don’t always paint a solid picture of real-world performance, but they can at least help you figure out which device performs certain CPU or GPU-intensive tasks the quickest. Or at least […]
Lilbits (11-26-2013): Cheaters never win (unless they’re not caught) is a post from: Liliputing
Microsoft currently has 3 operating systems for consumer devices: Windows, Windows RT, and Windows Phone. And according to the new head of Windows, Julie Larson-Green, that’s at least one too many. Speaking at the UBS Global Technology Summit recently, she told attendees that eventually “we are not going to have three.” While Larson-Green didn’t elaborate, […]
Windows, Windows RT and Windows Phone: At least one will probably die is a post from: Liliputing
Want to run third party apps, install custom fonts, or make other changes to an Amazon Kindle eReader? Then you’ll need to jailbreak it, because Amazon doesn’t officially support those features on its E Ink devices. The good news is that there’s a pretty active community of Kindle hackers, and not long after Amazon launched […]
Amazon’s 2013 Kindle Paperwhite gets jailbroken is a post from: Liliputing
As expected, Acer is giving its Chromebook lineup a special touch. The new Acer C720P Chromebook is the company’s first Chrome OS laptop with a touchscreen. At $299.99, it’s also the cheapest touchscreen Chromebook released to date… which would be more impressive if the $1299 Google Chromebook Pixel weren’t the only competition. The Acer C720P […]
Acer launches $300 Chromebook with a touchscreen display is a post from: Liliputing
The Dell Venue 8 Pro is a tablet with an 8 inch, 1280 x 800 pixel display, 2GB of RAM, an Intel Atom Z3740D Bay Trail processor, and Windows 8.1 software. With a list price of around $300, it’s one of the cheaper Windows tablets on the market — but it’s a full-fledged Windows machine, […]
Deals of the Day (11-26-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
CheapCast is an app designed to pretty much turn any Android device into a Google Chromecast. Up until now, that’s meant you could fire up Netflix, YouTube, or other supported apps on your phone or tablet, tap a button and then send it to the device running CheapCast. But there’s one thing you’ve been able […]
CheapCast update lets you stream video from PC to Android is a post from: Liliputing
Make Play Live is now selling a $75 module with the brains of a computer — and that’s exactly what the Improv is designed to be. You can theoretically slot the card into a laptop dock, tablet dock, or other device to turn it into a fully capable computer. Or you can use it as […]
Improv is a $75 modular, ARM-based computer core (EOMA-68) is a post from: Liliputing
Qualcomm’s Toq smartwatch is a wearable device with a low-power display that’s designed to be easy to read in direct sunlight. You can pair it with a phone to view weather forecasts, notifications or incoming calls, and I suppose you could also tell time with the Toq too. But that limited functionality comes at a […]
Lilbits (11-25-2013): Pre-order Qualcomm’s $350 Toq smartwatch (or don’t) is a post from: Liliputing
Google rolled out a new “immersive mode” feature with Android 4.4 KitKat. Apps that take advantage of it can run in full-screen mode, eliminating the notification bar and on-screen buttons and allowing you to bring them back with a gesture. But app developers have to tap into Google’s API to fully take advantage of Google’s […]
Paranoid Android 4.0 Immersive mode gives you more screen real estate is a post from: Liliputing
Dell’s Venue 8 Pro is an 8 inch tablet with an Intel Atom Bay Trail processor, 32GB of storage, 2GB of RAM, and Windows 8.1 software. So while it’s about the size (and price) of an iPad mini, you can actually run full Windows desktop apps including Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and even Apple iTunes. […]
Using the Dell Venue 8 Pro tablet as a Windows 8 desktop (kind of) is a post from: Liliputing
Barnes & Noble has been giving mixed signals regarding plans for future NOOK tablets. The latest NOOK HD and NOOK HD+ tablets are some of the cheapest decent tablets on the market, and this summer the company suggested it would discontinue its tablet line… only to later clarify that B&N would continue to design tablets, […]
Next-gen NOOK tablet could have a Tegra 4 CPU is a post from: Liliputing
HP is offering its cheapest Android tablet yet. The HP Mesquite tablet is a 7 inch tablet with an Intel Atom processor and an $89 price tag. There’s a catch: The tablet will be available exclusively from Walmart, and exclusively on Black Friday: November 29th, 2013. At least that’s the plan for now — if […]
HP, Walmart to sell an $89 Android tablet on Black Friday is a post from: Liliputing
Just because you like a phone with a big screen doesn’t necessarily mean you’re looking for a model with a big price tag. Samsung’s Galaxy Grand 2 is a new phone that’s got the screen size of a high-end Galaxy Note, but the mid-range features of a less expensive phone. The Galaxy Grand 2 features […]
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 is a big phone with mid-range specs is a post from: Liliputing
It took about a year for the Raspberry Pi foundation to sell the first million of its mini-computers. Now, less than two years after the first device rolled off the production lines, 2 million Raspberry Pi devices have been sold. The Raspberry Pi was designed to be a low cost, low-power computer that could run […]
Lilbits (11-18-2013): 2 million Raspberry Pis sold is a post from: Liliputing
Amazon may be busy selling its third-generation of Kindle Fire tablets this fall, but the original Kindle Fire which was launched in 2011 still has its charms. The tablet has a 7 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel IPS display, 512MB of RAM and 8GB of storage — and if you don’t already have one, you […]
Original Kindle Fire gets an (unofficial) Android 4.4 KitKat update is a post from: Liliputing
Want to get a look at the future of Mozilla’s Firefox web browser for PCs? The developers of the open source web browser have been working on a dramatic overhaul of the user interface, and you can now check it out by downloading a nightly build of Firefox for Windows, Mac, or Linux. Mozilla calls […]
Meet the new Firefox: Australis user interface hits Firefox Nightly is a post from: Liliputing
Asus recently launched a new Transformer Pad Infinity TF701T Android tablet with a 10 inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel display and an NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor. But if you’re not comfortable spending $449 on an Android tablet, it looks like Asus may have a cheaper option on the way. Tablets Magazine reports the upcoming Asus […]
Asus Transformer Pad TF502T: For those that don’t need full HD is a post from: Liliputing
The Samsung galaxy Tab 3 Kids tablet is a 7 inch tablet with kid-friendly software and a bright orange protective case. In terms of hardware, it’s basically identical to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 tablet which sells for $179, but the Kids version has a list price of $230 (although Amazon is offering a […]
Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids tablet (video) is a post from: Liliputing
HP has been out of the smartphone game for a few years, but it looks like the company could be preparing its first Android-powered phone. Or maybe it’s a new tablet which just happens to make phone calls. Either way, specs for an unannounced device called the HP Slate 6 Voice Tab have popped up, […]
HP Slate 6 Voice Tab in the works? is a post from: Liliputing
FreedomPop is expanding the freemium smartphone service it launched in October, by letting customers supply their own phones. The company provides 200 minutes of voice calling, 500 text messages, and 500MB of data for free — but up until now you’ve needed to buy a phone from FreedomPop to use the service. Now you can […]
Use your old Sprint phone with FreedomPop’s free phone service is a post from: Liliputing
Word Lens is an app that lets you point a camera at objects in the real world, translate any text, and replace the text with a new language. It doesn’t always work perfectly, but when it does it’s kind of sci-fi crazy cool — but up until now, you’ve had to point your iPhone or Android […]
Lilbits (11-20-2013): Translating text with Google Glass is a post from: Liliputing
The Neptune Pine smartwatch is a wearable Android device that’s more like a phone with a wrist strap than a watch with smart functions. While smartwatches like the Pebble, Samsung Galaxy Gear, and Qualcomm Toq are designed to show notifications from your phone, the Neptune Pine can be your phone, letting you make calls, surf the […]
Neptune Pine smartwatch (or watchphone) could launch in January, 2014 is a post from: Liliputing
Zotac is updating its ZBOX line of tiny desktop computers with new Intel Haswell processors. The update to 4th-generation Intel processors should bring better graphics and PU performance and lower power consumption — which could make these little guys good options for home theater PCs, among other things. As usual, Zotac will offer barebones models […]
Zotac ZBOX mini PCs get a Haswell upgrade is a post from: Liliputing
Google Wallet is a payment service that lets you buy goods online or in the real world — but up until now if you wanted to use Wallet at the local supermarket you needed to have a phone with NFC… and a supermarket that accepts tap-to-pay devices. Now Google is providing another option: a Google […]
Google Wallet Card is a debit card tied to your Google Wallet balance is a post from: Liliputing
Well this really whips the Llama’s ass: Winamp is closing up shop on December 20th, 2013. The music player will no longer be available for download from Winamp.com after that date, although I suspect you’ll still be able to find the free app at other websites. The good news is that there’s nothing stopping you […]
Goodnight Winamp: Classic music player shuts down December 20th, 2013 is a post from: Liliputing
The Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition is Samsung’s second 10-inch, pen-based Android tablet. Just like last year’s Note 10.1 this premium slate is designed for productivity and not just entertainment. Priced at about $550 the Note is at least $50 more than it’s closest tablet competition. The higher price isn’t just because of the HD+ resolution […]
Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition Review is a post from: Liliputing
There was a time when you had to pay iPad-like prices for a 10 inch Android tablet with a full HD display. These days it’s not hard to find one for less than the price of an iPad mini. Yesterday’s daily deals roundup included a great price on an Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T. Today […]
Deals of the Day (11-20-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
Nothing works harder to kill your smartphone’s battery life than the display. That big, bright, full color screen sucks power like crazy, which is one reason why many modern smartphones can run for a day or two if you’re just listening to music, but die in a matter of hours when you’re surfing the web […]
Yotaphone dual-screen, E Ink smartphone launches Dec 4th (in Russia) is a post from: Liliputing
Lenovo’s adding a new 10 inch touchscreen laptop to its Flex line of notebooks that bend over backward so the screen faces away from the keyboard for use in presentation mode. The Lenovo Flex 10 is the smallest Flex model to date, and it’s the first to feature Intel’s low-power Bay Trail processors. The Lenovo […]
Lenovo launches Flex 10 laptop with Bay Trail is a post from: Liliputing
Samsung’s Galaxy Gear may be positioned as a watch that lets you view notifications from your Android phone — but it’s actually a wearable device that has the guts of an Android phone — so it’s not surprising that people have figured out how to run ordinary Android apps, install custom ROMs, and even load […]
TWRP custom recovery for the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch is a post from: Liliputing
Ematic has made a habit of releasing dirt cheap Android tablets over the past few years, but you often pretty much get what you pay for. But the falling cost of components means that cheap tablets aren’t nearly as bad as they used to be, and Ematic’s latest actually doesn’t look all that bad. The […]
Ematic introduces $100 quad-core Android tablet is a post from: Liliputing
Google has been promising that future versions of Google Glass would work with prescription lenses for people who already wear glasses. Now the Wall Street Journal reports that Google is in talks with at least one eyewear company that could result in Google’s wearable computer being sol through optometry offices. The idea is that you’ll […]
You might be able to get Google Glass from your optometrist is a post from: Liliputing
Twas a week before Black Friday, and all through the… whatever, there are some crazy good deals in today’s roundup. Google’s giving away free magazines to promote its new Google Play Newsstand. Woot is selling a refurbished Nexus 10 tablet for $280 (Likely in advance of the launch of a new model). Ana Amazon is […]
Deals of the Day (11-22-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
HP may be pushing new inexpensive Android and Windows tablets, but the HP TouchPad tablet the company launched 2 years ago continues to have staying power — even though HP discontinued the tablet just a few months after it hit the streets. The HP TouchPad is a 9.7 inch tablet with a dual-core processor, 1GB […]
HP TouchPad gets Android 4.4 KitKat (unofficially) is a post from: Liliputing
Google’s Chromecast is a tiny, inexpensive device that lets you stream internet audio video to your TV. As of late November, 2013 that means you can stream media from a very small group of sites including Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Hulu Plus, and HBO Go. But soon you may be able to do a lot more […]
More Chromecast apps on the way: Google hosting hackathon in December is a post from: Liliputing
The Snakebyte Vyper from Sunflex is a 7 inch Android tablet which comes with a docking station and wireless remote control that lets you use it to run Android apps and games on your TV. It’s expected to go on sale in limited quantities in December for $200 and up, and the makers of the […]
Snakebyte Vyper tablet is also a media player/game console for your TV is a post from: Liliputing
There are a number of ways to protect your privacy while surfing the web. A popular, but moderately complicated option is to use Tor software which anonymizes your data to keep internet services from tracking your data. Now the folks behind the Pogoplug home server and cloud storage service are offering an easy way to […]
Lilbits (11-21-2013): Safeplug anonymizes your internet use for $49 is a post from: Liliputing
Motorola offers a few of its latest smartphones in ‘Developer Edition” configurations, allowing customers to pay full price for the phone and request codes that let them unlock the bootloader. Up until now, if you actually did unlock the bootloader you took matters into your own hands and voided your warranty. Now Motorola is reversing […]
Unlocking a Motorola Developer Edition phone no longer voids the warranty is a post from: Liliputing
Chinese device maker Zopo has introduced one of the first phones to feature MediaTek’s new “true” 8-core processor. The Zopo ZP998 features a 5.5 inch display, an MT6592 processor, and 2GB of RAM. The phone is already available for pre-order for $299 — but unfortunately it’s unlikely to support 3G networks in the United States. […]
Zopo ZP988 is the first phone with MediaTek’s 8-core CPU is a post from: Liliputing
One of these days Google’s going to get around to introducing a next-generation Nexus 10 tablet… maybe. For now, you can score a pretty good deal on last year’s model if you shop for refurbished models. A 32GB Nexus 10 normally sells for $499, but Woot is selling the 10 inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel […]
Deals of the Day (11-21-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
Google and HBO have announced that you can now stream content from HBO Go to a Chromecast device. Just fire up the HBO Go app on your Android or iOS device, or in a Chrome web browser on your PC and you can send videos to your TV using one of Google’s $35 wireless dongles. […]
Chromecast gains HBO Go support… still can’t do as much as a Roku is a post from: Liliputing
The NVIDIA Tegra Note is a 7 inch Android tablet with an NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor, a 1280 x 800 pixel display, and a special passive stylus that supports pressure-sensitive input. NVIDIA is partnering with a number of hardware companies to produce and sell Tegra Note tablets around the globe, and now one of the […]
EVGA Tegra Note tablet is now available for $200 is a post from: Liliputing
Google is bringing some of its voice search technology from Android to Chrome OS. If you have a Chromebook that’s running on the Dev Channel, you can now enable support for “OK Google” voice commands. This lets you search the web with your voice — and could eventually let you launch apps, start a hangout […]
OK Google: Voice search comes to Chromebooks is a post from: Liliputing
Google has launched a new app and storefront which rolls digital magazines, newspapers, blogs, and other news sources into one service. It’s called Google Play Newsstand, and it replaces Google Play Magazines and Google Currents on Android devices. You can use the app as a free news reader for content from online publications. Or you […]
Google Play Newstand puts magazines, newspapers, blogs in one place is a post from: Liliputing
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800 processor is already one of fastest ARM-based chips around… but next year Qualcomm plans to introduce a new model that brings a 40 percent graphics boost, support for 4K Ultra HD video playback, and a new, faster CPU architecture. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 will be the first chip based on Qualcomm’s Krait […]
Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 to offer 40 percent faster graphics is a post from: Liliputing
Phones and tablets with quad-core chips are easy to find these days, and there are even a few models with so-called octa-core chips. But up until now most of those 8-core chips were designed so that most of the time 4 or fewer cores are actually in use. Now Taiwanese chip maker MediaTek has introduced […]
MediaTek launches its first 8-core chip is a post from: Liliputing
Toshiba has taken a number of different strategies in the Android tablet space. The company has launched a model featuring removable batteries and full-sized USB ports, a tablet with a huge screen, a smaller model with an excellent display, and most recently Toshiba has launched a 10 inch tablet with premium features including high-resolution screens and […]
Toshiba launches Excite 7 Android tablet for $170, sans the excitement is a post from: Liliputing
Lenovo is preparing to launch an 8 inch tablet aimed at the business and enterprise markets. An unannounced device called the Lenovo ThinkPad 8 showed up this week at the FCC, and the name suggests we’re looking at a tablet with an 8 inch display. Unfortunately, we don’t know much more at the moment. The […]
Lenovo ThinkPad 8 tablet on the way is a post from: Liliputing
When the MK802 Android mini PC hit the streets in 2012, one of the most interesting things about it was the fact that you could install Linux on it and turn it into a cheap, tiny desktop computer. Since then, dozens of small ARM-powered devices designed to run Android apps on your TV have hit […]
First look: MK802 IV LE mini PC with Ubuntu (video) is a post from: Liliputing
Lenovo’s latest portable notebook for the education market is set to ship soon. The ThinkPad X140e features an 11.6 inch display, an AMD processor, and it’s expected to be available with a choice of Windows 8 or Ubuntu 12.04 LTS software. Like the last few X100 series notebooks, the Lenovo X140e is a rugged machine […]
Lenovo ThinkPad X140e will support Windows or Ubuntu is a post from: Liliputing
Google’s been selling the Nexus 5 smartphone for weeks, but if you’ve wanted a little extra protection for your phone you’ve had to rely on third-party covers and cases. Now the official Nexus 5 Bumper is available from the Google Play Store. The company is also now selling a wireless charging pad that works with […]
Lilbits (11-19-2013): Nexus accessories is a post from: Liliputing
HP’s cheapest Windows 8 laptop is also the company’s smallest. HP recently launched a new laptop called the HP Pavilion 10 TouchSmart, and as the name suggests it’s a 10 inch notebook with a touchscreen display. It sells for $350 at HP.com, but you can pick up the same laptop for $299 at the Microsoft […]
HP TouchSmart 10 is a $299, AMD-powered mini-notebook is a post from: Liliputing
Toshiba will begin selling a new budget tablet in Japan later this week. The Toshiba Regza AT374/28K is a 7 inch tablet with a low-cost processor and a low resolution display. But the nifty thing about budget tablets in late 2013 is that some of them are better than high-end tablets from a few years […]
Toshiba launches an entry-level Android tablet in Japan is a post from: Liliputing
The latest Asus Transformer Pad Infinity tablet features a 10 inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel display. But last year’s model features a pretty respectable 10 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel screen — and if you don’t mind buying refurbished devices, you can pick one up for about half the price of a new model. Here […]
Deals of the Day (11-19-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
The Samsung Galaxy Gear is one of the highest profile smartwatches to hit the street this year… and one of the most expensive. For $300, you get a device with limited battery life and limited functionality, but it will show you notifications on your wrist if you pair it with one of the few supported […]
Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch: Either 50,000 or 800,000 sold is a post from: Liliputing
A lot of PC makers promise all-day battery life, but usually that means 8-10 hours of run time. Toshiba says its new Kirabook laptop will be able to run for up to 22 hours. Assuming you sleep at least two hours a day, that’s seriously an all-day battery. You’ll have to make a few sacrifices […]
Toshiba upgrades Kirabook laptop, promises 22 hours of battery life is a post from: Liliputing
The Acer Aspire S3 was launched in 2011 as one of the first ultrabooks, and it’s starting to show its age… but it’s still a reasonably powerful thin and light laptop, and it’s one of the cheapest ultrabooks around. Today you can pick up a refurbished model for just $380. While the Core i3 Sandy […]
Deals of the Day (11-18-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
Phones with top-tier specs usually have top-tier prices. While you can pick up the latest Samsung, HTC, LG, or Apple smartphone for a few hundreds bucks or less with a contract, they typically sell for well over $500 when you buy them unlocked. But there’s a recent trend of companies including Xiaomi and Google pushing […]
BungBungame Project S: A $299 top-tier smartphone (if it gets funded) is a post from: Liliputing
Ouya is expanding its tiny video game console lineup with a new model sporting a white case and controller and twice the storage of the original. The new white Ouya has 16GB of built-in storage and a $129 price tag. Ouya’s calling it a Limited Edition model, but if it sells well there’s no reason […]
Ouya introduces white, 16GB game console for $129 is a post from: Liliputing
Amazon has released a software update for its latest tablets, offering tighter integration with the Goodreads social reading platform, better support for corporate environments, and voice dictation, and more. The Fire OS 3.1 update is available for the 2013 Kindle Fire HD, and the 7 and 10 inch Kindle Fire HDX tablets. Fire OS is […]
Amazon launches Fire OS 3.1 for the Kindle Fire HDX, Kindle Fire HD is a post from: Liliputing
Qualcomm’s first foray into the smartwatch space is set to go on sale December 2nd for $350. That makes the Toq smartwatch about $50 more expensive than a Samsung Galaxy Gear and more than twice the price of a Pebble smartwatch. But the Toq has a few things no other device in its class has. […]
Qualcomm’s Toq Smartwatch to sell for $350 starting in December is a post from: Liliputing
Chinese companies have released a number of tiny devices designed to let you run Android apps on your TV over the past year or two. Some of the best models feature Rockchip RK3188 ARM Cortex-A9 quad-core processors — and if Android isn’t your cup of tea, hackers have been running Ubuntu and other Linux-based operating […]
Linuxium bootloader helps you boot Linux, Android on RK3188 mini PCs is a post from: Liliputing
The developers of Linux Mint have launched the first release candidates of Linux Mint 16 “Petra.” The operating system is known for its ease of use and setup, and it’s become a popular alternative to Ubuntu and Debian over the past few years. Linux Mint 16 includes a number of new features and performance tweaks. […]
Linux Mint 16 RC released is a post from: Liliputing
Chip maker AMD has announced that it’s won 2 CES Innovation Awards for a gaming tablet the company plans to show off at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. The device is called “Project Discovery,” and TechRadar has a few more pictures and details. The tablet will feature AMD’s next-generation “Mullins” processor, which is a […]
AMD introduces gaming tablet concept called “Project Discovery” is a post from: Liliputing
If you’re in the market for a tablet, you might want to check out Staples this weekend. The retailer is offering $50 off any tablet normally priced $149 or higher — which means you can pick up a current Google Nexus 7 for $179 and up, or last year’s model for as little as $100. […]
Deals of the Day (11-15-2013) is a post from: Liliputing
Embedded system builder Habey‘s computers aren’t always cheap, or aimed at consumers. But if you’re looking for a small, quiet, and relatively inexpensive computer the Habey BIS-6761 looks like an interesting option. Newegg is selling this barebones PC for $210, and it features an Intel Celeron 857 dual-core processor, Intel HD graphics, a 7.5″ x […]
Habey BIS-6761 is a fanless, Celeron-powered barebones PC for $210 is a post from: Liliputing
Dell has been offering a developer edition ultrabook with Ubuntu Linux since 2012. Now the company has updated its Dell XPS 13 “Sputnik” developer edition with a new processor, a touchscreen, and a lower starting price. The new Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition features an Intel Haswell processor, a full HD touchscreen display, and a […]
Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition ultrabook with Ubuntu gets Haswell, touchscreen is a post from: Liliputing
The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S is a Windows notebook with an 11.6 inch touchscreen display which you can push back 360 degrees until it’s back to back with the keyboard, letting you hold the device like a tablet. Lenovo started selling the Yoga 11S in June, offering models with Intel’s 3rd generation Core, or “Ivy […]
Lenovo updates $800 IdeaPad Yoga 11S convertible with Haswell is a post from: Liliputing
The Acer C720 Chromebook is an inexpensive, portable notebook designed to run Google’s Chrome operating system. Acer launched a $250 model in October, featuring 4GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, an Intel Celeron 2955U Haswell processor, and an 11.6 inch display. Now Acer is adding an even lower-priced option. The new Acer C720-2848 features 2GB […]
Acer launches $199 Chromebook with Intel Haswell CPU is a post from: Liliputing
Google started rolling out over-the-air software updates bringing Android 4.4 KitKat to its latest tablets this week. Now the company has also posted factory images online, which means it’s relatively safe to start building or installing custom ROMs and mucking about in other ways — since there’s now a way to grab the stock images […]
Lilbits (11-14-2013): Google Android 4.4 KitKat factory images released is a post from: Liliputing
There’s no shortage of places to look for a decent, low-cost Android tablet these days. The Google Nexus 7, Samsung Galaxy Tab, and Amazon Kindle Fire families are usually a good place to start. But if you’re looking for something even cheaper… you usually have to settle for less exciting specs. And that’s what consumer […]
Philips introduces an unimpressive, low-cost Android tablet is a post from: Liliputing
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