The Raspberry Pi is a single-board computer that sells for as little as $25 and which can be used for everything from learning to code to surfing the web to operating as a cheap home media center. Since launching 2 years ago, the Raspberry Pi has been popular with open source software enthusiasts, since the […]
Raspberry Pi gets true open-source graphics drivers is a post from: Liliputing
Apple sells new MacBook Air laptops for $1000 and up. But you can save hundreds of dollars by picking up a refurbished model — and if you buy a refurbished laptop from the Apple Store, it still comes with a 1-year warranty. Right now the company has 11.6 inch MacBook Air models with Core i5 […]
Deals of the Day (2-28-2014) is a post from: Liliputing
Netflix holds an annual Hack Day where its engineers are encouraged to come up with new ideas for the online video streaming service. While it’s not clear whether any of the hacks will make it into real products that you and I can use, some of the things the teams came up with at the […]
Netflix hacks: Custom playlists, Pause when you fall asleep is a post from: Liliputing
Microsoft is reportedly looking at a new way to get people to upgrade to its latest operating system: offer it for free or close to free. According to The Verge, Microsoft is toying with the idea of releasing “Windows 8.1 with Bing,” a version of the company’s flagship operating system that’s tightly bundled with Bing […]
Report: Windows 8.1 with Bing could be a free or cheap upgrade for Windows 7 is a post from: Liliputing
Looking for a Windows 8 tablet with decent battery life and the ability to function like a laptop thanks to a keyboard dock? It’s hard to beat the Asus Transformer Book T100, a 10 inch 2-in-1 that you can pick up from Office Depot for under $400. But the if you’ve had your eye on […]
Deals of the Day (2-27-2014) is a post from: Liliputing
There’s no shortage of Fitbit or Nike Fuelband-style fitness trackers on the market. Strap them to your wrist or clip them to your clothing and they’ll monitor every step you take to let you know if you’re meeting your exercise goals. Moov wants to do much more — and provide real-time feedback to let you […]
Moov wearable fitness tracker is also a fitness coach is a post from: Liliputing
Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects Team hopes to be able to sell you a modular smartphone starting in early 2015, with prices starting at just $50. For that price all you’ll get is the skeleton of a phone with built-in support for WiFi. If you want cellular connectivity, a camera, even a touchscreen display, you’ll […]
Google’s modular phone set for 2015 launch, starting at $50 is a post from: Liliputing
Chinese tablet maker Ramos is introducing its first 8 inch Windows tablet. The Ramos i8 Pro has an Intel Atom Bay Trail processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and runs Windows 8.1 software. Those specs should be familiar to anyone who’s seen Windows tablets from Dell, Lenovo, Toshiba, Asus, and others in recent months. […]
Ramos i8 Pro is an 8 inch, Windows 8.1 Bay Trail tablet is a post from: Liliputing
Google is taking another step toward improving security on Android devices. The company already scans apps submitted to the Google Play store for known malware, and offers users the option of scanning apps when you install them on your device. But what if you install an app that Google later discovers contains malware? Soon you’ll be […]
Google to scan your Android apps for malware continuously is a post from: Liliputing
Chip makers AMD and VIA aren’t in the habit of releasing tablets… but they’ve been known to show off tablets featuring their technology. This week at Mobile World Congress AMD is showcasing a reference design for a 64-bit Windows tablet featuring its upcoming “Mullins” low-power processor. Meanwhile VIA is showing off a reference design for […]
Lilbits (2-27-2014): VIA’s Firefox tablet and AMD’s Windows tablet is a post from: Liliputing
Mozilla plans to offer new versions of its smartphone and tablet operating system four times a year — but will you actually be able to download and install those updates or will you have to wait for your wireless carrier or phone maker to push them out? If Mozilla has its way, those updates won’t […]
Mozilla wants to push Firefox OS updates over WiFi, avoiding carriers is a post from: Liliputing
Archos is adding a fourth smartwatch to its lineup. The company introduced 3 smartwatches in January, including a $129 watch with a low-power E Ink display. Now the company plans to launch another E Ink model, this time with a touchscreen display. The first 3 Archos smartwatches are expected to hit the streets in May […]
Archos smartwatch with E Ink touchscreen coming this summer is a post from: Liliputing
Asus manufactures the Nexus 7 (2013) tablet for Google, and now the company is launching two official docks for the 7 inch Android tablet. There’s a $50 charging stand and a Asus PW100 wireless charging stand that sells for $90. The cheaper model is a stand that lets you position the tablet in landscape mode […]
Asus launches official Nexus 7 (2013) docks for wired, wireless charging is a post from: Liliputing
Most major US wireless carriers charge $50 or more for talk, text, and data plans. UppWireless charges as little as $15 per month. You can even bring your own phone and pay just $10 for a SIM card. The company’s secret is that it’s actually a data-only service. Phone calls and text messages are routed […]
UppWireless offers cellular plans for $15 and up is a post from: Liliputing
The Lenovo Yoga 2 11 is a convertible notebook that becomes a laptop when you push the screen back 360 degrees so it’s resting opposite the keyboard. It’s selling for $549 and up at Lenovo.com, but Best Buy is selling this 11.6 inch convertible with a Pentium N3520 Bay Trail processor for just $500. Here […]
Deals of the Day (2-26-2014) is a post from: Liliputing
Chip maker Marvell is getting ready to launch its first 64-bit mobile processor. The Marvell Armada Mobile PXA1928 is based on a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 design, and it’s expected to hit the streets this year. Marvell will begin offering customer samples in March. The PXA1928 features Vivante GC5000 graphics with support for 1080p displays as […]
Marvell introduces PXA1928 64-bit chip for mobile devices is a post from: Liliputing
Samsung is adding two new processors to its Exynos family. The Samsung Exynos 5422 is an updated, faster version of the Exynos 5420 octa-core processor, while the new Exynos 5260 is the company’s first hexa-core chip (and likely the processor used in the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo). Both chips use ARM’s big.LITTLE technology to […]
Samsung introduces Exynos 5422 and 5260 octa, hexa-core chips is a post from: Liliputing
Chinese device maker Hisense plans to launch a smartphone that you can also use a tablet… or a smart TV box. It’s called the Hisense MAXE X1, and the company plans to launch the 6.8 inch smartphone in select markets around the globe in March. Hisense started showing off the phone at the Consumer Electronics […]
Hisense MAXE X1 6.8 inch phone launches worldwide in March is a post from: Liliputing
TiVo founders Mike Ramsey and Jim Barton changed the way many people watched television, allowing users to record scheduled broadcasts and watch them on their own schedules. Now Ramsey and Barton are back — and this time they’re taking aim at internet video. Their new product is called QPlay, and it consists of a small […]
TiVo founders launch QPlay internet TV device and iPad app is a post from: Liliputing
Samsung’s new Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo smartwatches are powered by the Tizen operating system, and Samsung plans to launch an SDK that will let third party developers write apps for those watches. So you might think Samsung would take the same approach with the Gear Fit, it’s new wearable activity tracker. But you’d […]
No SDK for Samsung Gear Fit activity tracker is a post from: Liliputing
Motorola may not have any major new products to launch at Mobile World Congress this week, but the company is promising a few big items in the coming months. Motorola plans to launch a new smartwatch soon, and the company is also going to expand availability of its Moto Maker phone customization service to Europe […]
Motorola to launch a new smartwatch, take Moto Maker international is a post from: Liliputing
The folks at UK-based Cloudsto have added a new device to their range of small, ARM-based Linux computers. The Rikomagic MK902 LE is a small box with a Rockchip quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and up to 16GB of storage. It ships with Ubuntu Linux, and it’s available from the Cloudsto shop for £94.99 and up, or […]
Rikomagic MK902 LE is an ARM-based Linux PC is a post from: Liliputing
The first phones running Ubuntu software are expected to ship this year, and Chinese phone maker Meizu and European designer BQ are showing off the first two Ubuntu phones this week at Mobile World Congress. Meizu’s MX3 is a 5.1 inch phone that’s already available with Android, but an Ubuntu version will launch this year. […]
Meet the first Ubuntu phones: BQ Aquaris, Meizu MX3 is a post from: Liliputing
At a time when PC sales are stagnant and smartphone sales continue to rise, it’s probably not surprising to learn that people in some areas are spending more time with their phones than PCs. But audience research firm Nielsen has some solid numbers to back up that theory… well, somewhat solid. According to Nielsen, folks […]
Nielsen: People spending more time on phones than PCs is a post from: Liliputing
BlackBerry has been spending the past few years playing catch up with touchscreen smartphones like the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy range. But for its next act, BlackBerry is going back to basics and offering a phone that features one of the best features of the company’s older phones: a QWERTY keyboard. The BlackBerry Q20 […]
BlackBerry Q20 goes back to roots with a QWERTY keyboard is a post from: Liliputing
When Samsung introduced the Galaxy S4 it felt like the company was trying very hard to make a phone that did about 10 thousand things so that every person in the world would find at least one or two of them that they couldn’t live without. The launch of the Galaxy S5 seems tame in […]
Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S5 is a post from: Liliputing
Audience is introducing a new chip designed to bring motion tracking features to smartphones without causing serious battery drain. Instead of pairing a Fitbit or other fitness tracker with your phone, the Audience MQ100 chip could let you use your phone as an always-on fitness tracker. The MQ100 chip uses less than 5 mW while […]
Audience MQ100 chip brings always-on motion tracking to smartphones is a post from: Liliputing
Google introduced an updated “new tab” page for its Chrome web browser a while back, replacing the list of apps and browser abs a big search bar thumbnail icons for frequently visited sites. It seems kind of silly since Chrome already has a big search bar: it’s the URL bar at the top of the […]
How to get Google Chrome’s old “new tab” page back (kind of) is a post from: Liliputing
The Omate TrueSmart is a watch with the guts of an Android smartphone, and the software and features to match — including the ability to make phone calls from your wrist. Omate raised a million dollars through Kickstarter last year in order to build its first smartwatch, and now the company is showing off an […]
Omate’s new TrueSmart Elegance smartwatch is lighter, more colorful is a post from: Liliputing
Lenovo may be in the process of acquiring Motorola to expand its smartphone business around the globe. But Lenovo’s not waiting for that deal to go through to launch new phones. The Chinese company has just added 3 new phones to its S-Series lineup, including a 5.3 inch phone with all-day battery life — and […]
Lenovo S860, S850, S660 smartphones coming in June is a post from: Liliputing
Sure, companies are busy introducing new phones, tablets, and other devices at Mobile World Congress this week. But that just means you can score a good deal by picking up a 2013 model which is almost as good. Today’s bargain roundup includes some great deals on tablets, notebooks, and accessories. Refurb Google Nexus 7 (2013) […]
Deals of the Day (2-24-2014) is a post from: Liliputing
As promised, ZTE is launching next-gen phones featuring Firefox OS software. The ZTE Open II is an entry-level device that represents a minor spec bump over the company’s first Firefox handset, while the ZTE Open C has a bigger screen, better display, and more memory. By the end of the year ZTE also plans to […]
ZTE launches Open C, Open II Firefox phones is a post from: Liliputing
Qualcomm is throwing its hat in the 64-bit processor ring with two new ARM Cortex-A53 processors based on ARMv8 architecture. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 610 and Snapdragon 615 chips should be available by the end of 2014. The chip maker says it will begin sampling the processors in the third quarter of the year, which means you […]
Qualcomm goes 64-bit with Snapdragon 610 & 615 chips is a post from: Liliputing
Microsoft has announced that the next major update to its Windows Phone platform is due out this spring. A major focus of the new software is support for a wider range of hardware including phones with on-screen buttons instead of physical buttons and hardware with less powerful specs. But Microsoft says all existing Windows Phone […]
Windows Phone update coming this spring, will support new hardware is a post from: Liliputing
Nokia is launching a new line of low-cost smartphones with prices starting as low as €89, or about $122. As expected, the Nokia X family of phones run Android-based software. But they don’t look anything like Android phones you’d buy from Samsung, HTC, Motorola, or Lenovo. The Finnish company’s high-end smartphones run Microsoft’s Windows Phone software. […]
Nokia X family brings Android to budget smartphones (starting at $122) is a post from: Liliputing
Samsung is launching two new smartwatches, as expected. What’s a bit unexpected is that the Samsung Gear 2 and Samsung Gear 2 Neo are dropping the “Galaxy” name. That’s because these new devices may look like the 2013 Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Gear, but under the hood these are entirely new devices running a Tizen-based operating […]
Samsung unveils Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo smartwatches (powered by Tizen) is a post from: Liliputing
Samsung is expected to unveil next-gen smartphones, smartwatches, and maybe even tablets at an event on February 24th. But @evleaks didn’t want to wait until then to share a leaked photo of Samsung’s next two smartwatches. Yes, watches. Plural. Update: It’s official. Samsung’s launching two new Tizen-powered smartwatches in April. The photos show two watches, […]
Samsung Gear 2 Neo leak suggest 2 designs for Samsung’s new smartwatches is a post from: Liliputing
Chinese startup OnePlus plans to launch a high-end smartphone that will ship with CyanogenMod software. While founder Pete Lau hasn’t had much to say about the phone’s features, he is promising one thing: The OnePlus One smartphone will sell for less than $500. That’s the price for an unlocked, contract-free version of the phone. That […]
OnePlus One smartphone to sell for $500 or less is a post from: Liliputing
Mohu has the unusual distinction of being a company that’s actually kind of well known for making TV antennas. The Mohu Leaf is one of the more popular indoor HDTV antennas, and the company also has a few other indoor and outdoor antennas to its name. But Mohu is getting ready to move beyond the […]
Mohu Channels box bridges internet, over-the-air TV is a post from: Liliputing
The Toshiba Satellite NB15T is a 3.3 pound notebook with an 11.6 inch touchscreen display, 4GB of RAM, 500GB of storage, and an Intel Celeron N2810 low-power processor. With a list price of around $379, it’s a pretty affordable notebook. But you can score an even better deal at the moment if you pick one […]
Deals of the Day (2-21-2014) is a post from: Liliputing
Spanish phone maker Geeksphone is now taking orders for the Geeksphone Revolution, a phone designed to run either Google Android or the open source version of Firefox OS, also called Boot to Gecko. It’s available from the Geeksphone store for 222 Euros, or a little over $300 US. While the Revolution supports two different operating […]
Geeksphone Revolution Android/Firefox phone launches for $300 is a post from: Liliputing
Sailfish OS is a Linux-based operating system developed by Finnish firm Jolla. It’s based on open source software, supports both native and Android applications, and has a user interface that puts a heavy emphasis on gesture-based navigation. Right now there’s only one phone shipping with Sailfish pre-loaded. But soon you’ll be able to install Sailfish […]
Sailfish OS Launcher coming to Android phones (along with entire Sailfish OS) is a post from: Liliputing
Mobile phone maker HTC is reportedly eyeing the wearable space. According to Bloomberg, HTC will begin showing off its first smartwatch at Mobile World Congress next week. Unfortunately the company will apparently only be showing the watch to wireless carriers, not to the press or public. So you might have to wait a while to […]
Report: HTC’s first smartwatch is based on Qualcomm’s Toq design is a post from: Liliputing
You can already recharge the batteries on a number of smartphones and a handful of tablets without plugging in a charging cable. Soon you may be able to use wireless charging with laptops as well. Dell has joined the Alliance for Wireless Power, making it the first major PC maker to throw its weight behind […]
Dell joins Alliance for Wireless Power: Wirelessly charge your laptop? is a post from: Liliputing
Intel’s NUC computers are tiny desktop PCs designed to showcase the company’s latest chips. So it should come as no surprise that after Intel’s 5th-gen Core family processors launch later this year, the chip maker plans to update its NUC family with new models featuring “Broadwell” chips. But it’s always nice to know for sure… […]
Intel Broadwell NUC mini PCs due in late 2014 is a post from: Liliputing
Google is launching an experimental new phone with a range of sensors that lets it create a 3D map of the world around it. Google calls it Project Tango, and it comes from the same team that developer the Project Ara modular smartphone concept for Motorola. Right now Project Ara consists of a 5 inch […]
Google’s Project Tango smartphone scans the world in 3D is a post from: Liliputing
Budget phone and tablet maker Archos is unveiling 3 new Android phones and 1 new Android tablet in advance of Mobile World Congress. The Archos 80 Helium 4G is a low-cost, 8 inch tablet with built-in support for 4G LTE, while the latest Archos phones are mid-range and low-end models priced at $199 or lower. […]
Archos unveils new phones and tablets priced at $249 or less is a post from: Liliputing
Samsung’s second-generation Galaxy Camera is a camera with the heart of an Android phone. First unveiled in January, the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 will go on sale in the United States in mid-March. Like last year’s model, the new Galaxy Camera will sell for $450. That makes it pretty expensive for a mid-range point-and-shoot camera. […]
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 coming in March for $450 is a post from: Liliputing
Samsung is expected to introduce a range of new products at Mobile World Congress this month, including a next-gen Galaxy Gear smartwatch, the Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone, and maybe some new tablets. But it looks like the company also has some big announcements for smaller products: new Samsung Exynos processors are on the way. Details […]
Samsung Exynos Infinity and Exynos 5610 chips on the way is a post from: Liliputing
As expected, Asus is launching a new phone/tablet hybrid in Taiwan. The Asus Padfone Infinity Lite is a 5 inch smartphone designed to slide into a 10 inch tablet dock when you want a bigger screen and a bigger battery. VR Zone reports the specs are nearly identical to those for the latest Padfone Infinity. […]
Meet the Asus Padfone Infinity Lite is a post from: Liliputing
LG has officially taken the wraps off the LG G2 Mini. It looks like a smaller version of last year’s LG G2, complete with the power and volume buttons on the back of the phone. But it’s a smaller and significantly less powerful phone. Note that “smaller,” doesn’t necessarily mean small. The LG G2 Mini […]
4.7 inch LG G2 Mini smartphone shows that “mini” is a relative term is a post from: Liliputing
The Lenovo Yoga 2 11 is a notebook with an 11.6 inch display that becomes a tablet when you flip the screen 360 degrees so that it’s resting opposite the keyboard. Introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, the Yoga 2 11 is now available for $520 and up. Lenovo’s been offering Yoga tablets […]
Lenovo Yoga 2 11 convertible now available for $520 (again) is a post from: Liliputing
A home theater PC is, by definition, a computer designed to hang out near your TV so you can send videos, music, or photos to the big screen. But just because the natural habitat of an HTPC is the living room doesn’t mean you can’t move it from place to place. Hackaday found one hacker […]
Lilbits (2-18-2014): Pack your media PC in a lunchbox is a post from: Liliputing
The future of Tizen as a smartphone operating system may be in question now that Samsung has delayed the launch of its first Tizen phone yet again. But the electronics company seems intent on putting Tizen on just about everything other than phones. Samsung launched a Tizen-powered camera in late 2013. Now USA Today reports that […]
Report: Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatch to run Tizen is a post from: Liliputing
Chinese chip maker Rockchip’s RK3188 processor is one of the fastest ARM Cortex-A9 processors on the market. It’s a 1.6 GHz quad-core chip with Mali-400 graphics and it’s proven a popular choice with Chinese tablet and TV box makers over the past year or so. Rockchip is expected to release a faster RK3288 ARM Cortex-A12 […]
Rockchip quietly releases slower RK3188T chip (you may already have one) is a post from: Liliputing
The Asus Padfone Infinity is a line of Android phone/tablet hybrids with HD displays. The latest model consists of a 5 inch smartphone with a 1080p display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 CPU which can become a 10 inch tablet with a 1920 x 1200 pixel display when you slide the phone into a tablet […]
Asus Padfone Infinity Lite on the way is a post from: Liliputing
Chinese device maker ZTE plans to unveil several new smartphones at Mobile World Congress in Spain this month. One is a new Android phone with a 6 inch display called the ZTE Grand Memo II LTE. The company will also launch an updated version of its first Firefox phone, the ZTE Open. ZTE is starting […]
ZTE is bringing new Android, Firefox phones MWC 2014 is a post from: Liliputing
ViewSonic has quietly launched a new 10 inch tablet with an Intel Celeron N2910 Bay Trail processor, 2GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and dual operating systems. The new ViewSonic Viewpad 10i runs both Windows 8 and Google Android 4.2. The tablet’s available from AliExpress for about $500 and up. This isn’t the first dual […]
ViewSonic ViewPad 10i Bay Trail tablet runs Windows and Android is a post from: Liliputing
The HP Omni 10 is a Windows tablet with a 1920 x 1080 pixel display, an Intel Atom Z3770 Bay Trail quad-core processor, and Windows 8.1 software. HP sells the tablet for $400 and up, but B&H has it in stock for $20 less. Searching for bargains today I also ran across a number of […]
Deals of the Day (2-17-2014) is a post from: Liliputing
Chinese phone maker Xiaomi is giving one of its cheapest smartphones a bit of a spec bump. Xiaomi’s Hongmi is a $130 phone that has an 1.5 GHz MediaTek MT6589 quad-core processor. Now the company is offering a model called the Hongmi 1S which has a 1.6 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core chip instead. The new […]
Xiaomi launches Hongmi 1s phone with Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU is a post from: Liliputing
Muzei is a Live Wallpaper app for Android designed to show artwork on your phone or tablet’s desktop. If you use the default settings the art will change every day, showing you some of the great works of famous artists. But you can also use Muzei to grab photos from your phone or other sources […]
Lilbits (2-17-2014): Wallpaper your phone with album art is a post from: Liliputing
Sony is reportedly working on an update to its tablet line featuring a speedy processor, full HD display, and a waterproof case. The Sony Xperia Z2 is expected to feature a 10 inch screen, measure just a quarter of an inch thick, and ship with Android 4.4 KitKat software. Sony hasn’t officially introduced the new […]
Report: Sony Xperia Z2 tablet coming soon is a post from: Liliputing
Google’s Chromecast may be designed to let you stream media from Netflix, YouTube Pandora, Google Play Music, and other internet media sites to a TV. But what if you want to stream home videos from your phone to a TV without uploading them to the web first? When Google first launched the Chromecast there was […]
These 6 apps stream videos from Android to Chromecast is a post from: Liliputing
Xtreamer’s latest set-top-box is a small Android-powered device designed to turn your TV into a media center. The Xtreamer SideWinder4 features a good range of ports, connects to the internet over WiFi or Ethernet, and comes with media-centric apps pre-loaded, including the XBMC Media Center app and CheapCast, a tool that lets you use nearly […]
Xtreamer SideWinder4 Android TV box supports XBMC, Google Cast is a post from: Liliputing
One of the nice things about Chromebooks is that Google pushes out software updates automatically which means that security patches, new features, and other enhancements are just about always at your fingertips. But if you buy a Chromebook today, how do you know you’ll still get updates in a few years? Well, if you’re an […]
Google Chromebooks get 4+ years of OS updates (Enterprise and Education) is a post from: Liliputing
You can use Google’s $35 Chromecast device to stream internet video to your TV from sites including YouTube and Netflix. There are also apps that let you stream local content from your phone, tablet or PC over a WiFi network. Soon you may be able to go a step further and use a Chromecast to […]
Coming soon: Android-to-Chromecast screen mirroring is a post from: Liliputing
Now that Google has released tools developers can use to add Chromecast support to their apps, we’re starting to see developers offering new ways to use Google’s $35 media streaming device. That includes apps like photo slideshow viewer Dayframe, and surprisingly enough at least one Windows Phone app called Tube Cast. Google’s Chromecast officially lets […]
Tube Cast is the first Chromecast app for Windows Phone (YouTube video streamer) is a post from: Liliputing
Google Android may be designed for smartphones and tablets, but for the past few years a team of developers has been porting the open source operating system to run on just about any computer with an Intel or AMD processor. Now they’re just about ready to launch a version of Android 4.4 KitKat for PCs […]
Android-x86 4.4 release candidate: Run KitKat on your PC is a post from: Liliputing
If you thought the $1000 Sony Walkman ZX1 HD1 portable audio audio player was expensive, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Astell & Kern plan to launch a high-end, pocket-sized media player with two separate digital audio converters, support for 192 KHz, 24-bit audio, 256GB of built-in storage, and an “aircraft grade” aluminum case. The AK240 […]
Astell & Kern AK240 is a seriously high-end portable media player is a post from: Liliputing
Google’s Chromecast is a $35 device that lets you stream internet content to your TV using Android or iOS apps or a PC with the Chrome web browser. But while the Chromecast has been available since mid-2013, up until now only a handful of apps have worked with the device. That’s about to change. Google […]
New Chromecast apps start rolling in is a post from: Liliputing
Samsung’s new, cheaper 7 inch tablet is now available in the US. A number of stores including Newegg, Best Buy and Staples are offering the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite for $160. While that makes this the cheapest 7 inch tablet Samsung has offered to date, it still feels kind of overpriced. That’s because you […]
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite now available for $160 (which is too much) is a post from: Liliputing
The Samsung Galaxy Gear is a smartwatch with the guts of an Android phone… and a price to match. But if you don’t feel like spending $300 on a watch, now you don’t have to: Best Buy is offering the Galaxy Gear in a variety of colors for $150 each. That makes Samsung’s smartwatch the […]
Deals of the Day (2-14-2014) is a post from: Liliputing
Nokia is reportedly preparing to launch a low-end smartphone running Google Android soon. That’s kind of a big deal for a company that’s tied its fortunes with Microsoft’s Windows Phone software over the past few years… and which is currently in the process of being acquired by Microsoft. But it’s not like Nokia doesn’t have […]
Nokia’s first Android phone priced at $110 (in Vietnam) is a post from: Liliputing
Asus may be getting to launch its first Chrome OS laptops. VR-Zone reports the Asus C200 and Asus C300 Chromebooks are coming this year, possibly sporting 11.6 inch and 13 inch displays, respectively. Acer, Samsung, HP, Toshiba, and Lenovo already offer Chromebooks, making Asus a late-comer to the space. But Asus did introduce its first […]
Asus C200, C300 Chromebooks coming soon? is a post from: Liliputing
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is taking its first steps outside its home country. Starting February 21st customers in Singapore will be able to pick up Xiaomi’s Redmi smartphone for 169 Singapore Dollars, or about $134 US. While the Redmi is Xiaomi’s cheapest phone to date, the company has earned a reputation in China for offering […]
Xiaomi international: Redmi smartphone heads to Singapore for $134 is a post from: Liliputing
The Tizen operating system for phones and tablets has faced a series of delays, and now that one of Tizen’s biggest backers has agreed to share intellectual property with Google, you might be wondering if Tizen has much of a future. While it’s tough to answer that question, there are 15 more companies that seem […]
Tizen’s not dead yet, adds 15 new partners is a post from: Liliputing
The Asus VivoTab Note 8 is a Windows tablet with an Intel Atom Bay Trail processor, 2GB of RAM, an 8 inch, 1280 x 800 pixel display, and support for digital pen input. That means you can use a special stylus to write or draw on the screen or hover over the tablet to move […]
Lilbits (2-13-2014): Testing the Asus VivoTab Note 8 stylus is a post from: Liliputing
Asus has added a new low-cost Android tablet to its Transformer Pad lineup. You can pick up an Asus Transformer Pad TF502T tablet and keyboard dock in Taiwan for about $340. What you get for the money is a device with a 10 inch display, an NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, Android 4.2 software, and a […]
Asus Transformer Pad TF502T launches in Taiwan (VivoTab RT resurrected with Android) is a post from: Liliputing
The HP Chromebook 11 is a portable notebook with an 11.6 inch display, a Samsung Exynos 5 processor, and Google’s Chrome operating system. It normally sells for $280, making it relatively affordable for a notebook (although a bit on the pricey side for a Chromebook). But today you can snag one for $30 off, bringing […]
Deals of the Day (2-13-2014) is a post from: Liliputing
LG’s latest smartphone is going to be big… and by big, I mean it’ll have a 5.9 inch display. The LG G Pro 2 will also have some of the best specs available, although it joins a sea of other phones with 1080p displays and Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors. It’s hard to make a superphone […]
LG G Pro 2 smartphone is a 5.9 inch powerhouse is a post from: Liliputing
BlackBerry is launching a major update to BlackBerry Messenger communication app. Android and iOS users will see some of the biggest changes, since they can now access features that had previously only been available to BlackBerry users. But there are a few new goodies in BBM 2.0 for BlackBerry users as well. Android and iOS […]
BBM 2.0 brings voice calls, channels to Android and iOS is a post from: Liliputing
Google and VMware are taking steps to position Chromebooks and Chrome OS desktops as thin client PCs that let users run Windows apps from anywhere. The companies make the case that businesses can cut down on IT expenses this way while offering users the ability to run desktop apps as if they were web apps. […]
Run Windows apps in the cloud with Chrome OS, VMWare is a post from: Liliputing
Remember when BlackBerry and Palm dominated the fledgling smartphone market? Things have changed a lot in the past decade. Research firm IDC reports that a billion smartphones were shipped in 2013, and 80 percent of them were running Google’s Android operating system. Apple’s iPhones come in second at just over 15 percent, and everyone else […]
IDC: 1 billion smartphones shipped in 2013, most running Android is a post from: Liliputing
Mobile World Congress is just a few weeks away, and you can expect an onslaught of smartphone and tablet news to come out of Barcelona in late February. But plenty of companies are getting a head start by announcing that they’ll be have announcements. Case in point: Meet the LG G2 Mini. While LG hasn’t […]
Lilbits (2-12-2014): LG G2 shrinks down, becomes a G2 mini is a post from: Liliputing
Say you’ve got the most popular desktop operating system in the world, but you’re struggling to gain traction in the smartphone and tablet spaces? You might find yourself with a bit of a chicken and egg problem: How do you attract users unless you have great apps? And how do you attract app developers without […]
Would support for Android apps save Windows and Windows Phone? is a post from: Liliputing
Nokia is launching a new smartphone that’s a bit like a smaller version of the Lumia 1520. The Nokia Lumia Icon has the same high-res display, speedy processor, and camera, but thanks to the 5 inch display it’s a big more pocket-sized than its 6-inch sibling. Verizon will start offering the Nokia Lumia Icon February […]
Nokia Lumia Icon smartphone hits Verizon Feb 20th is a post from: Liliputing
Chinese phone maker Oppo is getting ready to launch its next set of smartphones, and it looks like the upcoming Oppo Find 7 may come in two flavors. Engadget reports the phone will be available with a choice of 1920 x 1080 pixel or 2560 x 1440 pixel screens. It’s not clear if there will […]
Oppo Find 7 phones coming in March with 2K, 1080p display options is a post from: Liliputing
MediaTek plans to be one of the first companies to ship a processor based on ARM’s next Cortex-17 design. The company is also touting upcoming MediaTek MT6595 as the first octa-core processor with built-in 4G LTE support and support for Ultra HD H.265 video. You might be able to find the new chip in phones, […]
MediaTek unveils MT6595 octa-core ARM Cortex-A17 chip is a post from: Liliputing
Sony may be getting ready to sell of its PC division, but the company has one more line of Vaio products to launch first. And the Sony Vaio Fit 11a is one of the most intriguing of the bunch. First unveiled at CES in January, this 11.6 inch convertible works like a notebook or a […]
Sony Vaio Fit 11a convertible now available for $799 is a post from: Liliputing
Folks have been using AdBlock and similar tools to strip ads from webpages almost as long as there have been ads on webpages. But while many of those browser plugins will replace ads with a blank spot on the page, AdBlock Vocab aims to replace ads with something useful: GRE vocabulary words. Basically AdBlock Vocab turns […]
AdBlock Vocab for Chrome replaces online ads with GRE vocabulary words is a post from: Liliputing
One of the first Firefox OS tablets could be coming to America soon. Last month Mozilla’s Asa Dotler showed off Firefox OS running on an InFocus New Tab F1 tablet, and now the F1 has made its way through the FCC. InFocus is better known for making projectors than tablets, but the InFocus F1 is […]
The first Firefox OS tablet hits the FCC is a post from: Liliputing
Low power chip designer ARM is taking aim at the mid-range mobile device market with its latest CPU and graphics technology. The company’s ARM Cortex-A17 processor designs and Mali-T720 graphics technology and Mali-V500 video processor should all be ready to go by 2015. ARM doesn’t make its own chips, but instead licenses its technology to […]
ARM Cortex-A17 CPU, Mali-T720 GPU coming to mid-range devices in 2015 is a post from: Liliputing
A little over a year ago, I paid $800 to pick up an ultrabook that weighed less than 3 pounds, had a 1600 x 900 pixel display, and an Intel Sandy Bridge processor. That was a pretty good deal at the time. Now you can get a 13 inch ultrabook with a 1920 x 1080 […]
Deals of the Day (2-10-2014) is a post from: Liliputing
It’s been months since Google released the source code for Android 4.4 KitKat, but some phone and tablet makers continue to release new devices running software that’s as old as Android 4.0. While most newer Android apps will run on older devices, having to support older devices could be holding developers back from implementing newer […]
Lilbits (2-10-2014): End to Android fragmentation in sight? is a post from: Liliputing
The Dell Venue 11 Pro is a Windows tablet with a full HD display, up to an Intel Core i5 Haswell processor, and support for accessories including an Active Stylus and a keyboard dock that transforms the tablet into a notebook. While top-of-the-line models sell for $850, you can pick up an entry-level Dell Venue […]
First look: Dell Venue 11 Pro tablet (Bay Trail, swappable battery) is a post from: Liliputing
FreedomPop has been offering some of the cheapest wireless phone plans in the US since the company launched its phone service in October. Basic service with up to 200 minutes and 500 texts was available for free, with unlimited talk and text plans running $11 per month. Now there’s an even cheaper option for unlimited plans […]
FreedomPop offers unlimited talk, text for under $5 per month is a post from: Liliputing
Asus may be preparing to launch an Android game console box or handheld system. The folks behind the AnTuTu benchmark noticed some test results and specs for an unannounced system called the Asus GameBox. The Asus GameBox appears to feature an NVIDIA Tegra 4 ARM Cortex-A15 processor, 2GB of RAM, 8GB of built-in storage, and […]
Unannounced Asus GameBox with Tegra 4 in the works? is a post from: Liliputing
About a year after developers announced they were working on a way to run Windows apps on Android devices using the Wine compatibility layer, the project is still very much a work in progress. But there has been some progress. At a recent event, the team showed off Windows Solitaire running in an Android environment. […]
Wine on Android update: Windows Solitaire running on Android is a post from: Liliputing
The Asus VivoTab Note 8 is a Windows 8.1 tablet with an Intel Atom Bay Trail processor, an 8 inch display, and a pressure-sensitive digital pen. First introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, the VivoTab Note 8 is now available… in limited quantities. The tablet went up for sale at the Microsoft Store […]
Asus VivoTab Note 8 launches in the US and Europe (in limited quantities) is a post from: Liliputing
Want to stream internet radio to your home stereo system? You could invest in a Sonos system for $250 or more. Or as GigaOm’s Janko Roettgers discovered, you could spend about $45 and stream online audio to your existing stereo system. All you need is a $35 Google Chromecast and a $10 HDMI to VGA […]
$10 adapter turns Chromecast into cheap Sonos competitor is a post from: Liliputing
Infosonics offers a line of budget phones under the verykool brand. Now the company’s getting into the low-cost tablet space with the KolorPad T742. It’s an Android tablet with a dual-core CPU, a low starting price of $149, and support for HSDPA and GSM wireless networks. It might not be the best tablet money can […]
Verykool KolorPad is a 3G tablet for $149 is a post from: Liliputing
Samsung is slapping the “Pro” label on its latest Android tablets… and the company’s got some pro-level pricing to match. While Android tablet prices have fallen quite a bit in the past few years, Samsung’s least expensive Pro tablet sells for $400… and it’s highest priced comes in at $850. They’re all due to hit […]
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab Pro, Note Pro launch Feb 13th for $400 and up is a post from: Liliputing
The Sony Vaio Tap 20 was one of the first computers to blur the lines between an all-in-one desktop and a tablet. It’s a 20 inch touchscreen PC with a kickstand that you can prop up and use with a keyboard and mouse. But it also has a battery which lets you pick it up […]
Deals of the Day (2-05-2014) is a post from: Liliputing
Just as Amazon is considering raising the price of its Amazon Prime subscription service, competitor Newegg is launching its own subscription-based program that offers free shipping to frequent shoppers. Newegg Premier offers free 3-day shipping or discounts on faster shipping to customers who pay $50 per year. There’s also no restocking fee for returns and […]
Newegg Premier offers free shipping for $50 year, isn’t quite Amazon Prime is a post from: Liliputing
Just a few months after launching its first Celeron and Pentium chips based on Bay Trail/Silvermont technology, Intel is starting to kill off chips such as the Intel Celeron N2810 and Pentium N3510 to make way for newer processors. That doesn’t mean Intel is abandoning the low-power space. It’s just shifting its focus to newer […]
Intel is already phasing out first-gen Bay Trail Celeron, Pentium chips is a post from: Liliputing
A handful of companies have already introduced mini-ITX PC boards featuring low-power Intel Bay Trail processors. But CNX Software found a company that’s going even smaller. Wibtek’s new “thin mini-ITX” boards can be smaller than a normal mini-ITX board thanks to the fact that they don’t need an ATX power supply. This lets the boards fit […]
Lilbits (2-08-2014): More Bay Trail motherboards is a post from: Liliputing
The Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite is a reasonably thin and light laptop that sells for a much lower price than the company’s high-end ATIV Book 9 Plus. Unfortunately the original ATIV Book 9 Lite was also overpriced for a laptop with a relatively slow AMD processor that could hardly even compete with an Intel […]
Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite update brings a little Haswell action is a post from: Liliputing
It’s been a few years since a group of developers started working on an open source handheld gaming device called the OpenPandora. A lot’s changed since the original designs were drawn up, and now one of the developers has announced plans for a new device which should offer the kind of performance you’d get from […]
DragonBox Pyra open source mobile game console to pick up where OpenPandora left off is a post from: Liliputing
Google’s Chromecast is a $35 stick that you can plug into the HDMI port on your TV to stream internet video to your television while using your phone, tablet, or PC as a remote control. The EZChrome EZCast is a $27 device that does the same thing… kind of. It looks almost exactly like a […]
EZChrome EZCast is a Google Chromecast knockoff with Miracast support is a post from: Liliputing
Motorola’s Moto G is already one of the best values in the Android smartphone space. For under $200 you can pick up a carrier-unlocked phone with a 4.5 inch, 720p display, a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, and Android 4.4 KitKat software. Prices start at just $180 for a model with 8GB of storage. Or you […]
Moto G is just $100 off-contract from US Cellular is a post from: Liliputing
The Asus Transformer Book T100 is a 10 inch Windows 8.1 tablet with an Intel Atom Bay Trail processor, a keyboard dock that lets you use the machine as a laptop, long battery life, and decent performance. With a list price of $350 and up, it’s also one of the most affordable devices of its […]
Deals of the Day (2-07-2014) is a post from: Liliputing
If Firefox is your preferred web browser, but Windows 8 is your preferred tablet operating system then you may have been waiting a long time for Mozilla to release a touch-friendly version of its web browser for Windows 8 and later. Now the wait’s kind of over. Firefox for Windows 8 Touch beta is now […]
Mozilla releases Firefox for Windows 8 Touch beta is a post from: Liliputing
Google is launching a new video conferencing solution based on Chrome OS, Google+ Hangouts and Google Apps. It’s called Chromebox for meetings, and it’s a $999 package that companies can purchase to outfit a meeting room with video conferencing hardware or software at a fraction of the cost of some competing packages. The kit currently […]
Google launches Chromebox for meetings: A $999 video conferencing system is a post from: Liliputing
Sony was one of the first companies to launch a line of eReaders. But last year the company pulled the plug on its Sony Reader line of eReaders in North America when it decided not to sell its latest models here. Now Sony is sweeping up the leftovers by killing its Sony Reader eBook store […]
Sony Reader eBook store shutting down in US, Canada is a post from: Liliputing
HP will launch its first Chromebox this spring. The HP Chromebox is a small form factor desktop computer designed to run Chrome OS. Among other applications, HP and Google say it’ll work in enterprise settings with the new Google for meetings video conferencing system. The HP Chromebox features HDMI and DisplayPort (supporting up to two […]
HP Chromebox coming this spring is a post from: Liliputing
Dell’s Inspiron 11 3000 Series touchscreen notebooks are already among some of the most affordable portable touchscreen notebooks on the market, with prices starting at $350 for a model with a Bay Trail processor or $400 for Haswell-powered models. Today you can pick one up for even less. Dell is offering the Inspiron 11 3000 […]
Deals of the Day (2-06-2014) is a post from: Liliputing
Mozilla’s Firefox web browser is already available for Android. Soon you may be able to replace your home screen with Mozilla software as well. Mozilla and EverythingMe are working on a new app called Firefox Launcher. Like EverythingMe’s existing home screen app, Firefox Launcher is a contextual app launcher. That means instead of showing you […]
Firefox Launcher for Android is a contextual home screen (coming soon) is a post from: Liliputing
Sony has announced plans to get out of the personal computer business. The company wants to sell its VAIO PC division to investment firm Japanese Industrial Partners (JIP) this year, which will make the spring 2014 product launch the last line of VAIO computers to wear the Sony name. The company says it will continue […]
Sony to sell its VAIO PC business, focus on smartphones instead is a post from: Liliputing
NoiseTrade has been offering free music from upcoming and established artists since 2008. You can visit the website to discover new music, listen in a browser, or download DRM-free samplers or even full albums. If you like the music you can leave a tip, but the only thing NoiseTrade requires is an email address — […]
NoiseTrade goes literary: Get free eBooks and audiobooks is a post from: Liliputing
Google has rolled out updates for 6 of its Android apps, including Google Search, Google Drive, and Google Maps. The updates bring new features including support for re-routing your directions when a faster route is available and viewing animated GIFs uploaded to Google Drive. The new version of Google Search also gives the stock Launcher […]
Lilbits (2-05-2014): Google’s Android app updates is a post from: Liliputing
Fujitsu’s latest ultrabook is a convertible notebook that can also function as a tablet. The Fujitsu Lifebook TH90/P features a 13.3 inch high-resolution display that you can rotate and fold down over the keyboard, support for finger or digital pen input, and an Intel Haswell processor. It’s expected to hit the streets in Japan February […]
Fujitsu unveils Lifebook TH90/P convertible ultrabook is a post from: Liliputing
Apple recently released a fifth beta of iOS 7.1 to developers, offering bug fixes and new voices for Siri designed to sound better in UK and Australian English, Japanese, and Mandarin Chinese. The update also patched some of the exploits used by the latest jailbreak utilities — but it didn’t take long for the folks […]
iOS 7.1 beta 5 released to devs, quickly jailbroken by Evad3rs is a post from: Liliputing
Toshiba’s first Chrome OS laptop is now available in the United States. The Toshiba Chromebook features a 13.3 inch display, an Intel Celeron 2955U Haswell processor, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of solid state storage. It’s available from a number of retailers, with prices starting at about $280. Adorama is selling the Toshiba Chromebook for […]
Toshiba Chromebook now available for $280 is a post from: Liliputing
Microsoft has named Satya Nadella is its next CEO. Nadella takes the reigns from Steve Ballmer who has headed the company since founder Bill Gates stepped down a decade ago. Nadella has been at Microsoft for 22 years, working on the Xbox, Office, and Bing teams, among others. Microsoft is in the middle of a […]
Meet Microsoft’s new CEO: Satya Nadella is a post from: Liliputing
One of the best Android phones you can get for under $400 now comes in three colors. As expected, Google had launched a new red version of the Google Nexus 5. It’s available from the Play Store for $349 and up. You can also still pick up a Nexus 5 in black or white for […]
Now the Nexus 5 comes in red (and black… and white) is a post from: Liliputing
Pre-paid US carrier Aio Wireless is adjusting its rates… downward. Plans now start as low as $35 per month for unlimited talk and text plus 500MB of high-speed data. Aio Wireless is a subsidiary of AT&T and works on its parent company’s 4G LTE network. Here’s the deal: You can buy a phone from Aio […]
Pre-paid carrier Aio now has plans starting at $35 is a post from: Liliputing
The first few years I attended the annual Consumer Electronics Show I packed a USB DVD drive in case vendors handed me a disc I needed to read. These days most press kits come on paper or on USB flash drives. So when I come home from CES I tend to have more flash drives […]
Want a free USB flash drive (Liliputing giveaway) is a post from: Liliputing
HTTPS Everywhere is a plugin for web browsers that does its best to force a secure, HTTPS connection whenever possible. It’s been available for desktop browsers including Firefox, Opera, and Chrome for a while. Now the Electronic Frontier Foundation has announced that HTTPS Everywhere is going mobile. You can download and install the plugin using […]
HTTPS Everywhere makes Firefox for Android more secure is a post from: Liliputing
Amazon’s Kindle Fire tablets are already among the most affordable tablets around. But Amazon is knocking $30 to $40 off the prices of several models to sweeten the deal in case you feel like picking one up as a Valentine’s Day present — because there’s nothing as romantic as huddling around an 8.9 inch or […]
Deals of the Day (2-04-2014) is a post from: Liliputing
AllCast is an app that lets you stream videos, music, photos, or other content from an Android phone to a TV. You can use it with just about any TV connected to a Roku, Apple TV, WDTV, Xbox, or some other Samsung or Panasonic Smart TVs or devices with DLNA renderers. Now AllCast also has […]
AllCast updated: Streams anything from phone to Chromecast is a post from: Liliputing
Asus is launching its first computer designed to run Google’s Chrome operating system. The Asus Chromebox is a tiny desktop computer that measures less than 4.9″ x 4.9″ x 1.7″ but it packs a lot into that space. The Chromebox features an Intel Haswell processor, Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band WiFi, and a starting price of just […]
Asus Chromebox is a tiny, Chrome OS desktop for $179 and up is a post from: Liliputing
Pebble makes some of the most popular smartwatches around, offering a wearable device with long battery life, the ability to respond to incoming phone messages without your phone, and adjustable watch faces, among other things. Now Pebble’s making it even easier to find and install third party apps. The new Pebble Appstore lets you use […]
Pebble launches its smartwatch app store is a post from: Liliputing
Get ready for an influx of apps designed to work with Google’s Chromecast. Google is releasing the Google Cast SDK which lets anyone develop Android, iOS, or web apps that can stream content to a TV when connected to the $35 HDMI stick. Google positioned the Chromecast as an inexpensive device that lets you stream […]
Google Cast SDK goes live: Chromecast apps for everyone is a post from: Liliputing
Google Now is making the jump from phones and tablets to laptops and desktops. Google’s smart notification system now works with Chrome beta. That means you can get notifications in a web browser when you’re using Chrome OS, Windows, or OS X. What makes Google Now different from most notification services is that it won’t […]
Google Now notifications arrive in Chrome beta for Windows, Mac, Chrome OS is a post from: Liliputing
The Samsung Galaxy Note Pro is an Android tablet with a 12.2 inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel display, a quad-core processor, 3GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, 802.11ac WiFi, and Samsung’s S Pen system for writing, drawing, or interacting with apps using a pressure-sensitive pen. It’s one of the most powerful Android tablets Samsung has […]
Lilbits (2-03-2014): Samsung Galaxy Note Pro priced at $850 is a post from: Liliputing
MSI recently introduced a small form-factor PC motherboard that comes bundled with a low power Intel Celeron J1800 processor. That makes it one of the first motherboards that DIY PC builders can use to put together a system with an Intel Bay Trail processor. But it’s also notable because it’s cheap. The MSI J1800i is […]
Gigabyte, BIOSTAR, MSI offering mini-ITX boards with Celeron Bay Trail chips is a post from: Liliputing
Chromebooks tend to be cheaper than laptops that ship with Windows software. You can regularly find Chrome OS laptops selling for between $200 and $300. But if you’re looking for something even cheaper, Acer’s got a few deals on refurbished Chromebooks. You can pick one up from Acer’s eBay shop for as little as $146 – […]
Deals of the Day (2-03-2014) is a post from: Liliputing
Smartwatches don’t have to cost $300 and up. The Pebble smartwatch sells for $150, and a number of companies are working to launch even more affordable options to market this year. Case in point: You can now pick up a MOTA Smart Watch for just $50. There’s a catch: That’s a promotional price if you […]
MOTA Smart Watch launches for $50 (will eventually cost $80) is a post from: Liliputing
Chip maker NVIDIA has a long history of making sure there are Linux drivers for its graphics cards. But they’re usually closed-source drivers which means they’re not easy for OS developers and open source enthusiasts to work with. Linux founder Linus Torvalds was not amused by this approach. But it looks like NVIDIA is taking […]
NVIDIA offers initial open source support for K1 graphics is a post from: Liliputing
Microsoft is expected to introduce an updated version of Windows 8.1 in March, and a leaked pre-release build gives us an idea of what to expect: An operating system that’s a bit easier to use with a keyboard and mouse. Starting with Windows 8, Microsoft has offered two different user interfaces with its flagship operating […]
Windows 8.1 update leak shows a more desktop-friendly experience is a post from: Liliputing
Indian company Notion Ink is bringing its second Adam tablet to Europe. While the company’s first tablet grabbed headlines a few years ago thanks to its sunlight-viewable Pixel Qi display, the new model breaks the traditional tablet mold in a different way. It’s designed to be held like a book, and there are two grayscale […]
Notion Ink Adam II tablet launches in Europe for 219 Euros and up is a post from: Liliputing
Google-owned Motorola offers its flagship Moto X smartphone in dozens of color combinations thanks to the Moto Maker service. But if you want to buy a Google-branded phone you currently have a choice of black or white. That’s it… but maybe not for long. A rather dubious claim that Google was preparing to offer a […]
Google Nexus 5 may soon come in red (or other colors) is a post from: Liliputing
Google’s Android operating system may be open source — but the version of Android that runs on most phones, tablets, and other devices includes proprietary, closed-source components. While most Android users would probably rather have 3D graphics and GPS than a 100-percent open source operating system, there’s an alternative for folks willing to sacrifice functionality […]
Replicant 4.2 is Android Jelly Bean without the closed source bits is a post from: Liliputing
Pre-paid US wireless carrier Boost Mobile is now offering one of the first so-called “phablets” to sell for $300 or less. The Boost Max is a mid-range handset from ZTE for folks who want a phone with a nearly tablet-sized screen… but who don’t care much about bleeding specs. The phone features a 5.7 inch, […]
Boost Mobile Max is a 5.7 inch, contract-free phone for $300 is a post from: Liliputing
Gigabyte’s Brix line of mini-desktops has already shown that a tiny PC can pack some serious punch. But now the company is kicking things up a notch by cramming a full-blown gaming PC into a desktop that’s not much larger than a small stack of CD cases. The Gigabyte Brix Gaming is a 5″ x […]
Gigabyte Brix Gaming PC is tiny (for a gaming PC) is a post from: Liliputing
Tuned into the Grammy Awards this weekend only to find that you’re incredibly unhip and unfamiliar with some of the winners and nominees? No problem. Google and Amazon are both offering some pretty great deals on MP3 music from nominees, including albums from Lorde, Mumford & Sons, Esperanza Spalding, Fun., Kacey Musgraves and others for […]
Deals of the Day (1-28-2014) is a post from: Liliputing
BlackBerry is rolling out a software update that’s designed to offer users new features and customization options… but it also makes it a bit easier to pretend your BlackBerry smartphone is an Android device. That’s because BlackBerry OS 10.2.1 allows you to install Android APK files using a web browser or file manager. While BlackBerry […]
BlackBerry OS 10.2.1 launches, makes installing Android apps easier is a post from: Liliputing
Huawei is getting ready to launch its first phone with Firefox OS. It’s called the Ascend II Y300 and the Chinese phone maker was showing off a demo at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. I didn’t notice the phone on the show floor, but Adam Kovacs at Tech2.hu got a chance to check it […]
Huawei’s first Firefox OS phone is… cheap is a post from: Liliputing
Lenovo’s Miix 2 line of Windows tablets feature Intel processors and 8 to 11 inch displays. The 8 inch model launched in late 2013 and new 10 and 11 inch models were unveiled at CES in early January. Now the Miix 2 10 is available for purchase in the US and Europe. Chippy from UMPC […]
Lenovo Miix 2 10 inch tablet/notebook launches in the US, Europe is a post from: Liliputing
Less than two years after Google acquired Motorola Mobility for nearly $13 billion, the company is selling Motorola to Lenovo for just under $3 billion. Google says Lenovo is in a better position to move forward with Motorola’s hardware business, while Motorola says the move while Lenovo chairman Per Yang Yuanqing says the deal will combine the best […]
Lenovo to buy Motorola from Google is a post from: Liliputing
The Google Chromecast is a simple (and cheap) device you can plug into the HDMI port on your TV to stream internet videos from Netflix, Hulu, and other sites while using your phone, tablet or PC as a remote control. But it can also do so much more. Google hasn’t officially released the software developer […]
Lilbits (2-01-2014): Getting more out of a Chromecast is a post from: Liliputing
Microsoft’s Surface tablets aren’t the only 2-in-1 tablets that become notebooks when you use them with an optional keyboard cover. Sony’s Vaio Tap 11 tablet features an 11.6 inch, full HD display, an Intel Pentium or faster processor, and a digital pen. Best Buy is selling the Vaio Tap 11 with a Pentium 3560Y processor […]
Deals of the Day (1-31-2014) is a post from: Liliputing
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