You may recall that 10 years ago, a man asked the Internet for one million dollars by hosting a giant advertisement board and got it. As ridiculous as that seemed 10 years ago, it is still ridiculous today, but apparently it still works… at least on a smaller scale. On March 12, 2015, a California-based […]
Want a $10,000 Apple Watch Edition? Ask the internet to pay for it is a post from: Liliputing
Mozilla’s Firefox OS is an operating system designed to run web apps. It’s been optimized for smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs. The operating system is based on open source software that can run on a range of different types of hardware including wearables and TV sticks. Now the folks at Imagination Technologies have ported Firefox OS to run […]
Firefox OS ported to run on a MIPS-based tablet is a post from: Liliputing
Google’s Nexus 9 is an Android tablet with a high-res display, a speedy processor, and support for Google’s latest software. I quite liked the model I reviewed a few months ago, but I wasn’t as impressed with the $400 starting price. But if you act by 4:00 today you can pick one up from Best Buy for […]
Deals of the Day (3-23-2015) is a post from: Liliputing
The first of Google’s Project Ara modular smartphones are expected to go on sale later this year during a pilot project in Puerto Rico. Ahead of that limited launch, developers have been showing off designs for possible modules including speakers, displays, batteries, and cameras, among other things. Now Toshiba has unveiled solutions for a range of […]
Toshiba unveils TransferJet, display module designs for Project Ara modular smartphones is a post from: Liliputing
This week Microsoft announced that Windows 10 would launch this summer, and that it would be a free update for just about anyone running Windows 7 or later… including folks running unlicensed versions of Windows. If that sounded too good to be true, well it’s not. Microsoft really will let folks running pirated copies of Windows […]
Microsoft: About that free Windows 10 upgrade for pirates… is a post from: Liliputing
Swiss watch maker TAG Heuer is getting into the smartwatch space. The company announced a partnership with Intel and Google to launch a product using Google’s Android Wear software. The first TAG Heuer smartwatch is expected to launch by the end of the year, and the company isn’t saying anything about the specs, the exact launch […]
TAG Heuer, Intel, Google bring Android Wear to Swiss luxury watches is a post from: Liliputing
Rolocule’s Motion Tennis is a game you play on your TV while using your phone as a motion-sensitive remote control. The company launched an Apple TV and iPhone app a while ago and began showing off an Android demo last summer. Now Motion Tennis for Android is ready to go. You can download it for […]
Motion Tennis Chromecast (or Miracast) game turns your phone into a Wiimote is a post from: Liliputing
Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage service lets you store just about any type of file online where you can access it on any device with a OneDrive app or a web browser. But now you can also use OneDrive as a cloud music server. Upload your songs and you can stream them to any device with […]
Upload your music to OneDrive, play it with Xbox Music apps is a post from: Liliputing
The iRig was a huge hit for iOS musicians when it first launched in 2010. This was one of the first and, at the time, best adapters to allow you to connect your guitar to your iPhone or iPad. Since then, IK Multimedia has launched dozens of accessories and apps for musicians with most of […]
iRig 2 turns iPhones, Android 5.0 phones into guitar amps or effects processors is a post from: Liliputing
Microsoft plans to launch Windows 10 in the summer of 2015. The company has been offering free public previews of the operating system since last fall, but the full version of Windows 10 will launch in 190 countries with support for 111 images this summer. At that time we’ll probably start to see laptops, tablets, desktops, […]
Microsoft Windows 10 launches this summer as a free upgrade (even for pirated Windows users) is a post from: Liliputing
Buy a smartphone, laptop, or other gadget and you’ll probably get a limited warranty that essentially covers hardware failures that aren’t your fault. But if you want insurance against things that are your fault, you typically need to pay extra for an accidental damage plan. HTC is shaking things up a bit by bundling a new 1-year […]
HTC UH OH: Break your HTC One within a year and HTC will replace it is a post from: Liliputing
So you use one of Google’s $35 Chromecast devices to stream internet videos to your TV. But you’re tired of grabbing and unlocking your phone every time you want to pause or play a video. No problem. You might be able to use your TV remote instead. Google recently rolled out a Chromecast software update that […]
Chromecast gains (some) support for TV remote controls is a post from: Liliputing
Right now if you want to play a Super Mario Bros or Mario Kart game on your smartphone or tablet, you’ll have to fire up an emulator. That will change this fall, when Nintendo will officially begin offering games for smart mobile devices for the first tame. The Japanese game company has announced a partnership […]
Nintendo games are coming to smartphones is a post from: Liliputing
Google began rolling out Android 5.1 Lollipop this week, and while some of the most important updates since Android 5.0 include bug fixes and stability improvements, there are a few new features that are more visible. If you have hardware that supports HD Voice features, Android 5.1 now include support (for T-Mobile and Verizon customers […]
What’s new in Android 5.1 Lollipop? is a post from: Liliputing
Google Now is designed to show relevant information on your Android phone or tablet (or Chrome browser) when Google thinks it will be most useful to you. Originally Google Now would only show data from Google apps and services. Earlier this year the company started adding support for data from a select number of third-party apps. […]
Google Now could eventually show data from all Android apps is a post from: Liliputing
The original Samsung Galaxy S smartphone launched in mid-2010 and it’s been a long time since Samsung has release a software update for the phone. But nearly 5 years later independent developers are keeping the phone up to date. Xda-developers forum member humberos has released a custom ROM that brings Android 5.1 Lollipop to the first-gen […]
Original Samsung Galaxy S gets Android 5.1 (unofficially) is a post from: Liliputing
The makers of the Neptune Pine smartwatch are back… and this time they’re a little more ambitious. While the Pine stands out in the smartwatch space by offering all the functionality of a tiny Android smartphone on your wrist, the Neptune Suite puts a bigger, more powerful screen on your wrist… and then gives you […]
Neptune Suite is a smartwatch that powers a phone, tablet, and laptop (crowdfunding) is a post from: Liliputing
If you have a cheap Windows 8.1 tablet with just 16GB or 32GB of storage you might notice something odd when you upgrade to Windows 10 later this year: according to Microsoft, you should have more free space. That’s because the company has done two big things to make its operating system’s footprint smaller. Compression […]
Microsoft shrunk the Windows 10 footprint to free up space on cheap tablets, notebooks is a post from: Liliputing
Last week, I was all set with my popcorn and soda to watch the live stream of Apple's "Spring Forward" event. By 10:02, the stream still hadn't started on any of my devices, so I knew something was wrong. I logged into Twitter to see if anyone else was having a problem seeing the event. […]
What is Meerkat? It’s like like Snapchat for live videos shared via Twitter is a post from: Liliputing
Google’s latest Nexus tablet has an 8.9 inch screen, an NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor, and a list price of $399 and up. But the slightly older Google Nexus 7 is still a pretty decent tablet, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM, and a full HD display. Google doesn’t sell the Nexus […]
Deals of the Day (3-16-2015) is a post from: Liliputing
Last summer a team of developers designed a media center called the Slice. It’s basically a low-power living room PC which you can use to play videos, listen to music, stream internet media, and more. Now the first Slice units are ready to ship to backers of the of last year’s Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. The […]
Raspberry Pi-powered Slice media player now shipping is a post from: Liliputing
Apple is not exactly known for being open with its behind-the-scenes stuff. It's sort of like the Disneyland of the tech world. You know, to keep the illusion of perfection, the sweaty characters are hidden behind closed doors until showtime. Traditionally, beta versions of Apple software updates have only been available to developers. However, last […]
Apple launches iOS 8.3 public beta (no developer account required) is a post from: Liliputing
Like the idea of a dual-monitor setup but don’t actually want to go through the hassle of hooking up two separate displays? Philips offers a 2-in-1 monitor that basically puts two 19 inch displays on a single stand and allows you to adjust the viewing angles. The Philips Two-in-One LCD monitor is available from Newegg […]
Philips launches Two-in-One dual-screen monitor is a post from: Liliputing
Want a Windows tablet but don’t want to spend a lot of money? In the United States your cheapest option is probably the Winbook TW700 which is available from Amazon or Micro Center for $70. In China there’s an even cheaper option.The Ployer MOMO7W is a Windows tablet that sells for just 299 Yuan. That’s […]
Meet a $48 Windows tablet is a post from: Liliputing
We've got smart phones, smart watches, smart cars, and even smart homes. Why not add a smart toolbox to the mix? Coolbox is described as a toolbox for the 21st century. More than just a basic carrying case for your screwdrivers, hammers, and mystery tools, this box will be outfitted with such tech features as […]
Coolbox is a smart toolbox for tech friendly manual labor (Crowdfunding) is a post from: Liliputing
The HP Pavilion x360 is an 11.6 inch Windows laptop that becomes a tablet when you push the screen back 360 degrees. It’s basically HP’s answer to the Lenovo Yoga line of convertible notebooks… but cheaper. HP offers models with Intel Bay Trail processors and starting prices as low as $350. I reviewed a model last year and […]
HP Pavilion x360 convertible notebook gets a Core M Broadwell update is a post from: Liliputing
BlackBerry subsidiary Secusmart has announced plans to launch a tablet aimed at enterprise and government customers who need a highly secure solution. The SecuTABLET isn’t a follow-up to the discontinued BlackBerry PlayBook. Instead, it’s basically a Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 tablet with software upgrades that make it appropriate for workers who need to handle sensitive […]
SecuTABLET is a secure, expensive Android tablet from Samsung, BlackBerry is a post from: Liliputing
The Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro convertible notebook/tablet with a Core i5 Haswell processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a 13.3 inch, 3200 x 1800 pixel touchscreen display has a list price of $1400, but Lenovo is currently selling it for $879. While it’s not the company’s newest Yoga Pro model, and it doesn’t […]
Deals of the Day (3-12-2015) is a post from: Liliputing
Android Wear smartwatches are designed to let you view notifications (among other things) by glancing at your wrist without finding and unlocking your phone. But what if you’re in the middle of styling your hair and don’t have time to glance at your wrist? Enter Nickolas Nothom’s Smart Mirror project. He’s created a mirror that […]
DIY Smart Mirror superimposes Android Wear notifications on your reflection is a post from: Liliputing
Chinese device maker Mele first caught my attention nearly 3 years ago when the company launched a TV box that could serve double duty as a little Linux PC. The company continues to offer a range of products including TV boxes with ARM chips and Android software. But they’ve also branched out into true PC […]
Mele PCG03 Windows mini PC review is a post from: Liliputing
Like Intel’s NUC line of tiny desktop computers but want one with a fanless case… and a rugged design appropriated for industrial applications? OK, the Logic Supply ML100 probably isn’t designed for home use, but it’s an interesting take on Intel’s NUC design. This compact computer features an Intel Bay Trail or Broadwell processor, passive […]
Logic Supply ML100: A fanless, industrial Intel NUC mini PC is a post from: Liliputing
Chip maker Qualcomm has introduced a new credit card-sized developer board called the DragonBoard 410c. which is basically a tiny single-board computer featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor. That’s a mid-range, 64-bit chip which is currently used in a number of budget smartphones. The DragonBoard 410c is designed as an affordable tool developers can use […]
Qualcomm DragonBoard 410c dev board with Snapdragon 410 coming this summer is a post from: Liliputing
The Rikomagic MK80 is a TV box with an Allwinner A80 octa-core processor, at least 2GB of RAM and at least 16GB of storage. Normally it ships with Google Android software, and the MK80 is designed to connect to your TV to let you run Android apps and games on a big screen. But the […]
MK80 Linux Edition is an octa-core Ubuntu mini PC is a post from: Liliputing
Google is now letting users upload 360-degree videos to YouTube. Load them up on the YouTube app on your Android phone or tablet, and as you move your phone the view will change just as if you were standing on the scene and moving your head to catch a different view of the action. You […]
YouTube adds 360-degree video support is a post from: Liliputing
In January Dell updated its notebook lineup with the new XPS 13 ultrabook and new Alienware gaming laptops. At the time the company also promised a new Dell Inspiron 13 7000 Series Special Edition convertible notebook was on the way. Now it’s here. The new model is a lot like other members of the Inspiron […]
Dell launches Inspiron 13 7000 Special Edition 2-in-1 laptop is a post from: Liliputing
NVIDIA’s Shield game console is expected to launch in May. But like any gadget with wireless hardware, it has to pass through the FCC before it can hit store shelves. And that’s just what it did… this week an NVIDA device described as a “Complex Set-Top Box” showed up at the FCC website. If this […]
NVIDIA Shield game console hits the FCC is a post from: Liliputing
Gigabyte sells a line of tiny desktop computers under the BRIX brand. Some models have Intel chips while other have AMD. Most ship as barebones systems which means that while there’s a processor included you’ll need to supply your own storage, hard drive and operating system. And some models have unusual features: like a built-in […]
Deals of the Day (3-13-2015) is a post from: Liliputing
Elitegroup Computer Systems offers a line of tiny, low-power desktop computers under the ECS LIVA name. The first few models have featured Intel Celeron Bay Trail processors, but the company plans to unveil new versions with more powerful chips at the CeBIT trade show in Germany next week. At least one model will have an Intel […]
ECS LIVA mini desktop PC with Intel Core M on the way is a post from: Liliputing
Apple’s phones and tablets have Siri. Google Android has “OK Google.” And Windows Phone has Cortana. But the lines might get blurry soon. Reuters reports that Microsoft plans to launch Cortana apps for Android and iOS. Cortana is Microsoft’s voice assistant software which lets you search the web, set reminders, initiate phone calls, and much […]
Report: Microsoft’s Cortana voice assistant heading to Android, iOS is a post from: Liliputing
There are a growing number of PC-on-a-stick devices featuring Intel Atom processors. Some run Windows. Others run Android. With a little elbow grease you can get some to run Ubuntu. But now we’re also starting to see models that are said to dual boot both Android and Windows. The Aoluguya M1 is a dual-boot PC […]
Aloguya M1 is a dual-boot Windows/Android PC stick is a post from: Liliputing
VAIO is launching its first smartphone since the company spun off from Sony last year. The new VAIO Phone is a mid-range handset that will be available to customers of Japanese MVNO (budget wireless carrier) b-mobile. It sports a 5 inch, 720p display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor and a familiar design that suggests VAIO […]
VAIO launches its first smartphone in Japan (and it looks familiar) is a post from: Liliputing
The BBC has announced a plan to distribute a million tiny computers to students starting secondary school this fall. The 11-year-olds will get one of the BBC’s new Micro Bit devices which are designed to help kids learn to code and use technology. The Micro Bit hardware is still under development, but it’s expected to be […]
BBC to give a million mini PCs to school kids this fall is a post from: Liliputing
Google launched a new store for hardware this week, showcasing the latest phones, tablets, Chromebooks, and other devices. One thing you won’t find in the new Google Store? The Nexus 5 smartphone. You can still pick one up from some third-party retailers, but according to a page on the Google Store, “The Nexus 5 is […]
Google Nexus 5 is “no longer available for purchase” is a post from: Liliputing
The Apple Watch won’t be available until April 24th, but now that Apple has revealed pricing details for its first line of smartwatches, the company is starting to answer some of the questions people have had about the devices. Wonder how much storage space the Apple Watch has? 8GB… but you can only use 2GB […]
Apple Watch battery is replaceable… by Apple is a post from: Liliputing
There are plenty of video surveillance monitoring devices on the market. You can have a professional camera system installed from a company like ADT, use a WiFi connected kit like Dropcam, or set up a spare mobile device with a video surveillance app like Home Video Surveillance to keep an eye on your cat's antics […]
Panasonic Unveils the first ever connected 4G monitoring camera is a post from: Liliputing
The Xiaomi Mi Box Mini is a tiny box that turns an ordinary TV into a smart TV. That’s hardly enough to make the Mi Box Mini stand out — Google, Amazon, Apple, Roku, and other companies offer similar devices. But the Mi Box Mini is one of the smallest devices of its type. It’s […]
Xiaomi Mi Box Mini available internationally for about $50 is a post from: Liliputing
The Amazon Fire Phone has a list price of $449 when you buy it without a contract. But every now and again Amazon offers the phone for just $199… and throws in a 1-year membership to Amazon Prime (which is worth $99). Now is one of those times. Basically you can get an unlocked phone […]
Deals of the Day (3-06-2015) is a post from: Liliputing
Amazon has been producing a series of video games for its Fire Phone, Fire TV, and Fire line of tablets. But the company is expanding its horizons a bit: Amazon Game Studios has announced that it will bring some of its games to iPhones and iPads. That includes existing games such as Tales from Deep […]
Amazon Game Studios is now making games for iOS (and not just Fire OS) is a post from: Liliputing
CompuLab’s Utilite2 is a tiny computer with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor and support for Ubuntu Linux or Google Android software. The company unveiled the 3.4″ x 2.3″ x 1.1″ computer in December, and now it’s available for purchase. Prices start at $192 for a model with 2GB of RAM and 4GB of eMMC storage. […]
Compulab Utilite2 Ubuntu mini PC now available for $192 and up is a post from: Liliputing
When you buy an eBook you might think you’re spending money on pretty much the same thing you’d get if you bought a paperback book: thousands of words composed by an author to tell a story, make an argument, or otherwise put ideas into words, paragraphs, and maybe even chapters. Sure, an eBook isn’t a […]
Are eBooks goods or services? An EU Court thinks they’re services is a post from: Liliputing
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