Many modern TVs ships with software that will let you stream video from Netflix, YouTube, and other services. And if you’re looking for something a little different, there’s no shortage of cheap media streaming devices running Amazon, Google, or Apple software. But if you want something a little more versatile, you may want to consider […]
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This $3 USB flash drive installs ChromeOS Flex on your PC
Want to run ChromeOS, but don’t want to buy a Chromebook? Google’s ChromeOS Flex software basically lets you turn an old PC or Mac into a Chromebook by replacing your computer’s operating system with a version of ChromeOS. First introduced in 2022, ChromeOS Flex is available as a free download. But now Google has announced […]
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Xteink X3 is an even smaller eReader (3.7 inch E Ink device for $79)
The Xteink X4 is an unusual eBook reader that generated a lot of buzz last year thanks to its compact design and cheap price tag. For $69 you can pick up an eReader with a 4.3 inch, greyscale E Ink display and magnets that let you stick it to the back of a phone. English […]
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AOOSTAR launches MACO470 mini PC with Ryzen AI HX 470 and OCuLink
The AOOSTAR MACO470 is a mini PC with a small aluminum case featuring a fingerprint reader on top, an OCuLink port that can be used to connect an external GPU dock, and an AMD Ryzen AI HX 470 Gorgon Point processor inside. AOOSTAR unveiled the little computer earlier this month, and now ITHome reports that available for […]
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8 Comments on Raspberry Pi’s RAMageddon response includes a 3GB Raspberry Pi 4 ($84) and by raising the 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 price to $305
Raspberry Pi’s RAMageddon response includes a 3GB Raspberry Pi 4 ($84) and by raising the 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 price to $305
8 Comments on Raspberry Pi’s RAMageddon response includes a 3GB Raspberry Pi 4 ($84) and by raising the 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 price to $305Part of what makes Raspberry Pi’s tiny computers special is that they’re cheap, making them widely accessible to students, educators, hobbyists, and businesses alike. But the global RAM shortage has hit PC makers hard, causing many to raise prices. And that’s especially noticeable from a company that got its start by selling $35 computers. Raspberry […]
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Lilbits: Intel Wildcat Lake specs leaked, Pixel 11 and Onn 4K Stick leaks, and would you buy a Bookshop.org eReader?
6 Comments on Lilbits: Intel Wildcat Lake specs leaked, Pixel 11 and Onn 4K Stick leaks, and would you buy a Bookshop.org eReader?Intel’s Alder Lake-N and Twin Lake processors have been incredibly popular with makers of budget mini PCs, Chromebooks, and other entry-level computers. With up to eight 12th-gen Intel Efficiency CPU cores, these cheap, low-power chips brought big performance gains over Intel’s earlier Atom, Celeron, and Pentium Silver processors. But they’re starting to show their age, […]
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Bigme launches HiBreak Plus smartphone with E Ink color display
The Bigme Hibreak Plus is an Android phone with a 6.13 inch display, a 4500 mAh battery, and budget specs including 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and an unspecified octa-core processor. What sets it apart from most smartphones is that this model has an E Ink Kaleido 3 color display for a paper-like viewing experience, […]
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Now you can buy a $400 keyboard for Samsung’s $1200 Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra tablet
Everything seems expensive these days. Gas prices are up. RAM and storage costs are through the roof. So maybe I shouldn’t be surprised that Samsung is charging $400 for a keyboard that only works with one tablet… one that’s also expensive. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Pro Keyboard is now available for $400 as an […]
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More details on Lenovo’s Yoga Mini i hockey puck-shaped mini PC with Intel Panther Lake
4 Comments on More details on Lenovo’s Yoga Mini i hockey puck-shaped mini PC with Intel Panther LakeThe Lenovo Yoga Mini i is a mini PC that looks a little different than most. Rather than the usual boxy design, it has a round chassis that makes the compact desktop computer look like a large hockey puck… if hocky pucks were silver and had a glowing RGB light strip on the bottom. First introduced in […]
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GMK launches EVO-T2 Mini PC with Intel Panther Lake chip, Arc Pro graphics, 10 GbE LAN, and OCuLink
1 Comment on GMK launches EVO-T2 Mini PC with Intel Panther Lake chip, Arc Pro graphics, 10 GbE LAN, and OCuLinkThe GMK EVO-T2 is a mini PC with a high-performance Intel Core Ultra (Series 3) “Panther Lake” processor, support for up to 16TB of high-speed storage, and a versatile set of ports that includes OCuLink, USB4, and 10 Gigabit LAN connectors. After unveiling the mini PC during CES in January, the company held a launch […]
