Earlier this year Lenovo announced plans to launch its first laptops with OCuLink ports with support for data transfer speeds up to 64 Gbps, as well as its first graphics dock that lets you use those high-speed ports to pair a desktop graphics card with a laptop. Now the company has launched the Lenovo ThinkBook […]
Microsoft releases source code for MS-DOS 4.0 (and Multitasking DOS)
A decade after releasing the source code for MS-DOS 1.1 and MS-DOS 2.0, Microsoft has open sourced a (slightly) more recent operating system: MS-DOS 4.0. First released in 1988, you can now download the source code from GitHub, where it’s been shared under the MIT license. Of course there’s not much reason to actually run MS-DOS […]
AYANEO Pocket S handheld game console launches via Indiegogo for $399 and up (Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, Android 13, and up to 16GB RAM)
The AYANEO Pocket S is a handheld game console with a 6 inch display, support for up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, and Android 13 software featuring AYA’s custom launcher app and performance tuning utility. It’s also one of the first devices to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 processor, a chip […]
Lilbits: Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4S now comes with up to 8GB RAM, modular laptop maker Framework to expand into new categories
The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4S is a SODIMM-style version of the Compute Module 4. It has the same processor as the standard model, but the form factor restricts the I/O capabilities, so it’s not quite as versatile. And when it first launched in 2022, the Raspberry PI CM4S was only available with 1GB of […]
Slimbook Fedora 2 brings processor, memory, and graphics upgrades to this Linux laptop
The Fedora Slimbook 2 is a thin and light Linux laptop that comes with a choice of 14 inch or 16 inch displays. It’s the follow-up to last year’s first-gen Fedora Slimbook, and the new model brings several significant upgrades, as well as a few new options. Whether you opt for a 14 or 16 inch […]
Daily Deals (4-25-2024)
Valve’s Steam Deck is already one of the most affordable handheld gaming PCs, with prices starting at $349 for an entry-level model with 64GB of eMMC storage and an LCD display (while supplies last). But right now Valve is offering refurbished models with 256GB of storage for $319 and 512GB versions for $359. Since refurbished […]
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS released with performance and security updates and 5+ years of support
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is now available for download, and the latest version of the popular GNU/Linux distribution brings a number of significant updates. It’s based on the Linux 6.8 kernel, ships with GNOME 46 by default, adds new security features and updated versions of key apps. As an LTS (Long Term Support) release, Ubuntu 24.04 […]
MOONDROP MIAD 01 smartphone with HiFi audio features launches globally for $399
Well that was quick. Just a day after launching in China, the MOONDROP MIAD 01 5G smartphone with HiFi audio features has now launched worldwide. The Android-powered smartphone is available now from HiFiGo for $399. It could show up at other stores soon: MOONDROP says the phone should be available from “authorized stores” and eCommerce […]
Azulle Access Pro Alder Lake is an Intel N100-powered PC Stick that plugs into the HDMI port on your display
PC makers have been shipping small form-factor computers powered by Intel’s Alder Lake-N processor for almost as long as Intel’s latest low-cost, low-power chips have been available. But the Azulle Access Pro Alder Lake is the first model that I’d call a PC Stick. That’s because unlike other pocket-sized computers with Intel Alder Lake-N chips, […]
HMD’s Pulse smartphones are the company’s first to shun the Nokia brand
HMD Global has been the company responsible for pretty much every Nokia-branded smartphone that’s hit the streets since 2017. But earlier this year the company hinted that it was going to start producing some phones that would be sold under its own brand. Now the first of those phones have arrived. Unfortunately they’re not as […]