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Lilbits: A RISC-V router (crowdfunding), an E Ink color dev kit, and Windows 11 taskbar customization
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (242+ words) Liliputing As promised, Microsoft is bringing back the ability to reposition the Windows taskbar" although you can't actually do it just yet unless your a member of the Windows 11 Insider Preview program running an experimental build of Windows 11. More options…...
Asus ROG NUC 16 is a compact gaming PC with up to Core Ultra 9 290 HX Plus and RTX 5080
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (399+ words) The'Asus ROG NUC 16 is a mini PC built for gaming, with support for up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 290 HX Plus Arrow Lake processor, NVIDIA Ge Force RTX 5080 mobile graphics, and 128 GB of user-replaceable DDR5-5600 memory. That said, while nobody should…...
Orion PDA is a pocket-sized computer with a keyboard, sunlight-viewable display, and solar charging (crowdfunding)
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (284+ words) The Orion PDA is a modern handheld computer with a very retro-inspired design. that makes it look like a cross between a souped-up beeper and a pocket-sized laptop with a keyboard, display, and clamshell design. The latest prototype is fully…...
Now you can put a Spacemi T K3 RISC-V processor in a Framework Laptop 13
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (432+ words) The'DC-ROMA RISC-V Mainboard III for the Framework Laptop 13 is now available for purchase for $699 and up. First announced earlier this year, it's the latest in a line of mainboards that are designed to fit inside of Framework's modular laptops. But…...
Anbernic RG Rotate now available for $83 and up (handheld game console with flip-out display)
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (361+ words) The'Anbernic RG Rotate is a handheld game console with mediocre specs that should be good enough for retro gaming, but which may struggle with some newer games. But it's still an interesting little handheld for two reasons: its flip-out display…...
MINISFORUM M2 mini PC with Intel Panther Lake is now available (but the M2 Pro isn't yet)
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (362+ words) MINISFORUM introduced the M2 Pro mini PC during CES in January, promising that the little computer would be available with up to an Intel Core Ultra X9 388 H processor with discrete-class Intel Arc B390 integrated graphics. Five months later, that model's still not…...
Goodbye Chromebook: Google introduces the Android-based Googlebook platform (and plays up AI capabilities, of course)
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (305+ words) Almost exactly 15 years after introducing the Chromebook platform, Google is revealing what comes next. Say goodbye the the Linux-based operating system built around a web browser and hello to" an Android-based operating that puts Google's Gemini AI features front and…...
Lilbits: Another Raspberry Pi handheld PC, encrypted RCS messaging between i OS and Android, and a foldable Logitech mouse
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (286+ words) Here's a roundup of recent tech news from around the web. Carbon Pi Slate is a Raspberry Pi 5-powered handheld computer with a 5 inch, 720p display, RGB backlit thumb keyboard, 10, 000 mah battery, and support for low-profile HATs. Available now for $299 (barebones)…...
Tappy is a 2-button Bluetooth remote for BOOX e Readers (and other devices)
1+ week, 2+ day ago (677+ words) The new BOOX Tappy is a tiny 2-button Bluetooth remote that lets you turn pages, scroll through websites, or control audio playback. It's available now for $26. Onyx BOOX isn't the first company to release an e Reader remote control. The…...
Asus Expert Book Ultra 2. 2 pound Panther Lake laptop is now available. .. for those who an afford it
1+ week, 2+ day ago (389+ words) But when Asus first unveiled the laptop earlier this year, the company didn't say how much it would cost. Now that it's available for purchased in the United States, we know the answer: a lot. The'Asus Expert Bok Ultra is…...