Google software engineer Benson Leung has become something of a folk hero for his efforts to review USB Type-C cables and let potential customers know whether or not they’re compliant with official specifications. A lot of them aren’t… and some could even damage your phone, laptop, or other device if you try to charge your gadgets using those cables.
Now it looks like the organization responsible for publishing those official specs is going to make things a bit easier for Leung and the rest of us: the USB Implementers Forum has announced a new certification and compliance program for USB chargers.
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Google software engineer Benson Leung has become something of a folk hero for his efforts to review USB Type-C cables and let potential customers know whether or not they’re compliant with official specifications. A lot of them aren’t… and some could even damage your phone, laptop, or other device if you try to charge your gadgets using those cables.
Now it looks like the organization responsible for publishing those official specs is going to make things a bit easier for Leung and the rest of us: the USB Implementers Forum has announced a new certification and compliance program for USB chargers.
Continue reading A new certification program could protect you from bad USB chargers at Liliputing.
Microsoft may have tried its best to get Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users to update to Windows 10 by the end of July, but there are still millions of people using the company’s older operating systems.
So now Microsoft is making it a little easier for those users to keep their computers up to date with the latest security updates and bug fixes. Starting in October, Microsoft will release a monthly rollup with security and reliability fixes.
Continue reading Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 updates are now cumulative (which means fewer individual updates to install) at Liliputing.
Microsoft may have tried its best to get Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users to update to Windows 10 by the end of July, but there are still millions of people using the company’s older operating systems.
So now Microsoft is making it a little easier for those users to keep their computers up to date with the latest security updates and bug fixes. Starting in October, Microsoft will release a monthly rollup with security and reliability fixes.
Continue reading Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 updates are now cumulative (which means fewer individual updates to install) at Liliputing.
NVIDIA’s new graphics processors for laptops are now available, offering desktop-class graphics in mobile computers. But some mobile devices are more… mobile than others.
For example, Asus has a new 18 inch laptop called the ROG GX800 with a 4K display, a liquid cooling system, and NVIDIA GTX 1080 graphics. But it weighs more than 12 pounds.
Meanwhile, MSI and Aorus have both unveiled new gaming laptops that weigh closer to 4 pounds.
Continue reading Gigabyte, Aorus launch 4 pound gaming laptops with NVIDIA GTX 1060 graphics at Liliputing.
NVIDIA’s new graphics processors for laptops are now available, offering desktop-class graphics in mobile computers. But some mobile devices are more… mobile than others.
For example, Asus has a new 18 inch laptop called the ROG GX800 with a 4K display, a liquid cooling system, and NVIDIA GTX 1080 graphics. But it weighs more than 12 pounds.
Meanwhile, MSI and Aorus have both unveiled new gaming laptops that weigh closer to 4 pounds.
Continue reading Gigabyte, Aorus launch 4 pound gaming laptops with NVIDIA GTX 1060 graphics at Liliputing.
There are some pretty great deals on smartphones, laptops, and other gadgets today… but even at a deep discount, some of those things costs hundreds of dollars. So I decided to highlight something a little different: some dirt-cheap accessories for your phone, computer, or other gear
For example, the Omaker Quick Charge 2.0 dual USB wall charger is still on sale for just $4. And if you’ve got an older computer (or a Raspberry Pi) that lacks built-in wireless support, you can pick up a USB Bluetooth adapter for just $3 after rebate, or an 802.11n WiFi adapter for free after rebate.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (8-16-2016) at Liliputing.
There are some pretty great deals on smartphones, laptops, and other gadgets today… but even at a deep discount, some of those things costs hundreds of dollars. So I decided to highlight something a little different: some dirt-cheap accessories for your phone, computer, or other gear
For example, the Omaker Quick Charge 2.0 dual USB wall charger is still on sale for just $4. And if you’ve got an older computer (or a Raspberry Pi) that lacks built-in wireless support, you can pick up a USB Bluetooth adapter for just $3 after rebate, or an 802.11n WiFi adapter for free after rebate.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (8-16-2016) at Liliputing.
As expected, Intel’s Atom branding for low-power processors isn’t dead. The company has just stopped using the Atom name on its chips for laptop, desktop and tablet PCs… and is instead launching new Atom chips designed for Internet of Things (IoT) products.
At the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, Intel unveiled a new system-on-a-module aimed at IoT developers. It’s called the Joule, and it’s powered by a new Intel Atom chip.
The Joule platform can support input from Intel RealSense cameras and other sensors, allowing devices to detect and react to the world around them.
Continue reading Intel Joule is a tiny Atom-powered system-on-a-module for IoT, embedded applications at Liliputing.
As expected, Intel’s Atom branding for low-power processors isn’t dead. The company has just stopped using the Atom name on its chips for laptop, desktop and tablet PCs… and is instead launching new Atom chips designed for Internet of Things (IoT) products.
At the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, Intel unveiled a new system-on-a-module aimed at IoT developers. It’s called the Joule, and it’s powered by a new Intel Atom chip.
The Joule platform can support input from Intel RealSense cameras and other sensors, allowing devices to detect and react to the world around them.
Continue reading Intel Joule is a tiny Atom-powered system-on-a-module for IoT, embedded applications at Liliputing.
It’s been a few weeks since Microsoft started rolling out the Anniversary Update for desktop, notebook, and tablet computers running Windows 10. Now Microsoft has also released an Anniversary Update for smartphones running Windows 10 Mobile.
If you’re one of the relatively small number of folks running Windows 10 on your phone, the update should be available soon.
You can also check for the update by opening your phone’s Settings menu, going to “Update & security”, then choosing “Phone update” and tapping the “Check for updates” option.
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It’s been a few weeks since Microsoft started rolling out the Anniversary Update for desktop, notebook, and tablet computers running Windows 10. Now Microsoft has also released an Anniversary Update for smartphones running Windows 10 Mobile.
If you’re one of the relatively small number of folks running Windows 10 on your phone, the update should be available soon.
You can also check for the update by opening your phone’s Settings menu, going to “Update & security”, then choosing “Phone update” and tapping the “Check for updates” option.
Continue reading Microsoft release Windows 10 Anniversary Update for mobile at Liliputing.
Intel CEO Brian Kraznich didn’t have much to say about the company’s upcoming 7th-gen Core chips during his keynote at the Intel Developer Conference today. He’s too busy talking about virtual reality, drones, and other new product categories that Intel wants in on. But the company still makes most of its money selling PC chips, so he did have a few comments.
The chips, formerly code-named “Kaby Lake,” are now shipping to computer makers (we already knew that) and you should be able to buy laptops featuring 7th-gen Core chips this fall.
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Intel CEO Brian Kraznich didn’t have much to say about the company’s upcoming 7th-gen Core chips during his keynote at the Intel Developer Conference today. He’s too busy talking about virtual reality, drones, and other new product categories that Intel wants in on. But the company still makes most of its money selling PC chips, so he did have a few comments.
The chips, formerly code-named “Kaby Lake,” are now shipping to computer makers (we already knew that) and you should be able to buy laptops featuring 7th-gen Core chips this fall.
Continue reading Intel confirms Kaby Lake laptops coming this fall at Liliputing.
Most existing virtual reality headsets currently fall into two categories: low-power systems that use your smartphone (or smartphone-like hardware) for the display and processing, and higher-performance systems like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive which c…
Most existing virtual reality headsets currently fall into two categories: low-power systems that use your smartphone (or smartphone-like hardware) for the display and processing, and higher-performance systems like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive which connect to your PC with wires.
Intel is showing off a wire-free, all-in-one headset called Project Alloy. It looks more like a Google Cardboard-style headset than an Oculus Rift, since there are no cables required. But the processor, cameras, battery, and other components are all built into the headset.
Continue reading Intel Project Alloy is an all-in-one VR headset (wire-free) at Liliputing.
Lenovo is expanding its line of gaming computers with two new desktop options and a new laptop.
While the new IdeaPad Y910 gaming laptop is arguably the most portable options, it’s really more of a desktop-replacement than the kind of notebook you’re likely to carry with you everywhere you go. The IdeaPad Y910 has a 17.3 inch display and weighs over 10 pounds. But under the hood it has an Intel Core i7 K series processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics, and up to 64GB of RAM.
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Lenovo is expanding its line of gaming computers with two new desktop options and a new laptop.
While the new IdeaPad Y910 gaming laptop is arguably the most portable options, it’s really more of a desktop-replacement than the kind of notebook you’re likely to carry with you everywhere you go. The IdeaPad Y910 has a 17.3 inch display and weighs over 10 pounds. But under the hood it has an Intel Core i7 K series processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics, and up to 64GB of RAM.
Continue reading Lenovo launches VR-ready gaming laptop, compact desktop, and all-in-one PC at Liliputing.
Budget smartphone company BLU has a habit of offering smartphones that are better than you’d expect if you just looked at their price tags… even if many are just rebranded versions of smartphones that are already available in China.
Now the company is getting ready to launch its first phone featuring 4GB of RAM. The BLU Pure XR is coming August 29th for $299.
BLU is also holding a contest ahead of launch day, so you can enter for a chance to win one of three phones the company is giving away.
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Budget smartphone company BLU has a habit of offering smartphones that are better than you’d expect if you just looked at their price tags… even if many are just rebranded versions of smartphones that are already available in China.
Now the company is getting ready to launch its first phone featuring 4GB of RAM. The BLU Pure XR is coming August 29th for $299.
BLU is also holding a contest ahead of launch day, so you can enter for a chance to win one of three phones the company is giving away.
Continue reading BLU Pure XR is a $299 smartphone with 4GB of RAM (launching Aug 29th) at Liliputing.