Google is rolling out a few new features for Google Maps that makes it easier to use your phone to get from place to place, even if you have spotty (or non-existent) internet access.
There’s a new WiFi-only mode for Android that lets you navigate when your phone is offline. There’s now support for storing downloaded maps on an SD card. And if you’re not planning to drive yourself, Google is adding data from more ride-sharing services to help you plan your trip.
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Google is rolling out a few new features for Google Maps that makes it easier to use your phone to get from place to place, even if you have spotty (or non-existent) internet access.
There’s a new WiFi-only mode for Android that lets you navigate when your phone is offline. There’s now support for storing downloaded maps on an SD card. And if you’re not planning to drive yourself, Google is adding data from more ride-sharing services to help you plan your trip.
Continue reading Google Maps gets easier to use with spotty internet connections at Liliputing.
The HP Spectre x360 line of computers are convertible notebooks with 360-degree hinges that allow you to use them as tablets.
While the latest model has a list price of $1150 and up, Best Buy has it on sale for $150 off.
Or you can just buy a refurbished version of last year’s model: Woot is selling a Spectre x360 with a Core i7-5500U processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage for $600.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (8-09-2016) at Liliputing.
The HP Spectre x360 line of computers are convertible notebooks with 360-degree hinges that allow you to use them as tablets.
While the latest model has a list price of $1150 and up, Best Buy has it on sale for $150 off.
Or you can just buy a refurbished version of last year’s model: Woot is selling a Spectre x360 with a Core i7-5500U processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage for $600.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (8-09-2016) at Liliputing.
As expected, Kobo has a new eReader on the way, and it’s a 7.8 inch model with premium specs. The Kobo Aura ONE will likely compete with Amazon’s Kindle Voyage and Kindle Oasis in the premium eReader space.
We learned a bit about the Kobo Aura ONE when it showed up at the FCC last week. Now a Dutch retailer has spilled virtually all the beans.
The new eReader features a 7.8 inch, 1872 x 1404 pixel illuminated Cara E Ink touchscreen display with 300 pixels per inch.
Continue reading Kobo Aura ONE eReader with 7.8 inch high-res display coming soon at Liliputing.
As expected, Kobo has a new eReader on the way, and it’s a 7.8 inch model with premium specs. The Kobo Aura ONE will likely compete with Amazon’s Kindle Voyage and Kindle Oasis in the premium eReader space.
We learned a bit about the Kobo Aura ONE when it showed up at the FCC last week. Now a Dutch retailer has spilled virtually all the beans.
The new eReader features a 7.8 inch, 1872 x 1404 pixel illuminated Cara E Ink touchscreen display with 300 pixels per inch.
Continue reading Kobo Aura ONE eReader with 7.8 inch high-res display coming soon at Liliputing.
Microsoft’s Windows Insider program allows users to test early versions of upcoming software. For most of the past year, that’s meant users could try out early versions of Windows 10 before they were available for wider release and help provide feedback to shape the future of the operating system.
Many of those preview features ended up in the latest stable build of Windows, which Microsoft is calling Windows 10 Anniversary Update. Want to keep testing new features?
Continue reading Windows Insiders might want to leave the preview program (for a while) at Liliputing.
Microsoft’s Windows Insider program allows users to test early versions of upcoming software. For most of the past year, that’s meant users could try out early versions of Windows 10 before they were available for wider release and help provide feedback to shape the future of the operating system.
Many of those preview features ended up in the latest stable build of Windows, which Microsoft is calling Windows 10 Anniversary Update. Want to keep testing new features?
Continue reading Windows Insiders might want to leave the preview program (for a while) at Liliputing.
There’s a lot of free, ad-supported content on the internet. You can search the web, read the news, and watch cat videos for free. And even though Hulu is moving to a subscription-only service, you can still (legally) watch plenty of TV shows and movies without paying a penny.
But according to the Interactive Advertising Bureau, more than a quarter of folks surfing the web in the US are using ad-blocking software, and while plenty of people are willing to pay for some content (like Netflix or maybe the Wall Street Journal), there are a lot of people who aren’t paying for news… which has led some newsrooms to scale back operations, some popular blogs to close up shop, and other internet sites to take different approaches toward the challenge of trying to pay for the services they offer.
Continue reading Facebook plans to show ads even if you’re using an ad blocker at Liliputing.
There’s a lot of free, ad-supported content on the internet. You can search the web, read the news, and watch cat videos for free. And even though Hulu is moving to a subscription-only service, you can still (legally) watch plenty of TV shows and movies without paying a penny.
But according to the Interactive Advertising Bureau, more than a quarter of folks surfing the web in the US are using ad-blocking software, and while plenty of people are willing to pay for some content (like Netflix or maybe the Wall Street Journal), there are a lot of people who aren’t paying for news… which has led some newsrooms to scale back operations, some popular blogs to close up shop, and other internet sites to take different approaches toward the challenge of trying to pay for the services they offer.
Continue reading Facebook plans to show ads even if you’re using an ad blocker at Liliputing.
In an effort to squeeze more storage capacity into flash storage, companies have been developing 3D NAND technology which stacks memory cells on top of one another to increase storage densities.
Now Micron has introduced its first 3D NAND memory optimi…
In an effort to squeeze more storage capacity into flash storage, companies have been developing 3D NAND technology which stacks memory cells on top of one another to increase storage densities.
Now Micron has introduced its first 3D NAND memory optimized for mobile devices, which means we could start seeing the technology used in smartphones.
There are already some solid state disks on the market that use 3D NAND, but most are aimed at desktop, notebooks, or servers.
Continue reading Micron unveils 3D NAND flash storage for smartphones at Liliputing.
Want to use your smartphone like a laptop? Two popular crowdfunding campaigns have launched this year in hopes of delivering hardware that lets you do that.
Andromium’s Superbook looks like an 11.6 inch laptop, but it uses you Android phone’s processor, memory, storage, and software. The campaign is still ongoing, but the team has already raised over $1.7 million and hopes to deliver the first Superbooks in early 2017.
Earlier this year a project called NexDock raised over $360,000 for a 14 inch model aimed at Windows 10 smartphone or tablets.
Continue reading Crowdfunding NexDock laptop dock for smartphones begins shipping to backers at Liliputing.
Want to use your smartphone like a laptop? Two popular crowdfunding campaigns have launched this year in hopes of delivering hardware that lets you do that.
Andromium’s Superbook looks like an 11.6 inch laptop, but it uses you Android phone’s processor, memory, storage, and software. The campaign is still ongoing, but the team has already raised over $1.7 million and hopes to deliver the first Superbooks in early 2017.
Earlier this year a project called NexDock raised over $360,000 for a 14 inch model aimed at Windows 10 smartphone or tablets.
Continue reading Crowdfunding NexDock laptop dock for smartphones begins shipping to backers at Liliputing.
Xiaomi recently unveiled its first laptops. The Mi Notebook Air comes in two flavors: a $750 model with a 13.3 inch display and premium specs, and a less powerful $525 model with a 12.5 inch display.
Both laptops are thin, light, and reasonably low priced considering their spec sheets. And both look like a sort of cross between a MacBook and an Asus Zenbook.
But what do they look like under the hood?
Continue reading Xiaomi’s first notebooks get the teardown treatment at Liliputing.
Xiaomi recently unveiled its first laptops. The Mi Notebook Air comes in two flavors: a $750 model with a 13.3 inch display and premium specs, and a less powerful $525 model with a 12.5 inch display.
Both laptops are thin, light, and reasonably low priced considering their spec sheets. And both look like a sort of cross between a MacBook and an Asus Zenbook.
But what do they look like under the hood?
Continue reading Xiaomi’s first notebooks get the teardown treatment at Liliputing.
Walmart may be the biggest retailer in the world, but the company’s dominance doesn’t extend to the online world, where Amazon reigns supreme.
Walmart is looking to challenge Amazon though, and the company just announced it’s making a $3 billion bet to do that. Walmart is acquiring Jet.com.
Jet launched a year ago, looking to bring BJ’s/Sam’s Club retail model to the internet: pay $49 per year for a membership and you get access to a wide range of discounted products at prices that are lower than those offered by most rivals.
Continue reading Walmart buys Jet.com for $3 billion to strengthen its online presence at Liliputing.
Walmart may be the biggest retailer in the world, but the company’s dominance doesn’t extend to the online world, where Amazon reigns supreme.
Walmart is looking to challenge Amazon though, and the company just announced it’s making a $3 billion bet to do that. Walmart is acquiring Jet.com.
Jet launched a year ago, looking to bring BJ’s/Sam’s Club retail model to the internet: pay $49 per year for a membership and you get access to a wide range of discounted products at prices that are lower than those offered by most rivals.
Continue reading Walmart buys Jet.com for $3 billion to strengthen its online presence at Liliputing.
There’s good news and bad news for folks that use online video service Hulu to catch up on the latest episodes of TV shows without paying a penny.
The bad news is that the company is ending its free, ad-supported video streaming service and pushing its subscription plans (starting at $7.99 per month).
The good news? You’ll actually still be able to access Hulu’s TV and movie collections without signing up for a subscription.
Continue reading Hulu is going subscription-only, will end ad-supported video streaming at Liliputing.
There’s good news and bad news for folks that use online video service Hulu to catch up on the latest episodes of TV shows without paying a penny.
The bad news is that the company is ending its free, ad-supported video streaming service and pushing its subscription plans (starting at $7.99 per month).
The good news? You’ll actually still be able to access Hulu’s TV and movie collections without signing up for a subscription.
Continue reading Hulu is going subscription-only, will end ad-supported video streaming at Liliputing.