London-based Creoqode’s handheld game console designed to let you play… and develop retro-style games. It’s called the Creoqode 2048 and it gets its name from the unusual display, which is made from 2048 individual LED light bulbs.
The system is designed as a DIY, open source game console that allows you to develop games using a Mac or PC thanks to a series of tutorials and booklets aimed at both experienced developers and folks with no programming experience.
London-based Creoqode’s handheld game console designed to let you play… and develop retro-style games. It’s called the Creoqode 2048 and it gets its name from the unusual display, which is made from 2048 individual LED light bulbs.
The system is designed as a DIY, open source game console that allows you to develop games using a Mac or PC thanks to a series of tutorials and booklets aimed at both experienced developers and folks with no programming experience.
Sometimes you can score a good deal on a smartphone by picking one up when it’s on sale: and right now the Nexbit Robin is a good example. The phone has a list price of $399, but it’s currently on sale for $299.
Other times you can score a bargain by paying full price for a phone… because the seller throws in some valuable extras. And right now there are two pretty impressive examples.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (6-22-2016) at Liliputing.
Sometimes you can score a good deal on a smartphone by picking one up when it’s on sale: and right now the Nexbit Robin is a good example. The phone has a list price of $399, but it’s currently on sale for $299.
Other times you can score a bargain by paying full price for a phone… because the seller throws in some valuable extras. And right now there are two pretty impressive examples.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (6-22-2016) at Liliputing.
The Raspberry Pi is a small, inexpensive single-board computer that may have been designed for educators, students, and makers… but which has also proven popular among folks looking for a small, quiet computer that can be plugged into a TV.
You’ve been able to install software like the Kodi media center app for ages… and now you can give the tiny PC an official Kodi-themed case to boot. The Kodi team is selling the Raspberry Pi case for $20 (or £16).
Continue reading Kodi releases a Raspberry Pi Case… and Kodi 17 nightlies at Liliputing.
The Raspberry Pi is a small, inexpensive single-board computer that may have been designed for educators, students, and makers… but which has also proven popular among folks looking for a small, quiet computer that can be plugged into a TV.
You’ve been able to install software like the Kodi media center app for ages… and now you can give the tiny PC an official Kodi-themed case to boot. The Kodi team is selling the Raspberry Pi case for $20 (or £16).
Continue reading Kodi releases a Raspberry Pi Case… and Kodi 17 nightlies at Liliputing.
Vesper has unveiled a new microphone that uses just 3µA of current when in sleep/listening mode. In other words, it could enable always-on listening in smartphones or other devices with minimal impact on battery life.
The new VM1010 is a piezoelectric MEMS microphone and when a hotword like “OK Google” or “Hey Siri” is detected, the microphone wakes up and output is enabled. At that point, it has a supply current of 140µA.
Vesper has unveiled a new microphone that uses just 3µA of current when in sleep/listening mode. In other words, it could enable always-on listening in smartphones or other devices with minimal impact on battery life.
The new VM1010 is a piezoelectric MEMS microphone and when a hotword like “OK Google” or “Hey Siri” is detected, the microphone wakes up and output is enabled. At that point, it has a supply current of 140µA.
Amazon has updated its entry-level Kindle eReader with a new model featuring a thinner and lighter design, a few new features, and the same $80 price tag.
The new Kindle is up for pre-order from Amazon and expected to ship in early July. It’s available in black or white colors.
Amazon’s latest Kindle measures 6.3″ x 4.5″ x 0.36″ and weighs 5.7 ounces, making it 11 percent thinner and 16 percent lighter than the previous model.
Continue reading Amazon’s latest $80 Kindle has more memory, supports Bluetooth audio at Liliputing.
Amazon has updated its entry-level Kindle eReader with a new model featuring a thinner and lighter design, a few new features, and the same $80 price tag.
The new Kindle is up for pre-order from Amazon and expected to ship in early July. It’s available in black or white colors.
Amazon’s latest Kindle measures 6.3″ x 4.5″ x 0.36″ and weighs 5.7 ounces, making it 11 percent thinner and 16 percent lighter than the previous model.
Continue reading Amazon’s latest $80 Kindle has more memory, supports Bluetooth audio at Liliputing.
VLC is a free and open source media player that has a reputation as a Swiss Army Knife for desktop and notebook computers, since it can handle just about any or audio video file you throw at it. The mobile versions of VLC aren’t quite as powerful, but they’re getting better all the time.
Developer Jean-Baptists Kempf has announced that VLC for Android 2.0 is now available and it ads support for video playlists, network share drives, and much more.
Continue reading VLC 2.0 for Android adds network shares, playlists, and more at Liliputing.
VLC is a free and open source media player that has a reputation as a Swiss Army Knife for desktop and notebook computers, since it can handle just about any or audio video file you throw at it. The mobile versions of VLC aren’t quite as powerful, but they’re getting better all the time.
Developer Jean-Baptists Kempf has announced that VLC for Android 2.0 is now available and it ads support for video playlists, network share drives, and much more.
Continue reading VLC 2.0 for Android adds network shares, playlists, and more at Liliputing.
Over the past few years we’ve seen a growing number of smartphones that support mobile payments, allowing you to tap your phone against a payment system at the cash register without taking cash or a credit card out of your wallet.
Apple’s recent iPhones support Apple Pay. Samsung devices feature Samsung Pay. And a number of other phones work with Google’s Android Pay.
Now Microsoft is getting on the tap to pay action.
Continue reading Tap to pay comes to Windows phones (for Windows Insiders) at Liliputing.
Over the past few years we’ve seen a growing number of smartphones that support mobile payments, allowing you to tap your phone against a payment system at the cash register without taking cash or a credit card out of your wallet.
Apple’s recent iPhones support Apple Pay. Samsung devices feature Samsung Pay. And a number of other phones work with Google’s Android Pay.
Now Microsoft is getting on the tap to pay action.
Continue reading Tap to pay comes to Windows phones (for Windows Insiders) at Liliputing.
Apple is said to be working on next-gen iPhones that looks virtually identical to the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus models… with one important difference. According to the Wall Street Journal, the upcoming iPhone 7 smartphones won’t have dedicated headphone jacks.
Instead, you’ll be able to connect headphones to the phone’s Lightning port or use Bluetooth headphones for a wire-free experience.
Rumors that Apple would do away with the headphone jack have been making the rounds for a while.
Continue reading Do you care if a smartphone has a dedicated headphone jack? at Liliputing.
Apple is said to be working on next-gen iPhones that looks virtually identical to the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus models… with one important difference. According to the Wall Street Journal, the upcoming iPhone 7 smartphones won’t have dedicated headphone jacks.
Instead, you’ll be able to connect headphones to the phone’s Lightning port or use Bluetooth headphones for a wire-free experience.
Rumors that Apple would do away with the headphone jack have been making the rounds for a while.
Continue reading Do you care if a smartphone has a dedicated headphone jack? at Liliputing.
When Sony launched its PlayStation Vue service in the US early last year, it was only available in select markets and it only worked on Sony PlayStation hardware.
Over the past year the company has added support for additional devices, dropped the starting price to $30 per month (or $40 in some cities), and generally made it a lot easier to get access to Sony’s live and recorded TV programming delivered over the internet.
Continue reading PlayStation Vue brings live TV streaming to Roku, Android at Liliputing.
When Sony launched its PlayStation Vue service in the US early last year, it was only available in select markets and it only worked on Sony PlayStation hardware.
Over the past year the company has added support for additional devices, dropped the starting price to $30 per month (or $40 in some cities), and generally made it a lot easier to get access to Sony’s live and recorded TV programming delivered over the internet.
Continue reading PlayStation Vue brings live TV streaming to Roku, Android at Liliputing.
Huawei’s Matebook tablet starts shipping in the US in July, but you can pre-order the tablet from the Microsoft Store for $699 and up. That price doesn’t include the optional keyboard cover and digital pen, which sell for $129 and $59, respectively. But right now you can save some cash if you buy a tablet and both accessories at the same time.
Prices for a bundle start at $799… which is the same price you’d pay for the similarly-specced Samsung Galaxy TabPro S.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (6-21-2016) at Liliputing.
Huawei’s Matebook tablet starts shipping in the US in July, but you can pre-order the tablet from the Microsoft Store for $699 and up. That price doesn’t include the optional keyboard cover and digital pen, which sell for $129 and $59, respectively. But right now you can save some cash if you buy a tablet and both accessories at the same time.
Prices for a bundle start at $799… which is the same price you’d pay for the similarly-specced Samsung Galaxy TabPro S.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (6-21-2016) at Liliputing.