Dell is updating its Alienware line of gaming computers with several new systems including an updated Alienware Alpha mini-desktop which Dell says is ready for 4K gaming and virtual reality and a 13 inch laptop with an OLED display.
Alienware 13 OLED notebook
Dell first showed off this 13 inch notebook at the Consumer Electronics Show. It goes on sale June 14th, alongside the new Alienware desktops.
The laptop’s hallmark feature is the 2560 x 1440 pixel OLED touchscreen display, which Dell says has a 1ms response time and a contrast ratio of 100,000:1.
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Dell is updating its Alienware line of gaming computers with several new systems including an updated Alienware Alpha mini-desktop which Dell says is ready for 4K gaming and virtual reality and a 13 inch laptop with an OLED display.
Alienware 13 OLED notebook
Dell first showed off this 13 inch notebook at the Consumer Electronics Show. It goes on sale June 14th, alongside the new Alienware desktops.
The laptop’s hallmark feature is the 2560 x 1440 pixel OLED touchscreen display, which Dell says has a 1ms response time and a contrast ratio of 100,000:1.
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Microsoft’s next Xbox game console is coming this summer, but aside from a slimmer design and support for 4K and HDR content, the Xbox Okkkne S isn’t actually all that different from the original Xbox One.
But the company does have a much more powerful Xbox in the works. It’s code-named Project Scorpio, and Microsoft says it’s coming in late 2017.
Microsoft says the Project Scorpio device will be capable of handling 4K video games and high-fidelity virtual reality experiences.
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Microsoft’s next Xbox game console is coming this summer, but aside from a slimmer design and support for 4K and HDR content, the Xbox Okkkne S isn’t actually all that different from the original Xbox One.
But the company does have a much more powerful Xbox in the works. It’s code-named Project Scorpio, and Microsoft says it’s coming in late 2017.
Microsoft says the Project Scorpio device will be capable of handling 4K video games and high-fidelity virtual reality experiences.
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The next version of Apple’s operating system for iPhones and iPads includes support for new 3D touch gestures, the ability to wake your phone simply by raising it, and more.
Apple is also opening up Siri and Apple Maps to third-party developers, allowing you to interact with more apps using Apple’s voice assistant, book a car or make a reservation from Maps, and more.
The update will be available as a free upgrade for all supported devices this fall.
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The next version of Apple’s operating system for iPhones and iPads includes support for new 3D touch gestures, the ability to wake your phone simply by raising it, and more.
Apple is also opening up Siri and Apple Maps to third-party developers, allowing you to interact with more apps using Apple’s voice assistant, book a car or make a reservation from Maps, and more.
The update will be available as a free upgrade for all supported devices this fall.
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After 15 years, Apple is retiring the OS X name for its desktop and notebook operating system. Starting this fall, the operating system for Apple computers will be called macOS.
The first version is macOS Sierra, and among other new features it includes Apple’s Siri voice assistant and new Continuity features (such as unlocking your Mac with an Apple Watch, and a Universal Clipboard that works across Mac and iOS, making it easy to cut on your computer and paste on your phone, for example).
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After 15 years, Apple is retiring the OS X name for its desktop and notebook operating system. Starting this fall, the operating system for Apple computers will be called macOS.
The first version is macOS Sierra, and among other new features it includes Apple’s Siri voice assistant and new Continuity features (such as unlocking your Mac with an Apple Watch, and a Universal Clipboard that works across Mac and iOS, making it easy to cut on your computer and paste on your phone, for example).
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Apple is updating the Apple TV to make it easier to find and play videos and other content. During the company’s Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple showed off new features that are coming to Apple TV users this fall.
A developer preview is available starting today.
There are a number of apps that allow you to watch live or on-demand video from TV networks… but which require you to login using your cable or satellite provider credentials.
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Apple is updating the Apple TV to make it easier to find and play videos and other content. During the company’s Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple showed off new features that are coming to Apple TV users this fall.
A developer preview is available starting today.
There are a number of apps that allow you to watch live or on-demand video from TV networks… but which require you to login using your cable or satellite provider credentials.
Continue reading Apple teaches the Apple TV new tricks (single sign-on, Siri, remote app updates and more) at Liliputing.
Apple is updating the operating system that powers its Apple Watch with performance improvements, new apps and features, and support for handwriting recognition (although Apple calls the feature “Scribble.”
Apple says watchOS 3 also launches apps 7 times more quickly, supports new watch faces, and has a new Control Center that lets you access your settings from one place.
A watchOS 3 developer preview launches today, and the full version will roll out for Apple Watch users this fall.
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Apple is updating the operating system that powers its Apple Watch with performance improvements, new apps and features, and support for handwriting recognition (although Apple calls the feature “Scribble.”
Apple says watchOS 3 also launches apps 7 times more quickly, supports new watch faces, and has a new Control Center that lets you access your settings from one place.
A watchOS 3 developer preview launches today, and the full version will roll out for Apple Watch users this fall.
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As expected, Microsoft has unveiled a new, smaller Xbox One game console. It’s called the Xbox One S.
It’s 40 percent smaller than the original. It supports 4K ultra HD video playback. And it’s coming in August with a starting price of $299.
That’s the price for a model with a 500GB hard drive. Microsoft will also offer a 1TB version for $349.
The first model to launch will actually be a limited, special edition model with 2TB of storage and a $399 price tag.
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As expected, Microsoft has unveiled a new, smaller Xbox One game console. It’s called the Xbox One S.
It’s 40 percent smaller than the original. It supports 4K ultra HD video playback. And it’s coming in August with a starting price of $299.
That’s the price for a model with a 500GB hard drive. Microsoft will also offer a 1TB version for $349.
The first model to launch will actually be a limited, special edition model with 2TB of storage and a $399 price tag.
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 is an Android tablet with a 9.7 inch, 2048 x 1536 pixel Super AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a list price of $500.
But this week you can pick one up for $100 off from Best Buy.
Here are some of the day’s best deals.
Tablets, notebooks, and other computers
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 for $400 – Best Buy
- Open Box Apple iPad Air 2 9.7″ w/128GB for $480 – Quick Ship Electronics (via eBay)
- RCA 10″ 2-in-1 Windows 10 tablet for $90 – E-TechGalaxy (via eBay)
- Refurb HP Spectre x360 13″ convertible w/Core i7/8GB/256GB for $740 – Deal Frenzy (via eBay)
- Asus Chromebook Flip convertible for $229 – Best Buy
- HP Pavilion x360 13″ convertible w/Core i3/6GB/500GB for $500 – Best Buy
- Intel Compute Stick (1st gen) w/Ubuntu/1GB/8GB for $58 – Amazon
Amazon
- Amazon Fire tablets for $40 and up – Amazon
- Amazon Kindle eReaders for $60 and up – Amazon
- Amazon Fire TV for $85 – Amazon
Accessories
- Amazon Tap Bluetooth speaker with Alexa for $110 – Amazon
- Samsung Gear VR for $89 – Newegg (coupon: EMCEKFH26)
- Pebble smartwatch (first gen) for $75 – NeweggFlash
- Refurb Jawbone Jambox Bluetooth speakers for $50 and up – Groupon
- HP Bluetooth keyboard for $15 – Best Buy
You can find more bargains in our daily deals section.
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 is an Android tablet with a 9.7 inch, 2048 x 1536 pixel Super AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a list price of $500.
But this week you can pick one up for $100 off from Best Buy.
Here are some of the day’s best deals.
Tablets, notebooks, and other computers
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 for $400 – Best Buy
- Open Box Apple iPad Air 2 9.7″ w/128GB for $480 – Quick Ship Electronics (via eBay)
- RCA 10″ 2-in-1 Windows 10 tablet for $90 – E-TechGalaxy (via eBay)
- Refurb HP Spectre x360 13″ convertible w/Core i7/8GB/256GB for $740 – Deal Frenzy (via eBay)
- Asus Chromebook Flip convertible for $229 – Best Buy
- HP Pavilion x360 13″ convertible w/Core i3/6GB/500GB for $500 – Best Buy
- Intel Compute Stick (1st gen) w/Ubuntu/1GB/8GB for $58 – Amazon
Amazon
- Amazon Fire tablets for $40 and up – Amazon
- Amazon Kindle eReaders for $60 and up – Amazon
- Amazon Fire TV for $85 – Amazon
Accessories
- Amazon Tap Bluetooth speaker with Alexa for $110 – Amazon
- Samsung Gear VR for $89 – Newegg (coupon: EMCEKFH26)
- Pebble smartwatch (first gen) for $75 – NeweggFlash
- Refurb Jawbone Jambox Bluetooth speakers for $50 and up – Groupon
- HP Bluetooth keyboard for $15 – Best Buy
You can find more bargains in our daily deals section.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (6-13-2016) at Liliputing.
The Oculus Rift and HTC Vive virtual reality systems started shipping recently, but virtual reality is still in its infancy, and some games or VR experiences that work with one headset may not work with another.
So it’s interesting to see another option called the Open Source Virtual Reality project, or OSVR. An early launched in 2015, and now the OSVR team has unveiled a new model called the HDK2 (hacker development kit 2) which is coming in July for $399.
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The Oculus Rift and HTC Vive virtual reality systems started shipping recently, but virtual reality is still in its infancy, and some games or VR experiences that work with one headset may not work with another.
So it’s interesting to see another option called the Open Source Virtual Reality project, or OSVR. An early launched in 2015, and now the OSVR team has unveiled a new model called the HDK2 (hacker development kit 2) which is coming in July for $399.
Continue reading $399 OSVR virtual reality headset dev kit launches in July at Liliputing.
One of the most intriguing features of Motorola’s new Moto Z line of smartphones is their support for snap-on modules that extend the functionality of the phones.
Called MotoMods, these modules can add extra battery power, high-quality speakers, and even digital projectors to your phone. But if the prices for the first few MotoMods are anything to go by, these accessories won’t be cheap.
Verizon has started showing prices for a few MotoMods, and they range from $79.99 to $299.
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One of the most intriguing features of Motorola’s new Moto Z line of smartphones is their support for snap-on modules that extend the functionality of the phones.
Called MotoMods, these modules can add extra battery power, high-quality speakers, and even digital projectors to your phone. But if the prices for the first few MotoMods are anything to go by, these accessories won’t be cheap.
Verizon has started showing prices for a few MotoMods, and they range from $79.99 to $299.
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