A lot of people were sort of baffled when Amazon first launched the Echo: a device that looks like a large Bluetooth speaker, but which ties into Amazon’s Alexa voice service to answer questions, play music on demand, update your shopping list, and more. But a lot of people seem to like the product, if not its $180 price tag.
So Amazon recently expanded the Alexa-oriented product lineup with cheaper, slightly less capable models.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (4-19-2016) at Liliputing.
A lot of people were sort of baffled when Amazon first launched the Echo: a device that looks like a large Bluetooth speaker, but which ties into Amazon’s Alexa voice service to answer questions, play music on demand, update your shopping list, and more. But a lot of people seem to like the product, if not its $180 price tag.
So Amazon recently expanded the Alexa-oriented product lineup with cheaper, slightly less capable models.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (4-19-2016) at Liliputing.
We recently learned that HP was working on a Chromebook with an Intel Skylake processor and 16GB of RAM. It turns out that’s just part of the story.
According a spec sheet posted on the HP website, the upcoming HP Chromebook 13 G1 is a fanless notebook which will be available in a variety of configurations.
The 3 pound notebook supports up to 16GB of RAM, up to a 320 x 1800 pixel IPS display, and up to an Intel Core M processor.
Continue reading HP Chromebook 13 coming soon, with optional QHD+ display, Core M CPU at Liliputing.
We recently learned that HP was working on a Chromebook with an Intel Skylake processor and 16GB of RAM. It turns out that’s just part of the story.
According a spec sheet posted on the HP website, the upcoming HP Chromebook 13 G1 is a fanless notebook which will be available in a variety of configurations.
The 3 pound notebook supports up to 16GB of RAM, up to a 320 x 1800 pixel IPS display, and up to an Intel Core M processor.
Continue reading HP Chromebook 13 coming soon, with optional QHD+ display, Core M CPU at Liliputing.
Apple is updating its 12 inch MacBook. The 2016 model is still thin, light, and powered by an Intel Core M processor, much like last year’s model. But the new version comes with a choice of Intel Core M3, M5, or M7 Skylake processors, longer battery life, and four color options.
Prices start at $1,299 for a model with a Core M3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.
The laptop has the same 12 inch, 2304 x 1440 pixel IPS display as last year’s model, and it still has just a single USB-C port which is used for charging and connecting peripherals (including everything from flash drives to displays).
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Apple is updating its 12 inch MacBook. The 2016 model is still thin, light, and powered by an Intel Core M processor, much like last year’s model. But the new version comes with a choice of Intel Core M3, M5, or M7 Skylake processors, longer battery life, and four color options.
Prices start at $1,299 for a model with a Core M3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.
The laptop has the same 12 inch, 2304 x 1440 pixel IPS display as last year’s model, and it still has just a single USB-C port which is used for charging and connecting peripherals (including everything from flash drives to displays).
Continue reading Apple’s new MacBook is faster, more colorful at Liliputing.
There are plenty of smartwatches that support voice control. Most use Google’s Voice Search, Apple’s Siri, or whatever Samsung calls its Tizen-based voice recognition software.
But the CoWatch is different: it’s the first watch to use Amazon’s Alexa voice service. You know, the one that powers the Amazon Echo line of products and Amazon Fire TV devices.
Whether that’s a selling point for you probably depends on how much you use Amazon’s other services.
Continue reading CoWatch smartwatch users Amazon’s Alexa Voice Service (crowdfunding) at Liliputing.
There are plenty of smartwatches that support voice control. Most use Google’s Voice Search, Apple’s Siri, or whatever Samsung calls its Tizen-based voice recognition software.
But the CoWatch is different: it’s the first watch to use Amazon’s Alexa voice service. You know, the one that powers the Amazon Echo line of products and Amazon Fire TV devices.
Whether that’s a selling point for you probably depends on how much you use Amazon’s other services.
Continue reading CoWatch smartwatch users Amazon’s Alexa Voice Service (crowdfunding) at Liliputing.
The Asus Zenbook UX305 line of notebooks are thin, light, and relatively affordable. Asus began offering its first models with 6th-gen Intel “Skylake” processors in late 2015. But if you’ve been holding out for a version with a more powerful chip, now you can buy a Zenbook UX305UA with a Core i5 Skylake chip for $750.
For that price you get a notebook with a 13.3 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel IPS anti-glare display, a Core i5-6200U processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256Gb of solid state storage.
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The Asus Zenbook UX305 line of notebooks are thin, light, and relatively affordable. Asus began offering its first models with 6th-gen Intel “Skylake” processors in late 2015. But if you’ve been holding out for a version with a more powerful chip, now you can buy a Zenbook UX305UA with a Core i5 Skylake chip for $750.
For that price you get a notebook with a 13.3 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel IPS anti-glare display, a Core i5-6200U processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256Gb of solid state storage.
Continue reading Asus Zenbook UX305UA now available with Core i5 Skylake for $750 at Liliputing.
Stuffing a full-fledged computer into a device that looks like it’s just a keyboard? That’s old hat.
But Chinese device maker Pipo is breathing new life into the idea by stuffing a PC into a travel-sized, folding keyboard.
Notebook Italia spotted the new Pipo KB2 at the HKTDC fair.
At first glance, the KB2 looks like a portable Bluetooth keyboard that you can fold up and slide into your bag when it’s not in use… but it’s a little thick for a portable keyboard.
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Stuffing a full-fledged computer into a device that looks like it’s just a keyboard? That’s old hat.
But Chinese device maker Pipo is breathing new life into the idea by stuffing a PC into a travel-sized, folding keyboard.
Notebook Italia spotted the new Pipo KB2 at the HKTDC fair.
At first glance, the KB2 looks like a portable Bluetooth keyboard that you can fold up and slide into your bag when it’s not in use… but it’s a little thick for a portable keyboard.
Continue reading Pipo packs a desktop PC into a folding keyboard at Liliputing.
Google’s Chromebook Pixel laptops have high-resolution touchscreen displays, great keyboards and processors, speedy processors, and excellent build quality.
They also tend to have high price tags. The latest models sell for $1000 and up.
But if you don’t mind opting for a slightly older version, you can currently pick up a 1st-gen Chromebook Pixel with a 3rd-gen Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage for $400.
Here are some of the day’s best deals.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (4-18-2016) at Liliputing.
Google’s Chromebook Pixel laptops have high-resolution touchscreen displays, great keyboards and processors, speedy processors, and excellent build quality.
They also tend to have high price tags. The latest models sell for $1000 and up.
But if you don’t mind opting for a slightly older version, you can currently pick up a 1st-gen Chromebook Pixel with a 3rd-gen Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage for $400.
Here are some of the day’s best deals.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (4-18-2016) at Liliputing.
If Amazon rankings are anything to go by, Anker makes some of the most popular portable batteries that let you charge your smartphone on the go. Usually these battery packs range in capacity from around 2,000 mAh to 20,000 mAh, which usually means you can recharge a typical smartphone between 1 and 5 times before you need to refuel the battery.
The new Anker Powerhouse is a bit different. This 120,600 mAh battery can charge an average phone about 40 times.
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If Amazon rankings are anything to go by, Anker makes some of the most popular portable batteries that let you charge your smartphone on the go. Usually these battery packs range in capacity from around 2,000 mAh to 20,000 mAh, which usually means you can recharge a typical smartphone between 1 and 5 times before you need to refuel the battery.
The new Anker Powerhouse is a bit different. This 120,600 mAh battery can charge an average phone about 40 times.
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Google Play Music is now more than just music. Google has launched a podcast section that lets you stream episodes of your favorite shows… or find new shows you might like.
That last bit is an area where Google’s podcast offering might stand out from the competition. While there’s no shortage of podcast apps and services, most require you to search or browse for new shows you might want to hear.
Google Play Music will let you do those things.
Google Play Music is now more than just music. Google has launched a podcast section that lets you stream episodes of your favorite shows… or find new shows you might like.
That last bit is an area where Google’s podcast offering might stand out from the competition. While there’s no shortage of podcast apps and services, most require you to search or browse for new shows you might want to hear.
Google Play Music will let you do those things.
There have been a number of attempts in recent years to give smartphones a secondary display. Yotaphone’s smartphones have a color screen on one side and an E Ink screen on the other. And the InkCase line of products attempt to deliver a similar experience by building an ePaper display into a smartphone case.
But the folks at Media Interaction Lab are showing off a concept that goes even further. The FlexCase adds a secondary E Ink screen to a phone… but it’s also a flexible screen, which gives you a number of ways to interact with the primary and secondary displays.
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There have been a number of attempts in recent years to give smartphones a secondary display. Yotaphone’s smartphones have a color screen on one side and an E Ink screen on the other. And the InkCase line of products attempt to deliver a similar experience by building an ePaper display into a smartphone case.
But the folks at Media Interaction Lab are showing off a concept that goes even further. The FlexCase adds a secondary E Ink screen to a phone… but it’s also a flexible screen, which gives you a number of ways to interact with the primary and secondary displays.
Continue reading FlexCase concept gives smartphones a second, flexible ePaper display at Liliputing.