OmniOne handheld PC has an Intel N150 processor, 5.7 inch screen, and thumb keyboard (crowdfunding)

Nearly two decades after the rise and fall of the UMPC category, handheld computers with x86 processors are having a moment. But most modern handhelds that fit that description are made for PC gaming. The Hyperstrix OmniOne Pocket PC is something diffe…

Nearly two decades after the rise and fall of the UMPC category, handheld computers with x86 processors are having a moment. But most modern handhelds that fit that description are made for PC gaming. The Hyperstrix OmniOne Pocket PC is something different. This handheld computer doesn’t have game controllers or high-performance graphics. Instead it’s positioned as […]

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Lilbits: PlayStation Portal gains cloud gaming, Vectrex Mini hits Kickstarter, and Fairphone is coming to the US (eventually)

Fairphone has been making smartphones from ethically-sourced materials for over a decade. In recent years the company has also leaned into repairable, sustainable hardware that’s even occasionally upgradeable. But up until now the company has onl…

Fairphone has been making smartphones from ethically-sourced materials for over a decade. In recent years the company has also leaned into repairable, sustainable hardware that’s even occasionally upgradeable. But up until now the company has only sold its phones in Europe. While the /e/ Foundation has made some Fairphone models available to customers in the US, […]

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AMD Strix Halo lineup expands with cheaper chips sporting Radeon 40-core Radeon 8060S graphics

The AMD Strix Halo line of processors are mobile chips that combine high-performance Zen 5 CPU cores with enough RDNA 3.5 GPU compute units to offer integrated graphics with discrete-class performance. When combined with high-bandwidth onboard memory, …

The AMD Strix Halo line of processors are mobile chips that combine high-performance Zen 5 CPU cores with enough RDNA 3.5 GPU compute units to offer integrated graphics with discrete-class performance. When combined with high-bandwidth onboard memory, this makes these chips ideal for compact AI workstations, but they’ve also shown up in a few gaming […]

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OneXFly Apex Strix Halo handheld gaming PC hits Indiegogo for $1399 and up (options include liquid cooling and spare batteries)

The OneXFly Apex is one of only a few handheld gaming PCs to offer discrete-class integrated graphics thanks to an AMD Strix Halo processor. First introduced earlier this fall, the handheld launched in China recently for around $1200 and up. Now the co…

The OneXFly Apex is one of only a few handheld gaming PCs to offer discrete-class integrated graphics thanks to an AMD Strix Halo processor. First introduced earlier this fall, the handheld launched in China recently for around $1200 and up. Now the company behind the handheld is preparing for a global launch. One Netbook is running a […]

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Google and Epic reach settlement in antitrust lawsuit

Google and Epic have been fighting a court battle for the past five years, but the end could be in sight. Epic sued Google in 2020, alleging that the company was was abusing its power over the Android ecosystem to make it difficult for developers to us…

Google and Epic have been fighting a court battle for the past five years, but the end could be in sight. Epic sued Google in 2020, alleging that the company was was abusing its power over the Android ecosystem to make it difficult for developers to use third-party app stores or billing systems, among other […]

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Lilbits: Arduboy FX-C, AYANEO AM03, OneXFly Apex announcements… and maybe Windows 11 will actually shut down when it’s supposed to soon

Developer Kevin Bates has been making Arduboy handheld game consoles for more than a decade, bringing together Arduino hardware and support for 8-bit homebrew games into portable, programmable devices. The latest is the newly announced Arduboy FX-C, wh…

Developer Kevin Bates has been making Arduboy handheld game consoles for more than a decade, bringing together Arduino hardware and support for 8-bit homebrew games into portable, programmable devices. The latest is the newly announced Arduboy FX-C, which brings some modern features like a USB-C port and some retro features… like support for playing multiplayer […]

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The first liquid-cooled smartphone launches Nov 18 for $749 and up (REDMAGIC 11 Pro global launch)

The $699 REDMAGIC 11 Pro is a smartphone designed for mobile gamers. It has a 6.85 inch, 144 Hz AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and a massive 7,500 mAh battery. It’s also the first smartphone to feature both a fan an…

The $699 REDMAGIC 11 Pro is a smartphone designed for mobile gamers. It has a 6.85 inch, 144 Hz AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and a massive 7,500 mAh battery. It’s also the first smartphone to feature both a fan and a liquid cooling system to help keep components cool under heavy […]

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Ploopy’s Nano 2 is a minimal trackball mouse with a single button

Ploopy has been making trackball mice and other niche computer input devices for more than six years, including models with classic designs, one of the only decent USB touchpads available for Windows PCs, and some quirky devices like the Ploopy Nano Tr…

Ploopy has been making trackball mice and other niche computer input devices for more than six years, including models with classic designs, one of the only decent USB touchpads available for Windows PCs, and some quirky devices like the Ploopy Nano Trackball, which is about as basic as an input device can get. Now the […]

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MINISFORUM MS-R1 mini PC has a 12-core Arm processor and PCIe x16 slot for a dGPU

The MINISFORUM MS-R1 is a small desktop computer with support for up to 64GB of RAM, a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for an optional discrete GPU, and plenty of I/O features including two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports and support for multiple displays. What makes this…

The MINISFORUM MS-R1 is a small desktop computer with support for up to 64GB of RAM, a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for an optional discrete GPU, and plenty of I/O features including two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports and support for multiple displays. What makes this PC stand out though is that instead of an Intel or […]

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Apple’s next MacBook could be a budget model to compete with mid-range Windows laptops (and high-end Chromebooks)

Apple’s laptop strategy has pretty much always been the same: offer premium products for customers willing to pay high prices for high-quality hardware designed to run the Mac software. While the company has occasionally toyed with offering &#822…

Apple’s laptop strategy has pretty much always been the same: offer premium products for customers willing to pay high prices for high-quality hardware designed to run the Mac software. While the company has occasionally toyed with offering “budget” models, that usually means selling previous-gen hardware at discounted prices. But according to a report from Bloomberg’s […]

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