The Consolo is a tablet computer with a 7 inch touchscreen display and a modular design that lets you attach a physical keyboard or other add-ons via a slot on the bottom. Powered by a Raspberry Pi 5, the system should support a wide range of GNU/Linux distributions and software designed for that credit card-sized […]

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The UP Squared 7100 is a palm-sized computer board from AAEON Technology, with an Intel Alder Lake-N low-power processor, up to 16GB of LPDDR5 memory and up to 128GB of eMMC storage. It also has plenty of expansion options including two M.2 slots: one for storage and another for a wireless card, support for dual displays, […]

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A company that makes tiny, solid state speakers is adapting its technology to make a solid-state cooling chip for smartphones, tablets, and other small electronic devices. The xMEMS XMC-2400 µCooling chip is an “active micro-cooling fan for ultramobile devices. According to xMems, it’s a silent, vibration-free solution that measures just 9.26 x 7.6 x 1.08 […]

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The Beelink EQi12 is a compact desktop computer that measures 126 x 126 x 44.2mm (4.96″ x 4.96″ x 1.74″), dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, two HDMI ports, and support for up to two PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs. While it’s not the smallest mini PC around, the EQi12 has another space-saving feature up its sleeve: an integrated […]

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The NanoPi M6 is a single-board computer that’s a little larger than a Raspberry Pi 5, but it’s also a much more versatile little board that features a Rockchip RK3588S processor, support for up to 32GB of RAM, and multiple storage options including a microSD card reader, eMMC socket, and M.2 slot with support for PCIe […]

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The MNT Pocket Reform is a modular, open source mini-laptop that went up for pre-order last year through a crowdfunding campaign and began shipping this summer. Thanks to its modular design, the system was always made with customization in mind: the brains of the system are on a removable system-on-a-module (SoM) with a processor, memory, […]

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The Banana Pi BPI-WiFi6 Mini is a tiny computer board designed for use as a DIY wireless router with support for open source software. It features the same processor and wireless chip found in the larger BPI-WiFi6 router that launched earlier this year. But, as the name suggests, the new “mini” model packs those components into […]

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When the FIREBAT A8 mini PC debuted earlier this year for $550 and up, it was one of the most affordable PCs available to feature an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS “Hawk Point” processor, dual 2.5 GbE LAN ports, and support for up to four 4K displays. Now it’s even cheaper: Amazon is running a Lightning […]

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When the Raspberry Pi 5 first launched in 2023 it was available in two configurations: customers could buy a model with 4GB of LPDDR4X-4267 RAM for $60 or an 8GB version for $80. Now the Raspberry Pi team has launched a cheaper model with a $50 price tag. But the smaller amount of memory isn’t […]

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The Zotac Gaming Zone is a handheld gaming PC that enters an increasingly crowded marketplace. But it has a few features that could help it stand out. It’s one of the first to feature an IR webcam with support for face recognition. It’s the first Windows handheld to feature a pair of Steam Deck-like trackpads below […]

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The Steam Deck is a handheld gaming PC that ships with a Linux-based operating system called SteamOS. And that operating system is something of a mixed blessing: on the one hand, it’s designed from the ground up for handhelds, which has led many to conclude that the SteamOS offers a better user experience than Windows […]

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A bunch of Chinese PC makers have launched compact GPU docks recently that are designed to bring better graphics performance to laptops, handhelds, and mini PCs. But so far most, like the AYANEO AG01, BoostR, GPD G1, MINISFORUM R3GAF, and ONEXGPU all have the same AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU inside. Now One Netbook […]

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Six years ago Epic Games launched mobile versions of popular game Fortnite for Android and iOS. And two years later the company intentionally violated the rules for Apple and Google’s mobile app stores by offering an alternate payment method. Both Apple and Google kicked Fortnite out of their respective app stores, and a long-running legal […]

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The Radxa ROCK E20C is a palm-sized computer designed for use as a router, firewall, or other simple applications. It features two Gigabit Ethernet ports, support for up to 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 32GB of eMMC flash storage, a microSD card reader for removable storage, and a few USB ports for power, data, and debugging. It’s […]

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The Maxtang NX-N100 is a small fanless PC with support for up to 32GB of DDR4 memory, up to three displays, and two 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports. It’s powered by a 6-watt, quad-core Intel Processor N100 Alder Lake-N processor. The little computer went on sale in Japan last summer, but wasn’t widely available in other […]

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The Antec Core HS is a handheld gaming PC with a 6 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel IPS LCD display that slides upward to reveal a QWERTY keyboard designed for thumb typing. Under the hood the system is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor with Radeon 780M mobile graphics. If it looks familiar, that’s […]

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Paramount+ is giving away 1-month subscriptions for free. The Epic Games Store is giving away two PC games. And Humble Bundle and StoryBundle both have deals that let you save a bunch of money on a (virtual) stack of eBooks or PC games. Meanwhile there are also deals on Android tablets, Windows PCs, and more […]

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The original Apple II computer went on sale in 1977, but enthusiasts are still finding new ways to use the classic computers. Case in point: the A2FPGA is a new peripheral card for Apple II computers that not only lets you hook up any member of the Apple II family to a modern display with […]

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The PasocomMini PC-8801mkIISR is a palm-sized computer that’s designed to look like a classic Japanese computer from the 1980s. Expected to hit the streets in Japan in spring, 2025 for 30,000 JPY (about $200), the little computer doesn’t just look like a tiny NEC PC-8801mkIISR, it should work like one too, as it ships with an emulator that […]

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Modern laptop computers have more processing power than ever, with many also offering features like long battery life, thin and light designs and… AI, I guess. And for the most part, laptops are versatile and powerful enough to serve as desktop replacements for most users. But there are a few areas where desktop hardware continues […]

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The Tulip Creative Computer is an open source computer designed for making music or coding simple games or other applications. It’s not exactly the most powerful little computer money can buy, but it doesn’t take a lot of money to buy one: you can pick up a pre-built Tulip system for $59 or build your own […]

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The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid is basically two different mobile devices meant to work together. The first is a 14 inch Android tablet with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor that you can use as a standalone device. And the second is a keyboard dock that basically has the guts of a […]

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In a recent interview with The Verge’s Nilay Patel, Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber talked about the desire to create a ‘forever mouse.’ Buy one, and you wouldn’t just have the mouse forever. You may also have pay for yet another subscription forever, too. Faber likened the idea to owning a higher-end watch. ” I’m not […]

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It’s not unusual for PC makers to offer the same laptop with several different processor options. But usually we’re talking about chips in the same family, like Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 or AMD Ryzen 3, 5, or 7. But the new StarBook 7 laptop from Linux PC vendor Star Labs is something different. […]

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The Waveshare UPS HAT (E) offers an inexpensive, easy way to add battery backup to a Raspberry Pi project. It’s compatible with Raspberry Pi 5, 4B and 3B+ boards and accepts four 21700 lithium-ion batteries (not included). Just like a traditional UPS from a company like APC or CyberPower, the UPS HAT (E) springs into […]

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AAEON first showed off the Intel Core-powered UP Squared i12 Edge in October of last year. Now the company has units in stock and ready to ship. The i12 Edge is a compact PC that measures 130 x 94 x 68mm. It’s designed to be deployed in demanding environments, with operating temperatures between 32º and […]

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The AOOSTAR AG01 is an external graphics dock that lets you connect a desktop-class graphics card to any laptop, mini PC or handheld computer that has an OCuLink connector. First unveiled earlier this year, the AG01 eGPU Dock is now available for $149, making it one of the more affordable devices in this category. But […]

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A Valve developer has added code to the official Steam Deck GitHub repository that will bring native 1200p resolution support to the popular handheld console. That’s good news for anyone who purchased a DeckHD display. They’ll be fully supported by SteamOS once Valve pushes the update — no more third-party patches required. DeckHD was introduced […]

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The ACEMAGIC X1 is a dual-screen laptop with an unusual design. From the front you could easily mistake it for a typical notebook: there’s a screen, keyboard, and touchscreen. But there’s a second screen attached to a 360-hinge that flips out to give you a dual-screen setup without the need to carry a portable monitor. First […]

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Four years ago Raspberry Pi introduced the Raspberry Pi 400, a slick (and very affordable) PC packed inside a compact keyboard. It hasn’t been followed by an official model based on the newer and more powerful Raspberry Pi 5, so makers have taken matters into their own hands. Arnov Sharma has shared his take on […]

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You may soon have the ability to update the sideloaded apps on your Android device via the Play Store. Android Authority reports that a teardown of the Play Store version 42.0.18 APK appears to indicate that Google will introduce the option in a future release. Apps that have been sideloaded display an “Update from Play” […]

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The cheapest computer with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X series processor is a mini PC that’s positioned as a development kit. And at $899 it may be the least expensive model, but it’s not exactly cheap. Meanwhile, laptops and tablets with Qualcomm’s new chips for Windows PCs start at $999. But that could change next year. During […]

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Intel’s next-gen chips are set to launch in a little over a month and while Intel, like most chip makers these days, is playing up the AI capabilities of its upcoming Lunar Lake processors, I’m much more interested to see if the chips live up to Intel’s promises that we can expect up to a […]

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The ONEXPLAYER line of handheld gaming PCs have been around since 2021. But parent company One Netbook has been selling other types of computers including mini-laptops and tablets for even longer. Now the company is branching out with the introduction of a mini PC positioned as a compact gaming solution, although the ONEXPLAYER M1 could […]

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The Qualcomm Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows is a mini PC may be aimed at developers, but it’s also the most powerful PC you can buy with a Snapdragon X Elite processor… and it’s also one of the cheapest. First announced in May, the little desktop computer is now available for pre-order from Arrow for […]

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AYANEO’s latest handheld game consoles are Android-powered systems with retro-powered designs. The AYANEO Pocket DMG is a powerful system designed to look a bit like a Game Boy.  And the AYANEO Pocket Micro meanwhile is a smaller, cheaper device that puts an emphasis on portability rather than bleeding edge performance. First announced earlier this year, they’re both […]

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AMD’s Ryzen 7020 “Mendocino” processors launched about two years ago as budget chips for inexpensive laptops with decent performance and long battery life. From time to time they’ve also been used in other devices like handheld gaming PCs. Now Chinese PC company SZBOX has launched a 14 inch Windows tablet with an AMD Mendocino processor […]

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IoT hardware company Particle has launched a crowdfunding campaign for a credit card-sized single-board computer called Tachyon. It has 4GB of RAM, 64GB of UFS flash storage, and a Raspberry Pi-compatible 40-pint GPIO header. But what sets the Tachyon board apart from Raspberry Pi’s devices is that Particle’s little computer is powered by an octa-core […]

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Dynabook’s Portégé X40 series laptops are premium, business-class 14 inch notebooks with thin and light, but sturdy designs and some features you don’t always find on compact notebooks these days: like smart card readers and full-sized Ethernet ports. The company’s newest model is the Portégé X40-M, which launches today with a Intel Core Ultra “Meteor […]

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Over the past year or two there have been a growing number of complaints that some 13th and 14th-gen Intel Core chips for desktop computers were crash-prone and generally unstable. Now Intel has confirmed the issue is real, promised to roll out a microcode update that will prevent it from happening on chip that haven’t […]

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The Dasung Paperlike Color (12 inch) is a portable touchscreen monitor with a 12 inch, 2560 x 1600 pixel display, USB Type-C ports for power and video input, and a compact design: the monitor weighs 439 grams (about 15.5 ounces). But while most portable monitors have LCD displays (and a few have OLED screens), Dasung’s new model […]

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The Mele Overclock 4C is a tiny desktop computer that’s a pocket-sized PC with support for user-upgradeable memory and storage, and a cheap but versatile Intel N95 processor. Now Mele has expanded the Overclock 4C lineup to include models with Intel N100 chips, which should offer slightly better performance while consuming a little less power. The […]

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Chinese PC maker SZBox is selling a small, cheap laptop with a 10.95 inch, 2000 x 1200 pixel touchscreen display and a 360-degree hinge, allowing you to use the computer in notebook or tablet modes. The notebook is powered by a 15-watt Intel N95 qaud-core Alder Lake-N processor and features 16GB of RAM, a 34.2 […]

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The Zerowriter Ink is an upcoming E Ink typewriter/word processor that fits into the growing (but still very niche) category of distraction-free writing devices. It combines a mechanical keyboard with a 5 inch E Ink display. Sure, you could use a laptop computer for writing on the go, but this device won’t distract you with […]

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The Asus Chromebox 5a is a small desktop computer with support for up to an Intel Core i7-1355U processor, up to 32GB of RAM, and PCIe Gen 4×4 storage. It’s looks a lot like last year’s Asus Chromebox 5, but Asus replaced 12th-gen Intel Core P-series processor options with 13th-gen Intel Core U-series chips, while also […]

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The European Union’s Digital Markets Act took effect earlier this year with the goal of tackling anti-competitive behaviors from big tech companies, among other things. That’s why Apple rolled out a bunch of changes to the App Store, iOS, Safari web browser, and payment processing earlier this year… with most of those changes only applying […]

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Earlier this month Apple unveiled some of the new AI features coming to its smartphones, tablets, and laptop and desktop computers. But it looks like not everyone will get these so-called “Apple Intelligence” features. We already knew that you’d need an Apple A17 Pro or faster processor, which leaves behind anyone that doesn’t have an […]

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The MINISFORUM DEG1 is an external graphics dock with an OCuLink connector that provides a 63 Gbps connection to a laptop, handheld or mini PC. And that’s literally all this compact eGPU dock with a minimalist design does. It doesn’t act as a USB hub or port extender. It doesn’t even have a case. But it’s a […]

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The Pocket 386 is a tiny laptop computer with a 7 inch display, a QWERTY keyboard, and a body that’s small enough that you might actually be able to fit it into a (large) pocket. It’s also a device specifically designed for retro computing. The Pocket 386 gets its name from its 386 SX compatible processor, and […]

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Most smartphones, tablets, and laptops have built-in speakers. And most of them aren’t great, because it’s difficult to cram a decent set of speakers into thin and light designs that are common these days. The speakers often feel like an afterthought. That’s not the case with the new Lenovo Tab Plus. Its eight built-in speakers are […]

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