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Google Pixel 8a leaks paint a picture of a cheaper Pixel 8 with only a few small compromises

by Brad Linder 5 Comments on Google Pixel 8a leaks paint a picture of a cheaper Pixel 8 with only a few small compromises

The upcoming Google Pixel 8a is expected to launch soon as a cheaper alternative to the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro that hit the streets last fall. With prices expected to start at around $499, the phone has the same processor, memory, and storage as the Pixel 8, which starts at $699. The screen […]

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Banana Pi BPI-F3 is a single-board PC with an 8-core RISC-V processor, dual Ethernet and PCIe 2.1

by Brad Linder 8 Comments on Banana Pi BPI-F3 is a single-board PC with an 8-core RISC-V processor, dual Ethernet and PCIe 2.1

Most of Banana Pi’s single-board computers are powered by ARM-based processors. But the upcoming Banana Pi BPI-F3 has a RISC-V processor instead. The company says the SpacemiT RISC-V K1 processor selected for this board is a 64-bit, 8-core chip with single-core performance comparable to what you’d expect from a 1.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 processor. So the […]

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Radxa ROCK 5 ITX is now available (ITX motherboard with RK3588 processor and LPDDR5 memory)

by Brad Linder 2 Comments on Radxa ROCK 5 ITX is now available (ITX motherboard with RK3588 processor and LPDDR5 memory)

The Radxa ROCK 5 ITX takes the guts of the Radxa ROCK 5 line of single-board computers and puts them on a slightly larger board with faster memory and support for up to four SATA drives. First announced in March, the ROCK 5 ITX is a 170 x 170mm (6.7″ x 6.7″) motherboard that should fit […]

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Walmart’s new Onn 4K Pro Google TV streamer is a $50 box with an upgraded processor, memory, storage, and ports

by Brad Linder 16 Comments on Walmart’s new Onn 4K Pro Google TV streamer is a $50 box with an upgraded processor, memory, storage, and ports

When Walmart launched its Onn 4K media streamer in 2021, the $30 box box was one of the cheapest Android TV devices available. The company followed up a few months later with an even cheaper 1080p model, and Walmart has released several updates since then that drop prices even lower, while adding support for new […]

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Lilbits: Rabbit R1 portable AI device reviews are in… and they’re bad (Also: Microsoft makes security a top priority, and abxylute makes a mobile controller)

by Brad Linder 8 Comments on Lilbits: Rabbit R1 portable AI device reviews are in… and they’re bad (Also: Microsoft makes security a top priority, and abxylute makes a mobile controller)

This year two buzzy startups have been trying to cash in on the AI craze by introducing portable devices designed to let you use AI assistant software on the go without pulling your phone out of your pocket. But if early reviews are anything to go by, neither of those companies has delivered a compelling […]

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ROG Ally 2nd Screen Mod turns the handheld gaming PC into a dual-screen device

by Brad Linder 2 Comments on ROG Ally 2nd Screen Mod turns the handheld gaming PC into a dual-screen device

The Asus ROG Ally is a handheld gaming PC with a 7 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel touchscreen display, an AMD Ryzen Z1 or Z1 Extreme processor, 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. But what if it had two screens instead of one. Asus may not offer an official dual screen […]

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Chatreey TK12-F is a fanless mini PC with up to an Intel Core i7-1255U processor

by Brad Linder 2 Comments on Chatreey TK12-F is a fanless mini PC with up to an Intel Core i7-1255U processor

The Chatreey TK12-F is a small desktop computer with a 12th-gen Intel Core U-series processor, a Thunderbolt 4 port, two Gigabit Ethernet ports and support for up to four displays. But the most unusual thing about this mini PC is that it’s a passively cooled computer with a fanless design for silent operation and a case […]

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AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM02 Review: A powerful, versatile mini PC (that also looks like a vintage game console

by Ian W Morrison (Linuxium) 3 Comments on AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM02 Review: A powerful, versatile mini PC (that also looks like a vintage game console

Many of the mini PCs that have flooded the market in recent years have drawn inspiration from the Intel NUC line of products that debuted in 2012. Some models manage to stand out with pocket-sized designs, additional storage options, or gaming features. But the AYANEO AM02 is one of the most unusual looking mini PCs […]