The first Xbox-branded handhelds are on the way and, as expected, they’re not made by Microsoft… or at least the hardware isn’t. Instead Microsoft is partnering with Asus to launch a new ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. While the names sort of make it sound like these are just Xbox-branded versions of existing handhelds […]
Lilbits: Fairphone 6 leaked, Nintendo Switch 2 hacked, and /e/OS 3.0 released
Most phone makers release one or more new models every year, but Dutch social enterprise company Fairphone is different than most. While the company does try to make money from its phones, profit isn’t the only thing that matters – so does sustainability. Fairphone’s devices are made with recycled, fair trade, and conflict-free materials when possible. […]
Anbernic is bringing AI to handheld game consoles… and it kind of makes sense
Chinese handheld game console maker Anbernic is jumping on the AI bandwagon. Recent software updates for four of the company’s recent devices bring a new Anbernic AI feature that includes many of the greatest hits of the AI world including a chat bot and support for using AI to generate images from text prompts or alter […]
Sipeed NanoCluster is a tiny device for creating clusters of up to 7 Compute Modules
Cluster computing is a method of setting up multiple computers so they can work together like a single system. Some cluster systems are massive machines that take up space in data centers. Others are a lot smaller. But the SiPeed NanoCluster is one of the most compact cluster boards I’ve ever seen. When fully populated, it’s […]
Cheap(er) Liberux NEXX Linux phone option coming soon (crowdfunding)
On paper the Liberux NEXX looks like it could be the most powerful smartphone to date that’s purpose-built to run free and open source GNU/Linux-based software. But it’s kind of a tough sell at this point for a few reasons: the NEXX is the first product from a company that’s never shipped anything before. The […]
Retroid Dual Screen add-on turns existing handhelds into dual-screen consoles
Handheld game console maker Retroid is planning to launch a new accessory that basically turns a PSP-style handheld into a Nintendo DS-style device. The upcoming Retroid Dual Screen add-on is designed to attach to a Retroid Pocket 5, Retroid Pocket 4 Pro, or Retroid Pocket Mini to give your handheld a second screen. Retroid hasn’t provided […]
CrowPi 3 is a Raspberry Pi 5-powered education kit (crowdfunding)
The Elecrow CrowPi 3 is a kit that provides a bunch of tools and resources to help young people develop computer science skills. The kit is about the size of a small, but chunky laptop. But instead of a large display and keyboard, it has a small screen, a bunch of sensors, and support for […]
Colorful SMART 900 is another Ryzen AI Max+ 395 mini PC
The Colorful SMART 900 is a small desktop computer with a high-performance AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 mobile processor featuring 16 CPU cores based on Zen 5 architectures, Radeon 8060S integrated graphics with 40 RDNA 3.5 GPU cores, and an NPU that delivers up to 50 TOPS of AI performance. Colorful is a company better known […]
REDMAGIC 10S Pro gaming phone goes global for $699 and up
The REDMAGIC 10S Pro is a gaming phone with a 6.85 inch, 2688 x 1216 pixel, 144 Hz AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite “Leading Version” processor, at least 12GB of LPDDR5T RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.1 storage, and a 7,050 mAh battery. After launching in China last month, the REDMAGIC 10S Pro will […]
OnePlus Pad 3 is bigger, faster, and… more expensive (but still cheaper than an iPad Pro)
The OnePlus Pad 3 is an Android tablet with the processor of a flagship-class phone, a laptop-sized screen, and plenty of memory and storage. It’s both the company’s most powerful tablet to date…. and the most expensive. But with prices starting at $700 during pre-orders, the OnePlus Pad 3 is still cheaper than the most affordable iPad Pro […]