Aug 31
At this stage, we really shouldn’t be surprised by Mark Zuckerberg’s tendencies to behave like someone who thinks he is God
. Yet somehow, he always manages to one-up himself.
Aug 31
We will never, ever tell you to stare at the sun. Fortunately, we have a far better way for you to get a glimpse of the upcoming ring-of-fire solar eclipse.
Aug 31
Digital photography is reliable, consistent, and increasingly easy to use. But when it fucks up, boy does it fuck up.
Aug 31
If you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber the first thing you need to know is that Sony is raising the price of this subscription plan – here is everything you need to know about this hike. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s take a look at the PlayStation Plus free games for September 2016 that all subscribers are entitled to as part of their subscription.
Critically acclaimed adventure title Journey is included in the latest lineup. Players find themselves alone in a desert and they have to make their way to the mountaintop. There’s more to this sublime experience than just crossing the desert so you’re in for a lot of fun with stunning visuals and a unique online experience. Journey is free for both PS4 and PS3 owners who subscribe to PS Plus.
Lords of the Fallen. Players take the role of Harkyn who is looking for redemption for past sins. Harkyn will try to end a war between humans and gods, it’s easier said than done. Lords of the Fallen will only be free for subscribers on a PlayStation 4.
The full list of free PS Plus games also includes Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands and Datura for PlayStation 3. Badland will be available for PlayStation Vita, PS4, and PS3 while Amnesia: Memories will only be free for PS Vita owners.
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Aug 31
Not all hybrid devices are created equal. For example a lot of hybrids/convertibles we’ve seen are usually laptops with touchscreen displays that can spin around and turn into some kind of tablet. The only downside to such a design is that the bulk from the keyboard and innards of the laptop make for a rather hefty and bulky tablet.
Now if you’re after something similar to the Surface Pro tablets from Microsoft, you’ll be pleased to learn that Lenovo has announced the Miix 510. This is a hybrid kind of device that allows users to turn the device into a full tablet, or if they want a bit more productivity, they have the option of attaching a keyboard to it.
Under the hood, Lenovo will be giving the Miix 510 a 6th gen Intel Core i7 processor. We are also looking at a 12.2-inch display, and the device even comes with an integrated kickstand so that users can prop it up on a table or on their laps. It will also run on a full version of Windows 10, so users won’t have to worry about productivity. The Miix 510 will also come with support for LTE, but that will be region-specific.
For those who might be interested in such a device, Lenovo will be selling the Miix 510 this October with a price tag starting at $599.99.
Lenovo Miix 510 Launched With Detachable Keyboard , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.
Aug 31
Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Plus: Hands-On
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The Yoga Tab Series is getting a new addition with the arrival of the Yoga Tab 3 Plus at IFA. Last year, Lenovo had introduced two models: a mid-range Yoga Tab 3, and a specialized Yoga Tab 3 Pro ($499). This year, the Yoga Tab 3 plus closes the gap and proposes a strong configuration, but without the projector.
This makes a lot of sense because although the projector can be very cool if you have a need for it, it does impose costs and design solutions that not everyone needs. The Yoga Tab 3 Plus can satisfy a demand for a good performance tablet, at the cost of about ~$300.
Design
This new table uses the same design language as last year’s Yoga Tab devices. It has a cylindrical area that serves as a handle, stand/swivel, and battery compartment. Thanks to this design, Lenovo can use high-volume production battery designs to provide 9300 mAh of battery capacity (2A fast charge), without breaking the bank. Lenovo estimates that it can play video for ~18 hours.
The metal design gives the Yoga Tab 3 Plus a very solid feel. This material a nice change from other tablets priced in a similar price range. Upon closer inspection, you can see a hole in the stand: it’s used to hand the tablet on a wall. Typically, this would go in a kitchen or other common room. The tablet weighs 1.4 lbs.
Hardware platform
The Yoga Tab 3 Plus runs on Android 6.0 and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 SoC which has eight cores (4xA72 1.8GHz + 4xA53 1.4GHz) and very decent Adreno 510 graphics unit integrated. The system has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, which is expandable with a micro SD card (128GB max).
There is an optional wireless LTE broadband option, but its availability will depend on regional variants and business deals. The official specifications show two different models (SKUs) which are design to support 1/ Asia 2/ the rest of the World.
Typically, the all the digital communications elements could work everywhere, but there are specific front-end modem analog configurations that require physical space for each band/country supported. That is the reason why we don’t yet have a single modem that works worldwide. Still, things got *a lot* better in the past five years.
Learn more: What is LTE?
Obviously, WiFi is included, and we’ve been told that the following modes will be supported: a/b/g/n/ac in 2.4 and 5 GHz (Dual band), along with MU-MIMO, which increases simultaneous network transactions speed.
Unlike many tablets, the Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Plus has two cameras. The back camera is a 13 Megapixel module with autofocus (AF). The one in the front has a fixed focus and a resolution of 5 Megapixel.
The 10.1” WQXGA (2560×1600, 299 PPI) display has an IPS LCD panel that looks very good. It is a 10-point multi-touch screen that has some splash-proof IP52 certification, which would make it suitable for light water exposure (again, we’re back to the Kitchen idea).
Learn more: What’s an IP protection rating?
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Aug 31
The Fiat 500 has been around for a long time in the automotive world with modern versions still in production. The LEGO Fiat model you see here is a replica of the classic 1968 Fiat 500 F and it looks fantastic. Created by Gabriele Zannotti and the not very appropriately named “saabfan,” the kit is on the LEGO Ideas site and needs your votes if we want it to become an official LEGO kit.
In its current form, the replica has 1157 pieces and is extremely detailed inside and out. Its doors, hood, and trunk open. The luggage rack is removable and it has a suitcase on the rear with a bottle and glass inside. There’s even a tiny Fiat logo up front.
The trunk is detailed and complete with a fuel tank, spare tire, jack, and toolbox. The engine compartment has a blocky LEGO version of the 500cc straight twin engine the car made famous. The kit would include two sunroofs so you can have it opened or closed.
Aug 31
You may think you know what a 2-in-1 laptop is, but the Lenovo Yoga Book might surprise you. Targeting what Lenovo describes as the “Touch Generation” – digital natives who have grown up with touchscreens – the hardback-sized computer packs not only a choice of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow or Windows 10, but a full Wacom digital pen for art and … Continue reading
Aug 31
One pinnacle of human development has been the ability to comprehend language, thought to be a major achievement separating us from the animals. So it was assumed with dogs, but new research reveals that canines understand more subtleties in speech t…
Aug 31
Lenovo Yoga Book: Hands-On Review
Posted in: Today's ChiliAchieving efficient handwriting on a smartphone or tablet has been a dream of innovation teams around the world for decades, and Lenovo may have mastered it with its new Yoga Book. The lightweight and ultra-thin Yoga Book is a 2-in-1 tablet that opens just like a book. On one side, you have the FHD 10.1-inch touch display and on the other side, there’s the virtual keyboard, dubbed the Halo Keyboard […]
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