Earlier than smartphones had been a factor, the world of pocket-sized computer systems had been considerably divided between touchscreen units just like the Palm Pilot and mini-laptops just like the HP Jornada 720. Taking inspiration from the latter, TypingCat has designed a conveyable keyboard case for a Google Pixel 6 Professional that turns a smartphone right into a mini-laptop, full with a Linux-based desktop setting (working within Android, so you possibly can nonetheless use the telephone as… a telephone).
In different current tech information from across the net, UGREEN plans to broaden the road of community connected storage (NAS) units the corporate first unveiled a year ago. An organization referred to as KOORUI plans to point out the primary client monitor with a 750 Hz refresh price at CES subsequent week. And there’s a brand new crowdfunding marketing campaign for a cell recreation controller with an uncommon design.
Turn your phone into a mini laptop [Thingiverse]
This work-in-progress venture is a design for a 3D-printed chassis turns a Google Pixel 6 Professional smartphone right into a mini-laptop full with a mini keyboard (and a desktop Linux UI working on Android). The kickstand is a very intelligent contact to maintain the entire thing from tipping over.
Activate the Possibility of AI NAS [UGREEN]
UGREEN plans to broaden its NASync line of community connected storage units with the brand new iDX collection that includes Intel Core Extremely chips and AI options together with AI chat, sensible tags, search, and assembly summarization.
KOORUI to Unveil the World’s First Monitor with a 750Hz Refresh Rate at CES 2025 [press release]
This 24.5 inch show has a FHD TN show panel, a 0.5ms response time, 95% DCI-P3 coloration gamut, and HDR 400 help. It’s additionally the primary “consumer-grade monitor” with a 750 Hz refresh price.
MCON: The Switchblade of Mobile Controllers [Kickstarter]
This recreation controller for smartphones has a slide-out design that makes it really feel like a considerably chunky smartphone case when retracted, whereas providing you with a full set of controls positioned beneath the display when prolonged. It’s going for $99 throughout crowdfunding, which is 33% off the anticipated retail worth of $149. It’s anticipated to start out delivery in August.
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