It's that time of year again! Samsung's about to drop their latest and greatest new devices, and though there have been plenty of leaks thus far, we're still eagerly awaiting a few surprises from Samsung. The latest version of Unpacked is just around the corner, and the Galaxy S25 series is ready … [Read more...] about Where and when to watch the Samsung Unpacked Galaxy S25 event
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For now, it seems MediaTek’s powerful new MT8196 will not be in Chromebook tablets
So, this is a bit of a bummer for sure. If you recall, a few months back I found some evidence that one of the baseboards that will house the powerful MediaTek MT8196 - 'Hylia' - may in fact be built as a tablet. That's exciting stuff, for sure, and the idea of a desktop-class SoC in a detachable … [Read more...] about For now, it seems MediaTek’s powerful new MT8196 will not be in Chromebook tablets
For some reason, I really want Lenovo’s new, smaller Android tablet, and I’m not alone
One of the new pieces of hardware shown off at CES 2025 was Lenovo's new, higher-end, smaller tablet - the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3. For all those who still hold Google's Nexus 7 tablets as favorites (perhaps nostalgically), this smaller 8.8-inch tablet from Lenovo likely hits a bit … [Read more...] about For some reason, I really want Lenovo’s new, smaller Android tablet, and I’m not alone
Now the official Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup renders have leaked
Just as I thought we might be close to done with leaks on the Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup, we now have a full set of official renders (via Android Headlines) showcasing the design and colorways of the upcoming flagship phones. While there aren't many surprises, these renders give us a clear, precise … [Read more...] about Now the official Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup renders have leaked
Reserve a Galaxy S25, get $50 and be entered to win $5000: no purchase required
As we've seen in the past few years, Samsung is back at it again with pre-reservations for their latest, greatest phones. This time, they're upping the anticipation for their next Galaxy S25 devices with a "Reserve Now" campaign that's loaded with goodies. And the best part? You're not locked into … [Read more...] about Reserve a Galaxy S25, get $50 and be entered to win $5000: no purchase required
Upcoming MediaTek MT8196 Chromebooks will basically have the Dimensity 9400 inside
Wow! I was not prepared for this today. After doing some extensive digging around, I've finally mapped out the cores that will be inside the MediaTek MT8196 that we've been tracking the development of for at least a couple upcoming Chromebooks. As a quick reminder, the baseboard for this … [Read more...] about Upcoming MediaTek MT8196 Chromebooks will basically have the Dimensity 9400 inside
Samsung Galaxy S25 looks amazing in the latest, perhaps final leaks
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series launch is two weeks away, and the leaks are still coming in. New official-looking images have surfaced, giving us a glimpse of the super-slim display bezels and a fresh "Icy Blue" color option. They come via WinFuture, and there are a few things we can glean from these … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S25 looks amazing in the latest, perhaps final leaks
Qi2 wireless charging with MagSafe is officially coming to Samsung phones
It's been two years since the Qi2 standard was first announced, and we're finally starting to see some movement on the hardware front. At CES 2025, the Wireless Power Consortium revealed that Qi2 is officially coming to Samsung Galaxy devices this year. But that's not all – Google is also leading … [Read more...] about Qi2 wireless charging with MagSafe is officially coming to Samsung phones
5 things I’m really excited about for Chromebooks in 2025
2024 was a whirlwind year for Chromebooks, but it's time to look ahead to what 2025 holds for Chrome OS and the devices we all love. There are some exciting developments on the horizon, and we can't wait to see how they unfold. From new processors to more AI integration to the gradual move of … [Read more...] about 5 things I’m really excited about for Chromebooks in 2025
Development of ‘Skywalker’ Chromebook with MediaTek MT8189 is moving forward
Back in the middle of summer, I came across a new Chromebook development board that houses yet another new MediaTek SoC: the MT8189. To catch you up, we have the recently launched MediaTek Kompanio 838 (MT8188) that ships in the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11", the upcoming MT8196 that looks to bring … [Read more...] about Development of ‘Skywalker’ Chromebook with MediaTek MT8189 is moving forward
Intel Panther Lake Chromebooks are inbound, starting with ‘Fatcat’
As we roll into 2025, it's only right that we get to talk about a new set of development boards that I came across a few weeks back and simply haven't revisited until lately. That new lineup of devices spawns from a baseboard called 'Fatcat', and its name is about as apt as they come. Because, you … [Read more...] about Intel Panther Lake Chromebooks are inbound, starting with ‘Fatcat’
One New Year’s resolution for Chromebook hardware needs to be innovation
Laptop hardware can get very boring at times. Stale periods happen with all the manufacturers and all the operating systems from time to time, and it has been at the root of phone makers trying for wild, new form factors like folding phones and devices with rolling screens. After enough time goes … [Read more...] about One New Year’s resolution for Chromebook hardware needs to be innovation
