Lilbits: Turning a smartphone into a mini-laptop, the first 750 Hz monitor is coming, and MCON mobile game controller hits Kickstarter
Before smartphones were a thing, the world of pocket-sized computers were somewhat divided between touchscreen devices like the Palm Pilot and mini-laptops like the HP Jornada 720. Taking inspiration from the latter, TypingCat has designed a portable keyboard case for a Google Pixel 6 Pro that turns a smartphone into a mini-laptop, complete with a Linux-based desktop environment (running inside of Android, so you can still use the phone as… a phone).
In other recent tech news from around the web, UGREEN plans to expand the line of network attached storage (NAS) devices the company first unveiled a year ago. A company called KOORUI plans to show the first consumer monitor with a 750 Hz refresh rate at CES next week. And there’s a new crowdfunding campaign for a mobile game controller with an unusual design.
Turn your phone into a mini laptop [Thingiverse]
TypingCat (via Thingiverse)
This work-in-progress project is a design for a 3D-printed chassis turns a Google Pixel 6 Pro smartphone into a mini-laptop complete with a mini keyboard (and a desktop Linux UI running on Android). The kickstand is a particularly clever touch to keep the whole thing from tipping over.
Activate the Possibility of AI NAS [UGREEN]
UGREEN plans to expand its NASync line of network attached storage devices with the new iDX series featuring Intel Core Ultra chips and AI features including AI chat, smart tags, search, and meeting summarization.
KOORUI to Unveil the World’s First Monitor with a 750Hz Refresh Rate at CES 2025 [press release]
This 24.5 inch display has a FHD TN display panel, a 0.5ms response time, 95% DCI-P3 color gamut, and HDR 400 support. It’s also the first “consumer-grade monitor” with a 750 Hz refresh rate.
MCON: The Switchblade of Mobile Controllers [Kickstarter]
This game controller for smartphones has a slide-out design that makes it feel like a somewhat chunky smartphone case when retracted, while giving you a full set of controls positioned below the screen when extended. It’s going for $99 during crowdfunding, which is 33% off the expected retail price of $149. It’s expected to start shipping in August.
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