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PotatoP – A laptop that can run on battery up to 2 years

An individual who enjoys electronics as a hobby has created a laptop-like device called the PotatoP that is capable of running for up to two years before needing to be recharged. The PotatoP was designed to use low-power components, along with a 12,000 mAh battery pack and a modest collection of solar cells. The device's creator, Andreas Eriksen, hopes to expand the project in the future to provide infinite battery life and a larger screen. The...

Is it worth buying things from aliexpress?

AliExpress is an online marketplace owned by the Alibaba Group, a Chinese e-commerce giant. With its vast selection of products at competitive prices, AliExpress has gained popularity worldwide, and many people are curious about whether buying things from AliExpress is worth it. In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of shopping on AliExpress to help you make an informed decision. Is it worth buying things from Aliexpress? Positive...

Top 5 video projectors of 2018 based on image quality and price

In this article I will try to answer few questions regarding video projectors. What can you do with a video projector? What is the best video projector and how to choose one? A video projector allows you to organize document presentations, pictures, videos and to watch movies. By using a video projector, you can also play games and enjoy a cinematic experience at the same time. In other words, the possibilities of using such a device are almost...

Movavi Video Editor Review

Seeing as it is now easier than ever to record high quality videos on smartphones and digital cameras – wouldn’t it be great to have a way to edit those videos as well? If you want to fix any video footage or even create content it is essential that you have a video editor you can rely on to get the job done. The frequent problem that people face when trying to edit videos however is that many editors have a steep learning curve and are...

Which smartphones have malfunctioned most often in recent months?

A recent report created by Blancco shows how frequently mobile phones broke down in the first months of this year. According to the "State of Mobile Device Repair & Security" document, 18.9% of Android phones have failed, compared with just 15.1% iOS devices. Of these, most problems were encountered on Samsung smartphones (27.4%), followed by the iPhone 6 (22%) and iPhone 6s (16%). The issue of the iPhone 6 and 6s has been known since 2016,...

The Black Shark: Do We Really Need a Gaming Phone?

While a smartphone designed for playing music called Marshall London is being introduced to audiophiles in the US and Europe, gaming phones are gaining ground in countries like China. Xiaomi’s new gaming phone the Black Shark, is the opening salvo in a line of high concept smartphones that could take this growing market by storm. It has some advanced bells and whistles that can provide mobile gamers an upgraded competitive edge over other...

Microsoft will launch laptops having an autonomy of up to 22 hours

Microsoft and Qualcomm are aiming for big things in the near future. They have just introduced the first always-on laptops. The new laptop range uses the Snapdragon 835 platform that is well known in the mobile gaming enthusiasts. By using this mobile processor in a laptop, Microsoft is trying to offer a hybrid product that offers the benefits of a tablet combined with the performance of a PC. The new laptops will bring a whole new list of...

Best kids suitcases that you can find on the market right now

As you already know, buying the right suitcase is essential for any kind of trip, especially if you are traveling by plane. There are many factors to consider including its dimension, its weight, its capacity and its durability. The market is packed with various types of such products, so find one that fits your needs should be an easy job. How to choose the best kids suitcase on the market I cannot say the same about choosing a suitcase for...

Augmented Reality: Imagine These Games In AR

After everything we saw in 2016, there’s an argument to be made that AR gaming might actually hold more potential than VR—at least in the near future. For his part, the man behind Pokémon GO (which introduced AR to a lot of people) has said that AR is better than VR, and hinted that he’s not done developing his Pokémon concept. And beyond Pokémon GO, we’re liable to see some similar AR games designed for our phones in the next year or...

Best 4K Android TV Box: Xiaomi MiBox Android TV

There are many countries where the cable TV operators offer various smartboxes to their customers. Even so, you should know that there are some alternatives on the market that might elevate the experience of watching your TV to whole new levels. Xiaomi MiBox 4K Android TV is a small box that costs around $80 and it brings a whole new meaning to multimedia experience. The Xiaomi MiBox 4k Android TV is a small box that runs on Android TV and can...

20 Unbelievable realistic computer generated 3D male models artworks

There are times when you can't really see the difference between real and computer generated graphics. In movies, I like it when they blend actual props with 3D generated elements in order to create a world without borders and limits, a world that is fooling the human eye into believing. The following realistic 3D male models artworks are special because they take things to the next level. Everything is 100% computer generated and some of them...

Acer Iconia A3-A40 unboxing and short review

These days, we had the pleasure of testing Acer Iconia A3 A40 for few hours. Ever since the unboxing, we understood that this tablet offers more than we have paid for in terms of details. Acer Iconia feels like a premium product, the quality of the build materials and finishes are really nice. Acer Iconia A3-A40. The display But what really shines is the 10.1 inch display having a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, that's 224 ppi pixel density....