Retroid keeps refining its lineup with devices that balance size, capability, and cost. The Pocket Nova enters the scene as a compact Android handheld built around a 4.5-inch 4:3 AMOLED screen and internals that match the performance of flagship phones from a couple of years ago. Starting at $229 for the base 8GB model, it targets fans who want smooth emulation for systems up to PlayStation 2 and GameCube without moving to larger or pricier options.
Apple announced broad price increases for its Mac computers and iPad tablets on June 25. Sharp rises in memory and storage component costs prompted the changes, which touch entry-level models as well as several higher-end configurations.
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Michael MJD recently tracked down something most people never knew existed. Back in 2008 Microsoft released a giant touch table called Surface. It weighed close to 200 pounds, cost around $10,000, and turned an ordinary tabletop into a shared computer screen. The public saw the glowing surface and the wild multi-touch demos. What stayed hidden was the actual computer that made the whole thing work.
Zoox just released a new version of their autonomous robotaxi, and the vehicle retains its original no-nonsense purpose-built design, but with a few important modifications derived directly from real-world experience on the streets of Las Vegas, San Francisco, Austin, and Miami. More than half a million cyclists had already completed the route, and they had clearly made their stamp on the most recent round of changes.
