Neowin News Feed for: Modular

This power supply has an LCD display so you can watch videos

Sayan Sen — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 14:36:01 +0000

Gigabyte has launched today its new AORUS-branded high-end PSU dubbed P1200W. The unique thing about this model is the presence of an LCD display that can even let you watch MP4 video files. Read more...

Dynamics 365 Business Central gets new tools for data classification

Hamza Jawad — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 21:24:01 +0000

The improved Data Classification module contains Worksheet, Wizard Pages, and more, serving as a consolidation of the aforementioned features, making it easier and more efficient to classify data. Read more...

Dynamics NAV is now Dynamics 365 Business Central, revamped as modular solution

Hamza Jawad — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 10:22:01 +0000

Microsoft announced that its Dynamics NAV service, similar in functionality to Business Central, is now being integrated with the latter, offering a modular approach as opposed to a monolithic one. Read more...

Microsoft might be designing modular capsule for the Surface Pen and other styli

Hamza Jawad — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 19:50:01 +0000

Microsoft's latest patent showcases a modular capsule that can be fitted within the housing of different styli. This will aim to improve their functionality without making things too complicated. Read more...

Samsung announces DRVLINE autonomous car platform

Paul Hill — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 17:16:02 +0000

Samsung has announced its DRVLINE autonomous car platform which aims to give car makers an open and modular platform to build into their cars. Samsung hopes this will future-proof cars in future. Read more...

Tag Heuer and Intel launch the $1,600 Connected Modular 45 smartwatch, with Android Wear 2.0

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 11:44:01 +0000

The well-known watch manufacturer has released a follow-up device to its original smartwatch. Like the earlier model, the Connected Modular 45 comes with some intriguing features and a big price. Read more...

Alcatel to go down modular path with rumored handset announcement at Mobile World Congress

Timi Cantisano — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 03:30:01 +0000

There have been numerous attempts at modular handsets with a majority not taking off. If this leak is to be believed, Alcatel could announce a new modular handset at Mobile World Congress 2017. Read more...

Intel makes the Internet of Things modular, with new, swapable Compute Card

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 11:22:01 +0000

Intel is announcing a new computing platform designed to make Internet of Things devices easily upgradeable. Dubbed Compute Card, it's essentially a PC on card that you connect to your devices. Read more...

LG to launch new G6 flagship "in the very near future", but it's ditching the modular design

Andy Weir — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 14:16:01 +0000

LG has confirmed that its new flagship phone will make its debut "in the very near future", but it will abandon the unpopular modular design of its predecessor, the G5, which has been a sales flop. Read more...

LG might abandon modular 'Magic Slot' for its next flagship

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 03:26:01 +0000

A rumor is circulating that LG might abandon its 'Magic Slot' modular concept. The company only offered the modular concept for one cycle. LG is expected to announce its next flagship in early 2017. Read more...

Cyanogen will be shifting focus from making its own OS to modular software components

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 07:18:01 +0000

Cyanogen has announced that the company will be shifting focus from its homebrewed Cyanogen OS to selling modular pieces of the OS to different manufacturers for a more customisable experience. Read more...

LG Cam Plus Review: A shallow 'Friend' with an unexpected twist

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 16:54:01 +0000

The LG G5's unique design is due in part to its ability to be able to accept modular accessories. We get our first look at the Cam Plus, LG's camera grip with extended battery. Read more...

Phonebloks founder voices out frustration on Project Ara update, says Google could do better

Justin Luna — Sun, 29 May 2016 16:42:01 +0000

Back in 2014, Phonebloks founder Dave Hakkens partnered with Google for Project Ara. However the latest update to the project seems to have thrown him off, stating the concept has become less modular. Read more...

The first modular Windows 10 Mobile handset could be coming in 2016

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 11:12:01 +0000

German smartphone maker Shift will ship a modular handset running Windows 10 Mobile or Android 5.1 depending upon the user's preference in Q3 2016. The device will be available for pre-order at €399. Read more...

Acer unveils modular Windows 10 PC that you can build one 'Block' at a time

Andy Weir — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 17:12:01 +0000

The Revo Build is a Windows 10 mini-PC that you can 'build' with stackable Blocks that expand its features and abilities, including graphics, wireless device charging, audio processing, and storage. Read more...

Google's 'Project Ara' delayed until 2016

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 06:03:28 +0000

Google's 'Project Ara' modular phone project has been delayed and will not resurface until 2016. Google planned to unveil it in Puerto Rico, but has now changed plans to have it debut in the U.S. Read more...

Neowin 2015: Top 10 tech things we're looking forward to this year

Andy Weir — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 21:32:07 +0000

From Windows 10 and modular smartphones, to HTC's new flagship, what's next from OnePlus, premium wearables, epic games and more, we look at some of the cool stuff that's on the way in the year ahead. Read more...

Phonebloks shows off modular 'Project Ara' prototype in new video

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 21:54:01 +0000

Phonebloks has unveiled the first prototype for Project Ara. The modular device that debuted earlier this year has come a long way. A developer conference is scheduled for January of 2015. Read more...

Developers can now apply to get Google's 'Ara' modular smartphone

Andy Weir — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 12:05:33 +0000

Developers with hardware expertise and great ideas for the modular smartphone project can now apply to receive dev units, as Google continues its efforts to turn the project into a production reality. Read more...

Google is giving away 100 of its Project Ara modular smartphones

Andy Weir — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 13:17:30 +0000

Google is giving away its Ara modular smartphone to 100 people who will test it and help to refine it ahead of launch, rather than charging a small fortune for beta testing as it is doing with Glass. Read more...

Razer's new modular PC desktop concept made to be quickly upgraded for non-techies

John Callaham — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 22:18:48 +0000

Razer has revealed a new desktop PC concept, "Project Christine", that allows anyone to quickly upgrade their computer with no technical knowledge through the use of a modular design. Read more...