dongles
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Google’s Chromebit Turns Any TV Into A Chrome PC For Under $US100
Google just introduced a whole new kind of Chrome OS computer — a dongle that plugs into any HDMI-equipped display. It’s called a Chromebit, and it isn’t your run-of-the-mill streaming stick. For under $US100, you’re looking at a full computer that plugs right into your TV.
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A Smartphone Dongle That Will Tell You If You Have STDs
After the hoverboard, there are few sci-fi inventions more worked-on than Star Trek’s tricorder. Portable, simple diagnostic machines have been promised for years — there’s even a $US7 million prize for building one — but most designs are still years away from reality.
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Set This Flashing USB Dongle To Notify You Of Just About Anything
We live in an auditory landscape populated by dings, blips and jangling — constant reminders of the probably-dire messages you’re missing on your phone or computer. If you’re like me, your stomach drops a little bit each time you hear those familiar bleeps. That’s why Blink1, a notification device that gives you a visual cue…
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Asus Fixes Transformer Prime GPS By Adding A Dongle
Asus’ super-powerful silver bullet Android tablet had one big problem: its GPS sucked. So instead of issuing replacement hardware that didn’t suck, Asus is handing out fat, ugly dongle attachments. Oh, and they block the tablet’s dock connector, too. Sweet!