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It seems an odd name for a phone, King Kong, given that in Asian culture, the giant movie monsters represent nature’s counterpoint to humans and our technology.

Traceability of ones and zeroes is great, but the latest scanners can capture image-based data about the quality of the product and the process.

Lenovo’s third-generation ThinkPad X1 Tablet aims to be a no-compromise Windows 10 detachable that gives users what Microsoft’s Surface won’t: USB-C and Thunderbolt 3.

The model Asus loaned me has a list price of $699, although it’s often available for less than that. It’s the most affordable Windows on ARM device to ship to date, but it’s also one of the biggest: the notebook measures about 0.6 inches thick and weighs about 3.1 pounds. It has a fanless design, but it’s not the same kind of thin-and-light machine I think of when I think of ARM-powered computers. It feels more like a full-fledged laptop.

The display measures 10 inches on the diagonal, but the pixel density is very high. It bears a 1,800-by-1,200-pixel native resolution, which works out to a 3:2 aspect ratio and 217 pixels per inch. To my eyes, the panel is as sharp and as crisp as the excellent displays on other Surface products. It boasts responsive 10-point touch technology, as well. In some cases, the screen’s size required me to lean in to the device, especially to see smaller fonts without straining, when it was set up in laptop mode on a desk. That’s not unique to the Surface Go, however, as a 10-inch screen is a 10-inch screen. Resolution can make a difference in text size, but you can also adjust Windows’ font scaling as needed.

Asus says you should be able to get up to 22 hours of continuous battery life from the Asus NovaGo (if you’re using it for video playback with the wireless radios turned off).

Over the years, Microsoft’s Surface line has inspired a host of imitators in the convertible 2-in-1 market. Indeed, Surfaces have defined what makes for a visually—and functionally—exceptional laptop/tablet detachable. Microsoft is now taking the Surface concept smaller with the Surface Go, a 10-inch Windows tablet that’s a shrunken-down version of the Surface Pro. Most of what’s familiar about the Pro is here (its design cues, sharp touch display, and built-in kickstand), just with more modest internal components. Though performance isn’t particularly speedy, the Surface Go (starts at $399; $549 as tested) is a great mobile companion for less-demanding work, a natural fit for travelers, and an inexpensive option for classrooms.

It feels like using a computer from the future. Quite frankly, it’s been a long time since I’ve felt the same from a Mac.

Chiptune is a relatively new musical genre. Inspired by the video game soundtracks of the 8 and 16-bit eras, it looks to recreate that signature electronic pixelated sound. Of course, that’s not something you can replicate with drums or a guitar, so chiptune musicians use Game Boys instead. Entire cartridges of software have been created to help get the best sounds and notes out of the handhelds. Little Sound DJ (or LSDJ) and Nanoloop are among the most popular. If you’re interested, there are plenty of tutorials online showing people how to mod their Game Boys and make music themselves.

The handheld computer ships with Google Android, although it’s expected to support other operating systems including Debian, Ubuntu, and Sailfish OS in the future.

Team workspace applications are an amazing asset for professionals who like getting things done. Microsoft Teams and Slack are probably the most popular, and the […]