11Feb
VLC Updated To Version 3.0 ‘Vetinari’ – Brings Support From Chromecast, 8K And HDR

VLC – as we all know is popular media player which is widely used across the globe. The player as we all know is available on a range of platforms including the macOS, Windows, Linux, Xbox One, Android – to name a few.

VLC Update

The big news is that VLC has just launched the version 3.0 ‘Vetinari’  for all the major desktop and mobile platforms. The new version brings the support for hardware decoding by default, to get 4K and 8K playback, 360-degree video and 3D audio, HDR, and HDR tone-mapping and support for Chromecast devices.

According to a report from VentureBeat, the update brings fixes to more than 1500 bugs and spans more than 20,000 commits. It is “the result of more than three years of volunteer work”.

The update will be available for all Windows version going back to XP, all macOS versions going back to 10.7, all iOS versions going back to iOS 7, all Android versions going back to Gingerbread 2.3, and all Chromebooks with the Google Play Store.

For full changelog head over to the VLC announcement page.

You can download the new version now: Android, iOS, and everything else.
20May
Lenovo Announce N23 Windows Convertible, N42 Chromebook For Education
Lenovo

Lenovo announced to new N-series laptops- the Lenovo N23 and N42 both designed for use in classroom. Both the model features reinforced ports, stronger hinges, a spill-proof keyboard, and anti-peel keys to protect the system in the classroom. 
One model is a Windows 10 notebook with a convertible design and the other one is a Chromebook.
Lenovo L42 Chromebook
Lenovo L42 Chromebook

The Lenovo N42 Chromebook features a 14-inch display, up to 4GB of RAM and up to 32GB of Storage. This device is expected to launch in June with a price tag of $199 and up.


Lenovo’s other N series laptop is N23 which is a convertible Windows laptop. Its features includes 11.6 inch touchscreen IPS display, up to 8GB of RAM, and up to 128GB of storage, along with an Intel processor and “all-day battery life.”  This model is also expected to be available in June with price starting at $249.

We have to wait until June for more information as Lenovo’s didn’t gave much information about the specs for these laptops.