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Elgato's Stream Deck app lets old tablets double as streaming control panels

Elgato's Stream Deck software can repurpose a spare iPad or Android tablet as a touchscreen control panel for streaming setups. Users install the app on both a computer and tablet, pair them via a QR code over the same local network, and then drag customizable action buttons onto the tablet's screen. The app supports plugins for OBS Studio, Twitch, YouTube, Spotify, and smart lighting brands like Philips Hue, Nanoleaf and Govee.

Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 gets $102 price cut on Amazon

Lenovo's Idea Tab Pro Gen 2, a 13-inch Android tablet with a 3.5K 144Hz display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, is discounted by $102 on Amazon. The deal includes the bundled Lenovo Tab Pen Plus and a folio case.

TCL NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2 tablet bundle drops to $209.97 on Amazon

The TCL NXTPAPER 11 Gen 2, an 11-inch Android tablet with an anti-glare matte display, is currently selling on Amazon for $209.97, down from its $289.99 list price. The discounted bundle includes a stylus and flip case alongside the tablet.

TCL TAB A1 11-inch Android tablet falls to $179.97 on Amazon

The TCL TAB A1 is currently discounted to $179.97 on Amazon, down $40 from its $219.99 list price, an 18% reduction. The tablet features an 11-inch 2.1K display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Helio G100 chip, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, an 8,000mAh battery, USB-C charging and Android 16.

Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 drops to $269.99 on Amazon, matching record low

Amazon has cut the price of the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 to $269.99, down from its $399.99 list price, a $130 reduction. The tablet features a 12.1-inch 2.5K 120Hz display, a 9-speaker JBL audio system with Dolby Atmos, and a built-in kickstand, and currently holds a 4.4-star rating on Amazon.

Review roundup: Googlebook laptops from Acer, HP, Dell, Lenovo and Asus criticized for buggy OS

A review of Googlebook laptops from Acer, HP, Lenovo, Dell and Asus finds strong hardware—OLED displays, premium build quality, 16GB RAM and good battery life—undermined by an unfinished Googlebook OS plagued by bugs and weak app support. The reviewers say the software feels more like an Android tablet interface bolted onto a laptop than a unified operating system, and do not recommend buying any current model.

Third-party apps let Android Auto run on tablets without a car

Android Auto, the Google interface normally projected onto a car's dashboard display, can be run on an old Android tablet using third-party receiver apps instead of an actual vehicle. The phone handles all the processing, so even an aging tablet that struggles with regular apps can display Android Auto's simplified maps, music and messaging layout.

Amazon's Alexa Tablet 12 Pro reviewed: strong hardware, Amazon apps up front

Engadget's review describes the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro as a full Android tablet that defaults to Amazon's own apps—Kindle, Luna, Prime Video, Audible and Silk—while still allowing access to Google apps and the Play Store. The home screen includes an Alexa+ chat widget and a Google search widget, and the device reportedly handles video and Dolby Atmos audio well for its size.

Amazon launches Alexa Tablet lineup, topped by $679.99 12 Pro with Nanomatte screen

Amazon has introduced four new Alexa Tablet models, ranging from a $229.99 8-inch version to a $679.99 12 Pro model. The flagship 12-inch, 2800x1840 display uses a new Corning-partnered 'Nanomatte' coating designed to cut glare while preserving sharpness, and the tablets run full Android with Play Store access alongside Amazon's own apps.

TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus Price Drops to New Low During Prime Day Final Hours

During the closing hours of Prime Day, TCL reduced the price of its NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet by $142, making it available at a record low. The device features an 11.45-inch Android display designed to mimic paper quality.

TCL TAB A1 NXTPAPER tablet drops to $189.99 for Prime Day

Amazon has cut the price of the TCL TAB A1 NXTPAPER 11-inch Android tablet to $189.99, down from its $299.99 list price, a $110 reduction described as an all-time low. The model on sale includes 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, a MediaTek Helio G100 chip, and an 8,000mAh battery, and requires Amazon Prime membership to access the discount.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra review praises display, design, criticizes single port

A review of Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra highlights its 14.6-inch OLED screen, 1,600-nit peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, and an under-display fingerprint sensor, all housed in a 5.1mm-thick, 692-gram aluminum body. The reviewer notes the tablet has only a single USB-C port, calling it a limitation for a device positioned as a laptop replacement.