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The new 8BitDo Pro 3 gamepad is open for pre-order now

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-26 19:10:06

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . With so many different handheld gaming devices entering the market, having a flexible gamepad that works with many different hardware platforms can be a valuable addition to your gear collection. A promising new option arrived today with the pre-order announcement of the 8BitDo Pro 3 .

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Show HN: Shoggoth Mini – A soft tentacle robot powered by GPT-4o and RL

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-27 02:46:41

Shoggoth Mini July 14, 2025 Over the past year, robotics has been catching up with the LLM era. Pi’s π0.5 can clean unseen homes. Tesla’s Optimus can follow natural language cooking instructions. These systems are extremely impressive, but they feel stuck in a utilitarian mindset of robotic appliances. For these future robots to live with us, they must be expressive. Expressiveness communicates internal state such as intent, attention, and confidence. Beyond its functional utility as a communic

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iOS 26 gives Apple’s Reminders app a new, faster way to add tasks

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-07-27 07:23:06

Apple’s Reminders app is getting a fresh Liquid Glass look in iOS 26, plus a handful of other new features. One standout addition enables you to create new reminders faster than ever, here’s how it works. ‘New Reminder’ control in iOS 26 enables fast task creation without opening the app I’ve tried many task managers over the years, and while they all have their strengths and weaknesses, one of the most important details to me is task input. Creating new tasks should be quick and easy, and if

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The Pro 3 is 8BitDo’s first controller with swappable buttons

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-07-27 12:00:00

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. 8BitDo has released a new version of its wireless Pro controller that was last updated in 2021. Many of 8BitDo’s recent controller releases, including the Ultimate 2, feature an asymmetrical joystick layout like Nintendo and Microsoft use. But the new Pro 3 mirrors the design of the PlayStation DualSense controller, with side-by-side sticks that

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I replaced my AirPods with these Nothing earbuds, and it was a sound decision

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-07-29 15:34:58

Nina Raemont/ZDNET The Nothing Ear (a) are $20 off right now, taking the price of my favorite earbuds down to $89, compared to their original price of $109. ZDNET's key takeaways For $89, the new Nothing Ear (a) earbuds Their affordability, comfort, and long battery life make them a great option for budget-conscious shoppers. They're so great that I've taken them practically everywhere: on flights, to work in the office, and to run my first half marathon. Unfortunately, its middling noise-c

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The Switch 2 Pro Controller does not seem easy to repair at all

engadget.com Unknown 2025-07-31 03:09:05

The Switch 2 is in many ways a more premium and powerful version of the original Switch, but its sleek design seems to have come at a cost. Not only is the console itself difficult to repair, but a new iFixit teardown video shows that the Switch 2 Pro Controller isn't any easier. Based on iFixit's teardown, you have to completely disassemble the Switch 2 Pro Controller to access the parts you'll likely need to fix first. Accessing the joysticks and battery requires removing an adhesive-secured

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iFixit: the Switch 2 Pro is a ‘piss-poor excuse for a controller’

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-07-31 11:44:29

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. iFixit has shared a full teardown video of the Switch 2 Pro controller and is not impressed by how difficult it is to access the $85 accessory’s internal components, including its rechargeable battery that will inevitably lose its ability to hold a charge over time. The online repair site goes so far as to call the Pro 2 a “piss-poor excuse for

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Best Soundbar of 2025: Top Picks From Roku, Yamaha and More

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-01 14:26:00

What makes it stand out: The Creative Stage delivers a compelling mix of sound quality and features at an ultra-affordable price. It includes both a separate subwoofer and an HDMI ARC input, something that's unheard of at this price. The system comes with a comprehensive remote control, which includes four sound modes and independent volume control for the sub. The Creative's separate sub really helps bring out the best in movies and video games, and while it may not be the most articulate mode

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It’s here! Precise Volume app gets Android 16-style volume UI

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-02 03:49:12

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Current (old) volume slider design in Android 15 TL;DR The developer behind the Precise Volume app has recreated the Android 16 volume interface. The app allows you to override the system’s stock volume UI, giving you more control over your phone’s volume. Although the software is free, you’ll need to buy the Pro version of the app to use the override feature. While the volume slider in Android 16 is fine for most users, it may not provide enough control fo

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macOS Tahoe has big Control Center upgrades, here’s everything new

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-04 19:03:29

macOS Tahoe brings a lot of exciting updates to the Mac, like a supercharged Spotlight, Liquid Glass design, and three brand new apps. One of my personal macOS Tahoe favorites: Control Center is getting a lot of great upgrades. Here’s what’s new. Control Center in macOS Tahoe takes inspiration from the iPhone Last year in iOS and iPadOS 18, Apple launched a brand new Control Center for iPhone and iPad. Control Center got more powerful and customizable than ever. And all throughout this past y

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I tested DJI's palm-sized drone, and it captured things I had never seen before (and it's now only $159)

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-08-05 15:42:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The DJI Neo is available from DJI and Amazon for $199 for the basic kit, and $289 for the Combo kit. This 135-gram drone is incredibly portable and highly capable, making it perfect for bloggers, YouTubers, and social media types. The Neo's wind resistance is lower than other DJI drones, and real-world battery life is significantly lower than advertised. View now at Amazon View now at B&H View now at DJI more buying choices What's the deal? The DJI Neo now starts at $15

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Phrase origin: Why do we "call" functions?

news.ycombinator.com Arthur O Dwyer 2025-08-05 11:04:45

On StackExchange, someone asks why programmers talk about “calling” a function. Several possible allusions spring to mind: Calling a function is like calling on a friend — we go, we stay a while, we come back. Calling a function is like calling for a servant — a summoning to perform a task. Calling a function is like making a phone call — we ask a question and get an answer from outside ourselves. The true answer seems to be the middle one — “calling” as in “calling up, summoning” — but indi

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Frame of preference A history of Mac settings, 1984–2004

news.ycombinator.com Marcin Wichary 2025-08-06 03:14:19

Words by Marcin Wichary / Technology by Mihai Parparita at Infinite Mac 8 July 2025 / 8,800 words / 10 emulators Frame of preference A history of Mac settings, 1984–2004 As a designer, I’m meant to dislike settings. As a user, I love them. Every year I celebrate Settings Day: a day when I take a look at the options and toggles in all the apps I use. I do this out of curiosity – what was added since the last time I looked? – but also because I love this way of getting to know software: peeking

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This Is the Best Gaming Controller for Your PC, and Now It’s 45% Off for Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-09 07:45:23

You don’t have to use a PlayStation or Xbox controller to play on your computer. Gaming accessories being so trendy, it shouldn’t have been surprising to see Amazon jump in and create its own controller. Now, the Luna wireless controller is maybe the most popular option on the market and for Prime Day, it’s reaching a record-low price. This deal is exclusive to Prime members, so if you’re not already subscribed, you’ll need to take advantage of Amazon’s 30-day free trial to access the offer. Cu

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‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm’ WIll Be a ‘FullMetal Alchemist’ Anime Reunion

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2025-08-10 13:50:26

The enduring legacy of Hiromu Arakawa’s FullMetal Alchemist can be partially owed to its pair of anime adaptations by animation studio Bones. Since then, both creator and company have moved on to other ventures—the latter has notably adapted the likes of My Hero Academia and the newly premiered Gachiakuta, among others. Now, 15 years after FullMetal Alchemist: Brotherhood concluded, Bones is back at adapting Arakawa’s work, namely her fantasy manga Daemons of the Shadow Realm. During Crunchyrol

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Hidden interface controls that affect usability

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-10 04:10:03

Philip Kortum In the early 1960s, Douglas Engelbart [1] first introduced the notion of "knowledge in the world" versus "knowledge in the head" for computer interfaces—an idea that was later formalized and popularized by Donald Norman in his seminal book The Psychology of Everyday Things. From an interface design standpoint, knowledge in the world simply means that the controls you need are visible, and the identification and operation of these controls can be done through recognition rather tha

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Stop Hiding My Controls: Hidden Interface Controls Are Affecting Usability

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-10 09:10:03

Philip Kortum In the early 1960s, Douglas Engelbart [1] first introduced the notion of "knowledge in the world" versus "knowledge in the head" for computer interfaces—an idea that was later formalized and popularized by Donald Norman in his seminal book The Psychology of Everyday Things. From an interface design standpoint, knowledge in the world simply means that the controls you need are visible, and the identification and operation of these controls can be done through recognition rather tha

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Enhanced Radar (YC W25) is hiring a founding engineer

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-12 21:00:53

Enhanced Radar is building safer air traffic control systems. We're behind Y2, aviation's state of the art speech recognition model, and 100% of the company is comprised of software engineers who are also pilots. Ask us about: - our not-yet-announced fundraise - who we're working with (also not announced) - our vision for the future of air traffic control Ideally you are: - a talented SWE with a track record of exceptional talent - a pilot or with an aviation background We're a small team wit

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This Unique Controller Is Cool but Pointless for Most Gamers

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-12 20:00:06

Pro-level game controllers have been becoming more mainstream over the past several years, offering gamers a host of new features not found on the controllers that came with their systems. These features include extra mappable buttons, swappable gamepads and other customizability options. However, I don't think I've ever seen a controller that offers two dedicated button layouts within the same device. The Stealth Pivot from Turtle Beach lets you physically rotate the gamepads to reveal a whole

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How to Bring Apple Intelligence and More to Your iPhone's Control Center

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-15 03:00:03

Apple announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9 that the next version of the iPhone's operating system will be called iOS 26. The tech giant said that update will bring a transparent glass design to icons and menus, a new Games app and much more to your iPhone this fall. But when Apple released iOS 18.4 in March, the update brought a handful of new controls to the iPhone Control Center, including one that brings Visual Intelligence to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Wh

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This Pro-Level Controller Is Great, but It Comes at a Price

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-15 04:00:06

Turtle Beach is no stranger to making high-performance gaming hardware, either through its PDP brand or its own in-house accessories. The company is perhaps best known for its gaming headsets but has leveraged its decades of experience to bring us other great gaming accessories like the Stealth Ultra wireless controller. Well, mostly great, as we'll see. What I like about the Stealth Ultra Jason Cockerham/CNET Turtle Beach didn't try to reinvent the wheel with the Stealth Ultra. The standard

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I Hated the Apple Intelligence Button on My iPhone 16. Here's How I Turned It Off for Good

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-16 22:00:11

I'm a long time Apple fan, and I was so excited to upgrade to an iPhone 16 last fall. After spending five years with my well-loved, but outdated iPhone 11, I was ready for all the usual perks: a better battery life, nicer cameras and, most exciting to me, a new Barbie pink color. But what I didn't expect is that one new addition would threaten to ruin my entire experience with my brand new phone. If you've upgraded from an older iPhone in the past few years, you might have been surprised to see

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Xbox Elite Wireless Controller 2 Is Overkill for Most People, but Still Delivers an Epic Gaming Experience

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-16 22:00:14

The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (or Elite 2 for short) has arguably been the industry gold standard for a pro-level game controller for the past decade. Over the years dozens of competitors have cropped up, hoping to give Microsoft a run for its money. While the Elite 2 still isn't perfect, it still sets the bar high. What I like about the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 One of the best things the Elite 2 has going for it is the layout -- it's almost identical to the standa

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Fun new Apple ad highlights the iPhone’s Camera Control features [Poll]

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-17 23:21:18

Apple’s UAE YouTube channel posted an iPhone 16 Pro ad today, promoting the Camera Control button as a great way to snap quick shots. Watch the video below, and answer our poll: Do you use the Camera Control button on your iPhone? ‘Never miss a shot with Camera Control’ The new ad is aptly titled Snap-a-Mole, and it follows a photographer trying to capture a group of quick-moving moles popping in and out of holes in the desert. Throughout the spot, Apple highlights the Camera Control button’s

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Apple ordered to pay $110 million in 3G patent dispute with Spanish firm

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-18 03:21:29

Spanish company TOT Power Control has been awarded $110.7 million in damages after a federal jury in Delaware found that Apple’s devices infringe on a patent related to 3G wireless communications. Here are the details. TOT Power Control licenses a technology that manages radio signal interference and power consumption in 3G systems, improving network efficiency and battery life. The company says its patented algorithm adjusts how power is used depending on the ratio of signal to interference,

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Google makes it easier to let friends and kids control your smart home

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-08-18 03:40:34

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Google Home’s latest update will make it easier to decide who in your household can control your smart home. It comes with a new feature, which Google first started testing last year, that will let you assign people “Admin” and “Member” roles. People with Admin status have full control of all the devices, services, and users within their smart home

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I replaced my AirPods with these Nothing earbuds, and I'm not going back

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-08-19 03:24:42

Nina Raemont/ZDNET The Nothing Ear (a) are $20 off right now, taking the price of my favorite earbuds down to $89, compared to their original price of $109. Also: The best early Prime Day deals to shop ZDNET's key takeaways For $89, the new Nothing Ear (a) earbuds Their affordability, comfort, and long battery life make them a great option for budget-conscious shoppers. They're so great that I've taken them practically everywhere: on flights, to work in the office, and to run my first half

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Newark’s air traffic outages were just the tip of the iceberg

theverge.com Darryl Campbell 2025-08-19 11:00:00

On June 2nd, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy traveled to Newark Liberty International Airport to celebrate the reopening of runway 4L-22R. This was unusual: few runway openings are glamorous enough to warrant a visit from the airport’s CEO, let alone a cabinet secretary. But as we reported last month, few airports have come to symbolize USDOT’s mismanagement of the air traffic control system as much as Newark. The ceremony and press conference was meant to transform Newark into a differe

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Johnson Controls starts notifying people affected by 2023 breach

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-19 20:47:26

Building automation giant Johnson Controls is notifying individuals whose data was stolen in a massive ransomware attack that impacted the company's operations worldwide in September 2023. Johnson Controls is a multinational conglomerate that develops and manufactures industrial control systems, security equipment, HVAC systems, and fire safety equipment for buildings. The company employs over 100,000 people through its corporate operations and subsidiaries across 150 countries, reporting sales

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The 8 Best Drones (2025): Flight-Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Sam Kieldsen 2025-08-23 15:30:00

By beaming an ultra-low latency live feed from its camera directly into a pair of goggles, a first-person view (FPV) drone puts you right in the cockpit of a small and agile aircraft able to squeak through the smallest of gaps and pull off breath-taking moves like flips, barrel rolls, loops and vertical plunges. These aren’t drones you buy to get pristine photos of wide open vistas so much as to experience (and document) an adrenaline-inducing rollercoaster ride through a tight, obstacle-populat

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Latest Tech News

The new 8BitDo Pro 3 gamepad is open for pre-order now

Show HN: Shoggoth Mini – A soft tentacle robot powered by GPT-4o and RL

iOS 26 gives Apple’s Reminders app a new, faster way to add tasks

The Pro 3 is 8BitDo’s first controller with swappable buttons

I replaced my AirPods with these Nothing earbuds, and it was a sound decision

The Switch 2 Pro Controller does not seem easy to repair at all

iFixit: the Switch 2 Pro is a ‘piss-poor excuse for a controller’

Best Soundbar of 2025: Top Picks From Roku, Yamaha and More

It’s here! Precise Volume app gets Android 16-style volume UI

macOS Tahoe has big Control Center upgrades, here’s everything new

I tested DJI's palm-sized drone, and it captured things I had never seen before (and it's now only $159)

Phrase origin: Why do we "call" functions?

Frame of preference A history of Mac settings, 1984–2004

This Is the Best Gaming Controller for Your PC, and Now It’s 45% Off for Prime Day

‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm’ WIll Be a ‘FullMetal Alchemist’ Anime Reunion

Hidden interface controls that affect usability

Stop Hiding My Controls: Hidden Interface Controls Are Affecting Usability

Enhanced Radar (YC W25) is hiring a founding engineer

This Unique Controller Is Cool but Pointless for Most Gamers

How to Bring Apple Intelligence and More to Your iPhone's Control Center

This Pro-Level Controller Is Great, but It Comes at a Price

I Hated the Apple Intelligence Button on My iPhone 16. Here's How I Turned It Off for Good

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller 2 Is Overkill for Most People, but Still Delivers an Epic Gaming Experience

Fun new Apple ad highlights the iPhone’s Camera Control features [Poll]

Apple ordered to pay $110 million in 3G patent dispute with Spanish firm

Google makes it easier to let friends and kids control your smart home

I replaced my AirPods with these Nothing earbuds, and I'm not going back

Newark’s air traffic outages were just the tip of the iceberg

Johnson Controls starts notifying people affected by 2023 breach

The 8 Best Drones (2025): Flight-Tested and Reviewed

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