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The 8BitDo Pro 3 Is So Dang Customizable, You’ll Never Need Another Controller

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2026-02-09 06:00:59

2025 Of all the lower-cost, pick-up-and-play controllers I tested for the Nintendo Switch 2, 8BitDo’s $60 Ultimate 2 easily felt the best in hand. At a steep discount from Nintendo’s now-$90 Switch 2 Pro Controller, it’s an easy recommendation. What else do you need? When we take a step up and look at the $70 Pro 3 wireless controller, we should consider just what we gain and what we’re still missing. No, unfortunately you can’t wake the Switch 2 from sleep with the Pro 3. What you get instead

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Google Working on Fix for Glum Gemini, Stuck in 'Infinite Loop' of Self-Esteem Issues

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-09 05:14:00

Maybe Google Gemini needs to take some PTO. The company's large language AI model, which is increasingly spreading across Google's many services and products, has been saying some things lately that are leading users to worry: Does Gemini have low self esteem? A series of posts on social media showing some of the self-critical responses Gemini has given users show a disturbing pattern. For instance, in one screenshot, Gemini admits it can't solve a coding problem and concludes, "I have failed.

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Texas politicians warn Smithsonian it must not lobby to retain its space shuttle

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-09 06:28:29

Texas lawmakers, seemingly not content with getting NASA's endorsement to move a retired space shuttle to Houston, are now calling for an investigation into how the Smithsonian allegedly objected to relocating the orbiter it has owned for more than a decade. Senator John Cornyn and Representative Randy Weber on Thursday sent a letter to John Roberts, the Smithsonian Institution's chancellor and chief justice of the United States, suggesting that the Smithsonian's staff may have violated the law

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Google and Valve will kill “Steam for Chromebooks” experiment in January 2026

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-09 06:40:53

Bad news if you're one of the handful of people using Steam to play games on a Chromebook: Google and Valve are preparing to end support for the still-in-beta ChromeOS version of Steam on January 1, 2026, according to 9to5Google. Steam can still be installed on Chromebooks, but it now comes with a notice announcing the end of support. “The Steam for Chromebook Beta program will conclude on January 1st, 2026," reads the notification. "After this date, games installed as part of the Beta will no

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Inside Dylan Field’s Big IPO—and His Even Bigger Plans for Figma

wired.com Steven Levy 2026-02-09 06:00:00

When Dylan Field pops up on my Zoom screen, his face is a mixture of giddiness and fatigue. He’s back at work, after a whirlwind trip to New York City where he launched his company Figma on the New York Stock Exchange, bucking the trend of multi-billion-dollar startups staying private. Even before it became clear that this might be the wildest public launch in years, the Figma world—fans of the app, employees (known as Figmates), and investors—had already turned Wall Street into a block party, h

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Tesla dissolves Dojo supercomputer team amid talent exodus

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-02-09 04:35:04

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. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Tesla is dissolving the team that was developing its Dojo supercomputer, according to Bloomberg. The change, which reportedly includes the departure of Dojo head Peter Bannon, marks a notable shift away from using in-house technology to train the AI models power

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8BitDo’s Pro 3 is a super customizable controller that’s too limited on Switch 2

theverge.com Cameron Faulkner 2026-02-09 06:00:00

As far as I’m concerned, 8BitDo’s Pro 3 is the ultimate controller. You may already know that it makes a model literally called the Ultimate controller, but it plays second fiddle to the new Pro 3 in some key ways. It’s highly customizable, allowing you to change the face buttons, joystick caps, and more. Let me explain: like most other 8BitDo controllers, it’s made to work on multiple platforms, but the Pro 3’s swappable ABXY face buttons allow it to actually transform as needed, say, if you’r

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This three-pack of fast Wi-Fi 7 routers is under $200 for the first time

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2026-02-09 06:00:05

Having a solid set of Wi-Fi routers is essential, whether you’re working from home, playing online games , or streaming a movie. I’ve used this three-pack of TP-Link’s Deco BE26 Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Routers for months without any issues, and I’m eager to recommend them, especially since it’s currently on sale for $188.89 ($90 off) at Amazon (with an on-page promo code) or $199.99 ($80 off) at Best Buy. TP-Link claims this array of routers can create a network that covers up to 6,600 square feet, with s

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Apple Intelligence’s ChatGPT integration will use GPT-5 starting with iOS 26

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-02-09 06:42:02

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. OpenAI just announced its GPT-5 AI model on Thursday, but you won’t be able to use it with Apple Intelligence’s ChatGPT integration until iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26, Apple confirmed to 9to5Mac. Apple Intelligence can rely on ChatGPT for things like helping answer certain Siri q

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Bank of England chief says no rift with UK government as Revolut licence delay draws scrutiny

cnbc.com Ryan Browne 2026-02-09 11:01:23

Revolut cards is seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on March 29, 2024. LONDON — Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey told CNBC there hasn't been a "falling out" with the U.K. government over delays to fintech giant Revolut's long-awaited bank license. Last week, the Financial Times reported that a meeting arranged by British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves with Revolut and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) — an arm of the BOE that oversees banks — was cancelled af

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The Tesla Diner Is Already Falling Apart Under Mismanagement

futurism.com Unknown 2026-02-09 10:17:53

Tesla, a company known for making electric vehicles that regularly malfunction and fall apart, is apparently faring no better at operating a working restaurant. Between its amply peeved neighbors, a woman being brained by a patio covering on its opening week, and protests against owner Elon Musk's other activities, the Tesla diner was already drawing all the wrong kind of attention — and then, it seemingly halved its menu out of nowhere. As Eater reports, Musk's foray into food service now has

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Google says a fix for Gemini’s shame spiral is on its way

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-09 11:10:22

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A Gemini bug results in the AI getting stuck in an infinite loop of critical responses, including calling itself a disgrace. Google’s Logan Kilpatrick says that the company is working on fixing the bug. If you check in on Gemini yourself, the chatbot will assure you that it does not have feelings and it’s just a bug. While most people have been getting along fine with Gemini, some users have noticed a bug where the AI chatbot seemingly spirals with respo

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This is easily AirPods Max’s most bizarre, unique accessory yet

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-09 11:24:49

If you weren’t already planning to dress up as Girl with a Pearl Earring for Halloween, CASETiFY has a good reason to change your mind. A new accessory seeks to replicate the look from Johannes Vermeer’s classic painting using your AirPods Max. Yes, really. AirPods Max cover is inspired by ’Girl with a Pearl Earring’ The Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, Netherlands has partnered with CASETiFY on a new collection of accessories for Apple devices that are all inspired by one famous work: Girl wi

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Google's latest Nest Learning Thermostat is $50 off right now

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-09 11:00:33

We’re into the back half of summer already (which may be good or bad news depending on how hot it is where you reside), and it won’t be too long before the weather outside becomes decidedly more frightful. When that happens, a smart thermostat becomes an especially wise addition to your home. They help to optimize the temperature to ensure you stay comfortable, while also keeping your energy bills down. The Google Nest Learning Thermostat is one of the more popular options for a variety of reas

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Apple will bring GPT-5 to Apple Intelligence in iOS, iPad OS and macOS 26

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-09 11:32:11

OpenAI finally released its long-awaited GPT-5 model this week, unsurprisingly proclaiming it its best yet with regards to coding, accuracy, safety and more. CEO Sam Altman even compared the jump up in quality to when the iPhone first adopted a Retina display in a press briefing ahead of the announcement. Big talk indeed. Given ChatGPT’s integration with Apple Intelligence , you might be wondering when the latest model will arrive on the devices that support it. The answer is sooner rather than

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How you're charging your tablet is slowly killing it - 3 methods to avoid (and the right way)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-09 11:14:00

Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Unplug at 100%, keep battery between 20% and 80%. Avoid draining to 0%; store unused tablets at 50%. Use certified chargers to prevent stress and overheating. As someone who uses a tablet daily, I'm constantly looking for ways to make its battery last longer. However, some habits you don't think twice about could actually be hurting your battery over time. There are ways to extend your tablet's battery life, and there are some things you should avoid t

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8 settings you should change on your Motorola phone to easily improve the battery life

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2026-02-09 11:22:00

Max Buondonno/ZDNET Google's Pixel phones aren't the only ones with battery-saving secrets to explore. Motorola offers almost as many features inside its menus. After three weeks with the Moto Razr Ultra and separately, the Moto G Stylus 2025, I discovered a handful of tweaks hiding in plain sight that you'll likely find on your Motorola device if you know where to look. 1. Battery Saver keeps the lights on when your gauge hits the red Jason Howell/ZDNET Battery anxiety is the worst, and Bat

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8 settings to change on your Google Pixel phone for significantly better battery life

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2026-02-09 11:33:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Pixel phones have an excellent reputation for smart software, but battery life has been a common complaint with Google's smartphones. Thankfully, that same smart software is now improving battery life and longevity, though many features aren't set up for maximum endurance out of the box. I've found that a handful of features can dramatically improve how long your Pixel lasts, both in a single day and over the long haul. Also: I've owned every Google Pixel flagship phone since t

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The Bluetooth tracker I trust more than AirTags - whether you use iPhone or Android

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-02-09 11:37:00

Pebblebee Clip ZDNET's key takeaways The finder tag is equipped with a rechargeable battery, so you won't have to throw away old button cells It features a bright LED for finding things in low light. The tag is on the pricier side. View now at Amazon I have a habit of putting things down and forgetting where I put them, so finder tags like the Apple AirTag have been a game-changer for me, saving me endless amounts of time and frustration. Also: The best Bluetooth trackers you can buy: Expert

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Show HN: Aha Domain Search

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-04 22:21:25

Aha! Domain Search Find available .com domains using smart generation, AI-powered creativity, or quirky phonetic matching

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Show HN: Synchrotron, a real-time DSP engine in pure Python

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What Does Consulting Do?

news.ycombinator.com Gert Bijnens 2026-02-09 10:52:49

This paper provides the first systematic and comprehensive empirical study of management and strategy consulting. We unveil the workings of this opaque industry by drawing on universal administrative business-to-business transaction data based on value-added tax links from Belgium (2002-2023). These data permit us to document the nature of consulting engagements, take-up patterns, and the effects on client firms. We document that consulting take-up is concentrated among large, high-labor-product

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The Rise of Ritual Features: Why Platforms Are Adding Daily Puzzle Games

news.ycombinator.com .Wp-Block-Post-Author Box-Sizing Border-Box Display Flex Flex-Wrap Wrap .Wp-Block-Post-Author__Byline Font-Size Margin-Bottom Margin-Top Width 2026-02-09 10:26:01

Listen to the article in podcast format (Credits: NotebookLM) From LinkedIn’s Pinpoint to The Atlantic’s daily puzzle suite, platforms are turning bite‑size games into powerful habit loops that pull users back every day. This essay explores why they work, when they don’t, and what product teams can learn from the rise of these “ritual features.” LinkedIn started as a professional network and has largely stayed true to that positioning since its launch. So when it introduced games last year, it

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Getting Good Results from Claude Code

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-09 10:45:57

I've been experimenting with LLM programming agents over the past few months. Claude Code has become my favorite. It is not without issues, but it's allowed me to write ~12 programs/projects in relatively little time, and I feel I would not have been able to do all this in the same amount of time without it. Most of them, I wouldn't even have bothered to write without Claude Code, simply because they'd take too much of my time. (A list is included at the end of this post.) I'm still far from a

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Ice Cube’s ‘War of the Worlds’ Is a Shoo-in for 2025’s Definitive Hate-Watch Movie

gizmodo.com Isaiah Colbert 2026-02-09 11:15:15

The domino effect of H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds entering the public domain has crash-landed onto Prime Video, with the streamer releasing a new version of the alien invasion tale starring Ice Cube. A week out from its release has given us a hysteria not dissimilar to Orson Welles’ infamous 1938 radio broadcast—it’s just now folks are flocking to Prime to check out what’s become this year’s quintessential hate-watch film. Released on July 30, War of the Worlds features Ice Cube in the role of

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21 Best Festival Accessories and Gear (2025): The Essentials and the Fun Stuff

wired.com Louryn Strampe 2026-02-09 11:02:00

On Harm Reduction Photograph: The Bunk Police Regardless of your personal habits, drug use can be prevalent at festivals. It's important to know the location of medical tents, to pay attention to your surroundings, and to look out for your fellow festival attendees the way you'd want them to look out for you. I highly recommend getting trained in administering naloxone (Narcan). It prevents opioid overdose, and it's easy to obtain training and the medicine itself for cheap. I took mine throug

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The Google Finance page is getting an AI makeover

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-02-09 11:07:16

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. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Google’s apparent quest to bring AI features across all of its apps has just extended to one of its most mundane: Google Finance. The company announced on Friday that it’s testing a “new, AI-powered Google Finance,” chatbot included. The revamp, which will roll

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Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer is DOA — now what?

theverge.com Andrew J. Hawkins 2026-02-09 11:48:06

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. On Thursday, Bloomberg reported that Tesla CEO Elon Musk has ordered its Dojo supercomputer project to be disbanded after the project’s leader and most of its employees left to join another AI project. The news marked a major setback to

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Nintendo’s new Hello, Mario! mobile app lets kids play with Mario’s face

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-02-09 11:55:48

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. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Nintendo has announced a new free mobile app coming to iOS, Android and the Switch. It’s called Hello, Mario! and was revealed alongside a new collection of Mario-themed products designed for kids and toddlers launching in Japan later this month. All of Nint

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Meta acquires AI audio startup WaveForms

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2026-02-09 11:24:04

In Brief Meta has acquired AI voice startup WaveForms for an undisclosed sum, The Information reports. It’s the company’s latest buy to strengthen its new AI unit, Superintelligence Labs, and Meta’s second major AI audio acquisition in the last month after it bought PlayAI. WaveForms, founded just eight months ago, raised $40 million from Andreessen Horowitz in a round that valued the company at $160 million pre-money, per PitchBook data. Two of the startup’s co-founders – former Meta and Ope

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Latest Tech News

The 8BitDo Pro 3 Is So Dang Customizable, You’ll Never Need Another Controller

Google Working on Fix for Glum Gemini, Stuck in 'Infinite Loop' of Self-Esteem Issues

Texas politicians warn Smithsonian it must not lobby to retain its space shuttle

Google and Valve will kill “Steam for Chromebooks” experiment in January 2026

Inside Dylan Field’s Big IPO—and His Even Bigger Plans for Figma

Tesla dissolves Dojo supercomputer team amid talent exodus

8BitDo’s Pro 3 is a super customizable controller that’s too limited on Switch 2

This three-pack of fast Wi-Fi 7 routers is under $200 for the first time

Apple Intelligence’s ChatGPT integration will use GPT-5 starting with iOS 26

Bank of England chief says no rift with UK government as Revolut licence delay draws scrutiny

The Tesla Diner Is Already Falling Apart Under Mismanagement

Google says a fix for Gemini’s shame spiral is on its way

This is easily AirPods Max’s most bizarre, unique accessory yet

Google's latest Nest Learning Thermostat is $50 off right now

Apple will bring GPT-5 to Apple Intelligence in iOS, iPad OS and macOS 26

How you're charging your tablet is slowly killing it - 3 methods to avoid (and the right way)

8 settings you should change on your Motorola phone to easily improve the battery life

8 settings to change on your Google Pixel phone for significantly better battery life

The Bluetooth tracker I trust more than AirTags - whether you use iPhone or Android

Show HN: Aha Domain Search

Show HN: Synchrotron, a real-time DSP engine in pure Python

What Does Consulting Do?

The Rise of Ritual Features: Why Platforms Are Adding Daily Puzzle Games

Getting Good Results from Claude Code

Ice Cube’s ‘War of the Worlds’ Is a Shoo-in for 2025’s Definitive Hate-Watch Movie

21 Best Festival Accessories and Gear (2025): The Essentials and the Fun Stuff

The Google Finance page is getting an AI makeover

Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer is DOA — now what?

Nintendo’s new Hello, Mario! mobile app lets kids play with Mario’s face

Meta acquires AI audio startup WaveForms

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