Microsoft has released the Xbox Nano controller, its smallest ever at just over 5 inches long and 3.5 ounces, making it lighter and more compact than most smartphones. The controller retains all 18 standard gameplay inputs and a customizable Action Button, and supports both Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth connectivity via a rechargeable battery. It costs $50 and is available for preorder in the US now, with other markets like the UK, Canada and Australia getting it in November.
Microsoft released its October Patch Tuesday update, addressing roughly 1,410 security vulnerabilities including two zero-day flaws across supported Windows versions. The release is also the first official update for Windows 11 26H2 and the final supported update for Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro editions. It also includes fixes for File Explorer and Bluetooth issues, plus the ability to remap the Copilot key.
A project called Sprout Pi (and a lesser Sprout Pico version) replaces an iPod's motherboard to add Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C charging, a microSD slot and FLAC playback without requiring soldering. The upgrade supports audio over USB, the original 3.5mm jack, AirPlay and Google Cast streaming, podcast downloads, and on the Pi model, Spotify and Apple Music apps. It works only with 3rd- and 4th-generation iPods and the iPod mini, and will launch via a Crowd Supply crowdfunding campaign with pricing not yet announced.
CMF, Nothing's sub-brand, has released two milk-carton-shaped portable speakers: the $59 Speaker S with a 45mm driver and passive radiators, and the $109 Speaker M with a 10W tweeter, dual drivers and a 25W woofer. Both offer Bluetooth 6.0, IP68 water and dust resistance, up to 18 hours of battery life, USB-C charging and audio input, and support for NFC, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair and Auracast, with the ability to pair two identical units together.
8BitDo has released the Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller priced at $30, aimed at Nintendo Switch 2 owners. The gamepad includes Hall effect thumbsticks and triggers, haptic feedback, motion control, and an extra mappable button on each shoulder, while omitting extras like RGB lighting and rear paddles.
Apple confirmed its updated Siri Remote, which adds Find My support and a built-in speaker, is compatible with every Apple TV released since the Apple TV HD, not just the new fourth-generation Apple TV 4K. The remote sells standalone for $59 and ships November 13th alongside the new Apple TV 4K.
Beats by Dre posted a teaser showing a silhouette of a Pill Bluetooth speaker accented with yellow lightning bolts, captioned 'Time to catch something new,' confirming a Pokémon collaboration. No release date or pricing for the themed version was announced, though the standard Beats Pill currently sells for $150.
Amazon is selling the TOZO Watch 1 for $64.99, a 35% cut from its $99.99 list price. The device includes Bluetooth calling and GPS tracking, and the sale price matches the lowest seen for the product this year.
Nothing's budget sub-brand CMF has released two portable Bluetooth speakers, the Speaker S and Speaker M, in four color options including orange and turquoise. The Speaker S costs $59 and uses a single 45mm driver with passive radiators, while the $109 Speaker M adds a 10W tweeter and 25W woofer. Both offer up to 18 hours of battery life, IP68 water and dust resistance, and customizable sound via the Nothing X app.
Wireless backup cameras, priced from about $40 to over $400, use Wi-Fi, dedicated radio frequencies or occasionally Bluetooth to send video to a dashboard monitor without needing mobile data. The dashboard unit draws power from a USB port or cigarette lighter, while the rear camera is powered either by splicing into the vehicle's tail-light circuit or via a built-in solar battery. Cameras wired into the tail lights activate automatically in reverse, while battery- or solar-powered units typically need a smartphone app to turn on.
A review piece highlights Keychron, the mechanical keyboard maker that launched via Kickstarter in 2017, and its growing range of products including the $60 K2 and the roughly $200 wood-bodied K8 HE Wireless Magnetic Switch keyboard. The company has also introduced the C0 HE One-Handed 8K Keyboard aimed at gamers, though it is not yet available for purchase.
Amazon is selling the CMF Watch Pro 2 smartwatch for $36, a 27% discount from its usual price. The device includes an AMOLED display, GPS, and Bluetooth calling, and this marks the lowest price it has reached since release.
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