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New PS5 Update Lets DualSense Controllers Pair With Multiple Devices at the Same Time

All you PlayStation 5 players can now pair your wireless DualSense controllers with up to four devices at a time and toggle among them. For some time, you've been able to pair your DualSense controllers not just with PS5s and other PlayStation consoles, but also with PCs, Macs, smartphones and other Bluetooth devices. But that pairing could happen with only one device at a time; using a different device with a DualSense required pairing all over again. That changes now, with system update 25.0

Sony’s PS5 update adds controller swapping and Power Saving mode

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. PS5 users can now run select games in “Power Saving” mode and pair DualSense controllers with multiple devices. Sony started beta testing these features in July, but they’re now rolling out to everyone today in the version 25.06-12.00.00 console software update. The new Power Saver mode will reduce the power consumption of PS5 consoles in exchange for scaling back game performance, according to Sony’s PS5 u

The PS5 update that adds DualSense multi-device pairing rolls out soon

Starting on Wednesday, it'll be much easier to switch between devices with your PlayStation controller. That's when the PS5 update Sony promised in July begins rolling out. Jumping between your console and, say, Windows will be as simple as pressing a button combo. Up to this point, you've had to unpair and repair your DualSense controller each time. After installing tomorrow's system update, it will only take a few steps to set up multi-device switching. With your DualSense controller powered

Dolphin update makes GameCube and Wii games far less likely to crash

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Dolphin release 2509 turns off Dual Core mode by default on desktop, fixing common crashes. The update also adds compatibility for three tricky Disney Wii games thanks to clever hacks. Bluetooth passthrough, which enables Wii Remote support, has been patched to work with more modern Bluetooth adapters. Dolphin has long been one of the most impressive emulators around, but despite more than 20 years of development, there’s still more work to be done. In

Being Underweight Might Be Deadlier Than Being Overweight

If asked whether one would prefer to be too skinny or fat, chances are most people would reply that they’d rather be too skinny. Distorted standards of beauty and their propagation on social media are certainly to blame for this, in addition to the knowledge that being overweight typically brings along a host of health risks. A new study, however, suggests that being too thin can actually be deadlier. Researchers used health data to investigate the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and

A new Astro Bot-themed PS5 controller is now available for preorder

is a commerce writer covering deals and buying guides. Previously, he was a freelance writer for Popular Mechanics, Men’s Health, and Esquire. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If you missed out on the limited edition Astro Bot DualSense wireless controller for PlayStation 5 last year, we have good news: Sony is launching a new “Joyful” version of the gamepad for $84.99 on October 30th, and preorders have just begun at the PlayStation store

All iPhone 17 models get dual capture video recording in the Apple Camera app

A new software feature available across the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air lineup is Dual Capture, which allows you to record from the front and rear camera at the same time. This mode is available through a button in the Apple Camera app running on an iPhone 17. The dual video recording capability was first demoed by Apple back in 2019 as a feature of the iPhone 11 Pro, but required a third-party app to use … You can see Apple unveil multi-cam recording at this point in the 2019 iPho

Compare the New iPhone Models

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Job mismatch and early career success

How does being over- or underqualified at the beginning of a worker's career affect skill acquisition, retention, and promotion? Despite the importance of mismatch for the labor market, self-selection into jobs has made estimating these effects difficult. We overcome endogeneity concerns in the context of the US Air Force, which allocates new enlistees to over 130 different jobs based, in part, on test scores. Using these test scores, we create simulated job assignments based on factors outside

Lovesac confirms data breach after ransomware attack claims

American furniture brand Lovesac is warning that it suffered a data breach impacting an undisclosed number of individuals, stating their personal data was exposed in a cybersecurity incident. Lovesac is a furniture designer, manufacturer, and retailer, operating 267 showrooms across the United States, and having annual net sales of $750 million. They are best known for their modular couch systems called 'sactionals,' as well as their bean bags called 'sacs.' According to the notices sent to i

Job Mismatch and Early Career Success

How does being over- or underqualified at the beginning of a worker's career affect skill acquisition, retention, and promotion? Despite the importance of mismatch for the labor market, self-selection into jobs has made estimating these effects difficult. We overcome endogeneity concerns in the context of the US Air Force, which allocates new enlistees to over 130 different jobs based, in part, on test scores. Using these test scores, we create simulated job assignments based on factors outside

As we await the iPhone Fold, Samsung and Huawei move onto trifolds

It seems clear we’re still a year away from the first iPhone Fold, but the rest of the market isn’t standing still. Samsung is planning to launch its first trifold phone this year, and Huawei is already onto its second-generation model. On a pedantic note, I would argue that as they have two sets of hinges, they are bifold rather than trifold, but the industry seems to have adopted the latter term, so I guess we’re stuck with it now … Huawei was first off the block with the Mate XT, shown abov

The dual-screen gaming handheld wars have begun, and I couldn’t be happier

AYN Android gaming handhelds are still relatively new, but lately it feels like there’s a kind of renaissance. We’re seeing new form factors like the sliding ANBERNIC RG Slide and whatever the SUGAR1 is supposed to be, but finally, finally, we are getting to what I consider the holy grail of gaming handhelds: The Nintendo 3DS. Yes, the age of dual-screened Android handhelds is upon us, and several companies are rushing to take the crown. The SUGAR1 is disqualified for bending backwards, but se

Ayn reveals a Nintendo DS-style handheld that comes in the classic Game Boy Color purple

Ayn added more than just a touch of nostalgia with its upcoming dual-screen handheld that gives us modern-day Nintendo DS vibes. After teasing the device in a YouTube video earlier this week, Ayn dropped the full spec sheet, price range and release date for its Thor handhelds. The Thor Lite base model will start at $249 for preorder pricing, but you can opt for the top-of-the-line Thor Max model that goes for $429. Besides the clear purple colorway, the Ayn Thor will come in black, white and rai

There’s another dual-screen Android gaming handheld on the way, and it’s shockingly affordable

AYN TL;DR AYN’s upcoming dual-screen Thor handheld will start at just $249. That’s $100 cheaper than the AYANEO Pocket DS, although it’s smaller and less powerful. It will be available for pre-order on the official AYN website starting next week. AYANEO rocked the handheld gaming world when it announced the dual-screened Pocket DS, which is set to finally replace the Nintendo 3DS years after it was discontinued. A few days later, AYN swooped in to steal the show with a new, smaller dual-scre

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Scientists Find Evidence That You're a Hypocrite Who's Causing More Than Your Share of Climate Change

When it comes to personal contributions to climate change, most Americans seem to have no clue how damaging some of their individual actions can be. Folks who happily recycle and switch to more energy-efficient appliances, per a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Nexus journal, likely have a far larger carbon footprint than they realize. When it comes to personal behavioral changes to mitigate climate change, not all interventions are created equal. A

Another dual-screened Android handheld is coming, and it’s from the maker of the Odin

TL;DR AYN has revealed the AYN Thor, its first dual-screened Android handheld. The Thor was revealed in a short teaser video alongside news that the company is also making the Odin 3. The announcement comes a day after pricing was revealed for AYANEO’s Pocket DS, the first Android-powered dual-screen clamshell to break cover. We’ve been waiting for a dual-screened Android handheld for what feels like forever, and we finally got one with the recent unveiling of the AYANEO Pocket DS. It’s only

The dual-screen Android gaming handheld you’ve been waiting for has a temptingly affordable price

TL;DR AYANEO is introducing the Pocket DS, a dual-screen Android-powered gaming handheld. Starting at just about $400, this represents a much more affordable solution to AYANEO’s Windows-based dual-screen hardware. AYANEO is accepting crowdfunding orders now, with plans to ship in October. Pair your Android phone with a nice Bluetooth controller — or better yet, a nice clamp-on set of controller grips like the Razer Kishi V3 series — and you have got one serious piece of mobile gaming kit on

Apple’s lock on iPhone browser engines gets a December deadline

is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. We might finally see the first iPhone browsers built on top of third-party engines now that Japanese regulators have taken up the issue. Apple’s malicious compliance in the EU has so far prevented Chrome, and its Blink engine, for example, from coming t

Japan: Apple Must Lift Browser Engine Ban by December

Readers may recall that Japan recently passed the Smartphone Act, officially the Bill on the Promotion of Competition for Specified Software Used in Smartphones. Among its most important reforms is a direct prohibition on Apple’s long-standing ban on third-party browser engines on iOS. This ban has functioned as an effective ban on browsers like Firefox, Chrome, Edge, Opera, Brave & Vivaldi, by forcing them to use Apple’s WebKit engine, which they cannot modify or control. This results in no ef

Retroid’s wild Dual Screen add-on just got pushed back

TL;DR Retroid has announced that its Dual Screen add-on for its gaming handhelds has received a small delay. Official shipments are now scheduled to ship from August 15 instead of August 5. This accessory should make for a better experience if you want to emulate Nintendo DS and 3DS games. Retroid announced a Dual Screen add-on for its gaming handhelds back in June. This should make for a more immersive experience if you’d like to emulate your old Nintendo DS and 3DS games. However, you’ll ne

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1Password deal: Get 50 percent off plans for the back-to-school season

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 . The sale brings the price of the Individual plan down to $18 for a year. 1Password is running a notable back-to-school sale in the middle of July, but the deals more than make up for the chronological discrepancy. Many subscription plans are half off until September 12. This includes

Measuring Engineering

If you’ve been an engineer for any length of time, then you’ll probably recognize these truths about software. It’s not predictable. Estimations are hard unless you’ve done it before. And if you’ve done it before, it already exists. Requirements are in constant flux. The customer is always right, except when their telling you how to design a feature. Shit happens. A library has a security vulnerability, a bug appears in the core algorithm or simply Patch Tuesday causes some unknown impact. So

Sony’s DualSense Edge is $30 off for a limited time

If you spend a lot of time gaming on the PlayStation 5, you may want a controller that can offer more customization than the standard DualSense. The pro-style DualSense Edge is worth considering, especially now since it’s currently down to $170 ($29.99 off) on the PlayStation website with the code EVO2025 through August 4th. The same code can be used on a variety of PS5 accessories, including the Pulse Elite wireless headphones. Sony DualSense Edge $ 170 $ 200 15 % off $ 170 Sony’s pro-style co

Sony details its ‘FlexStrike’ wireless PS5 fight stick

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. Sony has shared more details about its arcade-style controller for the PlayStation that was first teased during the State of Play event in early June. Originally codenamed Project Defiant, the fight stick is now called the FlexStrike and features a rechargeable battery, mechanical switch buttons, restrictor gates that limit the joystick’s movemen

PS5 Beta Update Brings Simultaneous DualSense Controller Pairing to Multiple Devices

A system update for those in the PS5 beta program will enable a new feature for the DualSense or DualSense Edge controller, allowing it to be paired with multiple devices at the same time and quickly switch between them. Beta participants will get access to the new feature on Friday. The DualSense controller can be connected to several devices via Bluetooth that aren't the PS5, including computers (PC, Mac), and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. However, you can only connect to one o

1Password subscriptions are half off for the back to school season

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 . That brings the price of the Individual plan down to $18 for a year. 1Password is running a notable back-to-school sale in the middle of July, but the deals more than make up for the chronological discrepancy. Many subscription plans are half off until September 12. This includes the

Sony’s 30th Anniversary DualSense Controller is back in stock online at 10AM ET

Sony will have a “limited restock” of its 30th Anniversary DualSense Wireless Controller on the PlayStation Direct storefront . The $79.99 gamepad is available for preorder starting July 21st at 10AM ET for PlayStation Plus subscribers and on July 23rd at 10AM ET for everyone else. It will begin shipping on September 9th. If you want to order today, a PlayStation Plus Essential subscription costs $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year. The limited-edition PlayStation 5 controller was released last

Mango Health (YC W24) Is Hiring

If this sounds like you and you are up for the challenge in making a difference — we’d love to talk to you. We are building the world's leading AI Guide for individuals with OCD. Similar to what Headspace did for meditation apps, we want to be the ultimate resource for individuals looking to better themselves. The status quo for OCD treatment requires an ERP specialist which can run thousands of dollars. We are on a mission to democratize the tools required to enable individuals to be their own

You can try Linux without ditching Windows first - here's how

ZDNET With Windows 10 support due to end soon, many users are looking for an alternative OS, so they don't have to purchase yet another computer. One of the best options for most people is Linux. Modern Linux distributions are user-friendly, rock-solid, and free. If you have zero experience with Linux, you might think it's above your skills, so you have yet to find the courage to use it. Back in 1997, when I discovered Linux, I was clueless about how it worked. When I finally installed the ope