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Tom's Hardware tested Thrustmaster's new Airbus Add-On Grip paired with the AVA Joystick Base using the Fenix A320 in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The reviewer found the setup highly capable overall but noted noticeable wobble in the default configuration that only dampers can resolve, alongside a steep price that may deter casual buyers.
A video posted on X shows a Tesla Cybercab's central touchscreen switching into an undisclosed control mode featuring a virtual joystick, letting a person drag a finger to steer the vehicle. The rider said the display appeared in this unusual configuration unprompted, and the screen also showed door controls, a support button, and a camera feed that seemed to include non-live imagery from a previous location. Tesla has not acknowledged or explained this manual-driving interface publicly.
Riders in Austin discovered a hidden on-screen control panel in Tesla's driverless Cybercab, featuring a virtual joystick with forward/reverse toggles, a stop button, horn, and manual door controls. The interface appeared in the lower left of the central display alongside live camera feeds, though passengers who tried to activate it found the controls unresponsive.
Razer has introduced the Prio, a new mobile gaming controller that collapses down to roughly the size of a credit card and weighs just 101 grams for easy portability. Despite its compact folded form, it offers a full controller layout with recessed joysticks, a D-pad, face buttons and shoulder buttons, and connects via USB-C so it draws power directly from the phone. It works across Android and iOS devices and supports cloud gaming services like Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam Link, and PS Remote Play.
Ikea has unveiled a new furniture collection called YXSTABY, developed in partnership with Xbox, featuring pillows, chairs and an unusually shaped stool that resembles a game controller. The line targets gamers looking to outfit dedicated play spaces with themed seating and accessories.