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.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-14
Sony has unveiled the ECM-W5, a $400 wireless microphone system with one receiver and two transmitters that can record 96kHz audio and stream directly to Sony's Alpha cameras via the Multi Interface Shoe, or to phones and PCs via USB-C. Each $120 transmitter has 64GB of onboard storage, 11 hours of battery life, magnetic mounting, and supports 32-bit float recording for gain-free audio capture across up to four tracks. Pre-orders open now, with shipping set for November.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-14
Microsoft has officially unveiled the Xbox Nano, a smaller, lighter controller aimed at younger players or those with smaller hands who want portable gameplay. Priced at $49.99, it measures just over five inches, includes a rechargeable battery, Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth connectivity, and a customizable Action Button. It's available for pre-order now and ships in November.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-14
The Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless gaming headset is now selling for $89.99, a 44% discount from its regular price. The deal matches the headset's previous all-time low price. The headset includes Dolby Atmos spatial audio support and a noise-canceling microphone.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-13
A technology explainer outlines why smartphones running CarPlay or Android Auto often heat up during drives. Contributing factors include wireless charging, direct sunlight or heater vents, simultaneous use of GPS navigation, streaming audio, and background apps, plus the combined load of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cellular radios running at once in wireless setups.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-13
Elgato has released the Wave Go, its first wireless microphone aimed at mobile content creators, priced at $99.99. The AirPod-sized, seven-gram clip-on mic offers condenser audio with EQ shift, auto gain, and noise cancellation, and pairs with a USB-C receiver compatible with iPhones, Android devices, and iPads over a 2.4GHz connection. An optional Smart Handle accessory converts it into a full-size interview mic and charges it, extending battery life to roughly 48 hours total.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-13
A newly reviewed MagSafe wallet features a side-mounted eject button that fans out up to three stored cards with a single press, letting users grab one without detaching the wallet from their iPhone. It's built from machined aluminum in multiple colors, uses 32 magnets for MagSafe attachment, and includes RFID-blocking material for 13.56MHz frequencies.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-12
Apple's new foldable iPhone, the Duo, has distinct dimensions—164.6 by 117.8 by 5.2 mm unfolded and 84.1 by 117.8 by 11.3 mm folded—that make most existing cases, screen protectors, car mounts and lens attachments incompatible. USB-C peripherals and most wireless chargers still work with the device, and Apple has released dimensional drawings to manufacturers so new accessories can be built to fit.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-12
Apple is expected to introduce an updated Apple TV 4K at its 'Welcome home' event on October 13, its first refresh since 2022. Rumored changes include an A19 chip replacing the A15 Bionic, a built-in microphone for hands-free Siri access, an updated Siri Remote with a speaker, and a new N1 wireless chip.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-12
Sony's PlayStation Pulse Explore wireless earbuds, designed for PS5 and PS5 Pro, are on sale for $149 instead of their usual $200 price, matching their lowest price to date. The discount applies to both black and white colorways, though the reduced price only appears after adding them to an Amazon cart.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-12
Kuxiu has launched a Burgundy colorway of its D5 charging station, designed to match the burgundy iPhone 18 Pro. The D5 offers Qi2.2 25W wireless charging, a retractable Apple Watch puck, an AirPods charging mat, a built-in cooling fan, and a diagnostic display, and ships with a 45W brick and braided cable.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-11
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.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-11
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