This is an early model of the MCON Bluetooth controller from ONAP. Now, it is a little cheaper than the Backbone. It's $145.It is a similar concept, but it is easier to carry in your pocket when it's closed. Now, you're just going to want to hit the button to open it up. You snap on your phone with the magnets, and it has a smaller frame to hold it, but if you want, there are these little wings to make it easier to grip.And there is an eject button so you could just prop up your phone on a table and play as ...

Hey Google, is there a good cafe on my route that also sells pastries. And I'm trying to avoid any chains. Gemini gave me a list of options, and after asking some questions about each place, I settled on a location based on one very important factor.>> GK Pastry on Questa Drive has both free street parking and a free parking lot. >> Enough said. Because it's Gemini, you can be a bit more conversational with it.So, you don't have to say, "Here's a specific destination that I want to go to." If you're indecis ...

Thirst trap stormtrooper. >> That's no moon. This is the $1,000 Star Wars Lego Death Star.It is 9,000 pieces. First, let me bring in some reinforcements. Look at all those stickers.Six. Seven. So, we have six books.Seven or eight people helping out. So, let's get building. Francisco already started building.>> I don't have half a Chewbacca right now. >> Zach is just taking >> just open that with your mouth. >> Well, if anyone needs a brick separator, >> I never knew what those things were.You know, I've bro ...

Hey there folks. We're almost at the end of the year, so that means it's once again time to take a look at the best true wireless earbuds of 2025. Now, there are some great buds that came out last year, like the Bowers and Wilkins PI8, but this list only features buds that were released in 2025.And some of my picks might surprise you. So, let's get right into it. First up, Apple's new flagship earbuds, the AirPods Pro 3, which lists for $250, but cost a little less on Amazon and received a CNET editor's cho ...

Gaming Hardware & Technology - The industry anticipates the Steam Machine, a small form factor hybrid PC console, offering easy access to Steam games on TVs without requiring high-end gaming rigs or expensive graphics cards [1] - Potential PlayStation handheld device is rumored, featuring dedicated offline play and possible docking capabilities, similar to Nintendo Switch [3] Game Releases & Expectations - Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to be a major game launch in 2026, but its release date remains uncertain [1][2] - Grand Theft Auto 5 is the highest-grossing game of all time, indicating high anticipation and market potential for its successor [2] Future Trends & Speculation - The industry is speculating about the potential release of a PlayStation 6 (PS6) in 2027 [3]

The Boya Mini is an extremely tiny wireless mic. It weighs just 5 g and features up to 30 hours of battery life and has noise cancellation. Just to show you, this is how the audio sounds with noise cancellation off. And here is how the audio sounds with noise cancellation on.Do we hear a big difference. Let me know what you guys think of this Boya mini mic in the comments. ...

Gaming Hardware & Technology - Valve is releasing three new devices in early 2026: Steam Frame (a standalone VR headset with improved specs), Steam Machine (a hybrid PC console six times more powerful than Steam Deck), and a new Steam Controller with dual trackpads [3][4][5] - Sony is launching a 27-inch gaming monitor with 1440p resolution, HDR support, up to 120Hz refresh rate for PS5/PS5 Pro (240Hz for PC), and a built-in PS5 controller charging hook [6] - Sony is also releasing new wireless speakers with planar magnetic drivers and PlayStation Link technology, compatible with PS5, PC, and PlayStation Portal [7] - Nintendo is releasing a Virtual Boy remake as a Switch accessory, requiring a Nintendo Switch Online Plus expansion pack subscription, launching on February 17th for $100 [11][12] Game Releases & Industry Trends - Grand Theft Auto 6 is slated for release on November 19th, 2026, but potential delays are possible due to studio issues [13][14] - The industry anticipates new handheld devices from Nintendo (Switch 2) and Xbox in 2025 [1] - Speculation exists regarding a new Sony handheld console that can play games offline, potentially with a docking feature similar to the Nintendo Switch [8][9]

Some companies have made it their explicit goal to create robots that look as human as possible. Robotics uses silicone skin humanoids with expressive faces and eyes that follow you, all to mimic emotion and build trust. The company is not afraid to march right into the unsettling feeling known as the uncanny valley.A zone in which people can tell something is trying to pass as human, but it isn't quite passing yet. Which may make some people uncomfortable. That is at least until these robots become advance ...

I'm about to take Google Maps's new Gemini feature for a test drive so I can get hands-free navigation assistance and information on my route and destination. Let's check it out. This is all things mobile.So, this latest Gemini integration with Google Maps is essentially your assistant. So, say you're driving, you just thought of something you have to do or a message that you have to send. You don't have to touch your phone.You just say, "Hey, Google." And it'll do what you need to do. I took the new featur ...

And speaking of watches, you do not have to be stuck with the same Apple Watch band for every outfit. This one I'm wearing is a Wrangler denim band. It's $35.The company with it makes a bunch of different designs that are cheaper than buying extra bands from Apple. Another option are these Duo color bands from Ma. Now, they attach with magnets and depending on how you install it, you can easily change which colors you want to. ...