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Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
7 hours ago

Five years on, we still miss LG phones

LG officially exited the smartphone business on April 5, 2021, marking the end of its phone production by May 2021.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
6 years ago

The Best Game Controller for Every Kind of Player

A good controller significantly enhances gaming experience, with various options available for different platforms and features.
#meta
Wearables
fromFuturism
46 minutes ago

We Can't Even Imagine the Eating Disorders This New Meta Smart Glasses Feature Will Cause

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses may exacerbate eating disorders with features that track and log food intake automatically.
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

I wore Meta's smartglasses for a month and it left me feeling like a creep

Meta's smartglasses integrate AI assistants, potentially transforming computing and daily interactions, but raise concerns about privacy and social acceptance.
UX design
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

It's a Design Principle That Has Transformed the World and Even Saved Lives. It's Gone Way Too Far.

Usability, once seen as the cornerstone of design, is now questioned for its limitations in addressing deeper user experience issues.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

The RAM Apocalypse Is Killing The PC Gaming Handheld Market

PC gaming handheld prices are skyrocketing, with the Legion Go 2 now priced at $2,000, significantly impacting the market's momentum.
Productivity
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Best iPad apps to boost productivity and make your life easier | TechCrunch

iPads have evolved into versatile productivity tools with numerous apps available to enhance organization and focus.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

People who check their phone within five minutes of waking up are training their brain to start every day in reaction mode - and it's costing them more than they realize - Silicon Canals

Starting the day with phone use can negatively impact mental state and set a stressful tone for the day.
Data science
fromMedium
2 days ago

Context matters... A lot

Large language models excel at tasks but struggle with context, leading to potentially misleading answers despite their capabilities.
Games
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Google Pixel 10 Users Can Now Play Steam Games Offline via GameNative

GameNative v0.9.0 introduces PowerVR GPU support for Pixel 10, enabling reliable Steam game emulation on the device.
#apple
Apple
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Apple's best product ever

Apple's 50th anniversary was marked by ranking its 50 best products based on over 1.6 million votes.
Apple
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Apple at 50: The tech giant's best, worst, and weirdest ideas

Apple, founded in 1976, revolutionized personal computing with innovative products like the iPod, iPhone, and App Store, despite facing challenges and misfires.
Apple
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Apple's best product ever

Apple's 50th anniversary was marked by ranking its 50 best products based on over 1.6 million votes.
Apple
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Apple at 50: The tech giant's best, worst, and weirdest ideas

Apple, founded in 1976, revolutionized personal computing with innovative products like the iPod, iPhone, and App Store, despite facing challenges and misfires.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
3 days ago

Microlearning Solutions For Mobile: How L&D Leaders Build Engaging, In-The-Flow-Of-Work Learning

Mobile microlearning solutions effectively address time scarcity and fragmented attention, providing quick, accessible training for modern employees.
Typography
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Android keyboard ditches keys, predicts what you mean

TapType is an invisible Android keyboard designed for users who cannot see the screen, developed by Aaron Hewitt, who is blind.
Remodel
fromWIRED
3 days ago

15 Design-Forward DIY Tools Worth Upgrading to This Year

DIY has evolved into a significant cultural force, with the global market nearing a trillion dollars, driven primarily by cost-saving motivations.
Media industry
fromAndroid Police
5 days ago

A fast-growing trend is having a big impact on Android entertainment apps

Short Drama apps are transforming the entertainment app market, with increased ad revenue and a shift towards ad-supported models.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology suggests if you still write things down on paper instead of your phone you aren't resisting progress - you've found something that works and are practicing the increasingly rare skill of not replacing it simply because something newer arrived, and that skill, applied consistently, turns out to predict a surprising number of other things about how you make decisions - Silicon Canals

Handwriting enhances cognitive engagement and memory retention compared to typing, leading to better decision-making and creativity.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
5 days ago

12 travel gadgets that can upgrade your spring break (and they're on sale)

Amazon's Big Spring Sale offers discounts on essential travel gadgets, including Bluetooth devices and chargers, perfect for upcoming trips.
Careers
fromZDNET
5 days ago

I've been WFH for 7 years. These are the home office gadgets I want right now

Upgrading home office gadgets enhances productivity and comfort for remote work.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
12 hours ago

Weekly poll: is the vivo X300 Ultra a phone that you can see yourself buying?

The vivo X300 Ultra features advanced camera technology and a large battery, set to launch in China before expanding globally.
Gadgets
fromGameSpot
1 day ago

Genki Covert Dock 3 Solves The Switch 2's Clutter Problem In One Plug

The Genki Covert Dock 3 offers a portable solution for connecting the Switch 2 to a TV, enhancing gaming convenience and reducing cable clutter.
Digital life
fromZDNET
2 days ago

Brick vs. Bloom Card: I tested both for my screen addiction, and the winner depends on you

Phone addiction leads to significant time loss, prompting the development of tools like the Bloom Card to help users manage distractions.
Apple
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Don't Forget About the iPad Air in the Hubbub Over the MacBook Neo

The iPad Air remains a powerful and enjoyable tablet, despite competition from the iPad Pro and MacBook Neo.
#samsung
Mobile UX
fromwww.gsmarena.com
5 days ago

Samsung launched a Pro keyboard for its Tab S11 Ultra

Samsung has launched a new $400 keyboard accessory for the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Pro, featuring a QWERTY layout and customizable keys.
Mobile UX
fromwww.gsmarena.com
5 days ago

Samsung launched a Pro keyboard for its Tab S11 Ultra

Samsung has launched a new $400 keyboard accessory for the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Pro, featuring a QWERTY layout and customizable keys.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The real technology problem isn't screen time. It's that your phone learned your emotional patterns faster than any person in your life ever did, and now it meets needs that no human relationship has been given the chance to meet. - Silicon Canals

Phones have become the most emotionally attuned presence in people's lives, affecting their relationships with others.
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Best Cases for Your New Samsung Galaxy S26

Samsung Galaxy S26 cases are essential for protection, with options ranging from rugged and durable cases to razor-thin minimalist options that cater to different user preferences.
Wearables
Apple
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Everything is iPhone now

The iPhone revolutionized technology by transforming limitations into opportunities, focusing on perfecting key features despite initial constraints.
#digital-nomadism
fromAol
6 days ago
Digital life

9 High-Tech Items Digital Nomads Should Never Leave Behind When Traveling For Remote Work

fromAol
6 days ago
Digital life

9 High-Tech Items Digital Nomads Should Never Leave Behind When Traveling For Remote Work

fromIslands
6 days ago
Digital life

9 High-Tech Items Digital Nomads Should Never Leave Behind When Traveling For Remote Work - Islands

Digital life
fromAol
6 days ago

9 High-Tech Items Digital Nomads Should Never Leave Behind When Traveling For Remote Work

Digital nomadism is mainstream, with increasing options for remote work and new gadgets enhancing the experience.
Digital life
fromAol
6 days ago

9 High-Tech Items Digital Nomads Should Never Leave Behind When Traveling For Remote Work

Digital nomadism is mainstream, with increasing options for remote work and new gadgets enhancing the experience.
Digital life
fromIslands
6 days ago

9 High-Tech Items Digital Nomads Should Never Leave Behind When Traveling For Remote Work - Islands

Digital nomadism is mainstream, with increasing options for remote work and essential tech tools for a seamless experience.
#smartphone
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

This even smaller credit card-sized e-reader has one tragic flaw

The Xteink X3 is a compact e-reader with improvements over the X4, but its magnetic charging connection is a significant drawback.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

New Honor Pad 10 Pro packs a Dimensity 8350 in a 6.1mm chassis, Pad X10 and X10 Pro join it

Honor unveiled three mid-range tablets: Pad 10 Pro, Pad X10, and Pad X10 Pro, featuring enhanced performance and design.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Google's Next Fitbit Wearable Could Launch Without a Display

Google is developing a screenless Fitbit wearable focused on passive health monitoring, competing with Whoop and Oura, and integrating AI features.
Mobile UX
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Infinix GT 50 Pro Design, Cooling, Gaming Features Leaked Again

Infinix GT 50 Pro will feature design upgrades and performance enhancements aimed at gaming users.
Typography
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 weeks ago

wireless gaming controllers for pre-teens grip around hands with sea horse-inspired ridges

LEVION wireless gaming controller thumbstick caps feature a seahorse-inspired ridged design optimized for pre-teens aged 9-12, with curved ergonomic shaping and horizontal ridges for comfortable extended gameplay.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
6 days ago

CRKD's $30 ATOM+ Is a Pocket Gamepad That Finally Solved Stick Drift - Yanko Design

The TMR, or Tunnel Magnetoresistance, thumbsticks are arguably the ATOM+'s most significant selling point. Unlike traditional analog sticks that use physical contact points that wear down with use, TMR technology relies on magnetic sensors to read input, which means accuracy doesn't degrade over time.
Gadgets
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Nothing's AI devices plan reportedly contains smart glasses and earbuds | TechCrunch

Nothing is set to release smart glasses next year, featuring AI capabilities and a multi-device strategy beyond smartphones.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Honor continues its teaser campaign for the 600 series

Honor is teasing the upcoming 600 series with promises of an ultra-thin design, long-lasting endurance, and flagship-level features.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
5 days ago

body agency and the ways wearable devices let people regain control of their physical forms

Body agency is a power returned after an incident took it away from the user's physical form, and some wearable devices and technologies have this exact goal in mind.
Wearables
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Evercade's new handheld has a larger screen and dual thumbsticks for 3D games

Evercade's new Nexus handheld features a 5.89-inch screen, enhanced specs, and supports over 700 retro games through proprietary cartridges.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Nothing Could Launch AI Smart Glasses, New Earbuds in Expansion Push

Nothing is developing AI-powered smart glasses and earbuds, focusing on personalized experiences rather than full augmented reality capabilities.
fromGSMArena.com
4 days ago

This case adds a Lightning port to the Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Ken Pillonel, a freelance hardware prototyping consultant, designed a case that adds a Lightning port to the iPhone 17 Pro, allowing users to charge with existing Lightning cables.
Mobile UX
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Razer's first split ergonomic keyboard puts extra keys in reach of your thumbs

Razer's Pro Type Ergo keyboard features a split, curved ergonomic design aimed at enhancing productivity and comfort for users.
Mobile UX
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Forget touchscreens: These 3 phones are bringing physical keyboards back

Physical smartphone keyboards are making a comeback, with new devices like Unihertz Titan 2 Elite and Clicks Communicator leading the trend.
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

AI can push your Stream Deck buttons for you

"You still set up actions in Stream Deck app the same way you always have. MCP adds a new way to trigger them," Elgato said in its announcement.
Gadgets
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Motorola is working on three new Edge 70 phones

Motorola is expanding the Edge 70 family with three new models: Edge 70 Pro, Edge 70 Pro+, and Edge 70 Pro Lite.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
6 days ago

Ayaneo discontinues Snapdragon 8 Elite based Pocket FIT console due to rising costs

Semiconductor shortages are worsening, leading to increased production costs and potential discontinuation of certain gaming devices.
Gadgets
fromSlashGear
1 week ago

10 Smart Gadgets To Help Upgrade Your Home Office - SlashGear

Investing in smart gadgets for a home office can enhance productivity and organization for remote workers.
fromGSMArena.com
6 days ago

Oppo Pad Mini showcased ahead of launch with extremely thin and light body

The Pad Mini is described as 'incredibly thin and light', featuring razor-thin bezels and an aluminum-clad chassis with a simplistic design.
Mobile UX
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago

Sony's Latest PlayStation Patent Turns a DualSense and Your Phone Into One Gaming Controller - Yanko Design

Sony's new filing describes a smartphone mounted directly onto a DualSense controller, with the phone functioning as a live secondary input device. Its touchscreen, motion sensors, and hardware would all be available to developers as genuine control surfaces, feeding into the game in real time rather than simply mirroring it.
Gadgets
Wearables
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Backbone's versatile pro controller is nearly matching its best price to date

The Backbone Pro mobile controller offers dedicated gaming hardware with full-sized controls, extended battery life, and unified software for accessing games across multiple platforms at a discounted price of $139.99.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Ayaneo says selling its Windows gaming handheld 'is no longer sustainable'

Ayaneo is suspending preorders for the Next 2 gaming handheld due to rising digital storage costs making production unsustainable.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

$73 Lenovo Gamepad Turns the Legion Y700 Into a Switch Lite Rival - Yanko Design

Lenovo's Legion Gamepad G9 2026 is a dedicated accessory for the Legion Y700 Gen 5 tablet, featuring an 8-direction D-pad, macro buttons, and wired USB-C connection to eliminate latency.
Mobile UX
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This new foldable phone may have upstaged Apple in the 'zero-crease' wars

Oppo's Find N6 significantly reduces the visible and tactile crease in folding phones, potentially surpassing Apple's anticipated folding device with advanced engineering solutions.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago

This seahorse-inspired game controller concept is made for smaller hands - Yanko Design

Game controllers have not changed much in shape since the mid-1990s. They're still two-handed symmetrical slabs built around adult grip dimensions, loaded with enough buttons to pilot a small aircraft. For a 10-year-old just getting into gaming, picking one up for the first time is a bit like being handed a TV remote and told to perform surgery, no sweat.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 weeks ago

This Square Phone Rotates Open to a BlackBerry or Game Boy Setup - Yanko Design

The iFrog RS1 is a modular square phone with a rotating base that transforms into either a physical keyboard or gamepad, designed as a customizable platform for carriers and brands rather than a finished retail product.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Lenovo Unveils a Foldable Gaming Handheld That Replaces Your Laptop - Yanko Design

Lenovo's Legion Go Fold Concept addresses the travel dilemma of carrying multiple devices by combining a foldable handheld gaming device with laptop functionality through a flexible display and detachable controllers.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The Lenovo Legion Go Fold gaming handheld concept looks awkward but its versatility is endless

Lenovo's Legion Go Fold concept device uses a flexible OLED display that bends to 7.7 inches for portability or extends to 11.6 inches for immersive gaming, with detachable controllers enabling multiple usage modes.
Gadgets
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Intriguing New Smartphone Design Features a Small Robot Arm

Honor unveiled a Robot Phone concept featuring a motorized camera arm extending from the device, designed to integrate AI capabilities for recording and analyzing surroundings.
Mobile UX
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Why Users Prefer Apps Over Browsers for Daily Digital Tasks

Mobile apps have become the primary interface for daily digital tasks, prioritizing convenience, continuity, and efficiency over the openness of the traditional web.
Mobile UX
fromMedium
1 month ago

Bringing buttons back: rethinking how smart your smartphone should be

Physical button-based interfaces are resurging as an antidote to touchscreen doomscrolling, blending nostalgia and analog design with focused, limited-function devices.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Your next laptop could be a foldable phone

For almost as long as phones have been around, people have wanted those phones to also be laptops. It seems so simple: Your phone has plenty of computing power, access to all your apps and data, an always-on connection. The only problem? Your phone's screen is too small for many tasks, and so is its keyboard. Or at least, they were, until foldable phones made it possible to carry a truly gigantic screen in your pocket. Now all bets are off.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromEngadget
2 months ago

CES 2026: Hyperkin and Gamesir made a modular game controller for your smartphone, tablet and even your Switch

A fully modular mobile controller lets users swap sticks, D-pads, and buttons, fits phones, Switch and iPad, and offers Bluetooth, rumble, and customizable layouts.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

GameSir x Hyperkin modular controller could be the endgame accessory for mobile gamers - Yanko Design

The X5 Alteron controller gets the best of both worlds: GameSir's ergonomic engineering that makes it the first choice for gamers, and Hyperkin's knack for designing retro controllers. What sets the modular controller apart is the swappable module system that allows gamers to completely change the layout from symmetrical to asymmetrical thumbsticks, to changing the D-pad and face buttons. Designer: GameSir and Hyperkin
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The Pocket Taco is the best way to turn your phone into a Game Boy

GameSir Pocket Taco converts smartphones into a Game Boy-style handheld, offering secure silicone grip, case compatibility, and $35 affordability but blocks the lower screen.
#mobile-gaming
fromKotaku
2 months ago
Gadgets

Razer Kishi Ultra Gaming Controller Is Almost 50% Off, Mobile Gaming Can Feel Way Better for Much Less - Kotaku

fromKotaku
2 months ago
Gadgets

Razer Kishi Ultra Gaming Controller Is Almost 50% Off, Mobile Gaming Can Feel Way Better for Much Less - Kotaku

Gadgets
fromSlashGear
1 month ago

5 Cool Gadgets That Any Digital Nomad Would Want In 2026 - SlashGear

Digital nomads need compact, durable, packable tech—phones, laptops, tablets, mice, and noise-cancelling headphones—to reliably work from hotels, cafés, and short-term rentals.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Morphable Shows How a Game Controller Could Adjust to Your Hands - Yanko Design

Settling in for "just one more run" usually means your thumbs, wrists, or forearms start complaining long before the game is done. Most controllers are fixed objects that expect your body to adapt, which can lead to repetitive strain or numbness. You either push through the discomfort or take breaks that feel like interruptions, but rarely can you adjust the hardware itself to match how your hands actually feel in that moment.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
2 months ago

New Anbernic Smart Controller Contains Heartbeat Sensor

The RG GO1, which doesn't have a price or specific release date yet, features a 2.5-inch IPS LCD screen in the center of the controller. This can be used for various tasks, including reprogramming buttons and turning on rapid fire settings. The just-revealed controller also includes heartbeat sensors in the grips. Why? Anbernic says it will let you "monitor your well-being during intense sessions."
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

MCON Slim Hands-on at CES 2026: The UltraThin MagSafe Controller That Turns Your iPhone Into a Gaming Console - Yanko Design

Designed by 21 year-old Josh King, the MCON Slim is clearly his magnum opus. The youngster (incubated by Dale Backus' Ohsnap) mentioned how the smartphone was such a powerful device, but all we ever use it for is doomscrolling and emails. The MCON was supposed to prove to the world that the smartphone can be an incredible handheld gaming device, comparable to the Razer Switchblade or even dare I say the Nintendo Switch.
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