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This $39 Cooler Master case turns your old Framework Laptop parts into a tiny PCThis $39 Cooler Master case turns your old Framework Laptop parts into a tiny PC
Nothing Ear 2 review: it’s what’s on the inside that counts

The second-generation earbuds might look almost identical to the Ear 1s but with a $50 higher asking price. Lucky for Nothing, their sound quality is in a different league.

Jon Porter
Sean Hollister
Sean Hollister
Atomic purple? Yes please.

I almost wish I’d waited before buying JSAUX’s excellent transparent heatsink backplate for my Steam Deck...because it now comes in better colors, too! Oh BTW: don’t do the RGB mod yet.

Don’t attempt this RGB Steam Deck mod just yetDon’t attempt this RGB Steam Deck mod just yet
My favorite new Steam Deck mod is this $30 see-through heatsink backplateMy favorite new Steam Deck mod is this $30 see-through heatsink backplate
MSI’s new laptop is see-through but not see-through enoughMSI’s new laptop is see-through but not see-through enough
See inside your Steam Deck with JSAUX’s $30 transparent backplateSee inside your Steam Deck with JSAUX’s $30 transparent backplate
Sean Hollister
Sean Hollister
So damn clean.

This is the most beautiful portable console I’ve ever seen.

It’s beyond time to Bring Transparent Gadgets Back. And not just accessories, please.

BTW, Nintendo almost made something like this.

Video by @GingerOfMods, GIF by Sean Hollister/The Verge
Nothing Ear Stick review: fewer features, more polish

Nothing has ironed out the kinks of its debut pair of earbuds with the Ear Stick. But in the process it’s dropped some of the features that made the Ear 1s competitive.

Jon Porter
Nomad’s bringing back the early 2000s with a transparent charging brickNomad’s bringing back the early 2000s with a transparent charging brick
LG Display shows off a versatile lineup of transparent OLED screens at CES 2022LG Display shows off a versatile lineup of transparent OLED screens at CES 2022
These transparent Apple prototypes clearly show the greatness of see-through gadgetsThese transparent Apple prototypes clearly show the greatness of see-through gadgets
Microsoft is releasing a translucent controller for Xbox’s 20th birthdayMicrosoft is releasing a translucent controller for Xbox’s 20th birthday
Forza is getting a colorful, translucent controller for Xbox Series XForza is getting a colorful, translucent controller for Xbox Series X
LG imagines a bed with a hidden see-thru OLED TV setLG imagines a bed with a hidden see-thru OLED TV set
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Kano’s second-generation buildable Windows 10 PC has a faster processor and USB-CKano’s second-generation buildable Windows 10 PC has a faster processor and USB-C
Microsoft’s translucent Xbox controller looks the best in new pink optionMicrosoft’s translucent Xbox controller looks the best in new pink option
How to customize the look of your Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers

An affordable, manageable way to give your Switch a unique look

Cameron Faulkner
Sony’s Death Stranding PS4 has a translucent BB pod controllerSony’s Death Stranding PS4 has a translucent BB pod controller
LG patents a transparent foldable phoneLG patents a transparent foldable phone
Microsoft’s translucent Phantom controller now comes in whiteMicrosoft’s translucent Phantom controller now comes in white
Xiaomi is finally being more transparent about its see-through Mi 9Xiaomi is finally being more transparent about its see-through Mi 9
Microsoft’s translucent Phantom Black Xbox controller is a mesmerizing gaming gadgetMicrosoft’s translucent Phantom Black Xbox controller is a mesmerizing gaming gadget
Leaked parts confirm that Xiaomi’s ‘transparent’ Mi 8 Explorer Edition was too good to be trueLeaked parts confirm that Xiaomi’s ‘transparent’ Mi 8 Explorer Edition was too good to be true
Leaked HTC U11 Plus shows a translucent optionLeaked HTC U11 Plus shows a translucent option

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