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Andrew Liszewski

Andrew Liszewski

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    8BitDo’s latest Retro Receiver brings wireless controller support to the Nintendo 64.

    The new $24.99 adapter plugs into the N64’s front ports and serves as a wireless bridge for modern Bluetooth controllers including Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch gamepads. The company also released a new $39.99 2.4GHz version of its 8BitDo 64 controller with a similar adapter for use with the N64 or Analogue 3D.

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    <em>The N64 Retro Receiver supports rumble functionality and includes a USB-C port for firmware updates.</em>
    <em>The adapter is compatible with 8BitDo’s controller lineup but also any standard Bluetooth gamepad.</em>
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    The N64 Retro Receiver supports rumble functionality and includes a USB-C port for firmware updates.
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    Andrew Liszewski
    Upgrading the MacBook Neo’s storage is satisfying ASMR, but don’t try this at home.

    YouTube’s DirectorFeng has released yet another teardown of the new Apple MacBook Neo but in this video they go one step further and upgrade the laptop’s 256GB NAND chip to 1TB of storage, as spotted by 9to5Mac. The upgrade works, but it’s a complicated process requiring some serious skills and a steady hand.

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    Andrew Liszewski
    The Phase mouse splits in half to become motion-sensing gamepads.

    Startup Pixelpaw Labs has announced a new wireless mouse that’s business on the outside and fun within. The Phase features a 16K DPI optical sensor and touch-sensitive scrolling but splits in half to become a pair of wireless game controllers with thumbsticks and motion controls. You can preorder it ahead of a future Kickstarter launch with a $20 deposit.

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    Andrew Liszewski
    Zens’ semi-solid state MagSafe battery delivers faster wireless charging speeds.

    Following BMX and Kuxiu releasing safer and longer-lasting semi-solid state wireless power banks limited to 15W charging rates, Zens has announced a Qi2.2 alternative that can deliver up to 25W to supported devices. It’s available in a 5,000mAh version for $59.99 launching in late March, and a $79.99 10,000mAh option coming in early April.

    <em>Zens’ Semi Solid State Powerbank has a USB-C port that can be used to charge another device simultaneously.</em>
    The 5,000mAh version (left) is 8mm thick while the 10,000mAh option (right) is 14mm.
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    Zens’ Semi Solid State Powerbank has a USB-C port that can be used to charge another device simultaneously.
    Image: Zens
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    Andrew Liszewski
    Dolby Vision returns to Disney Plus in Europe.

    After being removed last month the HDR format and 3D movies are once again available to Disney Plus Premium subscribers in Europe, although some German users are still reporting them missing. Disney confirmed to FlatpanelsHD the removal was a result of a “German patent dispute with American company InterDigital.”

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    Andrew Liszewski
    Coleman’s new collapsible cooler stays cold for up to 64 hours.

    Has the hassle of storing boxy coolers between beach trips been solved? Coleman’s new Snap ‘N Go cooler features folding walls and a flexible waterproof liner that collapses to just 4.7 inches tall. It can keep ice and drinks cold for 48 to 64 hours, and is available in 35, 45, and 55-quart capacities starting at $199.99.

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    The Rewindpix brings film functionality to a digital camera.

    Available now through Kickstarter with an early bird pledge of $109, the Rewindpix is a retro-styled digital camera with a winding wheel to prep the next shot, optional film effect filters, and a large optical viewfinder in lieu of a preview screen. Inside is a 13-megapixel 1/3.06-inch Sony sensor and Wi-Fi connectivity for offloading pics to a mobile app.