Andrew Liszewski

Senior Reporter, News

Sphero’s Bolt Plus robot has a screen parents would want their kids to look at

Andrew LiszewskiJun 18, 2024

A special edition ‘Hyrule Edition’ Switch Lite will be released alongside Zelda’s first game.

After debuting The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, a game where Princess Zelda finally gets to save Link, Nintendo teased an upcoming Switch Lite with a swanky gold finish.

The back of the console features the Hylian crest, and when released on September 26th, it will include a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.

A look at the front of the gold Hyrule Edition Switch Lite console.

A look at the back of the gold Hyrule Edition Switch Lite console.

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A tiny Triforce detail can be found under the right analog stick.

Image: Nintendo

Netflix House will fill the voids left by dead department stores

Andrew LiszewskiJun 18, 2024

Backbone and Post Malone have collaborated on a new translucent green smartphone controller.

It will be available starting on June 25th and will update the original Backbone One controller with a translucent green shell (reminiscent of the Jungle Green N64), laser-etched buttons, an aluminum D-pad, and glow-in-the-dark Post Malone branding.

The Backbone One: Post Malone Limited Edition Controller will be limited to just 500 units, and that exclusivity is reflected in its $199.99 price tag.

The Backbone One: Post Malone Limited Edition Controller with an iPhone connected.

The Backbone One: Post Malone Limited Edition Controller without a smartphone attached.

The back of the Backbone One: Post Malone Limited Edition Controller with an iPhone connected.

The Backbone One: Post Malone Limited Edition Controller inside its packaging with the lid slid open.

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Backbone and Post Malone’s first collaboration is giving us ‘90s game console vibes.

Image: Backbone

Andrew LiszewskiJun 18, 2024

Perfect Dark with online multiplayer is coming to the Switch today.

It will be part of four new titles being added to the Nintendo Switch Online service. The GBA classics, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (plus the Four Swords multiplayer expansion) and Metroid Zero Mission, and an additional “Mature 17+” title from the N64: Turok Dinosaur Hunter.

Andrew LiszewskiJun 18, 2024

You can customize the mechanical keyboard on this distraction-free digital typewriter.

Un Kyu Lee’s Micro Journal Rev.6 is a purpose-built writing tool that trades the polish of Astrohaus’ Freewright devices for a cheaper price tag. The $169 kit pairs a hot-swappable keyboard with a monochromatic LCD display, a 30-hour battery, and wireless Google Drive syncing. The design files are also available through GitHub, eventually letting anyone 3D print and build their own.

Un Kyu Lee’s Micro Journal Rev.6 sitting on a wooden table surrounded by keycaps.

A user carrying the Micro Journal Rev.6 using its leather carrying strap.

A close-up of the Micro Journal Rev.6’s keyboard layout.

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Un Kyu Lee’s Micro Journal Rev.6 lets users swap in their own mechanical switches and keycaps.

Image: Tindie

The Pixelbot 3000 turns simple AI prompts into Lego mosaic masterpieces

Andrew LiszewskiJun 17, 2024

You can build this retractable glowing lightsaber using an old-school magic trick.

Disney’s “real” lightsaber wowed us with a glowing blade that extended and retracted, but since it refuses to sell it to Star Wars fans, the YouTube channel HeroTech made its own using LED strips, motors, and a magician’s cane. The effect is convincing, and if you’ve got the engineering skills you can even buy the plans to build your own.