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Andrew Liszewski

Andrew Liszewski

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    GuliKit’s drift-resistant TT Pro and TT Max controllers are now available.

    First announced during Gamescom 2025, GuliKit’s TT Pro and TT Max are finally out and slightly more expensive than expected at $70.58 and $82.34, respectively, but discounted to $59.99 and $69.99 at launch. Both feature anti-drift TMR joysticks with adjustable stiffness in a symmetrical layout, Hall effect triggers, and come with a Hyperlink 2 USB wireless adapter.

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    <em>The TT Pro and TT Max may appeal to gamers who prefer a PlayStation-style symmetrical stick layout. Both are compatible with iOS, Android, PCs, and can remotely wake the Switch 1 and 2 consoles.</em>
    <em>Both controllers include LED ring lighting effects around the base of each joystick, switchable Hall effect triggers, swappable D-pad designs, and four customizable buttons on the back.</em>
    <em>The more expensive TT Max is differentiated with motion controls, additional swappable joystick designs, and its D-pad can be toggled between four or eight directional inputs.</em>
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    The TT Pro and TT Max may appeal to gamers who prefer a PlayStation-style symmetrical stick layout. Both are compatible with iOS, Android, PCs, and can remotely wake the Switch 1 and 2 consoles.
    Image: GuliKit
    Andrew Liszewski
    Andrew Liszewski
    The NexusFocus F1 adapter brings autofocus to vintage manual lenses.

    Viltrox, a Chinese company known for photography accessories, has launched a Kickstarter for its new NexusFocus F1 that enables Sony cameras to adjust settings like focus, aperture, and zoom when filming with older PL-mount manual cinema lenses. Early bird backers can preorder a basic kit for around $808 with delivery expected in March 2026.

    The Viltrox NexusFocus F1 adapter attached to a Sony E-mount camera.
    The NexusFocus F1 adapter is designed to work with Sony E-mount cameras and PL-mount cinema lenses.
    Image: Viltrox
    NBC Sports’ new real-time player tracking lets viewers focus on their favorite athletesNBC Sports’ new real-time player tracking lets viewers focus on their favorite athletes
    Nissan is one of the first carmakers to offer magnetic phone chargers in the USNissan is one of the first carmakers to offer magnetic phone chargers in the US
    Dreame brings 8K video to compact action camerasDreame brings 8K video to compact action cameras
    Insta360’s face-tracking webcams get bigger sensors and more expensiveInsta360’s face-tracking webcams get bigger sensors and more expensive
    Andrew Liszewski
    Andrew Liszewski
    Spigen’s new retro iPhone 17 Pro case is inspired by classic Apple computers.

    The $39.99 Classic LS case, available for only the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, features a boxy design and a “retro tech aesthetic” based on the Macintosh 128k and Apple Lisa. There are also keyboard-inspired buttons on both sides of the case, a lanyard loop, and a single beige color option.

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    <em>Spigen’s retro Classic LS case will protect your iPhone 17 Pro while taking it back to the ‘80s.</em>
    <em>The case features a gloriously dull beige finish paired with sharp edges and a retro aesthetic.</em>
    <em>The case’s buttons draw inspiration from classic Apple keyboards, but modern features like an additional MagSafe ring and a built-in CameraControl button are included.</em>
    <em>Spigen includes a lanyard strap on the Classic LS case and is offering a free matching phone strap until January26th, 2026.</em>
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    Spigen’s retro Classic LS case will protect your iPhone 17 Pro while taking it back to the ‘80s.
    Image: Spigen
    The first three Lego Pokémon sets launch in February and include a $650 dioramaThe first three Lego Pokémon sets launch in February and include a $650 diorama
    Andrew Liszewski
    Andrew Liszewski
    A smaller version of this modernized BlackBerry is coming.

    If you were tempted by the Unihertz Titan 2 when the Android-running 5G BlackBerry clone was announced last June but wanted a more svelte device to slip into your pocket, a successor is enroute. The company plans to announce a new smaller and sleeker Titan 2 Elite version at MWC in March 2026.

    The Unihertz Titan 2 Elite smartphone showing a messaging app on screen.
    We don’t yet know what will power the Titan 2 Elite but the phone will feature a smaller design than the original Titan 2 with rounded corners that look more comfortable to pocket.
    Image: Unihertz
    The first sets with Lego’s new Smart Brick are now available for preorderThe first sets with Lego’s new Smart Brick are now available for preorder

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