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Andrew Liszewski

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    Two new Switch 2 Joy-Con color variants will launch next month.

    It seemed inevitable given how many alternate versions of the original Switch’s Joy-Cons Nintendo released over the years, but starting on February 12th, 2026, light green (right) and light purple (left) Switch 2 Joy-Cons will be available. Like the standard Switch 2 Joy-Con two-pack, the new colors will be $99.99.

    Update, January 8th: Added official pricing.

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    <em>Light purple and light green will join the standard light red and light blue Switch 2 Joy-Cons in February.</em>
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    Light purple and light green will join the standard light red and light blue Switch 2 Joy-Cons in February.
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    Andrew Liszewski
    Genki will help you get a better grip on your Switch 2.

    The accessory maker launched a new Kickstarter today for Genki Grips: a modular grip system for Nintendo’s latest console. A $99 pledge gets you get a kit with solid and split shells (that lets the Joy-Cons detach) plus multiple sets of grips with various designs you can regularly swap to improve your hold on the handheld based on the game you’re playing.

    <em>The Genki Grips improve the ergonomics of your Switch 2 in handheld mode.</em>
    <em>Multiple grip designs are available, including a boomerang style for when using the Joy-Cons as standalone controllers. </em>
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    The Genki Grips improve the ergonomics of your Switch 2 in handheld mode.
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    Andrew Liszewski
    The rechargeable InkPoster’s color E Ink screen is getting supersized.

    The original version that debuted at CES 2025 had an E Ink Spectra 6 screen that maxed out at 31.5 inches. A larger 40.5-inch version will debut this year, along with a version featuring a sculpted frame created by Pininfarina that also includes exclusive design sketches from the Italian design house’s archives.

    <em>Pricing for the InkPoster Duna, created in collaboration with Pininfarina, is expected to start at $6,000.</em>
    <em>The Duna will have access to a collection of original design sketches from Pininfarina’s archive that can be curated through its accompanying mobile app.</em>
    <em>The 40.5-inch InkPoster Tela will feature a standard white matte board and thin frame around its E Ink screen.</em>
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    Pricing for the InkPoster Duna, created in collaboration with Pininfarina, is expected to start at $6,000.
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    Andrew Liszewski
    Hohem’s compact SSD doubles as a smartphone hub.

    Launching in 1TB ($219) and 2TB ($339) capacities in early 2026, the SSD-01 offers 2,000MB/s read and 1,800MB/s write speeds, unlocking ProRes RAW and Open Gate recording on supported iPhones. It includes a pop-up USB-C connector plus two extra USB-C ports for power and attaching accessories like mics to your phone while recording.

    <em>The SSD-01 can be used with any device, but is primarily designed to expand a smartphone’s video recording capabilities.</em>
    <em>A built-in folding USB-C connector is joined by two additional USB-C ports for connecting power and other accessories.</em>
    <em>The drive’s write speed is fast enough to unlock 4K ProRes video recording at 60fps on iPhones, and up to 4K 120fps recordings on other devices.</em>
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    The SSD-01 can be used with any device, but is primarily designed to expand a smartphone’s video recording capabilities.
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    Andrew Liszewski
    Baseus’ PicoGo 10,000mAh power bank is nearly as small as your AirPods.

    Measuring 2.8x2.4-inches and weighing about 172 grams, Baseus’ new PicoGo AC22 Ultra-Mini Power Bank is nearly as pocketable as your wireless earbuds’ charging case. Its USB-C port offers up to 45W of power so you can even charge some laptops, and with a built-in USB-C cable you can power up two devices simultaneously.

    The Baseus PicoGO AC22 Ultra-Mini Power bank next to an opened pair of Apple AirPods wireless earbuds.
    The PicoGo AC22 power bank is expected to launch in early 2026 for $59.99.
    Image: Baseus