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There are still many unknowns about this new handheld Windows gaming PC, but Sean Hollister reports from CES 2024 that MSI’s Claw device feels comfier than competitors like the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go.
MSI says the Claw will ship this year, priced at $699 to start, or more if you’re willing to pay for an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU.
Literally! And gently.
Like many Razer concepts, there’s no guarantee this haptic cushion will ever come to market. But I definitely found it more compelling than haptic headphones here at CES, and it seems way more comfortable and convenient than an “FPS vest.”
BTW, there is already a device called the Buttkicker.
The Epomaker DynaTab 75X looks super flashy here at CES, and it’s not all that expensive: under $150 for hot-swappable keys, USB-C, Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless (with hidden dongle), and a 10,000mAh battery. It’s a Kickstarter.
I am in awe of Becca’s attempt to use the Galaxy Z Flip’s selfie screen as her daily driver for a week. I can barely sign my kids out of school or get my authenticator codes without feeling an overwhelming urge to flip open the bigger screen.
But now I can do this — and it makes all the difference to me.
I would absolutely buy this $60 gadget if my Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons started drifting again. That is, if I hadn’t already replaced Nintendo’s shifty thumbsticks with Hall Effect ones myself. But this is way easier than DIY and you get programmable back buttons too! Just wish it had TV output.
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Here’s my video TL;DR on the new Lego Ideas Polaroid OneStep set and how it compares to the real thing! And here’s my exclusive story about how Lego designs such a set.
In case you read my story this morning before we added its accompanying vid, here’s how three Frore AirJets affected the sustained performance of a 15-inch MacBook Air.
Sure, it looks cool, but what can you do with a mini Game Boy Camera? Vjeran and I hit the streets of San Francisco to capture a few landmarks. Want one? The DIY design is ready if you’ve got fine soldering skills!
I wouldn’t say they’re practical, but I absolutely love how they look — and the new $59 Icemag even has its own tiny RGB fan.
These three batteries are all from Sharge (I think it rhymes with “Charge”) and I can’t wait to see what the Shenzhen company does next. While I don’t own these batteries, I did Kickstart its tiny transparent SSD enclosure, where my old Steam Deck drive will hopefully soon live.
The Laptop 16 promises to finally fulfill the broken dream of upgradable gaming laptops. How easy can it be? See for yourself — I don’t cut away once during this video!
The bigger question: will Framework secure future GPUs to swap into this PC? It’s got a solid track record with CPUs...
The Nerf Pro Stryfe X: the most legit Nerf has been in years.
For $8 plus shipping, it totally does the job, even if it’s not nearly as powerful as ChargerLab’s KM003C and KT002. Sadly, Tindie is currently out of stock, but CuVoodoo might make another batch of testers if you add your name to the Tindie waitlist.
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I’ve been playing Sony’s troubled PC port on the gaming handheld... and my 16-year-old launch PS3.
There’s a lot to love about portable Joel and Ellie, but graphics ain’t it.
The first device with a Frore AirJet will go on sale later this year. You can read more about it in my full story.
The files are free, and you can find additional printing tips here — all thanks to John at 3Dprintingworld. You can buy him a beer at his Patreon.
“You deserve more than the Nintendo Switch’s drift-prone analog sticks. Gulikit’s Hall Effect replacement sticks are the answer. Why not add an awesome transparent shell while you’re at it?” my shoulder devil whispered to me.
Itty-bitty wires make the task way harder than it sounds — but I don’t regret listening!
The Dockcase Explorer Edition is the coolest-looking M.2 enclosure money can buy. A little half-baked, though. If you’re a transparent gadget connoisseur, this see-through USB-C hub is also on the way.
The Chargeasap Zeus nearly does it all: 140W for your MBP, nearly 100W for a second PC, plus two more ports for my Steam Deck or phone (though they drag the wattage down). All that in a single GaN power brick with two-way folding prongs — the better to stay in your wall — and a built-in meter. Is it perfect? Nope! Also be sure to read our crowdfunding disclosure.