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Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
My Arcade’s new wireless gamepad is packed with retro gaming controls.

It’s got a D-pad, dial, trackball, and number pad making it ideal for playing classic games like Missile Command, Codebreaker, and Breakout. But unfortunately, My Arcade’s new $65 wireless gamepad is only compatible with the handheld Atari Gamestation Go and Gamestation Mega mini arcade cabinet.

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<em>The gamepad features all the same controls as the Atari Gamestation Go so two players can compete on the handheld console.</em>
<em>The controller is only compatible with the Atari Gamestation Go and Gamestation Mega and can’t be used to retro game on other consoles.</em>
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The gamepad features all the same controls as the Atari Gamestation Go so two players can compete on the handheld console.
Image: My Arcade
Cameron Faulkner
Cameron Faulkner
You can still get a PlayStation 5 at $399.

Sony recently increased the cost of all PlayStation 5 consoles, with its most affordable digital-only edition priced at $599. However, there’s a bundle that includes the console and some Fortnite cosmetics available at Sony’s site for just $399. I sure hope you didn’t recently pay full price.

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DJI’s latest power station is proof that good things come in mini packages

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The Power 1000 Mini is the smallest 1kWh power station you can buy.

Thomas Ricker
Terrence O'Brien
Terrence O'Brien
Steph Curry might be teasing a screenless Fitbit in plain sight.

The first hint was a sponsored Instagram post on March 31st. But Curry has been spotted wearing the mysterious device (possibly dubbed “Google Fitbit Air”) in a video from Sotheby’s, and it even made an appearance in a behind-the-scenes clip way back from All-Star weekend. We don’t know much, but it looks like Google is getting ready to take on Whoop.

A screenless wearable on the wrist of Steph Curry.
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Screenshot: Droid Life
Antonio G. Di Benedetto
Antonio G. Di Benedetto
🎥 Here’s our video pitting the MacBook Neo against laptops from Asus, Lenovo, and Acer.

Last week I told you how much better the MacBook Neo is compared to similarly priced Windows laptops. Now, let me show you.

This charming gadget writes bad AI poetry

What is a poem?

Allison Johnson
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
AYN’s dual-screen gaming handheld is getting a price increase due to the memory crisis.

With the next batch of pre-orders, the Thor Max model with 1TB of storage is getting a $100 price hike to $549, according to a Discord announcement.

AYN is also switching from UFS 4.0 storage to the slower UFS 3.1 storage starting with the next pre-orders of the Thor and the AYN Odin 3 because “UFS 4.0 is no longer available at a sustainable level.”

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A screenshot of an announcement from the AYN Discord. It reads: Hi everyone, We’d like to share a quick update regarding our current production and upcoming plans. Thor is currently in the process of fulfilling shipments from previous batches, and we will soon be opening the next round of pre-orders - Thor Batch 6 and Odin 3 Batch 7. Following the recent surge in DRAM pricing, we are now facing a difficult situation with UFS storage. Due to supply shortages and significant cost increases, UFS 4.0 is no longer available at a sustainable level. As a result, Thor and Odin 3 will transition to UFS 3.1 moving forward (From new preorder Thor Batch 6 and Odin 3 Batch 7). We will be doing our best to maintain the existing pricing for Thor Base and Pro models despite these challenges. However, the cost increase for 1TB UFS has been substantial, and we unfortunately have to adjust the price of the Thor Max (16GB + 1TB) to $549. On a more positive note, we are introducing a new configuration: a 16GB RAM model paired with 512GB storage, priced at $469. We truly appreciate your understanding and continued support as we navigate these supply chain changes. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. AYN Team (edited)
Here’s the full text of the announcement.
Image: AYN
Cameron Faulkner
Cameron Faulkner
Just a good, affordable wireless gaming mouse.

The SteelSeries Rival 3 wireless gaming mouse is available at Amazon for just $21.73 (originally $49.99). It’s a great deal for a 2.4GHz / Bluetooth mouse that can last up to 400 hours with a single pair of AAA batteries (or less if you’d prefer to just use one battery to lower its weight a bit).

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Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Our best look yet at the pro version of DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4.

The same day DJI announced the new Osmo Pocket 4, leaker Igor Bogdanov shared two new videos of the rumored pro version on X. The first video appears to be an official leaked teaser from DJI briefly showing the Osmo Pocket 4P’s dual cameras in motion, while in the second the camera is controlled using a wireless touchscreen remote.

A screenshot showing the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P’s screen and dual cameras.
The dual camera pro version of the Osmo Pocket 4 may be called the Osmo Pocket 4P.
Screenshot: X
Peloton, stay in your lane

Multiple CEOs have insisted it’s not ‘just a fitness tech company,’ but maybe it should be.

Victoria Song
Brandon Widder
Brandon Widder
Satechi’s new 3-in-1 travel stand with Qi2.2 is on sale for 10 percent off.

The Foldable Wireless Charging Stand, which can deliver up to 25W of power to compatible devices, is down to $116.99 ($13 off) at Amazon when you clip the on-page coupon. It’s not quite as travel-friendly as other Qi2.2 options like Kuxiu’s X40 Turbo stand, but in my testing so far, I’ve found it to be better for desk use given its height and heft.

Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Kuxiu’s new slimmer semi-solid state 10K power bank also has an upgraded display.

The new S4 looks like a major redesign of the 10,000mAh S3 power bank we tested last December. The S4 is over a millimeter thinner and 31 grams lighter while still capable of wirelessly charging phones at 25W Qi2.2 rates. The S3’s built-in USB-C cable is gone, but the S4 is cheaper as a result at $89.99.

<em>The Kuxiu S4 is available now in black and cosmic orange color options.</em>
<em>The power bank still features a fold-out kickstand and positions a better screen on the back showing more info about battery life and charging rates.</em>
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The Kuxiu S4 is available now in black and cosmic orange color options.
Image: Kuxiu
Sean Hollister
Sean Hollister
The Flipper Zero is now rickrolling electronic price tags at retail.

You can do all kinds of fun, useful, and questionable things with a Flipper Zero, among other wireless mischief tools. Now, they can rewrite electronic price tags with TagTinker. Creators say it is for “educational research” and testing at a store is “strictly prohibited.” Maybe for my kid’s toy grocery store, though?

Sheena Vasani
Sheena Vasani
Nothing’s slick budget watch is basically an impulse buy right now.

The CMF Watch 3 Pro has hit a new low price at Amazon, where you can grab it starting at $42.49 (about $57 off) when you clip the on-page coupon. The slick smartwatch punches above its weight, combining an OLED display with dual-band GPS and a four-channel heart rate sensor for better accuracy. You also get nearly two weeks of battery life, which is impressive for the price.

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More phone cameras should come with telephoto lenses

I thought the Vivo X300 Ultra’s extender lenses were a gimmick. Now I’m hooked.

Allison Johnson