Category: Design

Switch-ing magnets, how do they work? — Design choice may have implications for current Joy-Con compatibility. Kyle Orland – Apr 26, 2024 3:23 pm UTC Enlarge / The slide-on Joy-Con connection point shown in the center of the image may be a thing of the past on the Switch 2 The iconic slide-in “click” of...

Skip to content Image: Dominic Bayley / IDG At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Punchy audio that’s great for FPS games Solid attractive and versatile design Very good noise cancellation Cons Lacks support for spatial audio The batteries need frequent changing It’s expensive Our Verdict The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro is an excellent gaming headset,...

The European Union has officially adopted a new set of right-to-repair rules designed to encourage people to repair broken devices, rather than replace them. One of the rules extends a product’s warranty by one year if it’s repaired while still covered. The European Union already requires companies to offer a two-year minimum warranty on products,...

The Sony Reon Pocket 5 in-hand (left) and on-neck (right) (Image credit: Future / Axel Metz) In Frank Herbert’s Dune, the Fremen natives who inhabit the desert planet Arrakis wear moisture-capturing stillsuits to survive the sweltering conditions. Now, living in London, I have little need for a full-blown stillsuit, but if you’ve ever attempted to...

Image: AOC When it comes to gamers who have esports aspirations, there’s no such thing as “too fast” when it comes to framerates. And so it follows that there’s no such thing as a monitor that’s too fast, either. AOC’s latest design caters to the speed freaks with a 540Hz panel. And while that’s impressive,...

Apple’s calculator for Mac computers serves its purpose just fine, but it’s reportedly getting massive updates with macOS 15 that turn it into a note-taking, currency-converting hybrid app. To start with, AppleInsider said the calculator will receive a design overhaul that swaps its number boxes with round buttons. You’ll even reportedly be able to resize...

If you’re looking to automate more of your home cleaning setup, iRobot’s flagship Roomba Combo J9+ is on sale for $400 off. The vacuum-mop hybrid robot, which only arrived last fall, has a redesigned dock that automatically empties debris and refills the device’s mopping liquid. Usually $1,399, Wellbots has the Roomba Combo J9+ for $999...

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology The great commercial takeover of low-Earth orbit NASA designed the International Space Station to fly for 20 years. It has lasted six years longer than that, though it is showing its age, and...

HMD really wants us to have more fun. Earlier this year, it announced a collaboration with Mattel on an upcoming Barbie flip phone. Now, it’s teaming up with Heineken and creative firm Bodega on another effort designed to tap into nostalgia: the Boring Phone. There are more details on Heineken’s site — which you’ll need...

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. What just happened? Ikea has announced a new line of gaming furniture that’s a bit different from what we’re used to seeing in this category. Rather than large, car-like chairs and expensive, RGB-covered tables, the new Brännboll collection wouldn’t look out...