I turned my flagship phone into a powerful retro gaming console, and you can too

Just hook it up to a USB-C hub, connect a Bluetooth controller, and set up some emulators. Add a launcher like Daijisho or ...
Hackaday

Chamber Master: Control Your 3D Printer Enclosure Like A Pro

Having an enclosed 3D printer can make a huge difference when printing certain filaments that are prone to warping. It’s easy enough to build an enclosure to stick your own printer in, but ...

This new smartwatch lets you control calls with muscle gestures

Xiaomi Watch 5 adds EMG muscle sensing to trigger gestures like answering calls without relying on arm motion. With a 47mm ...
WSB-TV

Gwinnett schools could be next district to change how students use phones on campus

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Gwinnett County is set to vote on a new policy banning phone usage for students, aligning with a recently signed statewide law. The school board’s decision could shape how ...
PC Gamer

Handheld PC maker Ayaneo unveils its first phone, the Pocket Play, with a hidden controller behind a sliding screen

Handheld gaming hardware head Ayaneo has just unveiled its first phone. The Ayaneo Pocket Play is a smartphone with a sliding display that can be pushed up to reveal a d-pad, AXBY face buttons, and ...
Wall Street Journal

People May Be Less Vulnerable to Phishing Scams When Using Mobile Phones

You might think people would be more likely to fall for phishing scams on mobile phones because they are often on the go or multitasking when using them. A recent study, however, suggests the opposite ...
Women's Health

New Study Finds That Using Your Phone Can Be Good For Your Brain—But Only After A Certain Age

A recent study found that adults over 50 who used phones, computers, and tablets had a 42 percent lower risk of cognitive impairment and a 74 percent lower rate of cognitive decline. This could be ...
BGR

You Can Control Your Roku TV With An Android Phone - Here's How

Roku streaming devices and smart TVs give you access to all kinds of streaming platforms, including these five essential Roku TV apps everyone should be using. All Roku hardware comes with a remote, ...
Futurism

The Economy Is Sputtering as People Keep Using Their Old Phones That Work Fine

Do you really need to buy a new smartphone every year? Probably not. If you bought a decent one in the first place, chances are your smartphone is still doing a perfectly fine job. Ditto for getting ...
The Washington Post

Why constantly checking your phone can drain your focus and memory

You may underestimate how frequently you look at your device, and you may be paying a price with more attention and memory lapses. For many of us, checking our phones has probably become an ...
The Escapist

Netflix turns your phone into a controller with update to gaming so now you can Netflix-and-run-out-of-battery sooner

Netflix’s latest tweak to the world of gaming has had an update as the company says there’s now a “new way to play,” and all you need is your TV, the streaming service, and your phone. The ...
Android

Samsung Galaxy Ring Could Become a Controller for Android XR Devices

An APK teardown suggests the Samsung Galaxy Ring could serve as a controller for Android XR devices, including future smart glasses. This move could make the Galaxy Ring a key accessory in Samsung’s ...