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Anbernic Throws a Curveball at 8BitDo with RG G01, a Smart Controller That Watches Your Pulse

By Bill Smith January 23, 2026

Anbernic, the company behind a host of inexpensive retro gaming handhelds, is now targeting the high-end wireless controller market with the RG G01. This is a significant move because they’re basically going head-to-head with 8BitDo, and their Ultimate series in particular, which has been running the show in the premium gamepad space for a while now, but it appears Anbernic isn’t just trying to catch up; they’ve created a controller that’s jam-packed with features you wouldn’t normally expect to see.

Lexar TouchLock Portable SSD Secures Everyday Data Worries with Dual-Layer Encryption, NFC Included

By Jackson Chung January 23, 2026

Portable drives simply have a dreadful habit of disappearing, as they slide out of a pocket or off a desk and end up in a dusty old drawer. However, the true issue arises when the next unlucky soul who discovers it may simply walk in and access everything on the drive. Lexar has developed a really clever solution, the TouchLock. This handy small SSD combines strong encryption with a quick unlock method that uses your smartphone, so the drive remains locked until you’re ready to let it go.

Boston Dynamics Just Unveiled Spot Cam 2, and Facilities Inspection Might Never Look the Same

By Jackson Chung January 23, 2026

Boston Dynamics’ Spot travels throughout industrial locations on four sturdy legs, collecting data that used to need actual humans to chase after. The company has just gone a step further by introducing a second-generation camera system dubbed Spot Cam 2. This new version is based on the same foundation as the previous Spot Cam+IR, but it includes clearer vision, a broader angle of view, and new ways to combine multiple types of sensors, which is exactly what it needed.

This Homemade 3D Scanner Can See in Total Darkness

By Jackson Chung January 23, 2026

A handheld scanner now allows anyone to map underground regions in 3D, even when it is completely dark and no light is coming in. Maker 9nl designed this technique expressly to assist with cave excursions, where GPS is useless and standard surveys are just rough sketches. Commercial versions of this technology can cost upwards of $40,000 and include a restricted software package, but this open source construct throws a kink in the works.

Apple’s Quiet Bet on a Wearable AI Pin That Clips On and Listens

By Jackson Chung January 22, 2026

Photo credit: Sarang Sheth / Yanko Design
Apple is working on a new wearable, and it isn’t another smartwatch. According to sources close to the project, they are working on a tiny, round pin about the size of an AirTag that you can clip onto your clothes or a bag, which is not a bad concept at a time when comparable ideas from other companies have yet to gain traction.

Fable Returns Home to Albion This Autumn, and It Looks Delightfully Unhinged

By Bill Smith January 22, 2026

In this week’s Xbox Developer Direct session, Playground Games finally lifts the curtain on the long-awaited Fable, providing a much-needed update. After years of waiting and one substantial delay, the company is now revealing a firm release date and the first decent look at the game. The new Fable will be released in the autumn of 2026, and our trip will take us back to the strange world of Albion.

The Nintendo Wii Can Still Order You a Pizza in 2026, Here’s How

By Bill Smith January 22, 2026

The Nintendo Wii still has some tricks up its sleeve; some 20 years after its initial release, a homebrew resurrection brings back one of the console’s quirkier functions, the Food Channel, and allows anyone in the United States or Canada to purchase a real Domino’s pizza from the familiar Wii menu. Nintendo released the Wii in 2006, with a channel-based system that divided routine tasks into easy clickable icons.

VILVA 15.6” Portable Monitor Lets You Get More Done on the Road, For Less

By Jackson Chung January 22, 2026

Portable monitors were once considered a luxury that only frequent flyers and tech enthusiasts could buy. Now you can get a great one that does the job for less than what you’d pay for a half-decent meal out, and the VILVA 15.6-inch model falls into that sweet spot. It provides enough value for money to transform the way you operate away from a desk without causing too much financial strain at $46.93 (was $52.14).

Caviar Aladdin Redefines Luxury in Humanoid Robotics by Draping the Capable Unitree G1 in Real Gold

By Jackson Chung January 22, 2026

Caviar has always been a master at changing everyday technology into status symbols, such as transforming cellphones into luxurious leather-wrapped devices and watches into sparkling diamond-studded wristwear. They’re now venturing into the area of robots with the Aladdin, a custom-made creation based on the Unitree G1 platform, a machine that has been customized to look the part rather than built from scratch.

Forza Horizon 6 Tears Open Its Roads in Microsoft’s Latest Developer Direct

By Bill Smith January 22, 2026

At today’s Developer Direct, Microsoft finally released more information about Forza Horizon 6. Playground Games handled the big reveal, and did they deliver. The showcase, which was jam-packed with new information, had fans buzzing with anticipation, as they promised to completely overhaul the open-world racing environment. How about the setting? Japan is a place of towering mountains, bustling cities, and boundless highways that want to be explored.