We were deeply impressed by the Backbone One mobile gaming controller when we reviewed it earlier this year. Not only does it feel like an Xbox controller, but it supports a ton of games and popular cloud gaming services. And, after a long wait, the Backbone One is finally available for Android phones. The Backbone One snaps to both sides of your phone, sort of like two … [Read more...] about Backbone Launches a Mobile Gamepad for Android Phones
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PicPick 7.0: screen capturing tool launches with delayed capture support
The developers of the screen capturing tool PicPick have released PicPick 7.0 to the stable channel. The new version of PicPick improves the application in several meaningful ways. I reviewed PicPick for the first time in 2018 and came to the conclusion back then that it was a professional-grade screen capturing tool for Microsoft Windows devices. PicPick, available as a … [Read more...] about PicPick 7.0: screen capturing tool launches with delayed capture support
Microsoft launches ‘Games for Work’ app on Teams to let you play games with coworkers
The new Games for Work app will allow you to play familiar titles like Solitaire, Minesweeper, and Wordament on Teams. (Image credit to Microsoft) Microsoft is determined to continue improving Teams and make it stand out among other communication apps. After releasing more productivity features recently, it now wants the place to be more than a meeting place for professionals … [Read more...] about Microsoft launches ‘Games for Work’ app on Teams to let you play games with coworkers
Battlefield Mobile open beta launches in a handful of countries
Those looking forward to playing Battlefield Mobile will be happy to learn that the game is a step closer to release with an open beta launch. The latest entry into the popular EA Battlefield franchise will take it mobile, and the game is already available if you happen to live in the right part of the world. Those in the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and … [Read more...] about Battlefield Mobile open beta launches in a handful of countries
Grado launches the GW100X, its third generation of wireless open back headphones
Grado is known for making some of the finest open-back headphones on the market, often found featuring thick cables and plugged into serious Hi-Fi equipment. The GW100 series takes the brand's sound signature and some of its classic aesthetic and combines it with the modern convenience of wireless Bluetooth audio. Grado has now introduced the GW100x, the third iteration … [Read more...] about Grado launches the GW100X, its third generation of wireless open back headphones
Rode’s NT-USB+ microphone launches with next-generation features
Rode has revealed that it's updating its legendary NT-USB with new features that include not only a studio-grade condenser capsule but also an internal DSP (Digital Signal Processor) for advanced audio processing. The NT-USB+ boasts an ultra-low-noise, high-gain Revolution Preamp along with advanced audio processing powered by APHEX. Best USB microphones: Top mics for … [Read more...] about Rode’s NT-USB+ microphone launches with next-generation features
Spotify launches Audiobooks, requires separate purchase
Spotify has officially launched Audiobooks in the United States, with users in the country getting access to a library of over 300,000 titles starting today. Spotify users in the U.S. will see a dedicated section from where they can purchase new audiobook titles via a web link, the Music streaming platform noted in its official blog post. When you select an audiobook title, … [Read more...] about Spotify launches Audiobooks, requires separate purchase
MediaTek launches Dimensity 1080 to take on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
MediaTek today announced the latest Dimensity 1080 chipset. With features such as 5G, Wi-Fi 6, LPDDR5 RAM, a nice performance bump, and significantly upgraded camera features over its predecessor, the Dimensity 920, the chipset is ready to challenge Qualcomm's midrange offering, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. Here's everything you need to know about the new MediaTek … [Read more...] about MediaTek launches Dimensity 1080 to take on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
Victrola Launches a Turntable for Sonos Whole-Home Audio
Do you want to add a bit of analog goodness to your Sonos setup? The new Victrola Stream turntable lineup features full compatibility with the Sonos Stream app, meaning that it can wirelessly transmit audio from wax to your Sonos speakers. It’s better than Bluetooth, and it’s an awesome solution for whole-home analog audio. The first turntable in this new lineup is the … [Read more...] about Victrola Launches a Turntable for Sonos Whole-Home Audio
ByteDance VR subsidiary launches the Pico 4 all-in-one headset
VR is having a bit of a resurgence, partly thanks to Mark Zuckerberg's recent metaverse ambitions. However, when it comes to VR brands with social media ties, Facebook is not the only name in town. Pico is a subsidiary of ByteDance, which is TikTok's parent company, and today it announced its first all-in-one consumer headset, the Pico 4. The Pico 4 puts comfort at the … [Read more...] about ByteDance VR subsidiary launches the Pico 4 all-in-one headset