Upgrade iPhone games on the cheap with GameSir X5s Controller (Review)

Playing Asphalt 8 on an iPhone in a GameSir X5s controller, in front of an NES

The GameSir X5s is a great and affordable way to upgrade your mobile gaming. Your phone, whatever model you have, slides right into the middle and suddenly you have console-quality physical controls. It’s lightweight, ideal for travel and comes with a simple plastic travel case. It even works with the Nintendo Switch – its ergonomic … Read more

Write a book in minutes with this AI-powered publishing tool

Fantasy illustration of a frustrated man sitting at a typewriter, used to illustrate a deals post on Aivolut Books AI book creator

Aivolut Books’ AI book generator uses specialized tools to help you turn an idea into a complete, cohesive, Amazon-ready book in minutes. It’s a great way to go from brainstorming a book idea to publishing an actual book. And a lifetime subscription costs just $48.99 (MSRP $456). That’s less than the cost of a single … Read more

Abxylute’s new Switch 2 controller prototype has one big problem

Abxylute's new Switch 2 controller prototype has one big problem

Both of the new Abxylute controllers have larger, more comfortable grips than the Joy-Cons offer, along with longer-lasting Hall effect joysticks. I tested a working prototype of the N6, and it has almost everything people could be looking for to enhance their gaming experience: full-featured controllers, vibration, motion controls, customizable back paddles, and a turbo … Read more

For open source programs, AI coding tools are a mixed blessing | TechCrunch

Man studying a see-through display depicting Python computer coding.

A world that runs on increasingly powerful AI coding tools is a world where creating software is cheap—or so it thinks—leaving little room for traditional software companies. As one analyst report put it, “vibration coding will enable startups to replicate the functionality of complex SaaS platforms.” Forget the hand-wringing and declaring that software companies are … Read more

The Easy Way to Avoid the Ultimate Texting Confusion (Pro Tip)

Messages Backgrounds on iPhone

Accidentally texting the wrong person can have disastrous consequences, yet it’s incredibly easy to switch threads. Fortunately, iOS 26 offers a great way to keep things organized: You can add specific backgrounds to different Messages conversations on your iPhone so you can easily distinguish them. For example, if you set a sparkling blue background for … Read more