Lenovo's Legion Go S with SteamOS started shipping on the 25th of May, and the Nintendo Switch 2's official launch date is finally in single digits. Ultimately, the gaming handheld market is rapidly evolving, which puts pressure on Microsoft to step up its Xbox handheld plans. In case you aren't aware, Microsoft has reportedly been working on an Xbox-branded gaming handheld expected to roll out later this year.

Though Microsoft thoroughly tests out features before rolling them out widely via Windows Update, things can still go sideways. A few days after Patch Tuesday, which is when Microsoft pushes its monthly batch of security and quality updates, reports of bugs people are noticing on their PCs slowly but surely begin to creep in.

Home Assistant is the driving force behind my smart home, allowing me to centrally manage all kinds of devices that I've connected through various different protocols. Many of these are Zigbee devices, but I also have many different Wi-Fi-based devices and integrations with other services for data collection, too. While I have a simple smart switch on my desk for turning on and off my light, I wanted to see about making my own dashboard that I could control from my desk.

It's always nice to learn that a video game could actually have physical benefits in some form or another. For example, there was one time when researchers studied the correlation between counter-strike and enhancing decision-making skills. While this is by no means concrete proof of any benefits from gaming, it's still nice to think there's a chance.

Obsidian is one of the best note-taking apps available, allowing you to jot down important notes, build out knowledge, and even manage projects. It's an incredibly powerful and versatile platform with numerous community-made plugins available. It's easy to get lost in the sea of plugins and use Obsidian for a few notes here and there, but did you know there are some truly creative ways to use this piece of kit?

If you're looking for a way to step up your web presentations, then a new webcam is going to be the way to go. While there are plenty of options to choose from, we think the Insta360 Link 2 is going to stand above the rest, providing a good mix of features, along with fantastic audio and video quality. Furthermore, you can grab the Link 2 at its lowest price right now, with a discount that drops it down to $171.

Despite its beginner-friendly UI, Home Assistant offers top-tier automation facilities under the hood. If you’re a smart home enthusiast or a tinkerer with multiple IoT gadgets in your arsenal, HASS is a gold mine for automation projects. But for folks who fall under the casual user umbrella, you can leverage blueprints in your Home Assistant workstation instead of spending hours compiling lines of code just to automate a couple of LEDs.

UV printing is one of my favorite ways to create unique and professional-looking designs on various surfaces. However, getting a design to really stand out takes more than just hitting "print." Over time, I’ve learned that a few tweaks in the design phase can make the difference between an okay result and a truly eye-catching finish. These are some of the design tips I rely on to maximize the potential of every UV print.

A great headset is just one of those accessories that can really take your gaming experience to a new level. Not only does it need to deliver excellent sound, but it also needs to be able to handle voice chats as well, while also being comfortable to use for hours on end. Getting these things dialed in isn't as easy as you think, which is why it's so hard to find a good gaming headset at a great price.

Doom: The Dark Ages just came out a couple of weeks ago, and by and large, the game has really delivered. Not only is The Dark Ages an evolution of the revived Doom trilogy rather than just more of the same, but it also manages to stand on its own two feet as a separate single-player experience.

The original Reflex Pro controller (pictured) had easily removable stick toppers, but its potentiometer-based modules were not.Scuf is adding drift-resistant Hall effect sticks to updated versions of its wireless Envision and Reflex controllers. The revised models include the $149.99 Envision and $199.99 Envision Pro for PC as well as the $249.99 Reflex Pro and $279.99 Reflex FPS for PlayStation 5 and PC. Those are all starting prices, of course, as the Corsair-owned brand offers a wide variety of customization options that can take each model to even higher prices.The Hall effect upgrade brings Scuf’s wireless offerings in line with its wired-only Valor Pro and Nomad mobile controllers, replacing the original Reflex and Envision pads that first debuted in 2021 and 2023, respectively.Scuf is getting with the program on Hall effect sticks at a time when the magnetic, drift-resistant sensing option has become commonplace in other brands like 8BitDo, Razer, and GameSir, but hasn’t appeared in controllers from Nintendo, Sony, or Microsoft yet. But some controller makers are already moving on to a more power-efficient drift-resistant technology: TMR sticks.Scuf controllers may be even pricier than premium controller options from Microsoft and Sony like the Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and DualSense Edge, but in my experience they’re nice for those willing to spend the money. They’re some of the few native wireless options for Xbox Series X / S and PS5, and Scuf’s rear paddles and clicky hair-trigger options are some of the best feeling “pro” upgrades around. The lack of drift resistant sticks has made it a little more challenging to recommend them, though. Take, for example, our Xbox controller buying guide where the Razer Wolverine Pro V3 knocked off the Scuf Instinct Pro I used to personally love.Better late than never, Scuf.

One of the coolest things about Raspberry Pi consoles is that they're so small, you can sometimes skip the "console" bit. In fact, if you're skilled enough, you can house all of the hardware within the controller itself, which turns the project into something not unlike those plug-and-play toys, albeit a lot cooler.