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GuliKit’s new Switch controller features next-generation anti-drift thumbsticks

11 August 2026 at 14:00
The GuliKit ES Max wireless controller on a wooden desk next to a laptop.

GuliKit announced its first wireless controller to use an improved version of the anti-drift tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) thumbsticks featured in its budget-friendly ES Pro that debuted nearly a year ago. Available now for $49.99, the new GuliKit ES Max is more expensive than last year's $29.99 ES Pro, but still cheaper than Nintendo's Switch 2 Pro Controller, while offering more features and functionality without the risk of stick drift that plagued the original Switch.

The TMR thumbsticks in the ES Max don't feature a complete reimagining of the technology but measure stick movement in a slightly different way that improves performa …

Read the full story at The Verge.

Should people marry AI agents?

11 August 2026 at 13:00
The widespread use of conversational platforms such as ChatGPT and Gemini is raising important new ethical, anthropological and legal questions regarding the potential risks, misuses and shortcomings of artificial intelligence (AI). In discussing their personal experiences, some people have shared that they formed emotional attachments to AI agents or even felt that they had formed romantic relationships with them.

Your future self will thank you for slipping this $23.99 Find My tracker into your wallet

11 August 2026 at 09:00

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TL;DR: Never lose track of your essentials with the MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card. It works with Apple’s Find My app, fits in your wallet like a credit card, and is on sale for just $23.99 (MSRP $59.99).

Losing your wallet is one of those experiences that somehow makes five minutes feel like five years. Before you start retracing every step you’ve taken today, there’s an easier backup plan. The MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card slips into your wallet, passport holder, backpack, or luggage and works with Apple’s Find My app to help you locate your essentials. Right now, it’s just $23.99 (MSRP $59.99).

At only 1.5mm thick, it’s about the size of a credit card, so you won’t even notice it’s there — until you need it. You’ll get left-behind alerts if you wander off without your belongings, real-time tracking through Apple’s Find My network, and a loud beep to help you zero in when something’s hiding in plain sight.

The rechargeable battery lasts up to five months, supports Qi wireless charging, and the IP68 waterproof rating means it’s ready for everyday mishaps and travel alike.

Slip one into your wallet before your next “where did I put that?” moment.

Get the MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card for just $23.99 (MSRP $59.99).

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Anker’s travel charger works in almost any country and is down to $20

10 August 2026 at 22:18
Anker Nano Travel Adapter
Anker’s Nano Travel Adapter can power up to five devices at once. | Image: Anker

If you’ve got international travel coming up, an adapter is essential for keeping your phone, earbuds, power banks, and other gadgets charged. Anker’s Nano Travel Adapter is one of our picks from our guide to the best gadgets for summer travel because it can charge up to five devices at once, yet it’s small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. It’s also available in black for just $19.99 ($6 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and directly from Anker (with code WS7DV2BNB82J) matching its best price to date.

The Nano’s four built-in sets of prongs should keep you covered in “over 200 countries and regions,” according to Anker. It also features two USB-C ports and two USB-A ports, along with an AC outlet for plugging in a standard wall charger. A single USB-C port delivers up to 20W, which should be enough to get an iPhone 17 to 50 percent in less than 30 minutes. That’s not enough power to charge most laptops, making the USB ports better suited for smaller gadgets like phones, tablets, earbuds, and power banks. You can still charge your laptop, however, by plugging its wall charger into the AC outlet.

What’s more, it’s designed to take up as little space as possible. The adapter’s only an inch thick with its prongs folded in and, at 3.8 ounces, weighs less than a smartphone. Just keep in mind that the Nano doesn’t convert voltage, so you’ll want to make sure gadgets like hair dryers and electric razors support the voltage at your destination before plugging them in. 

'You're a 4 out of 10': The troubling rise of AI appearance ratings

10 August 2026 at 18:00
A teenager joins an online video chat. Within seconds, artificial intelligence analyzes their face and gives them a score out of 10 for "attractiveness." They are compared in real time with another user who scores higher and is declared the winner. The game is live-streamed, and the audience ridicules the loser in the chat.

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