If you thought gaming controllers had seen every possible feature, retro handheld specialist Anbernic is here to surprise you. The company has unveiled the Anbernic RG G01 , a new gamepad that includes both a built-in screen and a heart rate sensor, blending customization tools with a dash of biological tracking. The most eye-catching feature is the 2.5-inch HD display embedded in the controller. Anbernic calls it a “smart screen” and says it is designed to make personalizing your controller “intuitive and effortless.” Instead of needing separate software on your PC or phone, you can use this screen to remap buttons, program macros, and adjust settings directly on the pad itself. Then there’s the heart rate sensor. Anbernic suggests it can help gamers “monitor your well-being during intense sessions.” While the practical need for a pulse check mid-game may raise eyebrows, it certainly fits the controller’s unique theme. On the technical side, the Anbernic RG G01 offers tripl...
After nearly five years, Apple has finally unveiled a new version of its popular item tracker. The second-generation AirTag brings key improvements in tracking range and audio, aiming to make finding lost items even easier. The small, circular accessory, first launched in 2021, is designed to be attached to things like keys, backpacks, or luggage. Users can then see an item’s location on a map within Apple’s Find My app across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and iCloud. The most significant upgrades are under the hood. Apple says the new AirTag 2 is equipped with a next-generation Ultra Wideband chip. This allows the Precision Finding feature, which gives precise on-screen directions to an item, to work from up to 50% farther away compared to the old model. A new Bluetooth chip also improves overall wireless range. If you’re close but can’t see your item, a louder speaker might help. Thanks to an updated internal design, the new AirTag’s speaker is 50% louder than before, maki...