Hands-on: This tiny MagSafe controller brings real buttons and a retro feel to your iPhone

Hands-on: This tiny MagSafe controller brings real buttons and a retro feel to your iPhone

Some of my earliest memories go back to the late 90s when the Game Boy Color launched. I remember being six or seven years old, walking into a store with my dad to pick up a Game Boy Color and a copy of Pokémon Blue. I spent countless hours playing that Game Boy, and looking back, it played a major role in sparking the tech interest I still carry today. Fast forward to 2026, and mobile gaming has evolved in ways we could not have imagined back then. Touchscreens are incredibly capable, but nothing truly replaces the tactility of real buttons, and most controllers are not portable enough to justify carrying everywhere. So when I saw just how tiny and lightweight the abxylute M4 Snap-On Mobile Controller was, I knew I had to test it for myself. Here is what you should know. more…

Quick! This Acer Intel Core Ultra laptop with 16GB RAM is only $460

Quick! This Acer Intel Core Ultra laptop with 16GB RAM is only $460

We got a live one, folks. This laptop combines a recent processor, decent integrated graphics, 16GB of RAM, a reputable brand, and a low price. It’s everything you want in a budget buy, no need to go hunting for refurbished or used. Now just $459.99 on Amazon , it’s an impressive 45 percent off the retail price and a true winner all around. View this Amazon deal The Acer Aspire 14 AI is a respectable mid-range laptop, though with its understated gray body and non-touch 14-inch IPS LCD screen, it won’t turn any heads. (Incidentally, 1920×1200 is a little better than the standard, but it’s not “ultra high-resolution.”) The screen is definitely a low point in PCWorld’s review of the Aspire 14 AI , which uses the same configuration on sale here. But I’m nitpicking. This laptop is great overall. It comes with an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V processor, an 8-core design that’s powerful, efficient, and pretty darn recent. Combine it with 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 512GB SSD and you should be able to blow through any standard work, browsing, or video tasks with ease. The integrated Arc 130V graphics are respectable, too—you won’t be setting any records, but it can handle the odd game of Minecraft or Fortnite without exploding. Battery life isn’t amazing, but at 65 watt-hours and 17 hours on a 4K video torture test, it’ll get you through a full workday for sure. The layout is also surprisingly practical for a 14-incher. You get two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, and a full-sized HDMI. I wish one of those USB-C ports was on the other side just for more convenient charging, but whaddayagonnado. The laptop is decently light at a hair over 3 pounds (1.4 kilograms), and the hinge lets the screen fold back 180 degrees, if you’re into that sort of thing. Amazon is showing this as a regular sale with no time limit , but I wouldn’t be surprised to see it go out of stock quickly. If you miss it, there’s a very similar offer from HP on its OmniBook X Flip laptop for $600 (a cool $500 off). Same processor, same RAM, same storage, the big difference is a larger 16-inch touchscreen that can fold back on itself. If neither of them fit your needs, check out our roundup of the best laptops on the market . Get this Acer Lunar Lake laptop with 16GB RAM for 45% off Buy via Amazon

Deezer makes its AI music detection tool available for businesses to buy and says daily deliveries of AI tracks averaged 60K in January, ~39% of total uploads (Emma Roth/The Verge)

Deezer makes its AI music detection tool available for businesses to buy and says daily deliveries of AI tracks averaged 60K in January, ~39% of total uploads (Emma Roth/The Verge)

Emma Roth / The Verge : Deezer makes its AI music detection tool available for businesses to buy and says daily deliveries of AI tracks averaged 60K in January, ~39% of total uploads —  The tool, which identifies, tags, and removes AI-generated music from recommendations, has detected over 13.4 million AI tracks in 2025.

Deals: AirTag 2 – buy 4, get 1 for $1, most affordable M5 iPad Pro up to $213 off, Trail Loop, Crossbody Strap 55% off, more

Deals: AirTag 2 – buy 4, get 1 for $1, most affordable M5 iPad Pro up to $213 off, Trail Loop, Crossbody Strap 55% off, more

While the new AirTag is up for grabs now at $29, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is kicking off with the first chance to save on the new Apple tracker – you can now AirPods 4 with ANC at 35% off , but we also spotted one of the best prices yet on the most affordable M5 iPad Pro at up to $213 off the list price. Those offers join new all-time lows on the blue and green Apple Trail Loop , up to 55% off the Apple Crossbody Strap , and a rare $500 off the Apple Pro Pro Display XDR . Head below for a closer look at everything. more…