Anatomy of a Gamepad
Input devices have a key role in the computing and gaming landscape. Today we'll finish our autopsy of the major input devices by chopping open a classic gamepad: Microsoft's Xbox 360 controller......»»
Apple’s cellular 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro now $300 off, AirPods 3 from $120, more
Friday is now offering a chance to save $300 on Apple’s cellular 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro. It’s joined by the weekend’s other best deals on Apple’s latest AirPods 3 from $120, as well as Razer’s Kishi V2 iPhone gamepad grips which come in Ligh.....»»
Deconstructing the bee stinger to develop tiny, bio-inspired medical devices
New research deconstructing the anatomy of a honeybee stinger could help pave the way for a future generation of miniaturized medical devices used for drug delivery in humans......»»
Dissecting the anatomy of a "superheroic" science class
What do superheroes Deadpool and Elastigirl have in common? Each was used in a college anatomy class to add relevance to course discussions—Deadpool to illustrate tissue repair, and Elastigirl, aka Mrs. Incredible, as an example of hyperflexibility.....»»
With new Game Controller app, Netflix games move from mobile to the TV
The streamer promises you'll be able to use it to play games on your TV soon. This is the virtual gamepad as seen in the photos included in the app's App Store listing......»»
Uncovering the mysteries of the clitoris with advanced imaging techniques
New research into the anatomy of the primate clitoris using sophisticated imaging technology reveals the wild variation in clitoral form between primate species......»»
Submarine missing near Titanic used a $30 Logitech gamepad for steering
While rescuers fear for crew, Logitech F710 PC gamepad sells out within minutes. Enlarge / OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush shows David Pogue the 2010-era game controller that pilots the Titan sub during a CBS Sunday Morning segment b.....»»
3D printing, motion-tracking technology create new treatment options for veterinary orthopedic patients
When you walk into a veterinarian's office, you expect to see photos of furry friends, anatomy charts, and a computer upon which your doctor will make notes about your pet. When you walk into Dr. Kate Barnes' office, you see all of this with a futuri.....»»
A predatory dinosaur from Brazil and its surprising anatomy
Irritator challengeri was a two-legged, meat-eating dinosaur, or more precisely—a spinosaurid. The knowledge of the species is based on the most complete fossil skull known from this group. With the aid of X-ray computed tomographs usually used in.....»»
Isotope study shows vascular plants had colonized land extensively by the early Silurian
The colonization and expansion of plants on land represent a defining landmark for the path of life on Earth. Terrestrial colonization has been attributed to a series of major innovations in plant body plans, anatomy and biochemistry that transformed.....»»
New details of Tully monster revealed
For more than half a century, the Tully monster (Tullimonstrum gregarium), an enigmatic animal that lived about 300 million years ago, has confounded paleontologists, with its strange anatomy making it difficult to classify. Recently, a group of rese.....»»
Sleight-of-hand magic trick only fools monkeys with opposable thumbs
By performing a famous magic trick for three species of monkey with differing hand structures, scientists have discovered that—in order to deceive—a conjuror needs a similar anatomy to their audience......»»
CES 2023: Sony unveils controller for disabled gamers
The Project Leonardo controller is announced five years after Microsoft released its accessible gamepad......»»
CES 2023: ROG’s Raikiri Pro controller’s built-in screen has Dreamcast vibes
Republic of Gamers is launching its own PC controller, the Raikiri Pro, which shares a surprisingly similarity to the Dreamcast's gamepad......»»
Find My lays out global anatomy of an iPhone theft
The chain of events that follow after an iPhone theft have been recounted by a victim that used Find My to see how the smartphone traveled world-wide as a theft ring attempts to profit from its crime.Find MySmartphone thefts are a common occurrence a.....»»
Anatomy of a superorganism: Ant pupae secrete fluid as "milk" to nurture young larvae
Life in an ant colony is a symphony of subtle interactions between insects acting in concert, more like cells in tissue than independent organisms bunking in a colony. Now, researchers have discovered a previously unknown social interaction that unit.....»»
The Backbone mobile game controller is now available for Android devices
Backbone has started shipping an Android counterpart to its popular Backbone One iOS controller. For $99, users can attach the split gamepad to the sides of a smartphone for an experience akin to a Nintendo Switch or connect the controller wirelessly.....»»
Glasgow School of Art presents 10 postgraduate design projects
Dezeen School Shows: an app that teaches human anatomy by visualising organs as baked goods and a musical elephant that helps teach children new languages are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at Glasgow School of Art. Read more.....»»
Amazon leaks Genesis Mini 2—Sega immediately confirms its October 27 launch
$104 system includes six-button gamepad; 23 Genesis, Sega CD games announced thus far. Enlarge / Like the previously announced Japanese "Mega Drive Mini 2," this "Genesis Mini 2" will be modeled after the system's "Model 2" variant—a.....»»
Review: Razer Kishi V2 refines the “gamepad that clamps to phone” concept
But Kishi's 2020 model will be better for some users, and Razer's app still stinks. Enlarge / It's not a Razer device unless it's posed next to a bunch of custom RGB lighting, right? In great news, the Razer Kishi V2 includes zero glar.....»»
Tokyo Vice: The anatomy of organized crime and Sega’s Yakuza
HBO Max's Tokyo Vice shows a gripping deep dive into organized crime, and it interestingly does so through a similar lens as Sega's Yakuza games......»»