Xbox's new Nano Controller is a pocket-sized gamepad
Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox Nano Controller, a smaller version of the standard Xbox gamepad that can easily fit into a pocket or bag. The Nano is five inches long and weighs just 99g. It keeps the same button and trigger layout as a standard Xbox pad and also features a programmable Action Button.
The Xbox Nano Controller costs $50 in the U.S., and pre-orders are already open. Microsoft says it will be bringing the Nano to the U.K., Canada and Australia in November.
Beats is launching a collab with Pokémon
This may not have been on your bingo card for 2026, but Beats is collaborating with Pokémon to put out a special edition of the Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker.
The speaker will drop tomorrow, Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. PDT over on beatsbydre.com. The design features the mysterious Mimikyu and the iconic (and somewhat concerned-looking) Pikachu. There's also a Poké Ball charm attached to the lanyard. Like the regular Beats Pill, it's dust- and water-resistant with up to 24 hours of battery life.
Another big day for Apple
Apple is going all-in on smart home with its latest batch of announcements. From a hub that controls it all to individual devices made in partnership with LG, there's a lot of be excited about for Apple fans.
Here's a look at the latest from Apple:
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iPhone Duo Geekbench scores leak, and Apple's foldable is about to leave Android rivals in the dustA Geekbench 7 score for the iPhone Duo has been posted online and the results are impressive.
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