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Image Credit: GameSirAfter three fun weeks with the Backbone Pro, I got curious about GameSir’s Pocket Taco. This clamp-on phone controller costs about a fifth of the Backbone Pro. That $34.99 price might sound low, but keep your standards high.In my GameSir Pocket Taco preview, I break down how this little gadget turns your phone into a vertical retro handheld. If you lean toward old-school games like I do, you may want to keep this one on your shortlist.Image Credit: GameSirGameSir Pocket TacoBluetooth mobile controller for retro gamingDesignGameSir keeps things small and light here. The Pocket Taco weighs 62.2 g, so…

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September this year, with the iPhone Fold also likely to debut alongside them. A new leak now suggests the iPhone 18 Pro lineup has entered the test production phase. Tipster Fixed Focus Digital shared the details in a Weibo post. As per the leaker, the iPhone 18 Pro models are currently in the test production phase, where Apple conducts production validation runs to ensure there are no issues before the devices enter mass manufacturing. iPhone 17 Pro The production validation run will involve Apple using…

Argonne: Using AI to Unlock 30 Years of PETSc Knowledge Feb. 23, 2026 — Begun as an exploratory software project at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory focusing on parallel numerical algorithms for partial differential equations, PETSc has evolved into one of the world’s most widely used software libraries for high-performance computing, with a core development team and numerous contributors. But with such a long history, a challenge has emerged: important knowledge is getting lost or buried. “We’ll have developers thinking, ​‘I’m sure we solved this problem back in 2015 — but where’s the solution?’” said…

Mr. Mupita, in a media interaction last Friday, announced plans to invest US$1.1 billion in Ghana over the next three years to strengthen its infrastructure and improve service delivery. MTN Group  President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, has completed a three-day working visit to Ghana. His visit sought to advance the company’s digital ambitions and reinforce the Group’s commitment to the Ghana market. Mr. Mupita, in a media interaction last Friday, announced plans to invest US$1.1 billion in Ghana over the next three years to strengthen its infrastructure and improve service delivery. He said the accelerated capital expenditure underscores the company’s…

Dyson PencilWash HomeComing SoonDyson PencilWash Wet Cleaner Gadget Flow Editors It’s sleek, slim, and easy to use—perfect for small homes and apartments!Editor’s QuoteDyson PencilWash Wet CleanerMeet the Dyson PencilWash, a compact cordless wet cleaner with a slim, lightweight handle. It’s ideal for small homes and tight spaces, and integrated water tanks for easy mopping.Compact, lightweight: Weighs 4.9 lb with a 1.5-inch handle for easy carry and nimble movement across hard floors.Built-in water tanks: The handle holds a 10 fl oz clean tank and a 12 fl oz dirty tank, so cleaning uses fresh water for each pass.Two wetness modes: Adjustable…

According to a new release by Omdia, Samsung led the European smartphone market (excluding Russia) in 2025, with 46.6 million units shipped and a 35% market share. Apple was in second with 36.9 million units and 27% market share, followed by Xiaomi with 21.8 million shipments and a 16% slice of the pie, Motorola with 7.7 million units shipped and 6% market share, and Honor reaching the Top 5 for the first time with 3.8 million devices shipped for a 3% market share. Interestingly, Apple and Honor were the only Top 5 brands actually growing in Europe compared to 2024,…

Matt Kaeberlein, a longevity researcher, first started hearing about peptides a few years ago. “At that point it was mostly functional medicine doctors that were using peptides,” he says, referring to physicians who embrace alternative medicine and supplements. “In the last six months, it’s kind of gone crazy.” Peptides have gone mainstream. At the health-technology startup Superpower in Los Angeles, employees can get free peptide shots on Fridays. At a health food store in Phoenix, a sidewalk sign reads, “We have peptides!” At a tae kwon do center in South Carolina, a peptide wholesaler hosts an informational evening. On social…

Spotify recently announced that it’s rolling out availability of its Prompted Playlist feature to more users, including Premium subscribers in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, as well as Sweden. Prompted Playlist allows users to create new lists simply by describing their preferences, although it’s still in beta. The feature was first announced in late 2025, and initially arrived for Premium subscribers in New Zealand. With Prompted Playlists, users can type pretty much anything to base their playlist on, such as moods, memories, TV shows, activities and more, and the built-in algorithm will use this in combination with your listening history…

According to the notice, all VASPs—whether fully operational or participating in regulatory sandbox programmes—have been directed to immediately refrain from public promotional or mass marketing campaigns related to virtual assets unless they have received explicit authorisation from both the BoG and the SEC. The Bank of Ghana  and the Securities and Exchange Commission  have issued a joint public notice warning against the unauthorised advertising of virtual asset and stablecoin products across Ghana. The regulators said they have observed a rise in mass marketing activities by certain Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), including the deployment of large billboards in Accra and…

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III features a graphite case HomePhotographer’s ParadiseCamera StrapsCanon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Graphite Kit Gadget Flow Editors This super limited edition adds a graphite finish to the iconic design!Editor’s QuoteCanon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Graphite KitCanon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Graphite Kit is a compact camera that’s ideal for everyday photos and on the go video. This special graphite look commmemorates Canon’s PowerShot anniversary.Pocket ready design: The small body fits in a jacket pocket, so you bring it more often and miss fewer moments.Easy, fast shooting: Simple controls help you capture quick…