Enthusiast project turns the Steam Controller into a cross-platform gamepad

Valve's new Steam Controller doesn't natively support XInput, even though XInput remains the standard for many PC games and ...
gearpatrol

This Affordable Turntable Jumps on the Hottest Trend in Vinyl

Tiny Vinyl is the fast-growing company that makes four-inch vinyl records, approximately one-third the size of standard 12-inch vinyl records. Each record can play two tracks (one per side) and can be ...
Hackaday

Pinch Puts An Arduino On A USB-C Connector

Compared to the Arduino Uno of old, modern microcontrollers are absolutely tiny — especially for the amount of processing ...
Tom's Hardware on MSN

Enthusiast reverse-engineers Steam Controller, creates DIY OpenPuck that works without Steam Input

OpenPuck is custom, open-source firmware that can turn a microcontroller into a DIY Steam Controller puck in minutes. You can ...
The New York Times

Outgrown Your Starter Record Player? Here’s How to Shop for a Quality Turntable.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Freddy Gerngross Shopping for your first higher-end, dedicated turntable can ...
Hackaday

DIY Steam Controller Puck Offers Xbox, Switch, PlayStation Emulation Modes

Valve recently released a new version of the Steam Controller, which features a wired USB puck that serves both as charger ...
CNET

Best Xbox Controller for 2026: Series X and Series S

Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has been writing about and reviewing them since built-in Wi-Fi was an optional feature. He also covers almost anything connected to a PC, including ...