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A working TrackPoint foot controller exists and the creator explains why
By Cale Hunt Published
Hardware Almost every ThinkPad ever made has had a TrackPoint pointing system, and one engineer wants to repurpose them to create affordable accessibility controllers for PC gaming and more.

Fans revive Windows Phone 8 with 8Marketplace
By Adam Hales Published
Windows Phone Windows Phone 8 is seeing a surprising revival through community efforts like 8Marketplace, which restores app downloads, alongside patched apps that connect to modern services like Bluesky.

The Xbox Ally range picks up big TV enhancements — with AutoSR in tow
By Jez Corden Published
Xbox The promised auto super resolution features appear on Xbox Ally X today, with other major enhancements to the Xbox Ally connected TV experience. Here's what's new.

Discord lives on Windows Phone 7 in 2026 via surprising fan-made apps
By Adam Hales Published
Windows Phone A fan has brought Discord to Windows Phone 7 using unofficial apps, showcasing ongoing community support for the discontinued platform in 2026.

Valve promises it's working on a Steam Deck restock after it sold out amid the RAM shortage
By Brendan Lowry Published
Handheld Gaming PC Steam Deck maker Valve says it's "working very hard" to bring the Steam Deck back in stock, though ongoing RAM shortages are making it difficult to do so.

Is METROV the new best way to recreate Windows Phone 8.1?
By Cale Hunt Published
Phones Although Windows Phone went away years ago, it has lived on in the hearts of many. This custom Android launcher returns the feel of WP 8.1, and it's starting to get attention.

Valve just made it easy for developers to see how their games actually run on Steam Deck
By Cale Hunt Published
PC gaming Two new sections have arrived for Steamworks data reporting, giving developers a closer look at how games run on Steam Deck.

Why PC sales went up in Q1 2026 despite rising costs
By Cale Hunt Published
Hardware A new study from Counterpoint Research explains why PC market growth in Q1 2026 is not indicative of how the rest of the year will go. Here's my breakdown of the situation.
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