Discover the best Chromebooks for 2026. Our top pick, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, leads the list for students, ...

8BitDo unveiled the next generation of its flagship Ultimate controller series at CES 2026--and it now makes sense why the manufacturer hasn't released an Xbox version of the Ultimate 2. Officially ...

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. CES 2026 ...

I’ve been using the same smartphone controller on my iPhone for years. That’s partly because most options are so similar. Announced at CES 2026, the X5 Alteron couldn’t be more different. It’s a ...

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8BitDo is releasing an evolved version of its Ultimate 3 controller this summer, and it's aimed squarely at the high-end gamepad market—meet the 8BitDo Ultimate 3E. The Ultimate 3E builds upon the ...

Every year at CES, we see numerous innovations being made in the tech and gaming hardware space. Last year, we saw a ton of hall-effect controllers, and this year it looks like there is a shift in the ...

The X5 Alteron works with smartphones and tablets, and it can replace faulty Joy-Cons on your Nintendo Switch. The X5 Alteron works with smartphones and tablets, and it can replace faulty Joy-Cons on ...

Accessory manufacturers GameSir and Hyperkin have joined forces to produce a fully modular controller that's compatible with the Switch and Switch 2: the GameSir x Hyperkin X5 Alteron. Ignoring the ...

The best PC controllers offer up an excellent alternative to playing with a mouse and keyboard on desktops or gaming laptops. They're a fantastic option if your 9 to 5 has you hunched over a desk and ...