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So… Valve has finally made another controller, after its almost forgettable first attempt. And yes, I know there was a small dedicated crowd of fans out there for the original Steam controller, but it’s just not something I ever really felt comfortable using, and for the past few years of using my SCUF Instinct Xbox controller as my go-to pad for racing games, platformers, an...

So… new Steam Controller vs Xbox controller — which one actually wins?

If you just want to pick up a controller and play instantly… Xbox wins. No setup, no hassle, and pretty much every game is built for it.

But the Steam Controller? That’s a completely different beast.

You’ve got trackpads, gyro aiming, rear buttons, and full customisation throu...

So the first time I checked out the Philips M2N8900 was back in August 2024. Yeah, it feels like a long time ago to me, too. But anyway, Philips got back in touch and asked if I wanted to check out the 32-inch version of this panel and of course, I’m not going to turn down an opportunity to see something new, and it actually comes as a decent time, as recently I’ve been toyin...

So… apparently, normal fans aren’t enough anymore. Because this… is the Dreo TurboCool 516S misting fan. And yes, it sprays mist at your face. And honestly? It’s kind of brilliant, though I do have my reservations being in the UK but more on that in a moment. I’m talking about the new Dreo TurboCool 516S — a compact desktop misting fan that’s designed to cool you down without...