Microsoft introduces new Xbox controller for Windows

Microsoft has introduced an Xbox controller that will work with your Windows machine. The Xbox controller comes with a long detachable USB cable you can use to connect to your PC or tablet. Of course, it also still works with your Xbox console. It comes with infrared LEDs to connect with your Kinect. And it will work with other Xbox accessories, such as the Charge Kit or Chat Headset.

The Xbox controller is compatible with Windows 8.1 and Windows 7. It retails for US$59.95 and will be available in November.

Source: Mashable

TP-Link Canada debuts Archer C8 wireless router for digital home

TP-Link Canada is hoping to provide your digital home with better Wi-Fi coverage and faster speeds with the new Archer C8 AC1750 Simultaneous Dual-Band Broadband Wireless AC Router. It is meant to support homes with multiple devices and those that do high-bandwidth activities such as online gaming and media streaming. The Archer C8 operates simultaneously over 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for optimal throughput. It has up to 1.75Gbps of total bandwidth and supports the newest 802.11ac Wi-Fi technology as well as 802.11n mobile devices.

It also comes with 800MHz dual-core CPU, three detachable dual-band antennas with omni-directional wireless coverage and reliability, one gigabit WAN port, four gigabit LAN ports, and multifunction USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports. It also supplies you with Guest Network Access. The Archer C8 retails for $149.99 and is available from TP-LINK’s retail and online partner networks across Canada.

Source: TP-Link

Facebook lets you control app access more with new App Settings page

Facebook is making it easier for you to see which apps are attached to your Facebook account with a revamped App Settings page. There is now a simpler way to edit the apps you use and which ones can see your timeline and other information as well as if you want your friends to see the sites you are visiting. It even lets you adjust the privacy settings of older Facebook mobile apps. You can check it out for yourself here.

Source: Inside Facebook | Via: The Next Web

Google Play Music brings back playlist search

Google Play Music All Access has brought back a feature they introduced last month—the ability to look for public playlists. Now, you can find curated mixes of your friends or other notable playlists available and stream them at your leisure. They are rolling out the update but if it still hasn’t made its way to your phone. You can check out Android Police’s download below.

Source: Android Police | Via: Engadget | Download: Google Play Store (Free)