Xbox controller update makes it easier to switch between devices

A new update for the Xbox rolls out Bluetooth Low Energy support for its controller and supported devices. This change makes it easier to pair and switch from the Xbox One consoles to other systems, including Windows 10, iOS 15, and Android. The firmware update makes the switch between your devices much more seamless. You simply need to double-tap the "pair" button for it to work. 

Microsoft is also introducing Dynamic Latency Input (DLI) for older controllers to reduce console input latency with the latest Xbox Series X/S consoles. This should result in a reaction time similar to the controllers that ship with the console. The company is testing this feature with Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha Xbox Insiders today, and it's expected to come to all users in the coming months.

Source: Engadget

The Logi Dock is built for your work-from-home setup

Logitech has just unveiled a new all-in-one dock it's designed for your work-from-home setup. You can connect up to five USB devices and two monitors to the Logi Dock. On top of that, you can charge your laptop with it, too. All of them are just sharing a single cable connection.

Aside from that, the Logi Dock is also a giant speaker geared for online meeting use. There are controls on the dock that allows you to quickly mute or disable video on apps like Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. It even has a built-in noise-cancelling speakerphone, so you don't need a dedicated mic or headset to join meetings. 

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These classic 'Star Trek' games are now on GOG's store

If you love the classic Star Trek games, then you'll want to head to GOG. The site now has six tiles available on its store, including Star Trek: Voyager - Elite Force (2000), Star Trek: Elite Force II (2003), Star Trek: Bridge Commander (2002), Star Trek: Starfleet Command III (2002), Star Trek: Hidden Evil (1999), and Star Trek: Away Team (2001).

You will soon be able to get Star Trek: Armada and Armada II on the platform, too. The release of these titles coincides with the 55th anniversary of the original show and the 100th birthday of the late Gene Roddenberry. The titles are available for US$10.

Source: Engadget

Spotify brings brand sponsorships to Release Radar playlist

You might soon be seeing brand-sponsored content on Spotify's Release Radar playlist, at least if you have a free account. This is the third playlist Spotify is offering for ads, joining On Repeat and Discover Weekly as avenues for potential brand sponsorships. Disney+ is the first partner for Release Radar in the US. It's promoting the Billie Eilish film Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter To Los Angeles. 

Free users of the service will see ads in audio, video, and graphics and direct them to the playlist. Once there, logos will appear on the playlist art and messages from the sponsor at each ad break. Spotify is opening this opportunity to all companies interested in this kind of sponsorship. The company is making this playlist available for advertising in 31 markets around the world.

Source: Engadget