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Pocket Taco Turns Phone Into Game Boy!

The GameSir Pocket Taco, a $35 controller, is emerging as a top choice for transforming smartphones into handheld gaming devices, according to The Verge. This controller, which clamps onto the bottom of a phone, also functions as a standalone wireless gamepad. Simultaneously, the Apple Watch continues to be the leading wearable for iPhone users, as reported by Wired, while the search for alternatives to Google's Android operating system persists.

The Pocket Taco, reviewed by The Verge's Andrew Liszewski, is designed to emulate the experience of a Game Boy. Liszewski, a senior reporter with years of experience reviewing tech gadgets, noted the controller's ease of use. The device is "only barely pocketable," he wrote, but offers an "excellent and easy way to turn your phone" into a gaming device.

For those seeking entertainment beyond gaming, Ars Technica highlighted Ang Lee's 2000 film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" as a Valentine's Day recommendation. The film, adapted from a 1940s novel, features a tragic love story and stunning martial arts sequences.

Wired also provided an overview of the best Apple Watch models for iPhone users. The Apple Watch SE 3 is highlighted as a best value option, while the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 are also recommended. The article noted that the removal of the blood oxygen sensor due to lawsuits and bans has been resolved, with the feature now available again.

In the realm of gaming, Wired also offered advice on choosing gaming laptops. The article, based on over a decade of product reviews, emphasized the importance of considering factors like performance, thinness, cost, and design. The availability of gaming tablets and 2-in-1s has further complicated the decision-making process.

Finally, Wired addressed the challenge of finding alternatives to Google's Android operating system. While options exist for search, email, and photo storage, finding a mobile operating system free of Google is more difficult. The article noted that most alternatives are based on Android but remove Google services to varying degrees.

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