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The PlayStation 4 is getting a new officially-licensed controller, with a shape is closer to an Xbox One controller rather than the familiar DualShock that fans know. The Vantage controller from Scuf Gaming offers many customization possibilities, and looks like a great option for PS4 players looking to get more out of their joysticks.

Among its capabilities, the new controller features adjustable triggers with extenders and stops, customizable thumbsticks, a paddle system and other features that give players an edge in all of their favorite games. Chck out the diagram below for a breakdown of everything that’s included.

Here is a rundown of some of the features:

• Side-mounted right and left ‘Sax’ buttons – designed to fit the natural placement of a player’s fingers and provide additional configurability
• Removable faceplate – makes it easy to change thumb sticks & personalize the controller
• Advanced audio control for wired connection – a simple swipe of the audio touch bar adjusts the volume while players can keep their hands on the controller
• Removable vibration modules – players can reduce the weight of the controller and lessen hand fatigue
• Paddle control system with four removable back paddles
• A quick-access remapping switch
• Customizable thumbsticks with 3 different heights in either a concave or convex configuration
• Adjustable Hair triggers
• Trigger stops and extenders
• Choice of D-pads
• Interchangeable magnetic faceplate

For an additional $30, you can personalize your controller with a variety of color options, including a selection of faceplate, button, and trigger colors.

The wireless version costs $200, while the wired version is $170, though that one doesn’t include a travel case. The Scuf Vantage controller should be available late in summer 2018. I’m a DualShock guy, but to be honest, this is very tempting.

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Apple’s annual developers’ conference is barely two weeks away and the Internet is already abuzz at what’s expected to make a big splash there. Considering it will cover the whole breadth of Apple’s products and services, it’s not surprising that there’s quite a lot to talk about. One thread that does seem to be more common than other is how … Continue reading

At one point in time, there were many rumors circulating suggesting that Apple could start adopting the use of sapphire for its displays. However that did not come true and so far the only places where sapphire is used is in select Apple Watch models and the camera lens on the iPhones.

Given that sapphire is meant to be a very hard material that is tough to crack, it is understandable that there are some iPhone X users who must be pretty miffed to discover how easily their camera lenses are cracking. This seems to be a growing problem where more than a few iPhone X customers have come forward to claim that the camera lenses are cracking, even without the phones being dropped.

Some have suggested that it is possible that the cold weather could be responsible for the lenses cracking, but at least one user from Malaysia writes that he/she is experiencing the problem as well. Apple has insisted in the past that the material used for the lens is indeed sapphire, so it is unclear as to what might be causing these cracks.

That being said, it seems that users who are affected cannot replace the device under warranty, and have been told that they will need to pay for a full device replacement, which last we checked was priced at whopping $549.

iPhone X Users Are Reporting Easily-Cracked Camera Lenses , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.

Security experts have been expressing that two-factor authentication is a more secure method of protecting our accounts compared to more traditional methods which just involve the use of a username and password. Many companies have since enabled this and provided it as an option, such as Facebook who has recently announced some changes to the system.

According to Facebook’s announcement, they are making some changes to their two-factor authentication system that will be easier to set up and use. One of those changes involve removing the need for a phone number during the registration process, which should make it easier for those who’d rather not register their number.

Facebook writes, “We previously required a phone number in order to set up two-factor authentication, to help prevent account lock-outs. Now that we have redesigned the feature to make the process easier to use third-party authentication apps like Google Authenticator and Duo Security on both desktop and mobile, we are no longer making the phone number mandatory.”

For those unfamiliar with two-factor authentication, this is a security system that many banks use. It involves generating a one-time password that users have to enter in addition to their regular login details, which means that in the event your username and password is figured out, as long as the hacker doesn’t have access to your phone or the security dongle that some banks give out, they won’t be able to enter your account.

Facebook’s Two-Factor Authentication No Longer Requires A Phone Number , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.

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