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Reddit helped out a Steam Deck user with an extra thumb
You’d think that being born with an extra thumb on one hand might be a boon to playing video games. But when pretty much every controller is designed for people with10 fingers, it can present a problem if your body is a little off the standard template. Such was the case for one Steam Deck owner who asked Reddit for help. And Reddit delivered. User Alpha-Quartz praised their Steam Deck, but found that the long reach to the left thumbstick (pretty far compared to a standard controller, since the D-pad is on the edge of the case) hard to reach due to their smaller double-thumb. They told the Steam Deck subreddit that using the device was a “nightmare” compared to more conventional Xbox and PlayStation controllers. Their plight resonated with the sub, as the post is sitting at just shy of 10K upvotes and hundreds of comments. Steam Deck users are also often fans of modding, so it’s no surprise that there were multiple attempts to help out Alpha-Quartz. GamesRadar spotted the first of many, “SpecificGreen9140,” who posted a basic 3D-printed cover for the thumbstick that extends the surface out to the left, making it easier to hit with a shortened thumb. “Woogies” refined the design, and “D_Bagggg” made…an extra thumb. For people who only have one thumb but want to use the double-thumb aid. Har har. 3D printer folks really will take any excuse to break out the CAD software. Speaking to Games Radar, Alpha-Quartz says that they’re “simply overwhelmed with the amount of support and positivity,” even though they’re still trying out different solutions for a more secure fit on the Steam Deck. They say that “100 different people” are trying out different 3D-printed designs and mailing them off to help.

Get Samsung’s blazing-fast T9 portable SSD for an absurd 43% off
Stop the presses! For Prime Day, Samsung’s T9 portable SSD is down to the best price we’ve seen in 18 months. You can now get the 2TB model for $170, which is a huge cut down from its $300 MSRP. That’s a fantastic price for a portable drive that we love. When we reviewed the Samsung T9, we gave it 4.5 stars and our Editors’ Choice award, appreciating its overall fast performance, its grippy textured surface, and its reassuring five-year warranty. At $170, the T9 is a fantastic deal. You’re getting a portable SSD that looks great and is super speedy too, hitting data speeds up to 2,000 MB/s. Your data’s also perfectly safe because the device comes with protection against bumps and drops. You’ll be able to use the Samsung T9 with just about any device you have at home, be it your laptop, smartphone, gaming console, or camera. It’s extremely compact—just barely larger than your credit card. It’s also super light, weighing just 0.27 pounds. So, what are you waiting for? Snag the 2TB Samsung T9 for $170 before this deal vanishes into thin air. Since you’re here, you should also check out the best tech deals we’ve found at Amazon today and visit our Prime Day live blog to find the latest discounts. Save 43% on Samsung's super-fast T9 portable SSDBuy now at Amazon

It’s an Echo speaker! It’s an Eero extender! It’s $22 for Prime Day!
One of Amazon’s best Prime Day deals on Echo devices is for the diminutive Echo Pop, and this mini smart speaker tucks in a key benefit for users of Amazon’s Eero mesh Wi-Fi routers (and the Ring Alarm Pro home security system, too, since it has an Eero router inside). On sale for $21.99, a cool 45% Prime Day discount, the Echo Pop is Amazon’s smallest Echo speaker. No, the Pop’s audio quality isn’t all that amazing, but it still packs Alexa, perfect for controlling smart devices, setting alarms, or getting a quick weather report. The Pop will also work with the new, AI-enhanced Alexa+ once that Alexa upgrade rolls out more widely. If you happen to be the owner of an Amazon Eero mesh Wi-Fi system (or a Ring Alarm Pro), the Echo Pop story gets even more interesting. Besides its typical Alexa capabilities, the Echo Pop doubles as an Eero range extender, capable of boosting the reach of your Eero mesh Wi-Fi network by up to 1,000 square feet. This makes the discounted Echo Pop a sensational—and sensationally affordable—way to bathe your home in wireless Eero coverage. Normally priced at $39.99, the Echo Pop doesn’t go on sale all that often. Whether you’re looking to put Alexa in every room or give your Eero mesh network a shot in the arm, don’t let this killer Prime Day deal pass you by. Snag the Amazon Echo Pop for just $22View Deal Looking for more Prime Day discounts? Check out our Prime Day live blog and the best tech deals we’ve found so far.

Gregg Wallace sacked as 50 more people make claims
The TV presenter has been the subject of an inquiry into alleged misconduct, to be published imminently.