The road to Samsung’s next Unpacked event has been paved with speculation, but as we close in on the January 2026 launch window, the picture of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro is sharpening into high resolution. In our previous report, we introduced the possibility of a radical redesign featuring a transparent case and advanced […]
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Tourists from Europe and other regions could be asked to provide a five-year social media history before given entry to the United States, according to a new proposal from the US Customs and Border Protection service (CBP). The new rule would affect visitors from countries who normally enjoy relatively easy entry to the US via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
The new proposal cites an executive order issued by President Trump from January titled "Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats." In his first year in office, Trump has been hyper-focused on strengthening US borders and reducing what he calls illegal immigration.
The US state department will conduct "online presence" reviews for applicants and their dependents and require privacy settings on social media profiles to be made "public." Applicants must list all the social media handles they've used over the last five years and if any information is omitted, it could lead to the denial of current and future visas. The CBP didn't say what information they were looking for or what could be disqualifying.
On top of the social media information, CBP may require applicant's telephone numbers and email addresses used over the last five and 10 years respectively, along with information about family members.
The new conditions are liable to increase ESTA wait times and drastically boost the cost of enforcing it. The CPB's document suggests that an additional 5,598,115 man-hours would be required per year, or around 3,000 full-time jobs plus all the costs that entails. Right now, the ESTA application costs $40, allows people to visit the US for 90 days at a time and is valid for a two-year period.
The mandatory social media reporting and other requirements could discourage travelers. Some Australian tourists who were coming to the US for the upcoming World Cup have now said that they've abandoned those plans, according to The Guardian, with one person calling the new rules "horrifying."
However, when asked if the proposal could lead to a tourism decline in the US, Trump said he wasn't concerned. "No. We're doing so well," he told a reporter. "We want to make sure we're not letting the wrong people come enter our country."
The CPB emphasized that the new conditions were only a proposal for now. "Nothing has changed on this front for those coming to the United States [currently]," a spokesperson told the BBC. "This is not a final rule, it is simply the first step in starting a discussion to have new policy options to keep the American people safe."
If implemented, the rule would affect people from 40 countries, including the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Australia and Japan. The largest number of tourists to the US come from Canada and Mexico, accounting for nearly half of the total — however, visitors with passports from those two countries don't require a visa or ESTA approval. Travel to the US was down three percent this year compared to 2024 as of August 2025, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/us-could-demand-five-year-social-media-history-from-tourists-before-allowing-entry-102751243.html?src=rssWhat if your smart home’s command center could double as a sleek entertainment hub and a personal assistant? Enter the Amazon Echo Show 21, a device that promises to redefine how we interact with technology in our living spaces. With its expansive 21.5-inch full HD touchscreen, integrated Fire TV, and Alexa voice assistant, this smart […]
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is poised to set a new standard for foldable smartphones in 2026. With a combination of confirmed upgrades and anticipated innovations, Samsung is determined to solidify its dominance in the foldable market while preparing for Apple’s much-anticipated entry into this space. This next-generation device is expected to deliver significant […]
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AYANEO is known for gaming handheld devices that run Windows and, sometimes, Android, but not phones. Most gaming phones still feel like regular slabs with RGB lights and higher refresh rates, treating games as an app category instead of the reason the device exists. Pocket PLAY is AYANEO’s first smartphone, and they are not shy about calling it “more than a phone,” framing it as a handheld console that happens to live on a SIM card instead of a desktop operating system.
AYANEO calls it “the ultimate fusion of mobile phone and gaming handheld,” built “in the name of games, made for the dreams of gamers.” The minimalist front follows golden-ratio proportions and AYANEO’s “handheld artistry” philosophy, looking like a clean black slab until you slide it open and the real personality appears. The idea is that it should not shout gamer aesthetic when you are checking email, only when you want to play.
Designer: AYANEO
The classic side-slide mechanism is a light push that reveals a full controller under the screen. Anyone who remembers Sony’s Xperia Play will feel a flicker of déjà vu, another Android phone that hid a gamepad under a slider. The difference is that Pocket PLAY arrives in a world where handheld gaming and emulation are mainstream, and AYANEO has spent years building hardware for that exact crowd, not for casual mobile gamers who might try it once.
Pocket PLAY reinterprets a standard gamepad layout in a compact way, with a D-pad, ABXY buttons, and shoulder controls tuned for the sliding mechanism. AYANEO promises crisp, light presses and fast response, and a grip shaped so your fingers land where you expect. The idea is that you slide, and you are instantly in handheld mode, no adaptation period or clip-on accessories. The D-pad and buttons are meant to bring back the pure, satisfying feel of classic handheld gaming.
The dual intelligent touchpads sit where analog sticks might go, and they can map virtual joysticks, act as traditional touch surfaces, or trigger custom input combinations. That opens up camera control, mouse-like input for streaming PC games, or macro shortcuts for complex titles. The positioning is ergonomic, and the goal is to make every swipe and tap feel natural, closing the gap between a dedicated handheld and a phone that also runs Genshin Impact or emulators.
AYANEO leans into “cyber-romanticism” language, calling handhelds a culture and a shared emotional language among players. Pocket PLAY is pitched as a tribute to classic designs and an exploration of how handheld spirit can extend to a new medium. It is meant to feel like a daily-carry extension of the devices people already use for emulation and retro gaming, not a generic Android gaming phone with triggers and marketing.
Xperia Play hinted at this form factor years ago, but the ecosystem and audience were not ready. Pocket PLAY picks up that thread with modern hardware, a serious controller, and a brand that already lives in handheld culture. For players who want a phone that slides into a console instead of just another slab with shoulder buttons, it feels like a very specific dream finally getting another shot, this time built by people who actually understand why sliders and D-pads still matter.
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AYANEO is known for gaming handheld devices that run Windows and, sometimes, Android, but not phones. Most gaming phones still feel like regular slabs with RGB lights and higher refresh rates, treating games as an app category instead of the reason the device exists. Pocket PLAY is AYANEO’s first smartphone, and they are not shy about calling it “more than a phone,” framing it as a handheld console that happens to live on a SIM card instead of a desktop operating system.
AYANEO calls it “the ultimate fusion of mobile phone and gaming handheld,” built “in the name of games, made for the dreams of gamers.” The minimalist front follows golden-ratio proportions and AYANEO’s “handheld artistry” philosophy, looking like a clean black slab until you slide it open and the real personality appears. The idea is that it should not shout gamer aesthetic when you are checking email, only when you want to play.
Designer: AYANEO
The classic side-slide mechanism is a light push that reveals a full controller under the screen. Anyone who remembers Sony’s Xperia Play will feel a flicker of déjà vu, another Android phone that hid a gamepad under a slider. The difference is that Pocket PLAY arrives in a world where handheld gaming and emulation are mainstream, and AYANEO has spent years building hardware for that exact crowd, not for casual mobile gamers who might try it once.
Pocket PLAY reinterprets a standard gamepad layout in a compact way, with a D-pad, ABXY buttons, and shoulder controls tuned for the sliding mechanism. AYANEO promises crisp, light presses and fast response, and a grip shaped so your fingers land where you expect. The idea is that you slide, and you are instantly in handheld mode, no adaptation period or clip-on accessories. The D-pad and buttons are meant to bring back the pure, satisfying feel of classic handheld gaming.
The dual intelligent touchpads sit where analog sticks might go, and they can map virtual joysticks, act as traditional touch surfaces, or trigger custom input combinations. That opens up camera control, mouse-like input for streaming PC games, or macro shortcuts for complex titles. The positioning is ergonomic, and the goal is to make every swipe and tap feel natural, closing the gap between a dedicated handheld and a phone that also runs Genshin Impact or emulators.
AYANEO leans into “cyber-romanticism” language, calling handhelds a culture and a shared emotional language among players. Pocket PLAY is pitched as a tribute to classic designs and an exploration of how handheld spirit can extend to a new medium. It is meant to feel like a daily-carry extension of the devices people already use for emulation and retro gaming, not a generic Android gaming phone with triggers and marketing.
Xperia Play hinted at this form factor years ago, but the ecosystem and audience were not ready. Pocket PLAY picks up that thread with modern hardware, a serious controller, and a brand that already lives in handheld culture. For players who want a phone that slides into a console instead of just another slab with shoulder buttons, it feels like a very specific dream finally getting another shot, this time built by people who actually understand why sliders and D-pads still matter.
The post AYANEO Pocket PLAY Brings Back the Slider Phone, Now With D-Pad first appeared on Yanko Design.
AYANEO is known for gaming handheld devices that run Windows and, sometimes, Android, but not phones. Most gaming phones still feel like regular slabs with RGB lights and higher refresh rates, treating games as an app category instead of the reason the device exists. Pocket PLAY is AYANEO’s first smartphone, and they are not shy about calling it “more than a phone,” framing it as a handheld console that happens to live on a SIM card instead of a desktop operating system.
AYANEO calls it “the ultimate fusion of mobile phone and gaming handheld,” built “in the name of games, made for the dreams of gamers.” The minimalist front follows golden-ratio proportions and AYANEO’s “handheld artistry” philosophy, looking like a clean black slab until you slide it open and the real personality appears. The idea is that it should not shout gamer aesthetic when you are checking email, only when you want to play.
Designer: AYANEO
The classic side-slide mechanism is a light push that reveals a full controller under the screen. Anyone who remembers Sony’s Xperia Play will feel a flicker of déjà vu, another Android phone that hid a gamepad under a slider. The difference is that Pocket PLAY arrives in a world where handheld gaming and emulation are mainstream, and AYANEO has spent years building hardware for that exact crowd, not for casual mobile gamers who might try it once.
Pocket PLAY reinterprets a standard gamepad layout in a compact way, with a D-pad, ABXY buttons, and shoulder controls tuned for the sliding mechanism. AYANEO promises crisp, light presses and fast response, and a grip shaped so your fingers land where you expect. The idea is that you slide, and you are instantly in handheld mode, no adaptation period or clip-on accessories. The D-pad and buttons are meant to bring back the pure, satisfying feel of classic handheld gaming.
The dual intelligent touchpads sit where analog sticks might go, and they can map virtual joysticks, act as traditional touch surfaces, or trigger custom input combinations. That opens up camera control, mouse-like input for streaming PC games, or macro shortcuts for complex titles. The positioning is ergonomic, and the goal is to make every swipe and tap feel natural, closing the gap between a dedicated handheld and a phone that also runs Genshin Impact or emulators.
AYANEO leans into “cyber-romanticism” language, calling handhelds a culture and a shared emotional language among players. Pocket PLAY is pitched as a tribute to classic designs and an exploration of how handheld spirit can extend to a new medium. It is meant to feel like a daily-carry extension of the devices people already use for emulation and retro gaming, not a generic Android gaming phone with triggers and marketing.
Xperia Play hinted at this form factor years ago, but the ecosystem and audience were not ready. Pocket PLAY picks up that thread with modern hardware, a serious controller, and a brand that already lives in handheld culture. For players who want a phone that slides into a console instead of just another slab with shoulder buttons, it feels like a very specific dream finally getting another shot, this time built by people who actually understand why sliders and D-pads still matter.
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What if you could create a website so stunning, so polished, that clients would willingly pay $5,000 or more, without spending weeks or even days on it? It sounds like a pipe dream, right? But thanks to the innovative capabilities of artificial intelligence, this is no longer a fantasy. Tools like the Gemini 3 AI […]
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What if the gaming laptop of your dreams isn’t the one you think it is? With the rise of 18-inch gaming laptops, the market is flooded with options that promise jaw-dropping performance, immersive displays, and innovative designs. But here’s the catch: not all of them deliver on those promises. Some models shine as technological masterpieces, […]
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Apple is preparing to launch a new smart home device, the “HomePad,” which could transform how you interact with your living space. Combining the functionality of an iPad, HomePod, and Siri assistant, the HomePad is envisioned as the central hub of Apple’s smart home ecosystem. With advanced hardware, a dedicated operating system, and seamless integration […]
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