The recent price increase of the Steam Deck OLED has sparked discussions among gamers about the value it offers compared to other handheld gaming devices. With its base model now starting at $789 and higher configurations reaching $949, the Steam Deck OLED positions itself as a premium option, but not without trade-offs. In a recent […]
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Returning from a grocery run with multiple bags in each hand is one of those small, everyday annoyances that people have accepted as inevitable. The plastic or fabric handles dig into the fingers, usually along the narrowest bones, the load swings unevenly with each step, and somewhere between the car and the front door, your hands remind you that they weren’t really designed for this. It’s not a dramatic problem, but it adds up in a way that genuinely wears on you over time.
Carryfix is a compact portable handle that collects all those separate bag handles into a single controlled grip. A twist-lock mechanism lets you slide the handles in and out with a simple rotation, gathering paper bags, plastic bags, totes, and fabric handles together regardless of how thick or thin each one is. Four or more bags become one balanced load rather than a shifting, hand-numbing mess of individual handles.
Designer: Mert Sezer (Formeta Design)
The mechanism handles the consolidation, but the handle geometry is where the design work shows. Rather than defaulting to the easiest shape to produce, the grip follows the natural resting curve of the hand, spreading pressure across the entire palm instead of concentrating on the flexor tendons. That’s where standard bag handles tend to cause the most discomfort, and the difference is noticeable fairly quickly, especially on longer walks or when the bags are heavier than planned.
It also solves a secondary problem that most bag carriers ignore. When you set a loaded Carryfix down, the bags stay grouped rather than fanning out and toppling over. That might sound minor until you’ve set down several bags only to watch them scatter across a parking lot floor while you’re still fumbling for your keys. Having them locked in place is one of those small wins that ends up mattering more than the feature list suggests.
The same principle works just as well beyond the supermarket. Carryfix is compact enough to clip onto a keychain, so it travels with you without requiring any deliberate packing. A beach outing with multiple bags, a trip to the sports ground with gear spread across several carriers, or managing a handful of bags while traveling are all situations where consolidating the load into a single grip makes an immediate difference. It’s already selling across European markets in six color options.
There’s a long history of bag carriers with similar ambitions, most of which solve the handle-cutting problem by adding bulk or requiring a specific bag type. Carryfix avoids both. The compatibility across bag materials and handle thicknesses means it works on whatever bags you happen to have, rather than demanding that your bags be designed for it. Keeping it small enough for a keychain removes the final friction point, since a tool that lives on your keys is one you actually have with you at the moment you need it.
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra enters the foldable smartphone market with a mix of strengths and shortcomings. While it introduces notable advancements, particularly in display brightness, it struggles to justify the “Ultra” branding that suggests a premium, innovative experience. The device reflects a shift in Samsung’s strategy, prioritizing profit margins and cost efficiency […]
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Customizing your Mac settings can have a meaningful impact on how you interact with your device, from improving efficiency to creating a more personalized experience. In a recent breakdown by FromSergio, 27 specific adjustments are explored, including practical changes like allowing the three-finger drag feature for smoother window management and customizing the Finder sidebar to […]
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Fable 5 has officially made its return, but it comes with a set of notable restrictions that could alter how users engage with this advanced AI model. According to Paul Lipsky, the updated version introduces stricter usage limits, including a 50% reduction in weekly access compared to previous iterations. Additionally, users exceeding these thresholds will […]
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Apple is poised to redefine the premium laptop market with the highly anticipated release of the MacBook Ultra in October 2023. This new addition to Apple’s lineup promises to deliver a combination of innovative hardware, sleek design, and innovative features. Positioned as a high-end option, the MacBook Ultra is tailored for professionals and tech enthusiasts […]
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Touch controls on smartphones are a compromise most mobile gamers have learned to live with. They work well enough for casual games designed around them, but the moment you try running a classic arcade title or an emulated game that expects physical buttons, things fall apart quickly. Your thumbs slide off invisible buttons, precision goes out the window, and the whole appeal of playing a retro game on the go quietly evaporates.
The GameSir Pocket Taco is a clamp-style vertical controller that clips around your phone and instantly turns it into something far closer to a proper handheld console. The design is vertical rather than the sideways landscape grip most mobile controllers use, which puts the phone in portrait style and gives the whole setup that unmistakable Game Boy silhouette. It’s a specific choice that makes a lot of sense for the kind of games it’s clearly built around.
Designer: GameSir
The Voltage Purple colorway is a new option for the Pocket Taco, arriving a few months after the original retro grey version launched. Where the original leaned into a deliberately aged aesthetic, Voltage Purple reads much more confidently as a contemporary gaming accessory. Both versions carry the same hardware and features, so the choice between them comes down entirely to how you want the thing to look in your hand.
The buttons are the central selling point. Cushioned membrane ABXY and D-pad inputs sit at the bottom of the controller, backed by tactile switch triggers and bumpers, and the whole layout comes together in a way that feels genuinely satisfying for side-scrollers, shoot ’em ups, and anything else designed around a proper gamepad. A turbo function covers all eight main buttons, which the hardcore retro gaming crowd will appreciate immediately.
The Pocket Taco handles some practical concerns that most accessories at this price point ignore. Soft silicone pads line the phone clamp area to prevent scratches, a hollow gap at the bottom aligns with your phone’s charging port so you can top up during longer sessions, and the whole thing powers on automatically when you unfold it and shuts off when you close it. At 62.2 g, it barely adds any noticeable weight.
The GameSir App extends the experience further with button remapping, D-pad diagonal lock, and G-Touch and V-Touch functions for on-screen input simulation. There’s also a keyboard mode built in, letting you switch input types for games or apps that need it. A 600 mAh battery handles cordless sessions, and the package includes a storage box, a charging cable, and a lanyard so the whole thing stays organized between uses.
The Pocket Taco in Voltage Purple retails for $34.99, while the original grey version currently sits at $29.99. The $5 difference comes down entirely to the color choice. At 78mm x 70.9mm x 20.7mm, it slips into a pocket or bag with the storage box without much fuss, which keeps the pitch for daily carry entirely believable for anyone who tends to game in short bursts throughout the day.
It’s not a controller for every kind of mobile gaming. If you spend most of your time in landscape-format games that already support proper controller input, a horizontal grip will serve you better. But for anyone running emulators, arcade titles, or vertical shoot ’em ups on their phone, the Pocket Taco fills a gap that the rest of the mobile controller market has mostly ignored.
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