The first few days of the year are typically sleepy for deals -- and 2025 is proving no different. Since most Black Friday sale prices have expired, big ticket items are back to full price, but we found a few new discounts on smaller tech and accessories from brands we recommend, like Anker, Sony, Amazon Echo and JBL. You can get an Anker charging station for 40 percent off and pick up the Apple Watch Series 10 for 329, a return to its all-time low. An Amazon Echo display is also selling for close to a record low. Here are the best tech deals from this week that you can still get today.

Microsoft has announced a new, slightly more sustainable Xbox controller. Arriving as an Earth Day promotion, the Xbox Remix Special Edition wireless controller uses recycled materials from old gamepads, auto headlight covers and reclaimed CDs (among other sources) to give each accessory a unique look – but no special functionality. Microsoft describes the combination of recycled resins with regrind as creating "custom, earth-tone colors with subtle variations, swirling, markings, and texturing – giving each Remix Special Edition controller its own look and feel." While it's hard to see that on the press images, it should result in a satisfying textured pattern on the bumpers and side grip. The company also bundles an Xbox Rechargeable Battery Pack with each gamepad, ensuring fewer AA batteries head to landfills.

Xbox controllers aren't just for the Xbox anymore--controllers designed for Microsoft's game console work just as well on Windows, and most games will understand the control layout automatically. But which one should you get? There are a plethora of third-party options, of course, but Microsoft has also expanded its lineup of controllers to run the gamut from practical to lavishly expensive. While most gamers will be happy with a middle-of-the-road pick, those who play competitively (or like to pretend they do) might want a controller with more capabilities. And those on a budget might want to save some cash for PC components and other upgrades.

Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed's editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. I still remember the pure ecstasy I felt that Christmas my parents got me a Super Nintendo. I'd played video games at friends' houses, so I knew I'd be able to use the controller without a problem, even though I'd be using my feet due to a disability in my arms and hands. Many hours were consumed with Donkey Kong, Super Mario World, and even the incredibly frustrating Paperboy.

The US Army is now using video games to reel in new recruits. The Army revealed a plan to dip its does into the world of esports, calling on active duty troops and reservists to take part in gaming competitions, according to Stars and Stripes. While few details have been released, officials say a website will soon be online to inform hopefuls of how to join – and, they'll soon be holding tryouts for the team. The upcoming esports team will be part of the Army's Marketing and Engagement Team at Fort Knox, Ky, and travel expenses for competitions will be covered by the Army, according to Stars and Stripes. The Army launched its own first-person shooter game 15 years ago in a bid to step up its recruiting tactics, Stars and Stripes reports.

If at first you don't succeed, slash your price and try, try again. That's the thinking now being applied by Caavo, the company which launched a new-age universal TV device back in February. I reviewed it and liked many things about it, but I also complained about its $400 price, difficult setup, and many quirks, including a lack of HDR support. Someone over at Caavo HQ was listening. Less than eight months later, that bulky $400 Caavo has vanished.

An Xbox controller, a mosquito emoji and a pair of Snapchat spectacles have been added to the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection. The acquisitions were made as part of the museum's "rapid response collecting" programme, which began in 2014 and has seen an eclectic range of objects, including an Ikea soft toy, a Jeremy Corbyn T-shirt and a pink knitted pussyhat enter the collection. The Xbox adaptive controller, which allows gamers with a wider variety of abilities and disabilities to play, is the newest addition. Corinna Gardner, the senior curator of design and digital at the V&A, said the controller was an industry first and represented an important moment in contemporary design history. The Microsoft product, which goes on sale this month, allows people to play games as they choose, or as they need.

Microsoft is launching a new Xbox controller, developed to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Set for release later this year, the Xbox adaptive controller is a customisable device intended to support a wide range of needs and disabilities, making video games more accessible. It will retail for $99 (£73.50) and will be sold worldwide via Microsoft digital stores. "We think the traditional Xbox controller is an industry-leading design, but it's not accessible to gamers with limited mobility," said Gabi Michel, the senior Xbox hardware programme manager. "They usually require custom solutions which can cost thousands of dollars and a lot of technical expertise to set up; you often have to go to a non-profit organisation to get them made and there are waiting lists. We wanted to solve all those problem; we created the Xbox adaptive controller to be accessible and affordable."

The small, blue shuttle drove defensively. Piloted entirely by computer, it followed the rules of the road like a student driver trying to impress an instructor. It approached the traffic signal, where it was set to turn right. On the corner, a pedestrian attempted to wave it on through before realizing there was no driver to heed his directive. The stalemate -- politeness verses programming -- only was broken when the light turned green and the shuttle could lawfully proceed.

The U.S. Navy plans to use Xbox 360 controllers to operate periscopes aboard its newer submarines. Instead of a traditional rotating periscope, the Navy's Virginia-class subs are set to use high-resolution cameras and large monitors. These can be can be controlled by a helicopter-style stick – but, they come with a $38,000 price tag. The Navy has now revealed plans to integrate an Xbox controller into the system, to slash prices and reduce required training time. The U.S. Navy plans to use Xbox 360 controllers to operate periscopes aboard its newer submarines.