Desk Pixels and Pocket Play | October 27, 2026
Two Kickstarter projects bring a fresh perspective to everyday screens. LEDABLE gives useful information a colorful place on the desk, while abxylute M6/M5 explores more portable ways to play on a phone.
LEDABLE: The Retro Smart Display Built for Your Desk
50+ apps, create and share your own apps. See time, weather, scores, stocks, news, calendars, and more w/out unlocking your phone.
LEDABLE puts a colorful, retro-style LED display on the desk, with internet-connected apps for time, weather, scores, calendars, and more. Metamerism is building it around both ready-made apps and the option to create and share your own. The appeal is simple: a dedicated place for useful information, with a playful pixel aesthetic instead of another full-size screen.
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abxylute M6/M5: Rethinking Mobile Gaming Controllers
Slim and modular controllers that bring console style controls to mobile, cloud, and handheld gaming.
abxylute is taking two approaches to pocket-friendly phone controls: M5 uses USB-C, while M6 connects over Bluetooth. Both designs pair an adjustable magnetic phone mount with optional detachable grips. M5 emphasizes a slimmer profile with sliding joysticks; M6 adds features including Hall Effect triggers and motion control. The interesting choice here is between a compact wired setup and a more feature-rich wireless controller, rather than one design trying to suit every player.
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