The “rapid trigger” revolution: why mechanical switches are dead

In the last decade, “Cherry MX Red” was the gold standard for gaming. But in 2026, the mechanical switch is officially ...

A new kind of Hall effect: Physicists reveal potential of noncollinear antiferromagnets in spintronics

A team of researchers led by Colorado State University graduate student Luke Wernert and Associate Professor Hua Chen has ...
EDN

Miniature Linear Hall Effect Sensor

Allegro MicroSystems, LLC introduces a new linear, Hall-effect sensor IC specifically designed for applications that require medium accuracy in a very small package. Allegro’s A1304 is a factory ...
Polygon

What are Hall-effect joysticks and why are they important for Switch 2?

On Feb. 19, Polygon is launching Switchboard, a newsletter that will deliver all the latest Nintendo Switch 2 news, reporting, and rumors directly to your inbox. Sign up here to get it weekly, and ...
Nasdaq

12-Bit I²C 3D Linear Hall-Effect Sensor from Diodes Incorporated Simplifies Rotary Motion and Proximity Detection in Automotive Applications

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) today introduces its first automotive-compliant* 3D linear Hall effect sensor. The AH4930Q detects the magnetic field in the X, Y, ...
Ars Technica

Nintendo isn’t using anti-drift Hall effect sensors on Switch 2 joysticks

After dealing with years of widespread reports of “stick drift” on the original Switch Joy-Cons, Nintendo watchers have been hoping the Switch 2 would make use of magnetic Hall effect sensors that ...