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North Wales Live
2 days ago
- North Wales Live
Review: Meet the game controller with a focus on floral patterns and funky lights
We live in a world where tech doesn't just have to be brilliant, it also needs to look good. Game controllers are just one of the things that need to look good as well as do the job for the gamer. GameSir is a specialist in controllers for PC, Android, Xbox and Switch devices and has released a wide array of products in this marketplace. Its latest is the T7 Pro Floral Wired Controller for the Xbox which has a very obvious standout pattern that makes it really eye-catching. I'll be honest on two fronts, flowery games controllers and a wired device would not normally be my go-to choice, but there is a lot to like here. Let's look at the visuals first, the design is funky and coats the front with a subtle light blue, turquoise design that actually really does look very smart. The semi-transparent casing of the controller looks superb with the RGB lighting included providing a stunning effect. In short, it looks absolutely brilliant, it's a crafted piece of kit that is designed to impress. GameSir know what it is doing with these controllers too and this is packed with the best tech you need for a solid gaming experience. With Hall Effect Trigger systems giving the smoothest of experiences, gameplay is highly responsive and rewarding. Vibration comes from rumble motors in the grips and triggers. The Nexus app is the place to go for customising buttons and changing the responsiveness. It adds to the mix and gives control for gamers to enjoy the controller to suit their needs. As I say, I'm not a fan of wired controllers, mainly because I'm used to wireless devices these days, but after a while I didn't mind. It's a really good responsive experience. I like the GameSir range and have had a good experience with its controllers, and the fact that this also looks so sharp is a bonus. What users say Jennifer Young: "The GameSir T7 Pro Floral takes the original and adds 2 back buttons and some 2-step trigger stops, and on the whole, it does feel a lot better quality build than the T7. The Floral design gave me the impression it would be a little flimsier, but it's a sturdy piece of kit." Scott Webster: "The most obvious update here is aesthetic: a floral-patterned matte shell paired with a semi-transparent finish and dynamic RGB lighting. It's the kind of controller that looks just as at home in a curated setup as it does in the heat of battle. But underneath that glow is a full-featured wired controller built for responsive, accurate play." Alternatives
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Review: Meet the game controller with a focus on floral patterns and funky lights
Review: Meet the game controller with a focus on floral patterns and funky lights GameSir have released perhaps their boldest creationr to date - the T7 Pro Floral Wired Controller T7 Pro Floral Wired Controller We live in a world where tech doesn't just have to be brilliant, it also needs to look good. Game controllers are just one of the things that need to look good as well as do the job for the gamer. GameSir is a specialist in controllers for PC, Android, Xbox and Switch devices and has released a wide array of products in this marketplace. Its latest is the T7 Pro Floral Wired Controller for the Xbox which has a very obvious standout pattern that makes it really eye-catching. I'll be honest on two fronts, flowery games controllers and a wired device would not normally be my go-to choice, but there is a lot to like here. Let's look at the visuals first, the design is funky and coats the front with a subtle light blue, turquoise design that actually really does look very smart. The semi-transparent casing of the controller looks superb with the RGB lighting included providing a stunning effect. In short, it looks absolutely brilliant, it's a crafted piece of kit that is designed to impress. GameSir know what it is doing with these controllers too and this is packed with the best tech you need for a solid gaming experience. With Hall Effect Trigger systems giving the smoothest of experiences, gameplay is highly responsive and rewarding. Vibration comes from rumble motors in the grips and triggers. The Nexus app is the place to go for customising buttons and changing the responsiveness. It adds to the mix and gives control for gamers to enjoy the controller to suit their needs. As I say, I'm not a fan of wired controllers, mainly because I'm used to wireless devices these days, but after a while I didn't mind. It's a really good responsive experience. I like the GameSir range and have had a good experience with its controllers, and the fact that this also looks so sharp is a bonus. The GameSir T7 Pro Floral Wired Controller for Xbox is available for £49.99 via the GameSir website. What users say Jennifer Young: "The GameSir T7 Pro Floral takes the original and adds 2 back buttons and some 2-step trigger stops, and on the whole, it does feel a lot better quality build than the T7. The Floral design gave me the impression it would be a little flimsier, but it's a sturdy piece of kit." Scott Webster: "The most obvious update here is aesthetic: a floral-patterned matte shell paired with a semi-transparent finish and dynamic RGB lighting. It's the kind of controller that looks just as at home in a curated setup as it does in the heat of battle. But underneath that glow is a full-featured wired controller built for responsive, accurate play." Alternatives Article continues below Razer Wolverine V2 Power A Wired controller
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
First responder cancer coverage bill advances through Iowa Senate subcommittee
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Senate moved a bill that aims to expand cancer coverage in the state out of a State Government subcommittee on Monday afternoon. The state senators on the subcommittee voted through the legislation unanimously. It will now be considered in a State Government committee later this week, and if advanced, will be safe from the second funnel week deadline of April 4. Grimes man accused of critically injuring 3-month-old infant 'Everybody came to the table and decided to put some money, some skin into the game out of their contributions, to also protect the taxpayers at the same time,' said State Senator Scott Webster, (R) District 47 from Bettendorf. The bill was passed through the Iowa House with an amendment last week that would increase the first responder contribution into the funds for the new policy. This is what made the bill more palatable in the Iowa Senate, as just last year a similar policy did not advance. The bill would expand on the 14 cancer types that are covered by the state and provide the funds from the state and cities to do so. Iowa News: First responder cancer coverage bill advances through Iowa Senate subcommittee No tax on tips and overtime wages pushed for by Iowa House Democrats Multiple crews battle large fire at co-op in Otley WHO 13 Farm Report: Monday, March 31st Iowa man accused of killing infant will have trial moved Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Iowa Senate passes bill banning citizens' police review boards
The Iowa Senate passed legislation March 17, 2025 to ban citizens' police review boards. (Stock photo by) Iowa local governments would not be able to have citizen police review boards under legislation passed by the Iowa Senate 37-9 Monday. Senate File 311 prohibits cities with a civil service commission — any city with a population over 8,000 — from adopting or establishing citizens' boards that review the conduct of law enforcement officers. Currently, five cities in Iowa have citizens' police review boards: Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Dubuque, Iowa City and University Heights. The legislation was amended to have an enactment day of Aug. 16, 2025, if signed into law, which lawmakers said would give localities more time to comply with the measure. Sen. Scott Webster, R-Bettendorf, said cities already have bodies in charge of reviewing police actions through civil service commissions. These panels are in charge of hiring, disciplining, and firing city employees including police officers. Webster said when there are issues where a police officer's actions are under question, there is duplication happening with citizens' boards, as the larger civil service commission will also be reviewing the case. He also said in many situations, police officers cannot legally present their argument to this board. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX 'These review boards have the ability to talk about officers, worry about what happened on a particular case,' Webster said. 'That officer, because of his legal requirements, can't come in there and defend himself in any way, shape or form. That's not what the state's about. That's not what this country is about. … When they're going to have to go up against another trial, to an extent, inside of civil service, there is no reason for them to spill all of their defense in front of a civilian review board.' But Democrats, including Sen. Herman Quirmbach, D-Ames, said the measure was 'yet another in a seemingly unending stream of intrusions on local control' in allowing local governments to decide the best approach to police oversight in their communities. He said as a former city council member in Ames, he understood the importance of these local government entities in building trust between a community and law enforcement — and that these city boards were a way to bridge the gap between people with problems or differing views on law enforcement decisions. 'If you believe in continuous improvement, if you believe in quality control at all, you know that (the solution is) communication about these problems, building … understanding between members of the community, as well as understanding and appreciation for, and trust of, the police department,' he said. Webster said he also supported a return to 'community policing,' and that removing police review boards was necessary to do that and allow police officers to more fully participate, pointing to events like an officer going to an ice cream social. 'This is what this is going to do,' Webster said. 'There's not going to be a review board there telling them whether or not they gave out the right ice cream or not, or whether or not they did the right policy or not, or whether or not this policy should be the way that they police in their particular town. We're going to leave it up to the experts in the room, which are the police.' He also said concerns about opinions and voices of community members not being heard with the removal of police review boards could be addressed by adding these members to a city's civil service commission. The legislation also makes some changes to city civil service commissions, including raising the number of people on these commissions from a minimum of three members to having between five to seven members. It would require cities to hire outside counsel or attorneys when disputes between the city council and civil service commission involve a conflict of interest, and states that attorneys who have represented the commission, including a city attorney or assistant city attorney, cannot represent the city or its employees in appeals before the civil service board. While current law already allows for civil service commissions' decisions to be appealed in court, the bill would allow for a trial de novo — meaning a case that would create a fresh determination of evidence and law without reference to previous cases — at the district court level. Senate Minority Leader Janice Weiner said the bill 'overly complicates a process that's already taking place in in most communities,' saying this provision would functionally duplicate the attorney fees, discovery and presentation of evidence for issues that have already had substantial time and resources put into the case in court. 'Of course, I want everyone to have due process,' Weiner said. 'It just seems like this is adding layers that are going to be expensive and difficult without necessarily changing outcomes.' Webster said ensuring police are given due process in these instances is necessary to protect law enforcement officers. He said citizens' review boards in particular are a concern because they are used as a political cudgel against police, linking these city government bodies to the 'defund the police' movement that grew in popularity during the 2020 protests after the killing of George Floyd by a Minnesota police officer. 'These far left ideas endanger officers,' Webster said. 'They destroy the rule of law in our in our country. And colleagues, today we get to vote to defend our law enforcement from political interventions from citizen review boards and the media frenzy that goes along with them. We've all seen how that particular frenzy can ignore the truth, ignore the facts, and instead show public opinion leading to unwarranted prosecutions of front line defenders more akin to witch hunts than real justice.' The measure moves to the House for further consideration. The Senate bill's companion, House File 641, is available for floor debate. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Iowa Senate bill would add death penalty for murder of law enforcement officer
Iowa lawmakers reconsidered the discussion Wednesday on whether or not the state should restore the death penalty for certain crimes. The bill, Senate File 320, that advanced out of a Senate subcommittee Wednesday would establish the death penalty for individuals who plead guilty or are found guilty of intentional first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer on duty. The death penalty was abolished in 1965 and has been an issue lawmakers have brought forward through legislation since it was removed, including the most recent bill during the last session. Jen Rathje, a legislative liaison with the Iowa Department of Corrections, said reviving the death penalty in the state would cost an estimated $3.45 million or more "to construct a structure that would be utilized to carry out the executions." She said the cost of a single execution would total an estimated $9,000. The death penalty would not apply to those under the age of 18 years old and individuals who have a mental illness or intellectual disability, the bill says. Sen. Scott Webster, R-Bettendorf, and Sen. David Rowley, R-Spirit Lake, voted to advance the bill. "This bill provides the option, an option, in all of the hurdles that we talked about today, and there's more hurdles actually to get there," Rowley said. "But to have that option of a death penalty in the event, this bill in this case, that a police officer is killed in the line of duty, not mandatory, but part of our justice system ... " Senate Minority Leader Janice Weiner, D-Iowa City, expressed sympathies to the families of law enforcement officers who have been killed but asked the other lawmakers in the room to not advance the death penalty bill. "One of the most chilling, unintentionally, one of the most chilling things I heard in this room was the cost to hire an executioner," Weiner said. "That just cut really deep." Tom Chapman, executive director of the Iowa Catholic Conference, said Iowa's Catholic bishops believe that even people who have committed crimes have the capacity to reform. "We do know there is a special need to offer support for the victims of violent crime. I think the state does this pretty well. We also have other organizations that are available to help families, but I think it's also true to say that the death penalty does not bring healing to some victim's families. It's not helpful for some, not everybody is the same," Chapman said. Connie Ryan, executive director of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa, said the legislation is immoral and contrary to data. She said the death penalty is not a crime deterrent, and it's too high a cost for Iowa's public funds. "The implementation of the death penalty is influenced by the racial undertones of our nation's history. African American men are adversely and disproportionally impacted," Ryan said. "They are more likely to be given the death penalty upon conviction, especially if the victim is white. That alone is argument enough against the death penalty, but we have additional concerns." Sabine Martin covers politics for the Register. She can be reached by email at or by phone at (515) 284-8132. Follow her on X at @sabinefmartin. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Iowa bill adds death penalty for murder of law enforcement officer
