Steam Controller puck charger nearly catches fire after contact with Pixel Watch 3 — sparks fly after the metal wristband magnetizes to the puck's pogo pins
A user reported that their Steam Controller charging puck nearly caught fire after a metal smartwatch band from a Pixel Watch 3 magnetized to its exposed pogo pins. The incident caused sparks and cosmetic damage to both devices, highlighting a potential design flaw in the charging puck. Valve is reportedly investigating the issue and may release a revised charging puck to address the safety concern. AI
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