A Pixel Watch band met the Steam Controller Puck, and the result was a sizzling near‑disaster

Credit: Valve TL;DR A Reddit user almost accidentally started a fire with their Pixel Watch 4 and Steam Controller charging puck. The smartwatch’s metallic band touched the puck’s exposed pins, creating a short circuit. Valve’s user manual warns to keep metallic objects away from the puck to avoid potential sparks.