WebHID API: Control Everything via USB

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Introduces the WebHID API for controlling real USB HID devices (keyboards, mice, gamepads, DualShock controller, Stream Deck drum pad, microphone) from the browser—primarily Chrome. Covers practical details like device enumeration and handling of input reports, feature reports, and output reports, and includes demos plus recommendations and resources for further exploration.

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