Computex 2023 has officially kicked off and as is the case every year, the first thing we checked off on our list was the TAITRA opening press conference. This year's Computex is shaping up to be particularly big, with over 1,000 participating companies from 26 countries, spread out over 3,000 …
Read More »Computex 2023: Cooler Master debuts impressive new cases
During our first day at Computex we met up with Cooler Master at their HQ
Read More »Computex 2023: DeepCool shows off modular Morpheus case, Assassin IV Cooler returns
Our team has landed in Taipei for Computex this week and we are kicking things off with our first visit at DeepCool! At Computex this year, DeepCool is announcing a slew of new coolers, including the new Assassin IV and a new low-profile cooler that Leo is particularly impressed by...
Read More »MSI unveils Computex 2023 line-up with new laptops, OLED monitors and more
Computex 2023 kicks off today and our coverage begins with an overview of all things MSI. At this year's show, MSI is unveiling key products for every category, including new laptops, graphics cards, motherboards, gaming monitors and more.
Read More »AVerMedia unveils new Live Gamer and Live Streamer gear ahead of Computex
Computex is just around the corner and some companies are making their announcements a little early. Avermedia is amongst this group, with the company announcing plans to showcase its new flagship HDMI 2.1 capture devices. At Computex next week, Avermedia will be showing off its new flagship HDMI 2.1 game …
Read More »Netflix begins password sharing crackdown, will charge extra £4.99 for streaming out of home
Since last year, Netflix has been discussing a plan to crack down on account password sharing between households. During earlier regional tests, the price of enabling an out-of-home profile on Netflix worked out to be $2.99 USD, but the final price will be much higher, Netflix has revealed this week.
Read More »Samsung to begin buying LG OLED panels for future TVs
Back in 2015, Samsung chose to stop making OLED TVs, instead opting to work on alternative technologies, like QLED. However, OLED has only grown in popularity amongst consumers, giving LG a nice advantage in the display market. Now, Samsung has reportedly signed a deal to start buying OLED panels from …
Read More »Asus says recent BIOS update won’t void AM5 motherboard warranty
Recently, Asus has received a lot of negative feedback due to concerns about the warranty for AM5 motherboards. Due to the BIOS overvolting certain AMD processors, customers ended up with damaged hardware and an updated BIOS containing the fix for this issue carried a warning that installing it would void …
Read More »ASUS UK PR believes it is ‘legal to buy positive reviews’
Asus has built a name for itself over the years, delivering some of the best products in the PC hardware market. The company is beginning to find itself in a string of controversies, with YouTubers like Jayz Two Cents and Gamers Nexus calling the company out over unsavoury practices. Unfortunately, there are signs of wider problems at the company too, including a seemingly hostile attitude towards independent media.
Read More »Intel investigating major security leak
Intel is reportedly investigating a major leak of private keys used by the Intel Boot Guard feature, which aids in blocking the installation of malicious firmware. According to Bleeping Computer, MSI suffered a security breach in March, during which around 1.5TB of data was stolen. As is typical in these …
Read More »The ASUS ROG Ally will be available in June, Z1 Extreme version starts at $699
It has been a few weeks since Asus first teased the ROG Ally handheld gaming system and now, the company is ready to share more in-depth details. Today, Asus is officially launching the ROG Ally, with prices starting at £££ and the first units set to ship out in June.
Read More »Cooler Master launches Oracle Air portable M.2 SSD enclosure
Cooler Master is expanding its line-up of useful accessories with the new Oracle Air, an aluminium SSD enclosure that gives quick and convenient on-the-go access to data. The Oracle Air seamlessly transfers data at impressive speeds of up to 1000MB/s, utilising the advanced NVMe interface paired with USB 3.2 technology. …
Read More »Finalists for the EHA Awards 2023 announced
More than 100 of the world's top technology journalists have been looking at all of the hardware options available in the market – and voting for their favourite products. On Monday 29th May 2023, the 9th European Hardware Awards will be presented to the world and that list of the …
Read More »Microsoft is reportedly developing Windows 12-optimised Arm chips
Microsoft stated in the past that Windows 10 would be its last OS. However, with Windows 11, that idea was thrown away, opening the path to new Windows versions. Apparently, Microsoft is already developing the next one, which is reportedly releasing in late 2024. Moreover, the company is also working …
Read More »Xbox Design Lab offers Redfall limited edition controllers
Microsoft has been sprucing up the Xbox Design Lab recently, adding more customisation options for personalised controllers. Now with Redfall coming up, Xbox Design Lab has unveiled its latest limited edition range of Redfall-inspired gamepads. Devinder's design mimics rust and steel from his cryptid-hunting adventures, while Jacob's highlights his sniper …
Read More »The Z1 Extreme-powered ROG Ally may launch at $699
So far, the only thing Asus has officially revealed about the ROG Ally's price point is that it will be under $1000. An official announcement is due in May, but a leaker claims to already know the price for the Z1 Extreme version.
Read More »Asus unveils more details on ROG Ally, launch planned for May
It has been a few weeks since Asus first teased the ROG Ally handheld gaming system and now, the company is ready to share more in-depth details. Today, The new Ryzen Z1 series processors have officially been announced and will power Asus's new handheld. The new Ryzen Z1 series APUs …
Read More »be quiet! is giving away ten Light Wings White ARGB triple-fan packs
Our regular readers will know that we like to run many competitions ourselves, but sometimes we see a giveaway running elsewhere that we think you'd all be interested in. This month, be quiet! is running a competition for its new Light Wings white RGB fans. If you want to add …
Read More »Lian Li launches new and improved V2 UNI FANs
Lian-Li's UNI FAN is back in new and improved form. The new Uni Fan AL V2 version is launching this week, promising even better airflow performance and improved design elements. Beyond that, Lian Li is also launching its new Strimer Plus V2 12VHPWR connector for those looking to make the …
Read More »MSI slashes UK prices on gaming laptops
MSI has launched a range of RTX 40-powered laptops this year. Now, the entry price is lower than ever, with the first sub-£1000 RTX 40 series laptops on the market. MSI is currently offering a range of deals for its gaming laptops in the UK. If you are after one …
Read More »NZXT launches compact Capsule Mini microphone and Boom Arm Mini
NZXT is expanding its peripheral lineup today with two new additions. If you are after a more compact dedicated microphone setup for gaming, streaming or recording, then you'll want to take a look at the new Capsule Mini and Boom Arm Mini. The Capsule Mini caters to those who require …
Read More »Cooler Master’s MM711 Retro Gaming Mouse can be found for just £10 during sale
The Cooler Master MM71 has been around for a while now, ranking highly amongst fans of lightweight gaming mice. The limited edition Retro version of this mouse packs the same feature set in a different colourway and currently, Cooler Master has knocked a chunk off the price tag, meaning you …
Read More »Intel launches NUC 13 Pro with 13th Gen Core i7 processors
Today Intel is launching the new NUC 13 Pro, its latest powerful mini-PC, codenamed “Arena Canyon”. This time under the hood you'll find a 13th Gen Core i7 processor with up to 14 cores and 20 threads, and Xe-powered integrated graphics. The Intel NUC 13 Pro packs a Core i7-1370P …
Read More »AMD shares more details about FSR 3 at GDC 2023
At GDC last week, AMD shared some more official details about FSR 3, the next generation of its upscaling technology. FSR 3 is still in early development, but AMD has some lofty goals for the new version, including a 2x frame rate improvement over FSR 2.
Read More »ViewSonic announces the world’s first “Designed for Xbox” projectors
Xbox has been making a push for more licensed hardware releases. We've seen ‘Designed for Xbox' monitors previously and now, Microsoft is teaming up with ViewSonic to offer the world's first Xbox-minded 4K projectors. Named X1-4K and X2-4K, these two LED projectors come with Xbox's original colour scheme (black and …
Read More »Raja Koduri is leaving Intel to start his own AI company
Raja Koduri departed AMD and began working at Intel five years ago, marking the blue team's journey towards releasing discrete graphics products. The Intel Xe GPU architecture is now well established and the groundwork has been laid for future generations of graphics cards. Now, Koduri is departing Intel to start his own company.
Read More »Streamplify launches new streaming gear to cut down on desk clutter
After its founding in 2021, Streamplify has been working on a slew of new products aimed at aspiring and upcoming streamers. In 2022, the company unveiled a suite of affordable hardware for streamers and today, the company is refreshing its line-up with new additions, including new and improved acoustic panels, …
Read More »Fiberseats unveils The Pullman – a carbon fiber ergonomic office chair
We've seen a lot of racing seat style chairs over the years but we are starting to see more of a shift towards truly ergonomic office chairs. This month, Fiberseats is launching its first fully carbon fiber office chair, aiming to set a new standard. Fiberseats is based in Germany, …
Read More »The Razer Atlas is a pricey tempered glass mouse mat
We've seen many mouse mats over the years, some with softer cloth surfaces, other with harder, textured surfaces, but we've not seen many tempered glass mouse mats. Razer is looking to change that now with the Razer Atlas. The Razer Atlas is the company's first foray into glass-based design. The …
Read More »Overclockers UK renews partnership with Mercedes-AMG esports team
Overclockers UK has sponsored the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS esports team for a while now and today, the company is announcing that their partnership has been renewed. Overclockers UK is continuing its partnership with Mercedes-AMG Petronas. The esports team will continue to use OCUK's custom-built gaming PCs and as part of the …
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