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Portable monitors designed to extend the desktop of your notebook are becoming ever more popular, with all the main players in the desktop display market releasing their own versions of the compact devices. HANNspree has thrown its hat into the ring now by adding two new portable monitors to its …

A new range of accessories for flight sim lovers has been launched by Thrustmaster this week, the civil aviation range from the company is officially licensed by Airbus and includes a new flight stick, throttle quadrant and the TM Flying Clamp mounting system. Thrustmaster and Airbus have launched a new …

ViewSonic has introduced its latest set of portable monitors, in the shape of the TD1655 and VG1655. The company claims these 15.6in screens have been built for “business travelers, remote workers and digital nomads”. ViewSonic's new monitors are described as “portable monitors for productivity on-the-go” and are designed to work …

 Acer has just released three new gaming monitors. Two of them belong to the ED series, the Acer ED320QRP and the Acer ED270RP, while the VG271US is part of the VG series. These three monitors all feature a 165Hz refresh rates and support AMD FreeSync, which Acer claims makes them ideal for …

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Intel has introduced the RealSense Depth Camera D455, offering twice the range and increased performance compared to its predecessor. The RealSense Depth Camera D455 is designed to operate in “new frontiers of computer vision, machine learning and artificial intelligence” and can be used for “collision avoidance in automobiles and drones, …

While Xiaomi is certainly best known for its smartphones, the Chinese manufacturer has an extensive portfolio that even extends to gaming laptops. Today, the company has launched the Mi Gaming Display, featuring a 165 Hz, 27″ IPS panel with 1440p resolution – all for a price of around £250. Xiaomi …

Philips is launching a new monitor that focuses on delivering a comfortable working experience for environment-friendly users. Offering a wide range of ergonomic features and “sensible power savings”, the 272B1G is said to be an improvement over the 241B7QGJ, Philips' previous “greenest” display. The Philips 272B1G monitor comes equipped with a 27-inch …

Abkoncore's new B719M Virtual 7.1 gaming headset is the company's latest audio solution for gamers. Featuring RGB lighting, 7.1 virtual surround sound, an in-line controller, multi-platform compatibility, and a noise-cancelling mic, the B719M Virtual 7.1 is a feature-rich headset for your gaming sessions. The B719M Virtual 7.1 comes with a “USB Virtual …

Drown has announced the “world's first tactile earphones for gaming”, and in an effort to describe the new product, the earphone manufacturer said that the device “activates all 3 audio pathways to your brain for enhanced situational awareness and a fully immersive audio experience.” The Scottish company Drown said that …

PKT technologies has unveiled a new programmable QWERTY keyboard, called the PKB 5000. The keyboard uses PKT Tech's patented Picture Key Technology (PKT) which can be described as a touchscreen that has tactile “haptic” feedback. The QWERTY-layout for keyboards has been around for over a century by now and in …

XPG, ADATA's gaming-focused sub-brand, is about to launch its new Primer gaming mouse. The Primer was made for gamers, “whether you’re a veteran that likes a simple mouse with attitude” or a newbie looking to improve your skill. Featuring Omron switches, a 12000 DPI sensor, and multiple “design touches for …

Back in January, during CES 2020, Razer announced that the Kishi Universal Gaming Controller was in development. At the time it was said that the launch was set for ‘early 2020’, but a little more than six months on, the Gaming Controller from Razer is finally available to purchase. The …

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MSI has announced its latest gaming headset, the Immerse GH30 V2. This updated model is equipped with 40mm Neodymium drivers and a foldable headband design.  The new headset from MSI is – as implied by the ‘V2' part of the name – the second version of the company's Immerse GH30 product. …

LG has introduced a new 27-inch monitor that offers a wide variety of ergonomic features thanks to its flexible stand. Aimed at creative designers, photographers and videographers, the LG Ergo monitor offers “precise detail and color at a wide viewing angle”. The Ergo concept from LG focuses on three core …

Back in February, Samsung and Microsoft announced a partnership which would see the console manufacturer’s streaming services come to Samsung devices. At the time, the announcement focused on Samsung’s smartphones, however an update to Samsung’s website suggests that the services could be coming to its line-up of smart televisions. First …

AOC is set to expand its line of G2 gaming monitors with three new curved models. The AOC CQ34G2Z and the CQ29G2Z are very similar in terms of specifications but differ in size, while the CQ29G2E is the less feature-rich of the bunch. All three models offer a wide aspect …

Phillips is about to launch a 24-inch monitor capable of preventing “visual hacking”. Using “the innovative Privacy Mode”, the Phillips 242B1V monitor can effectively hide whatever content is displayed on the screen, preventing others from seeing your screen. The Privacy Mode is easily enabled through a button and can protect users …

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MSI is set to launch a new gaming monitor. The MSI Optix MAG274R is MSI's latest IPS esports monitor featuring a high refresh rate and fast response time, designed to deliver an enhanced viewing and gaming experience. Sporting a 27-inch IPS panel with 144Hz refresh rate, 1080p resolution, and 1ms …

HyperX has refreshed its Pudding keycaps for mechanical gaming keyboards. Featuring a translucent dual-layer design, the updated Pudding keycaps are available in both black and white “pudding” colour options. According to HyperX, the translucent dual-layer design allows the RGB lighting to shine through the keycap, delivering an appealing overall aesthetic. The …

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AOC is set to expand its portfolio of business-focused monitors with ten new models. Varying in size from 21.5 to 34 inches, the new P2 series of monitors is aimed at professional users and consists of nine flat IPS models and one curved VA model, with a focus on colour …

Today, Logitech has announced the brand new G915 TKL Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. It is a lengthy product name, but the feature list is excellent, offering the same core technologies found in the larger G915, all packed into a smaller tenkeyless form factor.  If you find yourself with …

The upcoming Acer XV272XU has been listed on Taobao, a popular Chinese retailer. As per the listed specifications, it seems that this gaming monitor will be using an AUO Optronics ‘IPS-like' (AHVA) panel featuring a high refresh rate and QHD resolution. This new screen is the successor to Acer's XV272UP gaming …

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Samsung has announced its new ISOCELL GN1 camera sensor that uses “Dual Pixel” technology, offering faster auto-focusing and brighter images. The sensor also utilises “Tetracell” technology for better low-light photography. Samsung recently unveiled the new ISOCELL GN1, a 50-megapixel image sensor. The ISOCELL GN1 is Samsung’s first image sensor that comes …