Just over a year ago, G.Skill launched its first RGB gaming keyboard, the KM780, and while it was a great keyboard in its own right, it did feature an over the top ‘gamer' aesthetic, which doesn't always appeal to everyone. That is changing this year as G.Skill has just launched …
Read More »Sennheiser GSP 300 Gaming Headset Review
Sennheiser has sent us through a few different headsets as of late, each as impressive as the last. They are expensive though. For those who do not fancy spending several hundred pounds on a headset, but still want that Sennheiser quality, the GSP 300 might be what you are after. …
Read More »AOC’s new ultra-wide cranks up refresh rates but sacrifices resolution
AOC has been working on expanding its gaming monitor range all year long with its new AGON series. Today, the latest addition to the lineup was announced- the AG352QCX, delivering a curved 35-inch panel running at an Ultra-Wide 21:9 resolution with a 200Hz refresh rate. AOC's latest gaming offering features …
Read More »ASUS has finally launched the ROG Claymore
ASUS has been teasing its Republic of Gamers RGB keyboard since very early 2015 and after plenty of changes and a few different iterations, the keyboard is finally ready to launch. Today, ASUS announced that its ROG Claymore and ROG Claymore Core mechanical keyboards will finally hit the market next …
Read More »LG’s 5K display isn’t out yet but Apple is already offering discounts
Apple may no longer be in the business of creating its own displays but the company is doing a good job of collaborating with other monitor makers instead. This year, Apple announced that it would be partnering up with LG to launch a new range of UltraFine displays sporting 4K …
Read More »ThunderX3 TK25 Membrane Gaming Keyboard Review
As popular as mechanical keyboards are, there are still plenty of people out there who are content with membrane-style alternatives. Today, we are taking a look at the ThunderX3 TK25 gaming keyboard, featuring rubber dome switches, but adding some extra features like dedicated macro keys. Is it worth the £30 …
Read More »Foveated rendering could be used on 2D screens with eye tracking
Foveated imaging, or foveated rendering is a technique that holds a lot of promise for virtual reality. By rendering only the focal point of the user at high detail, it can massively reduce graphical overheads. But it turns out that the technique could also be used on 2D monitors with eye …
Read More »The SPUD display lets you fold your monitor up like an umbrella
Multiple monitor setups are great when working at home but it's not exactly easy to lug around an extra monitor while travelling. The Spud display aims to solve that problem by creating a 24-inch monitor that can fold up like an umbrella, making it easy to carry around when you …
Read More »Philips takes aim at professionals with new UltraColor 4K display
MMD and Philips Monitors have partnered up once again, this time to deliver a new display that combines UltraClear 4K resolution with new UltraColor technology, which provides an extra-wide color gamut for design, photo and video work. The new 31.5-inch 328P6VJEB display makes the most of its size with an …
Read More »Fnatic debuts new eSports grade mouse and headset
eSports teams have had a hand in gaming peripherals for several years now but after acquiring the Swedish brand, Func, team Fnatic has been working on launching their own line of gaming mice, keyboards and headsets. We previously reviewed the Fnatic Gear Flick mouse, coming away with positive impressions and …
Read More »Rockjaw Audio Clarito in-ear earbuds review
After market ear buds are a difficult sell because everyone gets a set with their smartphone and never considers an upgrade. Rock Jaw has impressed in the past though with its Alfa Genus ear buds – so it is with interest that we take a look today at a more entry-level …
Read More »LG’s new ‘UltraFine’ display delivers 5K resolution for $1300
Apple used to be in the business of creating its own displays but these days it seems that the company prefers to outsource its display needs. This year, Apple is partnering up with LG to launch a new range of UltraFine displays, sporting 4K and 5K resolutions, complete with an …
Read More »Apple delays launch of Airpods to make them ready
Although Apple's wireless earbuds, the Airpods, are still slated for release next week, Apple has given a statement suggesting it won't be able to meet that date. It wasn't happy to disclose a revised release date, but it said that it needed just a little while longer to work on the …
Read More »Cooler Master MasterPulse Pro Headset Review
As important as having a decent keyboard and mouse is for any enthusiast PC gaming setup, having decent audio quality should also be on the priority list. Today, we are taking a look at the Cooler Master ‘MasterPulse' Gaming Headset, aiming to offer a ‘groundbreaking audio experience' with its new …
Read More »CM’s MasterPulse Pro offers exclusive Bass FX tech and 7.1 surround
As important as having a nice mouse and keyboard is for any enthusiastic PC gamer, having a decent headset is usually also pretty high on the priority list. This week Cooler Master is bringing its brand new offering to the table- the MasterPulse Pro headset, featuring exclusive Bass FX technology …
Read More »Tt eSports Black FP Gaming Mouse Review
Thermaltake released the Tt eSports Black mouse way back in 2010 and we were big fans of it even then, but times change and the world of peripherals has certainly moved on since. So what has Thermtaltake done to make this new version, the Tt eSports Black FP different from …
Read More »Netgear launches Nighthawk X10 – claims world speed record
KitGuru was invited to meet with David Henry, Netgear Senior VP, in London recently. As well as an update on the new Orbi mesh WiFi product, we were also briefed on the latest iteration of the Nighthawk, the X10. Promising to be the fastest WiFi router available is a serious …
Read More »Lionel Paris explains Orbi mesh networking from Netgear
The Netgear Nighthawk has been a popular choice with KitGuru readers for quite some time. If you're looking for the fastest line-of-sight wireless networking solution, then the Nighthawk series is hard to beat. But what if you have a different set of criteria? What if you want a strong signal …
Read More »Acer’s latest Predator monitor offers up QHD/165Hz at reasonable price
It looks like Acer is looking to bolster competition in the monitor market this year, as the company just unveiled a new Predator gaming monitor, sporting a 1440p resolution and 165Hz refresh rate all for less than $500. It sounds impressive, though this did mean cutbacks in some other areas. …
Read More »Would you buy a Kodak smartphone aimed at photo fans?
When it comes to smartphone manufacturing, Kodak isn't a name that is likely to pop into your head, but perhaps it should. The long-time photo company has launched a new flagship device in partnership with niche smartphone maker Bullitt, called the Ektra. Aimed at budding smartphone photographers, it features a …
Read More »The Asus ROG Claymore keyboard is finally almost ready
Way back in 2015, Asus first began showing off the Asus ROG Claymore mechanical keyboard, a premium keyboard that was set to take on the likes of the Corsair K70 RGB and Razer Black Widow. Time went by and things began to get quiet until January this year, when Asus …
Read More »Samsung’s new Quantum Dot gaming monitors have launched
Samsung has been making good use of Quantum Dot technology on some of its SUHD TVs for some time now. The new display tech is designed to rival OLED by offering a much wider colour gamut and now, Quantum Dot is heading to gaming monitors. Back in September, Samsung announced …
Read More »Asus’s new ROG Swift offers massive 240Hz refresh rate
Asus has been steadily expanding its ROG Swift range of monitors over the last couple of years, with a big focus on pushing higher refresh rates. However, shortly, Asus will be releading its highest refresh rate monitor ever- the ROG Swift PG258Q, which boasts a massive 240Hz native refresh rate. …
Read More »Roccat Skeltr Smart RGB Gaming Keyboard Review
Although we are big fans of mechanical keyboards here at KitGuru, there is no denying that there are some rather fancy membrane boards in existence too. Roccat's Skeltr, though, is looking to become the undisputed king of membrane boards, with a host of high-end features, and a price tag to …
Read More »Nerdytec Couchmaster Cycon Review
There is no doubt that PC gaming is still all about the mouse and keyboard. While there has definitely been a big push towards gaming in the living room, as proven by Steam with their Steam Machines and Steam Controllers, such concepts are still a long way off from being as ubiquitous as the tried-and-trusted …
Read More »iStorage datAshur PRO 8GB Secure Flash Drive Review
You may have never heard of the company, but iStorage are the trusted global leaders in PIN-authenticated data storage devices using military-level hardware encryption. The datAshur PRO Flash Drive is one of a number of USB drives of differing formats and capacities that iStorage offers. Formed in 2009, the company …
Read More »AOC AGON AG271QX Adaptive-Sync Gaming Monitor Review
The market for monitors specifically aimed at gaming seems to be thriving. The AG271QX is the first one we have seen from AOC's new AGON range, specifically designed for the gamer. It's a 27in unit with plenty of bells and whistles to attract the intended user. The 350cd/m2 brightness and …
Read More »Sharp’s new prototype monitor delivers 8K, 120Hz and HDR
Ultra HD monitors have been around for a few years now and while they still have time to take over the market, some companies are already looking to the future. This week at CEATEC 2016 in Tokyo, display maker Sharp began showing off its new 8K monitor prototype. If the …
Read More »Google Home to tackle Amazon Echo head on
Amazon may have made quite a splash with the launch of it Echo home speaker and voice recognition system, but it's not the only one in the market. Google is expected to announce its Home device later today, which will offer comparable features but built on Google's own architecture. The …
Read More »Microsoft cans wearable development: No Band 3
Rumours have abound for a while now that Microsoft was halting the development of its Band platform and now the software giant has come forward to confirm them. Microsoft will not be releasing a Band 3 wearable this year and has even stopped selling the already available Band 2. Microsoft's …
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