Ultimate Ears may not be a company that has been in the speaker game for as long as its competitors, but that does not mean it has not captured our attention. It did so previously with its MegaBoom bluetooth speaker, even if it was a costly solution. Today we look …
Read More »Corsair unveils new peripherals at Gamescom
Gamescom is officially over but we still have a bit of news to catch up on. At the event last week, Corsair went ahead and announced its new batch of peripherals, including new ‘VOID' branded gaming headsets, a new mouse built for MMO titles along with the Corsair Strafe keyboard, …
Read More »Corsair Gaming STRAFE mechanical keyboard review
Corsair Gaming dismayed long-time fans last year when it dropped its famous sales logo in favour of a tribal tattoo. Following fan outrage however, it has made a comeback on the latest line up of products, like the STRAFE gaming keyboard that we are looking at today. Featuring everyone's favourite Cherry …
Read More »Divoom Voombox portable bluetooth speaker review
Today we are taking a look at the Divoom Voombox, a rugged portable speaker built to deal with rough conditions outdoors. It is a stereo speaker with bluetooth functionality, allowing you to pair up a phone, PC or laptop and to play music wirelessly. The Voombox is weather resistant with …
Read More »Eizo rolls-out 27” IPS monitor with 144Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync
Eizo, a leading maker of high-end displays, this week introduced a premium 27” monitor, which weds IPS [in-plane switching] panel, 144Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync technology. The combination is pretty unique since the vast majority of displays with 144Hz refresh rate feature cheap TN+film panels. The Eizo Foris FS2735 display …
Read More »Sharkoon Dark Glider Gaming Mouse Review
Today we take a look at the new Sharkoon DarkGlider Gaming Mouse. This one is more expensive than the Shark Zone M20 we recently reviewed, so what do you get for the extra dosh? Lets dive in and find out… At first glance, the Sharkoon DarkGlider is a very stylish mouse, …
Read More »Blu-ray disc association begins to license Ultra HD Blu-ray technology
The Blu-ray disc association on Wednesday announced that it plans to begin licensing its Ultra HD Blu-ray format on the 24th of August. The set of technologies will allow makers of players, receivers and other electronics as well as designers of various audio/video (AV) processors to create hardware compatible with Ultra …
Read More »TrendForce: 14 million virtual reality headsets will be shipped in 2016
Virtual reality hardware will finally enter the market next year. A number of companies plan to offer their VR headsets and even more companies pin a lot of hopes on the rise of virtual reality next year since this will catalyze many people to buy new PCs. However, nobody knows …
Read More »Microlab B77 Speakers Review
Microlab is back with a new line of speaker systems for 2015. Today we are taking a look at the B-77 bookshelf stereo speakers, making them a bit smaller and more suited for desk use than the giant Solo 8C speakers we reviewed last year. Microlab impressed us greatly last …
Read More »Razer’s Android gamepad is now available
Razer continues its step in to the world of Android gaming with the Razer Serval, the peripheral maker's new controller for smartphone games. The controller looks similar to Razer's Xbox controllers in many ways, which isn't a bad thing, if there is one thing Razer really excels at, it's appealing …
Read More »Nokia unveils Ozo: Virtual reality camera for content creators
Nokia Corp. on Wednesday introduced its first virtual reality project, which is not a headset. Instead of targeting consumers with its VR hardware, Nokia targets content creators with its Ozo, a special camera with eight sensors developed specifically to create virtual reality movies. The Nokia Ozo is a spherical device …
Read More »Apple to start sales of Apple Watch at Best Buy next month
Since demand for Apple Watch exceeded supply in the first months of availability, Apple only sold its popular gadgets via its online and select retail stores. However, everything is going to change next month, when Apple plans to start selling its smartwatch at Best Buy stores in the U.S. Apple …
Read More »Mini-keyboard and mouse coming to PS4
One of the biggest downsides to playing competitive shooters on a console is the lack of keyboard and mouse, controllers just don't deliver the same level of speed and accuracy. However, that is set to change a bit on the PS4 as peripheral maker, Hori, is all set to release …
Read More »Samsung’s new monitor comes with a wireless charger in the stand
Samsung is showing off its new line of monitors, which come equipped with wireless chargers for smartphones in the base of the stand. The Samsung SE370 series consists of two 1080p monitors, one measuring in at 24-inches and the other at 27-inches. Samsung's headline feature for these monitors is the …
Read More »Asus MG278Q FreeSync Game Monitor Review
The Asus MG278Q is a 27-inch WQHD (2,560×1,440) TN gaming display that supports AMD FreeSync adaptive-sync technology. When in adaptive-sync mode, it’s capable of a wider frequency range than its IPS cousin, the MG279Q, as it can go from 35Hz all the way to 144Hz. And being a TN panel …
Read More »Microsoft’s Elite Wireless Controller is up for pre-order in the UK
Back at E3, Microsoft revealed its brand new controller for the PC and Xbox One. The Elite wireless controller aims to offer gamers much more customization by adding extra buttons, button remapping capabilities and complete control over sensitivity. However, that all comes at a price. The Xbox One Elite Controller …
Read More »Apple now dominates market of smartwatches with 75% share
Thanks to release of Apple Watch in the second calendar quarter of 2015, the market of smartwatch devices more than quadrupled in the period. Apple’s Watch was so successful that it not only outsold all of its rivals, but it outsold all of its competitors combined. At present Apple controls …
Read More »Microsoft Xbox One set to get mouse and keyboard support
It is not a secret that Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox One game console will get its own version of Windows 10 operating system, but it is not completely clear what that OS will support and what it will not. Apparently, according to the head of Microsoft’s Xbox division, the upcoming OS …
Read More »BenQ GW2765HT 27-inch monitor
BenQ’s latest mid-range monitor is a 27-inch 1440p screen with an IPS flicker-free panel. It’s suitable for most general tasks, with excellent picture quality and a bright screen. It should be fine for working at the computer, watching movies and web browsing. And with a fast response time of 4ms, …
Read More »Nokia preps its own virtual reality device, plans to debut it next week
Nokia Corp. has developed thousands of various technologies useful for portable consumer electronics gadgets, but at present it cannot use them to build its own mobile devices due to agreement with Microsoft. However, the company, which used to be the world’s largest maker of mobile phones, plans to introduce its …
Read More »Apple: First quarter Apple Watch sales exceeded three million units
As expected, Apple did not reveal exact sales numbers of its Apple Watch device during the first quarter of availability at its conference call, however, it did say that the product was more successful in terms of unit sales than iPad and iPhone in their first quarter of availability. This …
Read More »Analyst: Apple sold around four million Apple Watch devices
Without any doubts, Apple’s Watch is a rather popular device. Unfortunately, Apple itself is not going to disclose its sales numbers any time soon, which is why it is unclear how successful the device is. A financial analyst estimates that Apple has so far shipped around four million units. KGI …
Read More »Shipments of 8K UHD TVs to hit one million units in 2019 – report
Due to lack of content and high prices, the next-generation 8K ultra-high-definition format will take off pretty slowly, according to estimates by IHS DisplaySearch, a major market tracker. In the second year of availability, shipments of 8K (7680*4320) UHD televisions will hit around one million units, which is comparable to …
Read More »Asus RT-AC3200 802.11ac Router Review
The Asus RT-AC3200 is a second-generation 802.11ac router. It features three separate wireless networks, two of which work on the 3×3 5GHz 802.11ac band, with another for 2.4GHz with TurbQAM for 600 Mbps speeds. It also has a pair of USB ports, and a setting called Smart Connect, which allocated …
Read More »SanDisk unveils new wireless flash drive for PCs and mobile devices
In the increasingly mobile world, it is very hard to find a storage device that is compatible with all gadgets that are in use, is not expensive, is easy to carry and to use. SanDisk has managed to create one: the SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick can store up to 128GB of …
Read More »Asmedia and Intel cut prices of USB 3.1 chips, speed up adoption
Asmedia and Intel Corp. have started to reduce prices of their USB 3.1 controllers in a bid to gain market share. Intel Corp.’s “Alpine Ridge” chip offers Thunderbolt 3 in addition to USB 3.1, but Asmedia’s controller is significantly cheaper to make and can be sold a very low price. …
Read More »Asustek preps add-in-card with Thunderbolt 3/USB type-C ports
Asustek Computer is working on an add-in-card that will add Thunderbolt 3 support to its mainboards. The platform will be based on Intel Corp.’s “Alpine Ridge” controller and will significantly expand input/output capabilities of modern personal computers. The add-in-board from Asus featuring Intel “Alpine Ridge” chip will come with one …
Read More »Samsung develops 11K display with 2250ppi pixel density
Samsung Display has begun development of a new screen for smartphones that will boast with incredible resolution and extreme pixel density. The new display will be demonstrated three years from now and will dramatically improve visual experience on smartphones. Samsung is working with 13 other companies and education institutions on …
Read More »Logitech introduces new name ‘Logi’, because ‘tech’ is everywhere
Logitech on Wednesday announced that many of its new products will carry “Logi” brand from now on to reflect that they are more than technology and are a part of modern lifestyle. Initially, the “Logi” brand will be used on select product categories, but eventually it may replace “Logitech” name …
Read More »Early stock of Steam Link and Controller now sold out
A few weeks back, Valve announced the final version of the Steam Link and the long-awaited Steam Controller, along with pre-orders for both. At the time, those hoping to be early adopters could pre-order and get the hardware a few weeks early in October. However, early stock has now sold …
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