Peripheral

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The BenQ RL2755HM is a 27-inch gaming display with a TN panel and a 1ms G2G (grey-to-grey) response time. BenQ talks up its gaming credentials for both PC and consoles, thanks to its dual HDMI ports and a few ergonomic tricks such as an extendable headphone rest and a stand …

PC gamers come in all shapes and sizes and so do the spaces they game on. If you have a small room with limited desk space are you stuck with an oversized keyboard? This is the group of gamers that Ozone is hoping to appeal to with its new STRIKE …

Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus VR, claims that while virtual reality gaming will make it to the mainstream market in the future, for a couple of years down the road it will remain a prerogative of hardcore and enthusiast gamers. The VR pioneer confirms that high prices of hardware …

The Roccat Kave XTD Analog is certainly built with gamers in mind, but it is quite sophisticated compared to an average gaming headset. Along with its understated styling and chunky earphones, it packs a lot of sophisticated hardware under the hood. Unlike most headsets which confine themselves to just a single driver …