General Tech

While PC is often seen as the wild west of online gaming, cheaters using hardware devices like the Cronus Zen have become an increasing plague on the console ecosystem. Now, it appears that the developers of Battlefield 6 are taking the issue seriously, outlining their plans to directly tackle cheaters …

At events earlier this year, Lian Li began showing off its new 8.8″ Universal Screen, a new accessory to add some extra visual flair to your build. Now, the display is ready to hit the market, offering a crisp IPS panel that runs at a 60Hz refresh rate and offers …

Last night, following the announcement of Nvidia's $5 billion investment in Intel, the CEOs of both companies sat down for a press conference. Here, we got answers to a few lingering questions about the deal, and a more detailed picture on what impact this will have on both Nvidia and Intel product offerings. 

Intel is about to go through another major change, as Nvidia has just bought up $5 billion worth of stock. With the investment in hand, Intel will also embark on a new joint-development effort with Nvidia to create multiple generations of custom datacenter and PC products.

Back in 2022, a class action lawsuit was filed against Corsair, alleging that its overclocked DDR4 and DDR5 memory kits were sold to customers under false pretenses. Rather than allowing the case to go to trial, Corsair has now settled the case, paying out $5.5 million in fees. The case may not just impact Corsair though and could have far reaching consequences for many PC hardware companies. 

This week, Phanteks has a fleet of products hitting the market. First up is the new XT V3 chassis, which is optimised for the new wave of Back Connect motherboards. On top of that, Phanteks is also debuting the Nexlinq Hub V2 and the new Premium Gen5 vertical GPU bracket.  …

Today, ASRock is announcing AI QuickSet WSL, a new tool to enable streamlined installation for multiple AI apps for Linux. The functionality also enables users to run Linux AI apps on Windows-based PCs and laptops. This major update empowers users to more easily establish a fully functional Windows Subsystem for …

Microsoft is in the process of reworking the Windows 11 UI to be fully navigable with an Xbox controller. We are going to see a preview of these changes when the ROG Xbox Ally handheld releases in October. PC gamers won't be left behind though, as a new Windows Insider …

Earlier this month, we reviewed the MSI DATAMAG 20Gbps, a magnetic, external SSD capable of impressive speeds. Now, MSI is bringing an even faster version to the market, the DATAMAG 40Gbps. The MSI DATAMAG 40Gbps utilises a USB4 40Gbps interface to further increase speeds. This model will be capable of …

At IFA 2025 in Berlin, Polish gaming peripheral specialist Marvo presented a series of upcoming products that highlight its strategy to expand into a wider range of gaming accessories. Although the official press release for the new Titan keyboard series is not scheduled until next week, the company offered a …

In August, Thermal Grizzly officially brought its first liquid cooling products to market with the release of its new DeltaMate fittings. Now, the first DeltaMate GPU block is ready, alongside a few other accessories to aid you in your liquid cooling journey.

Dr. Lisa Su is returning to the main stage at CES. The Consumer Technology Association has announced that AMD's CEO will deliver a keynote presentation at CES 2026. This is a major event for the tech calendar, as it's widely expected to be the venue for the first official reveal …

At this year’s IFA in Berlin, Acer presented a broad line-up of products that underlined its focus on artificial intelligence, gaming, thin-and-light designs, and larger-format tablets. The announcements covered compact AI workstations, high-end gaming systems, new Swift models including an Intel “Panther Lake” preview, plus Chromebooks, monitors, and networking hardware. …

At IFA 2025 last week, we caught up with Fritz! to check out their latest array of WiFi 7 products, including a new, affordable WiFi 7 USB dongle that aims to bring the latest standard to any Windows-based PC or laptop.

Last year, PowerColor entered the gaming peripheral market with its new brand, Alphyn. The launch kicked off with two great products, the PowerColor Alphyn AM10 wireless mouse and the Alphyn AH10 wireless gaming headset. We gave both positive reviews when they launched at their initial MSRPs of £99 and £79, …

Earlier this year, we heard from a number of readers who had issues obtaining their paid-for product after pre-ordering RTX 5090 graphics cards from uwgamespecialist.nl, a tech retailer in the Netherlands. Following our initial report, the CEO of uwgamespecialist claimed that an internal investigation would be launched but by July of this year, we learned that the company was in fact still scamming customers. Now another couple of months later, the company appears to have shut down.

Microsoft has announced a long-awaited fix for poor audio quality when using Bluetooth headsets in Windows 11. In a new blog post, the company has announced that Windows 11 now supports Super Wideband Stereo Bluetooth LE Audio, enabling users to enjoy high-quality stereo sound and a clear microphone signal simultaneously. For …

In recent years, shipping manifests have become an increasingly prominent source of new hardware leaks. Recently, Intel Arrow Lake and Nova Lake refresh CPUs were spotted being shipped, revealing the existence of a new 28-core Nova Lake-S CPU.  The first manifest shared by “X86 is dead&back” (via Videocardz) clearly shows …

It is back to school season. We've already covered a bunch of deals from MSI for those looking to pick up new parts for a custom PC build, but what about those looking for a laptop? Well, look no further, as we've rounded up the best UK deals going. We'll …

Earlier this week, AMD commented on a recent surge of complaints from AM5 motherboard users, who suffered 'burnt out' CPUs and sockets. AMD said this was a BIOS misconfiguration issue. Now, ASRock is rolling out a new BIOS that will improve system stability.

MARVO, a popular keyboard maker throughout the European market, is aiming to shake things up with its next release. The new Magma M40 keyboard, offering magnetic switches and a premium build, while keeping the price tag under $50. Each key on the Magma M40 utilises a Magnetic Outemu Pink Switch. …

Samsung has today expanded its audio lineup with the introduction of the Galaxy Buds3 FE. As the “Fan Edition” moniker suggests, these new wireless earbuds are designed to bring the key features of the flagship Buds3 series, including the new “Blade” design and Galaxy AI integration, to a more accessible, …

It is back to school season and MSI has cut prices on a wide range of hardware for those looking to build their first PC, or pick up a few upgrades. 

Acer UK has been cutting prices across a range of laptops for back to school season. Ahead of the start of the new term, you can find deals across a wide selection of Windows-based laptops and Chromebooks. One of the biggest discounts comes to the ACER 514 14″ Chromebook Plus, …

Just as expected, the ROG Xbox Ally got its final launch trailer at Gamescom today. The new collaborative handheld gaming system from Asus and Microsoft will begin shipping out in October, the company has confirmed at Gamescom 2025. 

Every good PC gaming set up needs a reliable mouse pad, one that will enable smooth tracking during intense firefights. Sharkoon has one of the most performant mouse mats on the market with the SKILLER SGP50, which strikes an optimal balance between speed and precision. The SKILLER SGP50 uses a …

Mark your calendars for November 11th. AMD has officially announced that it will be holding its next Financial Analyst Day, the company's first major strategy and product roadmap event in quite some time. For tech enthusiasts, these events are a treasure trove of information, often providing the first official glimpse …

Gamescom officially kicks off tonight with the Opening Night Live stream. Alongside this, MSI is running a Gaming Week sale, slashing prices across a range of hardware and bundles until the 26th of August. 

Nvidia is kicking off Gamescom week with a band. Today, Nvidia announced a bunch of GeForce-related updates. Here, we break down all of the upgrades coming to the GeForce Now cloud gaming platform, with Ultimate tier subscribers soon to see an upgrade from RTX 4080-powered servers to RTX 5080.

Gamescom has always had a strong PC focus, with many PC hardware companies often attending. This year, ThermalTake will be making its first-ever appearance at Gamescom to showcase its new racing sim gear. Over the past few years, ThermalTake has been building out its own line-up of Racing Sim gear. …