Peripheral

Two students from Ajdovscina, Slovenia will be starting a project in January called Oriolus on IndieGoGo. Visit the Project Oriolus website over HERE. As you'll see in our video this is a fun USB gadget for the PC enthusiast that reports CPU and RAM usage with a pair of traditional …

The vast majority of large gaming monitors with extreme refresh rates of 120Hz or 144Hz are based on TN+film panels that may be fast, but which cannot boast with truly accurate colour reproduction or superior viewing angles. However, it looks like the things are going to change. Asustek Computer introduced …

Toshiba revealed that it is planning to release SD cards featuring Near Field Communication (NFC) technology that will enable you to see what photos are on the card by touching it to your phone. This could make it much easier to go through a large collection of unlabelled SD cards to find …

CES is an action packed show for anyone that likes a bit of tech. The weird and the wonderful can be seen like a digital freak show, but alongside it all is stuff that could truly change the world. Like this new standard that can put an end to the ‘insert, …

During an interview with GameSpot today at the Consumer Electronics Show Origin PC CEO Kevin Wasielewski revealed his thoughts on the state of Steam Machines and they are not great. He did however have some positive news about Valve's Steam Controller though, in that it has now been finalized after several iterations and …

The first AMD FreeSync compatible monitors are expected to launch this year and five display manufacturers have already committed to supporting the variable refresh rate technology. LG, BenQ, ViewSonic, Samsung and Nixeus all have FreeSync displays in the works. Confirmed models range in size from a standard 24 Inch size …

Samsung has revealed its latest curved monitor, sporting the 21:9 ultra-wide format, which has been growing in popularity over the last year or so. The SE790C curved monitor has a resolution of 3440×1440 and a 3000R curvature, creating a more immersive viewing experience. This monitor is going to be marketed …

Ah CES, the time of year when a journalist's eyes bleed there's so much ‘news' out there and you can't help but wish your pockets were a bit deeper so you could afford all the new goodies being announced. One such company that's showing off a lot of new gear …

Today Google announced a new feature called Cast, building upon its existing Chromecast technology. Where Chromecast is specifically for sending video between devices, Cast is going to be used for playing music to compatible speaker systems. It will be possible to send audio from Android, iPhone and iPad devices as well as from the …

LG Electronics, the world’ largest maker of ultra-wide monitors, has announced the world’s first 21:9 display with beyond full-HD resolution and AMD FreeSync technology. The unique display was developed primarily for gamers and multimedia enthusiasts, but given its unique capabilities, even some professionals may find it useful. The LG 34UM67 …

Logitech's G-series of mice have been getting a lot of attention from the enthusiast audience. We already reviewed the G602 wireless and G502 ‘Proteus Core' mice last year and today we are looking at the latest entry to the product line, the G302 ‘Daedalus Prime'. This mouse features new switches …

Asus tends to be very well known for its PC hardware but the company also makes a wide range of very good gaming peripherals as well. Today we are going to take a look at the latest headset from the Echelon line of camo themed peripherals, featuring multi-platform compatibility, 50mm drivers …

LG revealed some of it's upcoming “Music Flow” wireless speakers today and while not available until after CES 2015, if you are looking for some cable free music, you might want to hold off for now. There are three versions in the range so far: the battery-powered  Model H4 Portable, the Model HS7 …

If you were given the task of creating the world's best headphones how would you do it? American cable experts JPS Labs proposed the same question but took it a stage further by taking the lofty challenge head on. Targeting the wealthy audiophile audience, money was firmly a secondary factor …

Getting yourself the right gaming keyboard can be a very personal experience. Chances are you want mechanical, even if you have not used one before. Switch choice is important, backlighting too – and you might want some macro buttons for good measure. If you want all that and love the …

Microsoft Corp. is relatively quiet about its virtual reality hardware plans, however, this does not mean that the company is not developing anything. According to unofficial information from component suppliers, the software giant plans to demonstrate a prototype of its VR headset at the E3 2015 trade-show. The world’s largest …

Saitek, a division of Mad Catz,  is best known for it's range of joysticks, flight yokes and racing wheels, but it will soon be adding another product to that list. In a partnership with the developers of Farming Simulator, GIANTS Software, it will soon be releasing custom hardware for the game. No longer, will you …

Not everyone has the budget for huge 7.1 surround sound kits. So what can you get towards the lower end of the spectrum? How about a pair of Edifier 980T speakers with full MDF frames and a specially formulated bass reflex port on each? At £50, they might be just what …

Sony Corp. has announced its Single-Lens Display Module that can turn any eyewear into smart-glasses. Just like Google Glass, Sony’s SLDM integrates its own application processor, sensors, battery and camera. The device will be shown off next month at the Consumer Electronics Show as a prototype, mass production will start …

Valve's Steam controller has gone through several changes since its reveal last year and it looks like the company hasn't quite settled on a final design just yet as a brand new mockup was found in the latest Steam beta client update. While the track pads still remain, the left …

TAG Heuer, a leading timepiece brand, understands all the potential challenges that emerging smartwatches bring to it. As a result, the company is serious about not only releasing their own smartwatches, but competing against consumer electronics companies head to head. While this means serious approach that will lead to a …

In the past half decade or so, the world and his gaming dog have decided for the most part, that mechanical keyboards are great and that membrane boards just aren't up to scratch. It's a difficult thing to explain to someone that's never used a mechanical board for an extended …

Polaroid is back guys, or at the least, it has a new look, transforming itself from a standard looking camera that actually develops the film, to a rugged, Go-Pro-like action camera. Available now in bright, vibrant colours, the company is hoping that its Polaroid Cube will be able to tap into the action …

TAG Heuer, a leading Swiss watchmaker, plans to announce its first smartwatch as early as next month and intends to use an Intel system-on-chip inside the device, according to a media report. The fact that the manufacturer of fine timepieces decided to integrate an Intel processor into its first smart …

Google Glass 2 will not be the only smart eyewear based on silicon from Intel Corp. as the company has just signed a multi-year deal with Luxottica Group, a company that owns multiple premium and luxury eyewear brands. Starting next year we could see Google Glass-like devices from brands like …

Today we are going to look at a mechanical gaming keyboard from a company called Tesoro, the Durandal G1NL.  Tesoro are looking to compete with the more established players in the market such as Corsair and Razer who are very popular among the gaming audience.  We are excited to see what …

Affordable ultra-high-definition displays are widespread on the market these days, just like high-quality and gaming monitors with 4K (3840*2160) resolution. Asustek Computer on Wednesday introduced its PB279Q monitor that combines quality, performance and relatively low price in one package. The Asus PB279Q is based on a 10-bit in-plane switching (IPS) …

The market of wearable computing devices is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years and many observers believe that a lot of consumers will wear more than one of such gadgets. Therefore, it is logical to expect hardware makers to unveil wide families of wearables. For example, a supplier of …

Today we are going to look at the latest set of Bluetooth headphones from Arctic – the P614 BT.  This headset seeks to break new ground for Arctic, moving the brand into the fiercely competitive premium end of the market.  Can they compete? We recently tested another Arctic model which …

Apple has been trying to cut its orders to Samsung Electronics for many years now, but when it comes to making ultra-low-power system-on-chips using a leading-edge process technology, in high volume and with high yield, Samsung is one of a few companies who can do the job. As a result, …