Tag Archives: Software & Gaming

Microsoft is reportedly working on a solution to its ever-growing Windows 11 problem, with Project K2 said to improve all aspects of the OS; gaming included.

Sharkoon is reviving the Fireglider, a mouse that debuted in 2009. However, the new Fireglider One is a complete departure from its laser-sensor ancestor, trading the heavy, flame-patterned aesthetic for a minimalist, ultra-lightweight design. Launching at a highly aggressive price point, this mouse positions itself as one of the most …

MSI has officially released the Versa 300 Wireless 8K, marking the brand's first foray into the 8K polling rate market. This mouse is built on a symmetrical chassis weighing just 66g, designed to balance competitive speed with ergonomic support for various grip styles. The Versa 300 Wireless 8K mouse is …

Gigabyte has announced the launch of its Gaming series power supply units, available in 750W, 850W, and 1000W capacities. The units feature T-Guard active thermal monitoring technology that monitors 12V-2×6 connector temperatures. The series carries Cybenetics ETA Platinum and Lambda A+ certifications and is fully compliant with ATX 3.1 and …

The latest Steam Hardware and Software Survey results for March 2026 show Linux crossing the 5% market share threshold for the first time in the platform's history. According to the data, Linux-based systems jumped to 5.33% of the total user base, a massive 3.10% increase over the previous month. As …

Back at CES, Intel launched its new Core Ultra Series 3 processors, based on the new Panther Lake architecture. MSI has prepared a rollout of new gaming laptops for 2026 with Intel's latest CPUs at the heart of them, alongside RTX 50 series GPUs.

Panel manufacturer AUO is set to make a significant splash at the upcoming Touch Taiwan 2026 trade show in Taipei. Leading its gaming-focused lineup is a world-first 24-inch Full HD panel capable of a staggering 800Hz refresh rate. As reported by Prad, the company is also addressing the high-resolution enthusiast …

Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh has arrived - and we're actually pretty impressed. Find out why

We've seen plenty of wireless earbuds marketed towards the gaming crowd over the years but open-ear designed earbuds have not really been a thing in the gaming market. That is changing this year with the launch of the Asus ROG Cetra Open Wireless earbuds.  The hardware design is particularly clever, …

It's got dual OLED screens and is packing the latest Panther Lake CPU

Akko has steadily expanded its presence in the peripheral market, moving beyond the mechanical keyboards that established its reputation. The Verge gaming headset is the latest product of that expansion, representing a calculated attempt to balance enthusiast-grade components with a chassis designed for prolonged usage. The Verge headset uses 53mm …

Last year, Razer launched its new line of BlackShark gaming headsets with the new V3 line-up. This week, Razer is adding a new addition to the range - the Blackshark V3 for Xbox White Edition.

Akko has announced the launch of the Dash, a gaming mouse that follows the increasingly common strategy of offering a single shell across multiple internal configurations. Positioned to compete in the ultra-lightweight segment, the Dash (via Cowcotland) features an ambidextrous chassis with an open bottom design, achieving remarkably low weights …

A number of major Linux gaming projects are joining forces to form the Open Gaming Collective. The goal here is to reduce duplicated work across several crucial projects and centralise development efforts for critical components like kernel patches, input frameworks and display compositors.  The OGC's technical strategy (via GamingOnLinux) centres …

Leo checks out a retro case from SilverStone, taking him back to 1995

It’s been several years since HP acquired HyperX from Kingston. During that time, HP has operated its own gaming brand, OMEN, alongside HyperX. Now, the company is consolidating the two, with OMEN products rebranded under HyperX to unify its gaming portfolio across PCs, displays, peripherals, and software.

The end of 2025 feels like a strange time to review this 32GB kit of dual channel ADATA XPG Lancer RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 memory, and that is for two reasons. The first is that demand for AI hardware has gone wild which means that supplies are short and the second …

Leo takes a deep dive into Gigabyte's X870E Aorus Pro X3D Ice

Global analytics firm Newzoo has provided an optimistic year-in-review for 2025 in gaming. The broader global picture shows an industry on the rise, driven heavily by a resurgence in PC gaming and the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2.

It's the latest MSI Godlike motherboard - and yes, it really is £1250

Microsoft has revealed its strategic vision for Windows 11 in 2026, positioning the coming year as a period of intense optimisation rather than just feature expansion. In a recent blog post, the company emphasised a commitment to refining the core system behaviours that impact gaming, specifically targeting background workload management, …

Corsair has been wrapping up the year with a slew of collaboration announcements. In the last couple of months we've seen a new set of Witcher-themed peripherals, a new set of Cyberpunk 2077-themed peripherals and now, Corsair is adding Fallout to that growing list. In its latest special edition gaming …

Fresh leaks surfacing ahead of CES 2026 suggest that Lenovo is preparing to shake up the form factor of high-end gaming laptops once again. According to a recent report, the company is actively developing the Legion Pro Rollable, a machine that ditches the traditional fixed chassis in favour of a …

Fractal is back with the new Epoch XL, and it's only £110

Sapphire is back with a new B850M motherboard - prepping for Zen 6?

Sharkoon is making its return to the wireless headset market with the new SKILLER SGH40W, packing large 53mm drivers for balanced audio with plenty of volume.

Sony has been releasing PC gaming monitors for a while now, but this week, the company announced its first PlayStation-branded desktop display. The new PlayStation Gaming Monitor is exactly what the name implies, a desktop-sized gaming monitor intended to pair perfectly with a PS5 or a PS5 Pro. The monitor …

The October 2025 Steam hardware and software survey shows that Linux gamers have surpassed the 3% threshold for the first time, while Windows' share dropped by almost 1%. According to the new data, Linux user share rose by 0.41% to hit 3.05%. This growth comes at the expense of Windows, …

Is Sharkoon’s Skiller SGH10 the budget headset bargain gamers have been waiting for?

This week, gaming fans were surprised to find that the 2006 cult-classic, Scarface: The World is Yours, had re-appeared for sale on PC platforms like Steam, from a new publisher known as EC Digital. As it turns out, there may be something fishy going on here, as the Scarface rights …