Microsoft patents a modular PC
Building your own custom PC from scratch really isn’t all that difficult. Microsoft thinks it should be even simpler, like stacking Lego bricks. The application went in last July, and last week the...
View Article5 brilliant modular gadgets that aren’t the LG G5
Introduction Stealing whatever thunder Google’s Project Ara had left, the LG G5 has been grabbing headlines over at MWC 2016 on the back of its modular functionality. By sliding out a cartridge-like...
View ArticleEpicGear’s modular keyboard is hugely custom with pick and mix keys
Mechanical gaming keyboards are growing increasingly popular, and so makers are employing new tricks to differentiate their products. The latest idea? Make a 100%, fully modular keyboard (modularity...
View ArticleGalaxy S7 teardown reveals repairs will result in cracked glass
Many of the components inside the phone are modular and fairly easy to replace, but they are contained within a glass and adhesive prison. View original post here - Galaxy S7 teardown reveals repairs...
View ArticleAsus VivoMini PCs flaunt Skylake CPUs, Nvidia graphics and twin SSDs
Asus has announced a pair of new VivoMini PCs, compact desktop computers driven by Intel’s sixth-generation Skylake processors. The two new sub-2-litre computers are the VM65 and VM65N, with the...
View ArticleWD’s PiDrive cooks up extra storage for Raspberry Pi owners
Hot on the heels of the launch of the Raspberry Pi 3 comes a nifty external drive from Western Digital. The WD PiDrive is targeted at those who want a good dollop of storage for their miniature...
View ArticleCooler Master’s new mechanical keyboards offer macro management at micro prices
Cooler Master has announced the launch of its MasterKeys mechanical keyboards, with two different models on offer for different kinds of gamers (or workers). There’s the MasterKeys Pro L, a full-size...
View ArticleCooler Master takes the modular PC case to the extreme
Cooler Master has revealed a trio of new products in its premium ‘Maker’ range which include a modular case, along with a CPU air cooler and power supply. The MasterCase Maker 5 aims to let enthusiast...
View ArticleSteelSeries’ new modular gaming mouse has its own OLED screen
Gaming company SteelSeries is releasing what it claims is the "world’s first modular gaming mouse," the Rival 700. But, I’m not entirely convinced it’s the world’s first modular gaming mouse, as Mad...
View ArticleAsus wants to idiot-proof DIY PC building with the ROG Avalon
DIY PCs really haven’t changed much since the good ol’ days of scouring Computer Shopper ads for deals parts. Asus thinks they’ve got a better way to build a PC, though. The ROG […] Read this article:...
View ArticleComputex: Intel’s Broadwell processors go extreme with 10 cores and ludicrous...
The Broadwell-E Intel Core i7-6950X is arguably the world’s most powerful processor ever created. It’s the first processor from Intel to come packing 10-cores. What’s more, they’re all running at a...
View ArticleCOMPUTEX: AMD Radeon RX 480 just made Oculus Rift and HTC Vive PCs more...
Everyone keeps saying "virtual reality is here," but the price of an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive, coupled with building a high-end PC, remains fantastical barrier to entry. At Computex 2016, that’s a...
View ArticleAMD has just put an SSD on a graphics card
AMD has announced a new range of affordable Radeon Pro WX graphics solutions for workstations and professional use, along with a fresh graphics card – the Radeon Pro SSG – which runs with a whole new...
View ArticleUpdated: What mouse? 10 best mice 2016
Introduction In the fifty-odd years since its invention we’ve seen the humble mouse improve considerably, with the addition of weight systems, laser sensors and masses of buttons and flashing lights....
View ArticleRoccat’s gaming keyboard turns your tablet into a tactical display
Roccat has announced the launch of a new RGB gaming keyboard which has been some time in the making (it was first teased a couple of years back), and tries something different by fully integrating...
View ArticleGoogle’s Project Ara modular phone might be dead in the water
Have you been waiting patiently to upgrade your phone in the hopes that a Project Ara phone would pop up on Google Store? Yeah, about that… You might never see one. According to […] This article is...
View ArticleSteelSeries’ new MOBA mouse turns your thumb into a tactical weapon
SteelSeries has released a new mouse pitched at the MOBA/MMO genres which the company claims ‘reinvents’ the mousing experience for players of these highly competitive games. With the Rival 500, the...
View ArticleMicrosoft’s next Surface device is… an ergonomic keyboard?
The Surface range is going great guns these days, so why wouldn’t Microsoft want to expand it beyond detachable tablets? It would certainly make sense to push the name, and beyond news of an...
View ArticleHere’s what Microsoft’s Surface keyboard looks like
Remember the Surface-branded keyboard which was rumored last week? Well, we’ve now got a look at the device courtesy of images filed by Microsoft with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) – and...
View Article10 best gaming mice: best gaming mouse to buy
Whether you’re a PC enthusiast or a Mac devotee, these are the mice you need to get your hands on. See the original post: 10 best gaming mice: best gaming mouse to buy
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