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Varmilo MA87M Beijing Opera Review – A Celebration of Chinese Hanfu Culture!

Introduction Ever since I first got involved in the world of custom (think anything outside of OEM) keyboards, there have been three companies on my bucket list: Topre from Japan, Varmilo from China, and Leopold from Korea. I came close to the former with a Cooler Master keyboard review, and Leopold almost came through two… Read more

Pimoroni to Release RP2040-Powered Mechanical Keyboard

Home News (Image credit: Pimoroni) The Raspberry Pi Pico’s RP2040 SoC is turning up in the most unlikely of places, one of which is a redesigned mechanical keyboard from Pimoroni. Keybow 2040 is the latest version of Pimoroni’s Keybow keyboard add ons, and this version is the first to feature the RP2040 SoC as the… Read more

How Sony’s PS5 designers turned PlayStation into something you can feel

Every DualSense controller has 40,000 tiny PlayStation symbols Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge When my colleague Andrew Webster reviewed the PlayStation 5, he explained how Sony’s next-generation of video games is something you can’t see — you have to touch. Part of that is how the amazing DualSense controller’s clever motorized triggers and… Read more

How to Build a Motion-Triggered Raspberry Pi Security Camera

Home security camera systems have exploded in popularity while decreasing in price over the past few years. For example, you could purchase a Ring Indoor Security Camera for around $60, but there are some drawbacks: first, vendors like Ring often charge a monthly fee to store your data and second, you might not want video… Read more

The Verge’s 18 favorite kitchen gadgets

When you’re stuck at home because of pandemics, bad weather, or just because you don’t feel like going out, there’s nothing more satisfying than cooking something really fantastic. Even if you’re not an experienced or enthusiastic cook, sometimes it’s really satisfying to create a new and tasty dish for you, your friends, and / or… Read more

BenQ Mobiuz EX2510 Monitor Review: A 144 Hz Steal

Our Verdict If you’re shopping for 144 Hz and 25 inches, the BenQ EX2510 is one of the best IPS panels we’ve seen for under $300. There’s no extended color, but it delivers top-notch gaming and surprisingly good HDR. Users seeking a high performance-to-price ratio should definitely check it out. For Good contrast and color… Read more

Razer BlackWidow V3 Review: What Lies Beneath

Our Verdict The Razer BlackWidow V3 is a good performer that offers more customization than some of its companions. However, for fans of pink there are cosmetic issues that make the Quartz Edition hard to recommend over the black model, especially with some of the default lighting effects. For Solidly built Comfortable typing Against Similar… Read more

Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Keyboard Review: Pressure-Sensitive Swank

Our Verdict The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog keyboard is premium in its feature set, design and price; although, dedicated macro keys would’ve been nice. Pressure-sensitive keys bring a fine level of control in supported PC games, and they’re highly programmable, from their sensitivity to their reset point and functionality. For those who can put Razer’s… Read more

Razer’s Huntsman V2 Analog is the latest keyboard built to mimic a controller’s joysticks

Razer’s latest mechanical keyboard, the $250 Huntsman V2 Analog, looks similar to the company’s previous models, but the biggest differences lie in the switches. This model’s optical switches support adjustable actuation (the amount of movement required to register a press), allowing for near-endless customization through Razer’s Synapse software. Perhaps the most appealing feature of these… Read more

How to Buy the Right CPU Cooler: A Guide for 2021

Home How-to (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) One of the most important decisions when building your PC, especially if you plan on overclocking, is choosing the best CPU cooler. The cooler is often a limiting factor to your overclocking potential, especially under sustained loads. Your cooler choice can also make a substantial difference in noise output…. Read more

Best Budget Mechanical Keyboards for 2021

Home Best-picks (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Mechanical keyboard enthusiasts can spend hundreds of dollars on boards with limited-run backplates, obscure switches,and bespoke keycaps. Some high-end pre-built models, including the best gaming keyboards and best wireless keyboards, can also pass the $100 mark pretty quickly. But that doesn’t mean the joys of mechanical switches are exclusive… Read more

Apple’s rumored VR headset could cost $3,000, feature 8K displays and over a dozen cameras

It’s no secret Apple is hard at work on augmented and virtual reality devices, with a report from Bloomberg in January claiming Apple is working on an ultra-high-end, pricey headset that could hit stores in 2022. Now, a new report from The Information sheds new light on what to expect from the potential headset, including… Read more

Deliveroo vs Just Eat vs Uber Eats: UK delivery apps compared

(Pocket-lint) – Getting meals delivered to your home, whether it’s a pizza, takeaway, sandwich or anything else under sun, has become an absolutely normal thing in the UK after just a few years. It’s actually quite difficult to imagine a time before the widespread availability of delivery apps, but they’re here now and we’re thankful… Read more

Amazfit GTS 2 review: Amazing or overpriced?

(Pocket-lint) – Huami has been turning out various smartwatches that sit under its Amazfit brand, with the square-shape GTS 2 sitting at the top of its fashion watch category. That GTS family also includes the cheaper GTS 2e and the GTS 2 Mini. If you want the best in terms of features and a stylish… Read more

Intel 12th-Gen Alder Lake Release Date, Benchmarks, Specifications, and All We Know

Home News (Image credit: Shutterstock) Intel’s 12th-Gen Alder Lake chip will bring the company’s hybrid architecture, which combines a mix of larger high-performance cores paired with smaller high-efficiency cores, to desktop x86 PCs for the first time. That represents a massive strategic shift as Intel looks to regain the uncontested performance lead against AMD’s Ryzen… Read more