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Wahoo Kickr Climb review: Taking indoor training up a level

(Pocket-lint) – The Wahoo Kickr Climb is a simple yet innovative product – but one that’s likely to split opinion. While some people will see it as an expensive gimmick with appeal that will soon wear off, others will view it as the next step along the road to making indoor riding even more immersive… Read more

Custom Raspberry Pi Handheld Features Super-Wide Display

Home News (Image credit: Sulfuroid) All-in-one Raspberry Pi handhelds are really cool—some of the best Raspberry Pi projects we’ve come across are just simple, PC rigs with built-in keyboards. But this one, created by a maker known on Twitter as Sulfuroid, takes the cake and stretches wide across the plate. It has a small, tablet-like… Read more

Nvidia Hacks Its Own GeForce RTX 3060 Anti-Mining Lock (Updated)

Home News (Image credit: Shutterstock) Early reports are piling up that cryptominers have deciphered Nvidia’s anti-mining algorithm on the GeForce RTX 3060. Theoretically, it’s one of the best graphics cards, if you could find one for anything close to the official $329 MSRP. The Ampere graphics card was also supposed to be less attractive to… Read more

How to Build an Airplane Tracker with Raspberry Pi

Chances are that there are planes flying over your house right now. Using a Raspberry Pi, a device known as an ADS-B receiver, and a standard projector, we can create our very own “radar” that shows the real time location of these aircraft and, if we have a projector, we can project it on the… Read more

Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless Headset is a mic-drop moment

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Microsoft’s new $99 Xbox Wireless headset isn’t perfect, but it’s the best attempt at being an Xbox gaming headset and an everyday set of wireless headphones I’ve tried yet. It’s compatible with the Xbox Wireless protocol, making… Read more

Zoom Escaper lets you sabotage your own meetings with audio problems, crying babies, and more

Had enough Zoom meetings? Can’t bear another soul-numbing day of sitting on video calls, the only distraction your rapidly aging face, pinned in one corner of the screen like a dying bug? Well, if so, then boy do we have the app for you. Meet Zoom Escaper: a free web widget that lets you add… Read more

Arduino Oplà IoT Kit Review: An Introduction To IoT

Our Verdict A great kit for learning IoT skills via a curated selection of lessons. The initial cost may seem high, but you get a lot of quality kit and content for your money. For + Great value kit + Lessons are simple and easy to follow + Easy to assemble Against – Not much… Read more

Why game developers can’t get a handle on doors

Sometimes the simplest objects are the most difficult to design The best kind of door in a video game is the one no one remembers. Sure, everyone can appreciate a big, beautiful door with great animations, says Owlchemy Labs developer Pete Galbraith. But in a video game, doors are often synonymous with a massive design… Read more

The best wireless earbuds to buy right now

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The true wireless earbuds market has never been more crowded than it is in 2021. With so many to choose from, finding the best earbuds can seem daunting. But the vast selection is actually a good thing:… Read more

Polk React soundbar + React Sub review: An injection of bass

(Pocket-lint) – If your TV audio isn’t up to snuff then there are a bevy of options on the market to help step things up a notch. Among these is Polk Audio’s React soundbar, which is available for less cash than many a rival. But just because you’re paying less doesn’t mean you’ll get less… Read more

Razer Tomahawk ITX Review: Small Form Over Function

Our Verdict Razer’s Tomahawk ITX values form over function. And although it looks great for a Mini-ITX chassis, it has design flaws that keep it from being worth its steep price. For + Easy to work in + Thermally capable + Minimalistic looks + Built like a (small) tank Against – Very expensive – Doesn’t… Read more

Yamaha SR-C20A

Our Verdict For those simply looking to improve on the sound of their TV for just a couple of hundred pounds, the Yamaha SR-C20A is a great option For Focused, clear presentation Rich tone Great size Against Could be more expressive As with any market that becomes congested, manufacturers are trying every trick in the… Read more

Creative SXFI Trio Review

Introduction Even though the omnipresence of wireless headphones could lead you to conclude that the market no longer has room for wired models, you’d be wrong. Wired headphones, such as the Creative SFXI Trio, still very much have an audience. Anyone who can’t be bothered with such nuisances as battery charging and the potential loss… Read more

Building the ultimate retro computer

Although I assembled it myself, and its software all comes from an open-source DIY project, in many ways my MiSTer is the most versatile computer I own. It’s a shapeshifting wonderbox that can change its own logic to make itself run like countless other machines as accurately as possible. From old arcade boards to early… Read more

GPU Test System Update March 2021

Introduction TechPowerUp is one of the most highly cited graphics card review sources on the web, and we strive to keep our testing methods, game selection, and, most importantly, test bench up to date. Today, I am pleased to announce our newest March 2021 VGA test system, which has one of many firsts for TechPowerUp…. Read more