ROCCAT Kova Gaming Mouse Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2016-03-01 read/post comments()

The new ROCCAT Kova reincarnation has been upgraded quite a bit by featuring a more comfortable shape, the top cover finish from the Nyth is also found here, an upgraded sensor with overdrive functionality thanks to the included 32-bit ARM processor but it is also paired with a powerful modular configuration software, the SWARM. The integration with Alienware technology does bring a bit of extra eye candy to the product so Kova can react to different game titles which support this feature or keyboard/mouse combos compatible with SWARM can talk one with the other in order to get similar lighting setups (remember RAZER Chroma?). read more

Cooler Master Sentinel III Gaming Mouse Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2016-02-25 read/post comments()

Considering that the mouse does weight 137 grams with all its weights installed, we have done the exact same thing as with the previous iteration before testing: removed all included weights in order to make it lighter. Since we really enjoyed a lot using its older brother, we were right at home when starting testing the newest model in games like The Evil Within, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Doom 3 BFG Edition, GTA V and Prospekt; the mouse has performed optimally without tracking issues on our ModMyMachine aluminum mouse pad. The OLED top screen does now also display the current profile name, while the functionality to display DPI values and a custom logo have been preserved from before. read more

Toshiba EXCERIA N301 64GB SDXC Card Review

Storage/Other by stefan @ 2016-02-23 read/post comments()

With a read speed over 45MB/s and writes well over the Class 10 standard, we can say that the EXCERIA N301 is a good choice when used along a wide range of photo cameras but also Full-HD video cameras. It is protected against X-rays which can be found at airport security checks for frequent travelers but is also backed by a 5-year warranty from Toshiba. read more

Corsair VOID Surround Gaming Headset Review

Audio/Others by stefan @ 2016-02-22 read/post comments()

VOID Surround does retain the overall look of its older brothers, but at the same time tries to combine the benefits of the USB and stereo headsets in one: the mobile-compatible connector was designed to work with PS4, Xbox One and other mobile devices like smartphones or tablets; we do not need to worry if we have a poor CODEC on our PC since Corsair does include a compact USB sound card which is also able to provide genuine Dolby Surround effects. read more

Silicon Power Mobile C80 Dual Flash Drive for Type-C Ready Mobile Devices Review

Storage/Other by stefan @ 2016-02-18 read/post comments()

Mobile C80 USB Flash Drive from Silicon Power is incorporating the Type C connector for compatibility with the latest mobile devices on the market, but also features the regular Type-A USB 3.0 port on the opposite side for general purpose. While the read speeds hover around 130MB/s when transferring large files, the writes hover around 11MB/s which should be enough when saving a backup of our photo collection from our newly-purchased smartphone. read more

MSI Z170A Xpower Gaming Titanium Edition Motherboard Review

Motherboards/Intel S1151 by petervandamned @ 2016-02-16 read/post comments()

Today the MSI Z170A Xpower Gaming Titanium Edition has arrived, looking astonishing in this new PCB coating. All the new features like dual M.2, USB 3.1 gen 1, USB 3.1 gen 2, Nahimic audio enhancer and a game boost knob plus separate OC panel. Wow this is one bad boy! read more

[M] ROCCAT Kova Gaming Mouse Review

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The new ROCCAT Kova reincarnation has been upgraded quite a bit by featuring a more comfortable shape, the top cover finish from the Nyth is also found here, an upgraded sensor with overdrive functionality thanks to the included 32-bit ARM… Go To Full Article

Samsung Electronics Unveils Three New 1,800R Curvature Displays

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Samsung Electronics launched its new curved monitor line-up including CF591 (27-inch model) and CF390 (23.5- and 27-inch models). Samsung's newest curved displays meet the diverse multimedia and multitasking needs of both professional and individual users, and foster a visually-comfortable environment… Go To Full Article

Google neural network tells you where photos were taken

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It's easy to identify where a photo was taken if there's an obvious landmark, but what about landscapes and street scenes where there are no dead giveaways? Google believes artificial intelligence could help. It just took the wraps off of… Go To Full Article

AMD Radeon Fury X2 Reference Air Cooled?

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AMD, which has been timing its upcoming dual-GPU "Fiji" graphics card to launch sometime this year, may have demoed a production version of the card in one of its launch partners, Falcon Northwest's, Tiki high-end gaming desktop, as a "VR… Go To Full Article

YouTube reduces the chances of mistaken video takedowns

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YouTube has taken steps to prevent mistaken takedowns of your videos, but that hasn't been enough for some. A rash of alleged copyright violations in recent weeks (such as for Call of Duty clips) has triggered an outcry among creators… Go To Full Article

Liquid-based watch tech is coming to more devices

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If you're a fan of high-end watches and really want to stand out, one of your slicker options is HYT's H series. Instead of relying solely on spinning hands to tell the time, it uses a hydro-mechanical system that fills… Go To Full Article

High-end SLC SSDs No More Reliable than MLC SSDs: Google Study

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A FAST '16 paper titled "Flash Reliability in Production: The Expected and the Unexpected," by Professor Bianca Schroeder of the University of Toronto, and Raghav Lagisetty and Arif Merchant of Google, studied the reliability data from millions of SSD drive-days… Go To Full Article

Sony stops shipping PlayStation TV in Japan

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The days may be numbered for the PlayStation TV (aka PlayStation Vita TV), Sony's attempt at bringing the Vita experience into your living room. The company has updated the PSTV's Japanese product page to say that it has stopped shipping… Go To Full Article

Scientists model a Coronavirus' infectious bits for the first time

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A collaboration of scientists from University of Washington (UW), the Pasteur Institute and the University of Utrecht have harnessed a state-of-the-art microscope and supercomputer to model a coronavirus' infection mechanism for the first time. Go To Full Article

Zepp and Old Hickory debut bat with integrated swing sensor

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Zepp tipped its hand on integrated swing sensors for baseball bats and tennis rackets back at CES. With MLB Spring Training in full swing, now's as good a time as any to pull the wraps of the finished version. The… Go To Full Article

Apple said to unveil smaller iPhone, iPad models on March 21st

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All the hype surrounding Apple's rumored March event might soon boil to a head. Sources for both Recode and Buzzfeed understand that Apple will hold its shindig on or shortly after March 21st -- later than the previously-hinted March 15th… Go To Full Article

HTC's Vive will cost £689 in the UK

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At last, we have a UK price for the HTC Vive. We always knew that the VR headset would cost a little more than the Oculus Rift, given the difference in the pair's hardware. The bundled wand controllers and the… Go To Full Article

Ducati XDiavel S throws a devilish punch

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Translogic host Jonathon Buckley takes a ride on the all new XDiavel S from Ducati. With 1,262 cc of displacement, this motorcycle packs a punch, but does it live up to its 'techno cruiser' moniker? Go To Full Article

Valve has fired its 'Dota 2' Shanghai Major tournament host

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Gabe Newell, head honcho at Valve, has abruptly (and very publicly) fired 'Dota 2' Shanghai Major tournament host James "2GD" Harding. Newell made the announcement via Reddit on Friday, stating "We've had issues with James at previous events. Some Va... Go To Full Article

Runkeeper nixes its 'DJ' feature in favor of 'Spotify Running'

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Spotify announced on Friday that it is partnering with Runkeeper and more deeply integrating its own Spotify Running feature into the popular fitness app. Spotify and Runkeeper already offer playlist integration but now, by selecting Spotify as the a...… Go To Full Article

Sony files patent for 'Powerglove'-like controller

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Sony has reportedly filed a trio of patents for a new glove-based controller system. NeoGAF user Rösti came across the filings. The system centers around a finger-tracking flex sensor, a separate contact sensor that registers when the user touch...… Go To Full Article

WhatsApp is dropping support for the BlackBerry platform

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By the end of 2016, WhatsApp will no longer work on most BlackBerry devices, even those loaded with the company's latest mobile platform. In the blog post the WhatsApp team published today, they reminisced about their launch back in 2009,… Go To Full Article

Capcom needs your help tracking 'Street Fighter' sore losers

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Street Fighter V might not feel entirely complete right now, but that's no reason to abandon good sportsmanship. Developer/publisher Capcom is aware of the problems the community is facing in terms of people rage-quitting when online matches that are...… Go To Full Article

Should Pokémon move to consoles?

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Today marks the 20th Anniversary of Pokémon's Japanese debut. To celebrate, Nintendo announced the next generation (VII, for those keeping count) of the RPG, Sun and Moon, and the reaction from Engadget's staff has been mixed. Let's start thin...… Go To Full Article

If Apple loses, your home could be the next think that's unlocked

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In a recent interview about Apple's ongoing legal battle with the Department of Justice, Tim Cook said that our smartphones have more information about us and our families than any other device we own. He's right. And if the FBI… Go To Full Article

6 high-tech refugee shelters that can be deployed in an instant

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Each year, tens of thousands of people around the world are displaced from their homes by natural disasters, war and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. When this happens, emergency-response teams are tasked with the challe... Go To Full Article

Loroc’e Bluetooth Speaker Review @ Technogog

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"Up for review today I've got a great speaker from a company called Loroc'e and it's a Bluetooth speaker yes, but it also has line-in and even a microSD slot to play MP3 files, alogn with an FM radio and… Go To Full Article

Scrubbing with a toothbrush that knows when you missed a spot

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Mobile World Congress is predominantly about smartphones, however look hard enough and you'll find all sorts of other surprises too. Take Oral-B, which chose Barcelona as the place to announce the B-Genius, a new toothbrush that knows exactly where y... Go To Full Article

Zalman Z11 Neo Review @ Vortez

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Z11 Neo is a mid-tower chassis which is tailored to the gamer. It’s physical appearance is aggressive with futuristic lines and LED lighting – all of which will suit those with a leaning away from the plain and mundane.… Go To Full Article

Google DeepDream experiment takes you on a trippy VR journey

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Google's latest VR experiment involves feeding footage captured by its 360-degree camera rig through the DeepDream machine. Since the company's DeepDream program uses a neural network to transform ordinary images into surrealistic, dream-like artwork... Go To Full Article

New 'Shenmue 3' screenshots give you a glimpse of the game

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If you need any more proof that Yu Suzuki really is making a new Shenmue game two decades after the last one, look above and below the fold. Yes, these are actual Shenmue 3 screenshots (and even a little video)… Go To Full Article

HTC One M10 to come in three storage variants

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Details on the HTC One M10 are slowly but steadily trickling in these days, and HTC CFO Chialin Chang revealed recently that the company’s next flagship will offer a “compelling camera experience.” Offering more information on the upcoming device is… Go To Full Article

Scientists built a book-sized, protein-powered biocomputer

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Supercomputers are absurdly impressive in terms of raw power, but it comes at a price: size and energy consumption. A multi-university team of researchers might've sidestepped that, though, with protein-powered biocomputers. Lund University notes tha... Go To Full Article

Google is reportedly working with Vizio on Cast-ready TVs

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Google has tried reworking Google TV into Android TV, but we're still not seeing the platform embedded in many more new TVs that were announced at launch. Now, according to a report from Variety, the company could try convincing manufacturers… Go To Full Article

Watch Jason do what he does best in 'Friday the 13th' game

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A slasher movie is only as good as its big bad, and that goes doubly so for interactive horror flicks. Take the upcoming Friday the 13th game, for example. To ensure that its Jason is as terrifying as possible, the… Go To Full Article

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