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Razer's First Non-Gaming Headphones Give You a Sony-Like Experience For Less
Countless companies have tried to dethrone Sony from its noise-cancelling headphone throne, but none have succeeded. Now Razer is taking a different approach with its first pair of headphones designed for a wider consumer audience – not just gamers – by paying homage to the Queen with a look that emulates Sony’s excellent and much-loved WH-1000XM3s. You can definitely hear the difference between t ... Read more
2020-07-06 02:58:10
Reckful: Twitch and gamers pay tribute after star's death
Tributes have been paid to video games streamer Byron Bernstein, known as Reckful, who died on Thursday. Mr Bernstein was a well-known and loved e-sports player and had 960,000 followers on streaming site Twitch. His brother Gary Bernstein confirmed that Reckful had taken his own life, aged 31. Twitch said Reckful was a "streaming pioneer" and that it was "devastated" to hea ... Read more
2020-07-05 20:44:21
George Floyd: Twitter drops 'master', 'slave' and 'blacklist'
Social media platform Twitter is dropping the terms "master", "slave" and "blacklist" in favour of more inclusive language. The terms are frequently used in programming codes which originated decades ago. US bank JPMorgan has also announced a similar move as more companies address racism following the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis. Replacing the ... Read more
2020-07-03 20:36:47
Dell XPS 17 (9700) Review: Big-Screen Machine
Dell’s XPS lineup has long included some of the best ultrabooks and premium laptops, but it’s been over a decade since we saw a 17-inch version. The XPS 17 (9700) is a triumphant return after a decade away, with a gorgeous display that almost floats in air on thin bezels, as well as solid CPU performance and the option for a gaming-grade GPU. If you were waiting for a bigger screen with this desig ... Read more
2020-07-03 02:47:46
LG's rollable smartphone to arrive early next year with a BOE screen
While it's having none of that foldable action, at least so far, LG is apparently working on a rollable smartphone, that was pictured in 3D renders in August last year. Those renders are based on a patent LG filed for, and sometimes with patents nothing actually comes out of them in the form of a real product. This time things seem to be different. According to a report from LG's home of Korea, t ... Read more
2020-07-03 02:47:46
Motorola Moto G Pro in for review
Say hello to the Motorola Moto G Pro - the Europe-bound counterpart to the US Moto G Stylus. The pair is basically indistinguishable, specs-wise. So let's see what's in the box. Motorola has provided all you need to get started - an 18W charger, a USB-C cable and a complimentary silicone case. Unlike the Moto G Stylus, the G Pro's name doesn't tease the built-in accessory, but it's there - tucke ... Read more
2020-07-03 02:40:36
WhatsApp set to relaunch controversial feature after unexpected ban
WhatsApp could finally be given the green light to restore one of its most anticipated new features – after it was unceremoniously ditched last month. Last month, the Facebook-owned chat app kickstarted the rollout of its WhatsApp Payments feature after years of development. As the name suggests, the new functionality is designed to allow WhatsApp users to send money to friends and small business ... Read more
2020-07-03 02:40:36
Google's Fitbit takeover probed by EU regulators
The EU is questioning whether Google's proposed takeover of Fitbit will harm competition, or give it access to too much personal data. Fitbit makes fitness-tracking watches that monitor the wearer's heart rate and activity levels. A group of 20 consumer groups and privacy advocates have called for Google's takeover to be blocked. Google said it would not use Fitbit data to target advertising an ... Read more
2020-07-02 20:25:40
Best Intel Z490 motherboards
The best Intel Z490 motherboard is a must If you’ve made the decision to jump onto the Intel 10th Gen Comet Lake train and want to get the most out of your new CPU. Intel’s Z490 boards are equipped with the new LGA 1200 socket, and even the more affordable B460 options feature improved connectivity, networking, power delivery components and (take this with a grain of salt) future 11th ... Read more
2020-07-02 02:58:15
Gigabyte's Aorus Liquid Coolers Tame Intel Core i9-10900K at 5.2 GHz Without a Sweat
Overclocking the Core i9-10900K and keeping the processor's operating temperature under check could prove to be a difficult task. Have no fear, though, as Gigabyte thinks that the brand's lineup of Aorus liquid coolers can get the job done. Gigabyte demostrated the Aorus liquid cooler's prowess by submitting an overclocked Core i9-10900K for some Prime95 beating for over 30 minutes. The manufactu ... Read more
2020-07-02 02:58:15