OPENRGB SOFTWAREOpenRGB 1.0 Launches for Cross-Platform RGB Control
The open-source utility gains support for QMK, VialRGB, and more brands across Windows, Linux and macOS.
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Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Monday, 14 September 2026
NO DISCRETE GPUDell Pro 5 16 (AMD) Laptop Review
Dell's midrange business laptop gets a powerful AMD Ryzen AI 400 processor and modular memory, but no discrete graphics.
ULTRA LIGHTWLMouse Beast X2: 48 g Wireless Magnesium Mouse
WLMouse has revealed the Beast X2, a lightweight wireless gaming mouse built from magnesium and featuring a custom PixArt sensor.
WEIGHT LOSSValve's Steam Frame VR aims to expand the market
Valve's new headset costs nearly £900 but is designed to be lightweight and standalone to attract more users.
STREAMING POWERSteam Frame review: wireless VR at a premium
Valve's new wireless headset delivers excellent streaming quality and powerful standalone performance, but the high price and LCD panels may give some pause.
WIRELESS STREAMINGValve explains Steam Frame cost, Snapdragon power and foveated streaming
Valve engineers discuss the engineering challenges behind the Steam Frame, its Snapdragon 8650 chip, and its dual streaming modes.
VR HEADSETValve Steam Frame 3 review: Competent standalone VR, but pricey
Valve’s latest headset offers a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and wireless streaming, but it arrives with a hefty price tag.
0.158 DRAGVW Mission Efficiency claims slipperiest EV title
Volkswagen's Mission Efficiency prototype claims the world's most aerodynamic road-legal vehicle title with a drag coefficient of 0.158.
PERFORMANCE GAINAMD Ryzen 5 5500F beats 5500 non-F by up to 16%
Early gaming tests show the new chiplet Ryzen 5 5500F outperforming its monolithic sibling, though cache size limits its potential.
WINDOWS COMPATIBILITYSolo dev wires ZLUDA to AMD for CUDA on Windows
A solo developer has automated a workflow to run CUDA workloads on a Radeon RX 9060 XT in Windows, bridging ZLUDA with AMD's HIP SDK.
ON DEVICEPerplexity Portable AI Arrives on Windows PCs
Perplexity’s local agent is now available on RTX PCs, keeping data on device and using connectors for common apps.
HANDHELD CONSOLEApple Beats Controllers for Gaming
Apple plans to launch two game controllers under the Beats brand, according to Bloomberg.
SOVEREIGN AIFujitsu Launches Made-in-Japan MONAKA CPU and Server
Fujitsu's new 2 nm processor promises high performance and power efficiency for sovereign AI infrastructure.
REMOTE PRINTINGMeta Quest user throws 3D models at printer
A software engineer has integrated a Meta Quest headset with a Bambu Lab 3D printer to print objects by throwing them across the room.
240HZ SPEEDAsus ROG Swift PG27UCWM review: 4K OLED with 240Hz refresh
Asus' new 27-inch 4K OLED monitor brings high brightness and a dual-layer panel design to the premium gaming market.
WORKSTATION GRADENVIDIA Launches RTX PRO 5500 Blackwell with 84 GB GDDR7
NVIDIA has expanded its pro-viz lineup with the RTX PRO 5500 Blackwell, a workstation GPU that pairs a GB202 die with 84 GB of GDDR7 memory.
E WASTE RAIDDumpster diver builds Proxmox server from weekly landfill raids
A tech enthusiast has assembled a home lab Proxmox server and a gaming laptop using components rescued from a local county landfill.
MARKET SURGEAI Firms Buy RTX 5090s for Servers, Pushing Prices Past $5,000
AI companies are reportedly slotting standard GeForce RTX 5090 cards into server racks, driving retail prices to more than double the launch MSRP.
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Sunday, 13 September 2026
GAMEPADSApple reportedly plans Beats-branded iPhone game controllers
Apple is developing two game controllers for the iPhone that will likely be sold under the Beats brand, according to a report from Bloomberg.
USB FAILUREWindows 11 Update Breaks Audio on Some PCs
Microsoft has confirmed that a September security update can disable USB audio output on affected devices.
PERFORMANCE BOOSTDemon's Souls Remake Hits 30 FPS on PS5 Emulator in Days
A PS5 emulator has jumped from 1 FPS to 30 FPS in days, though performance remains unstable.
OFFICE READYDell Pro 5 Webcam 2K review: Office-friendly upgrade
Dell's new 2K webcam offers a sharp image and useful office features, though it lacks a detachable cable.
DUAL RELEASEApple launches iPhone 18 duo
Apple has unveiled its latest iPhone 18 and 18 Pro models alongside new AirPods and Sony headphones in a wide-ranging hardware refresh.
RETRO GAMINGESP32-P4 runs Tomb Raider at 1,024 x 600
A $25 microcontroller board with a dual-core 400 MHz RISC-V chip delivers a playable retro gaming experience.