Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
Today's review will cover a rather unique CPU cooler from Jiushark, a relatively new player to the cooling market from China. This CPU cooler, the JF13K mini DIAMOND, offers top down cooling which not only cools your CPU - but also your RAM, VRMs, and SSD (if it is installed next to the CPU)! As this is a top down cooler, my expectations for this cooler aren't as high as traditional CPU coolers I test. However, with a full six heatpipes and a wide heatsink I hoped the JF13K mini DIAMOND could at least offer performance comparable to traditional low […]
While PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSDs are setting new storage performance benchmarks, the real-life and application benefits of getting those drives are still not worth the price you are paying for them. It's mostly an early adopters product for now and while we appreciate the speed-up, we would love to see the performance transition from synthetic benchmarks to actual use cases. And you know what's still considered to be quite fast without breaking your wallet? The current-gen PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs. Gen 4 SSDs are now available at very affordable price rates and offer great performance. Smaller manufacturers know […]
Update: The new Razer Seiren V3 Chroma RGB USB Microphone is now available for purchase at Amazon for $129.99 shipped.
Update: Today’s new Razer Seiren V3 Chroma mic is also launching alongside the more affordable Razer Seiren V3 Mini at $60 as wel...
Today we are taking a hands-on look at the new Burton Goods leather iPhone wallet case. As some 9to5Toys readers will know, Burton Goods rose out of the ashes of the now defunct Pad & Quill brand to deliver a fresh take on beautiful, handcrafted le...
The Best Quiet CPU Coolers on the market When considering the CPU Cooler to purchase for your desktop computer, there are a lot of factors to keep in mind. The size and compatibility of the cooler will be important if you're building a system in a smaller form factor. Some want the strongest possible cooling available to enable overclocking, no matter how loud the cooler gets. I generally prefer to purchase the best quiet CPU cooler, because while I understand why people prefer to have the strongest possible cooling, there is very little performance gained with a loud cooler in […]
Established in 2020, Pulsar is a relatively new gaming peripheral brand with its main focus being state-of-the-art gaming mice and gaming keyboards. The company recently introduced its brand new Xlite V3 & X2H eS series products which feature an OLED display, allowing users to keep an easy track of information such as polling rate, LOD, motion sync, DPI, & the battery status. This is the overview of what to expect from these two options so let's take a technical deep-dive. Pulsar Gaming Xlite V3 eS Gaming Mouse - Deep-Dive & Closer Look From the get-go, the Pulsar Gaming Xlite V3 […]
While first-party controllers like the PlayStation 4 and DualSense are solid controllers, their well-known drifting issues severely limit their lifespans, especially for those unwilling to open the controllers up to clean them. The solution to these issues is Hall Effect sticks, which use magnets and electrical conductors instead of mechanical parts. While there are a few controllers with this type of stick on the market, many of them are premium controllers with a hefty price tag, which considerably limits their popularity. It's mainly for this reason the QRD Spark N5 controller could be a good choice for those who are […]
Peak Design and Nomad announced their latest collaboration last month, and today it’s time to take a hands-on look at the new Rugged iPhone 15 case. Nomad is one of our favorite accessory makers and we pretty consistently come away impressed with the P...
For me, 75% layout keyboards strike the perfect balance of functionality and a small gaming-friendly footprint. While they’re still not as common as full-size, TKL, or even 60% keyboards, we are starting to see the number for 75% layouts growing from b...
Cloud Strife's first steps outside of Midgar until the ending credits highlights why the original game was so memorable to millions of fans while Final Fantasy VII Rebirth finds new ways to delight and surprise what is just the first disc of his adventure.
Ubisoft’s Skull and Bones has been on a very long and choppy voyage with development reportedly setting sail over a decade ago. Admittedly, the initial pitch was a fairly appealing one – an open-world multiplayer pirate adventure from the same Ubisoft Singapore team that worked on the naval battles from the acclaimed Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. Unfortunately, the game’s 2017 reveal was followed by reboots, damning behind-the-scenes reports, and a seemingly endless sequence of delays. Many began to suspect the game would eventually sail over the horizon, never to be seen again, but lo-and-behold, Skull and Bones finally drifted […]
While imperfect for using outside of the PlayStation ecosystem, the Pulse Elite wireless headset introduces planar headphones and a new audio standard at a consumer friendly price.
Today's review will cover a rather unique CPU cooler from Jiushark, a relatively new player to the cooling market from China. This CPU cooler, the JF13K mini DIAMOND, offers top down cooling which not only cools your CPU - but also your RAM, VRMs, and SSD (if it is installed next to the CPU)! As this is a top down cooler, my expectations for this cooler aren't as high as traditional CPU coolers I test. However, with a full six heatpipes and a wide heatsink I hoped the JF13K mini DIAMOND could at least offer performance comparable to traditional low […]
While PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSDs are setting new storage performance benchmarks, the real-life and application benefits of getting those drives are still not worth the price you are paying for them. It's mostly an early adopters product for now and while we appreciate the speed-up, we would love to see the performance transition from synthetic benchmarks to actual use cases. And you know what's still considered to be quite fast without breaking your wallet? The current-gen PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs. Gen 4 SSDs are now available at very affordable price rates and offer great performance. Smaller manufacturers know […]
Update: The new Razer Seiren V3 Chroma RGB USB Microphone is now available for purchase at Amazon for $129.99 shipped.
Update: Today’s new Razer Seiren V3 Chroma mic is also launching alongside the more affordable Razer Seiren V3 Mini at $60 as wel...
Today we are taking a hands-on look at the new Burton Goods leather iPhone wallet case. As some 9to5Toys readers will know, Burton Goods rose out of the ashes of the now defunct Pad & Quill brand to deliver a fresh take on beautiful, handcrafted le...
The Best Quiet CPU Coolers on the market When considering the CPU Cooler to purchase for your desktop computer, there are a lot of factors to keep in mind. The size and compatibility of the cooler will be important if you're building a system in a smaller form factor. Some want the strongest possible cooling available to enable overclocking, no matter how loud the cooler gets. I generally prefer to purchase the best quiet CPU cooler, because while I understand why people prefer to have the strongest possible cooling, there is very little performance gained with a loud cooler in […]
Established in 2020, Pulsar is a relatively new gaming peripheral brand with its main focus being state-of-the-art gaming mice and gaming keyboards. The company recently introduced its brand new Xlite V3 & X2H eS series products which feature an OLED display, allowing users to keep an easy track of information such as polling rate, LOD, motion sync, DPI, & the battery status. This is the overview of what to expect from these two options so let's take a technical deep-dive. Pulsar Gaming Xlite V3 eS Gaming Mouse - Deep-Dive & Closer Look From the get-go, the Pulsar Gaming Xlite V3 […]
While first-party controllers like the PlayStation 4 and DualSense are solid controllers, their well-known drifting issues severely limit their lifespans, especially for those unwilling to open the controllers up to clean them. The solution to these issues is Hall Effect sticks, which use magnets and electrical conductors instead of mechanical parts. While there are a few controllers with this type of stick on the market, many of them are premium controllers with a hefty price tag, which considerably limits their popularity. It's mainly for this reason the QRD Spark N5 controller could be a good choice for those who are […]
Peak Design and Nomad announced their latest collaboration last month, and today it’s time to take a hands-on look at the new Rugged iPhone 15 case. Nomad is one of our favorite accessory makers and we pretty consistently come away impressed with the P...
For me, 75% layout keyboards strike the perfect balance of functionality and a small gaming-friendly footprint. While they’re still not as common as full-size, TKL, or even 60% keyboards, we are starting to see the number for 75% layouts growing from b...
Cloud Strife's first steps outside of Midgar until the ending credits highlights why the original game was so memorable to millions of fans while Final Fantasy VII Rebirth finds new ways to delight and surprise what is just the first disc of his adventure.
Ubisoft’s Skull and Bones has been on a very long and choppy voyage with development reportedly setting sail over a decade ago. Admittedly, the initial pitch was a fairly appealing one – an open-world multiplayer pirate adventure from the same Ubisoft Singapore team that worked on the naval battles from the acclaimed Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. Unfortunately, the game’s 2017 reveal was followed by reboots, damning behind-the-scenes reports, and a seemingly endless sequence of delays. Many began to suspect the game would eventually sail over the horizon, never to be seen again, but lo-and-behold, Skull and Bones finally drifted […]
While imperfect for using outside of the PlayStation ecosystem, the Pulse Elite wireless headset introduces planar headphones and a new audio standard at a consumer friendly price.