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- PeripheralsPortable Bluetooth CD player has a glow-in-the-dark transparent green finish, modern featuresBy Mark Tyson Published
- PeripheralsBest PC peripherals deals 2026By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Last updated
- USBBest USB charger deals 2026By Joe Shields Last updated
- USBWe tested 13 power banks to help you choose the best oneBy Joe Shields Published
- Docking Stations and HubsTesting two Thunderbolt 5 docks with M.2 storage — VectoTech V-Core vs Orico TB5By Brandon Hill Published
- MicrophonesLogitech refreshes legendary Blue Yeti microphone with 3D voice tracking and AI denoisingBy Kunal Khullar Published
- Gaming KeyboardsGlorious GMMK Eternal Review: Fits anywhere, sounds greatBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published

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Cables and Connectors

- USBBest USB charger deals 2026By Joe Shields Last updated
- USBWe tested 13 power banks to help you choose the best oneBy Joe Shields Published
- USBBest USB Chargers 2026By Joe Shields Last updated
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- PremiumThe future of USB connectivity (2026) —bringing copper to its physical limitsBy Luke James Published
- Cables and ConnectorsBest USB Hubs 2026: Powered, Portable and Type-CBy Avram Piltch Last updated
- USBWe tested 20 wall chargers, from cheap to expensive, to find the bestBy Joe Shields Published
- Cables and ConnectorsJapanese firm develops optical fiber with 4x traffic capacity, could be used for undersea cablesBy Jowi Morales Published
- Cables and Connectors$500 fiber optic HDMI cable delivers flawless 48 Gbps performance across a staggering 990 feetBy Hassam Nasir Published

Controllers and Gamepads

- Controllers and GamepadsThrustmaster Airbus Add-On Grip with AVA Joystick Base Review: A First-Class Flight ExperienceBy Dan Mateescu Published
- Controllers and GamepadsCommodore re-releases TAC-2 joystick after 40 years for just $49By Mark Tyson Published
- Controllers and GamepadsSteam Controller can now play stereo music through the haptic motors underneath its two trackpadsBy Hassam Nasir Published
- Controllers and GamepadsEnthusiast creates DIY "OpenPuck" for Steam Controller 2 to natively emulate Xbox, Switch, & PS controllersBy Hassam Nasir Published
- Controllers and GamepadsModded Steam Controller can automatically charge itself like a robot vacuumBy Jowi Morales Published
- Controllers and GamepadsNew web app can make Valve's Steam Controller drift across your desk like an RC carBy Luke James Published
- Controllers and GamepadsThrustmaster's new T.Flight Hotas 5 MFS Edition provides a plug & play flight sim setup for just $109By Hassam Nasir Published
- Controllers and GamepadsValve opens Steam Controller reservations today at 10 AM PT after record-breaking sell-outBy Zhiye Liu Last updated
- Controllers and GamepadsSteam Controller and Puck CAD files officially released under a Creative Commons license — Valve encourages users to create accessories for the deviceBy Jowi Morales Published

Desks

- DesksSecretlab Magnus Evo Hands-on — a trimmed-down version of its popular, premium sit-stand deskBy Stephen Warwick Published
- DesksI have the most luxurious standing desk imaginable, but I can't quite bring myself to game while standingBy Stephen Warwick Published
- DesksErgo Desk reclines with your chair and tilts to match its angleBy Mark Tyson Published
- DealsFlexispot's fabulous E7 standing desk drops down to $329 for Black FridayBy Stewart Bendle Published
- DesksTake a seat — standing desks aren't better for you, says new studyBy Mark Tyson Published
- DesksLian Li's DK07 mechanized standing desk PC case debuts at $1,399 USD — room inside for dual EATX PCsBy Christopher Harper Published
- DesksLian Li's protoype desk PC case has a transparent OLED screen built into itBy Aaron Klotz Published
- DesksThermaltake G700 gaming desk has RGB controls with mechanical switchesBy Roshan Ashraf Shaikh Published
- DesksCorsair Platform:6 Standing Desk Review: Premium Design with a Price Tag to MatchBy Brandon Hill Published

Docking Stations and Hubs

- Docking Stations and HubsTesting two Thunderbolt 5 docks with M.2 storage — VectoTech V-Core vs Orico TB5By Brandon Hill Published
- DealsSave a ridiculous 76% on this 7-in-1 Hyper Dual Monitor Thunderbolt 4 DockBy Joe Shields Published
- Docking Stations and HubsPhysical media nostalgia sees fundraisers flock to Blu-Ray KickstarterBy Mark Tyson Published
- Docking Stations and HubsThe Best Thunderbolt and USB-C Docks in 2026: Up to 140W power delivery, 10 GbE, and even internal M.2 SSD slotsBy Brandon Hill Last updated
- Docking Stations and HubsSub-$400 Thunderbolt 5 dock roundupBy Brandon Hill Published
- Docking Stations and HubsCooler Master MasterHUB review: A modular stream deck with potentialBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- Docking Stations and HubsTake your OpenClaw box back to the future with retro Mac Mini, Mac Studio docksBy Matt Safford Published
- Docking Stations and HubsTesting the top Thunderbolt 5 docks with up to 140W Power Delivery, 10 GbE, and even internal M.2 SSD slotsBy Brandon Hill Published
- Docking Stations and HubsThis must-have miniature Macintosh retro dock gives your M4 Mac Mini a 1980s makeoverBy Jowi Morales Published

Gaming Chairs

- Gaming ChairsLibernovo Omni Pro Review: Cooler than you thinkBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- Gaming ChairsFractal Design Refine 2 Review: Slightly refinedBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- Gaming ChairsBest Gaming Chairs 2026: Tested for Size, Style, and BudgetBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Last updated
- Gaming ChairsRazer Soma Chroma Gaming Chair Review: Light on adjustability, but heavy on RGBsBy Brandon Hill Published
- Gaming ChairsSecretlab Atlas review: The one you’ve been waiting forBy Stephen Warwick Last updated
- Gaming ChairsAutonomous ErgoChair Pro Review: Comfortable, but that's itBy Matt Keith Published
- Gaming ChairsSecretlab launches Mandalorian Titan Evo gaming chair in Star Wars collection for May the 4thBy Luke James Published
- Gaming ChairsToyota’s limited edition $3,500 Crown gaming chair has heating, cooling, and a USB-C seatbelt buckleBy Mark Tyson Published
- Gaming ChairsAutonomous ErgoChair Core Review: You get what you pay forBy Matt Keith Published

Headphones and Headsets

- Gaming HeadsetsBest Gaming Headsets 2026: Tested for Comfort, Connectivity, and CommunicationBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Last updated
- Gaming HeadsetsGlorious Wireless InfinitePlay Gaming Headset ReviewBy Christopher Coke Published
- Gaming HeadsetsBest Wireless Gaming Headsets 2026: Our Tested Picks for Bluetooth, Budget, and MoreBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Last updated
- Gaming HeadsetsHyperX Cloud Stinger 3 Wireless Headset Review: 80 hours and under $100By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- Gaming HeadsetsCorsair launches lightweight budget-friendly HS35 v3 gaming headsets — wired version weighs a cool 230 gramsBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- Gaming HeadsetsTurtle Beach Stealth Pro II review: Impressively versatileBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- Gaming HeadsetsAstro A20 X review: For PC gamers with a consoleBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- Gaming HeadsetsPC enthusiast finds relic Nvidia 3D Vision 2 glasses for $2.99By Mark Tyson Published
- Gaming HeadsetsLogitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset ReviewBy Christopher Coke Published

Keyboards

- Gaming KeyboardsGlorious GMMK Eternal Review: Fits anywhere, sounds greatBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
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- Mechanical KeyboardsKeychron launches ludicrous 100-key custom macro padBy Jowi Morales Published
- Gaming KeyboardsTurtle Beach Command Series KB5 Review: A touchscreen and a numberpad in one keyboard?By Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- KeyboardsOpenAI's first piece of hardware is an RGB macropod called the "Codex Micro"By Hassam Nasir Published
- Gaming KeyboardsTurtle Beach Command Series KB7 Review: A keyboard with a touchscreen and a lot of potentialBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- Gaming KeyboardsTurtle Beach KP7 Review: The accessory that does everythingBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published

Mice

- Gaming MiceRazer HyperFlux V2 Review: The best wireless charging mat for Razer miceBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- Gaming MiceRazer Naga V3 Pro Review: My new 23-button mouseBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- Gaming MicePulsar Feinmann F01 Noctua Edition Review: Extra coolBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- MiceKeyboard giant Keychron launches Nape Pro wireless trackball mouseBy Jowi Morales Published
- Gaming MiceBest Gaming Mouse 2026: Tested for Every Grip StyleBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Last updated
- MiceBest Wireless Mouse 2026: Tested for Productivity, Portability, and ComfortBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Last updated
- Gaming MiceTelehealth doctor treats patients using Razer Naga gaming mouseBy Jowi Morales Published
- Gaming MiceLogitech's new G305 X Superlight weighs just 59 grams and costs $79By Kunal Khullar Published
- MiceLogi Mobi Fold portable mouse bends in half and slides neatly into your pocketBy Bruno Ferreira Published

Microphones

- MicrophonesLogitech refreshes legendary Blue Yeti microphone with 3D voice tracking and AI denoisingBy Kunal Khullar Published
- MicrophonesBest Gaming Microphones 2026: Our Tested Picks for Sounding Like a ProBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Last updated
- MicrophonesRazer Seiren V3 Pro Review: USB, XLR, and 32-bit floatBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- MicrophonesHyperX FlipCast Review: For the gamer-podcasterBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- MicrophonesHyperX SoloCast 2 Review: A built-in stand that you'll want to mountBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- MicrophonesHollyland Lark M2 Wireless Lavalier Microphone drops to a low price for Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2025By Les Pounder Published
- MicrophonesElgato Wave Neo Review: I hope you got this as part of a bundleBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- MicrophonesHyperX QuadCast 2 S Review: Pretty overkillBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- MicrophonesHyperX finally updates its QuadCast gaming mic for real — QuadCast 2 and 2 S get boost in recording qualityBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published

Printers

- PrintersWorking prototype of open-source printer that promises user-repairability and no subscriptions appears in first videoBy Luke James Published
- PrintersAustralian who smuggled 50 pounds of cocaine inside printers get nine years behind barsBy Mark Tyson Published
- PrintersMicrosoft clarifies Windows 11 printer driver policyBy Luke James Published
- PrintersMicrosoft purges Windows 11 printer drivers, putting millions of devices on borrowed timeBy Luke James Published
- PrintersLos Angeles is looking to ban single-use printer cartridges to curb waste in the cityBy Hassam Nasir Published
- PrintersBrother denies firmware blocks third-party toner and ink useBy Mark Tyson Published
- PrintersBrother accused of locking down third-party printer ink cartridges via forced firmware updatesBy Mark Tyson Published
- PrintersHP intentionally made customers hold for 15 minutes for telephone customer service, then quickly canceled it due to backlashBy Jowi Morales Published
- PrintersXerox buys Lexmark for $1.5B as printer biz consolidation continuesBy Jowi Morales Published

Wearable Tech

- Wearable TechNvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s trademark leather jacket raises nearly $1 Million at charity auctionBy Mark Tyson Published
- Wearable TechAsus ROG Xreal R1 Review: Gaming-focused AR glasses deliver 240 Hz performance and RGB styleBy Brandon Hill Published
- Wearable TechFi Ultra becomes first dog tracker powered by Starlink satellitesBy Mark Tyson Published
- Wearable TechJensen Huang’s iconic signed leather jacket expected to fetch up to $60,000 in charity auctionBy Mark Tyson Published
- Wearable TechMeta releases version two of its brain-computer interface that can turn thoughts into keypressesBy Jowi Morales Published
- Wearable TechResourceful runner 'can race my own ghost' using homemade Meta Ray-Ban Display appBy Mark Tyson Published
- Wearable TechCyberpunk 2077 cosplay jacket features a $1,200 flexible OLED collar that you can game on with a Steam ControllerBy Mark Tyson Published
- Wearable TechAudi enthusiast upgrades 2001 A4 gear shift with old smartwatch in 3D-printed housingBy Mark Tyson Published
- Wearable TechRayNeo Air 4 Pro AR glasses review: Now enhanced with HDR10 and enhanced audioBy Brandon Hill Published

Webcams

- WebcamsDell Pro 7 Webcam 4K Review: Sounds surprisingly greatBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- WebcamsDell Pro 5 Webcam 2K Review: So you can look good in officeBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- WebcamsThe world's first webcam was switched off 25 years ago todayBy Mark Tyson Published
- WebcamsHow to look better on webcamBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- WebcamsRazer Kiyo V2 X Review: Auto-focus for lifeBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- WebcamsYoloLiv YoloCam S3 Review: A 4K powerhouseBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- WebcamsRazer Kiyo V2 Review: USB-C requiredBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- WebcamsHow to setup an Android smartphone as a webcam — Camo Studio unlocks new uses for old smartphones in Windows 10 or 11 and OBS softwareBy Les Pounder Published
- WebcamsEmeet Piko+ Review: A 4K dual-camera, AI-powered webcam for active creatorsBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published

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- Gaming KeyboardsGlorious GMMK Eternal Review: Fits anywhere, sounds greatBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- WebcamsDell Pro 7 Webcam 4K Review: Sounds surprisingly greatBy Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Published
- PeripheralsCollapse of mainstream optical drive supply kills high-end CD playersBy Jowi Morales Published