Huawei MateView GT 34-inch 21:9 3440×1440 @ 165Hz Gaming Monitor Launched for £499 – But does it have G-SYNC or FreeSync?
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Huawei MateView GT 34-inch 21:9 3440×1440 @ 165Hz Gaming Monitor Launched for £499 – But does it have G-SYNC or FreeSync?

It is interesting to see Huawei diversify into new hardware markets. Technically this would fall within the +8-ecosystem remit Huawei have been going on about for the past few years, so the launch of speakers and monitors was probably already on the cards. However, with the company struggling with their mobile division it is no…

EPOS B20 Review – A 24-bit 48KHz USB streaming microphone with multiple pickup patterns to take on the Blue Yeti X
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EPOS B20 Review – A 24-bit 48KHz USB streaming microphone with multiple pickup patterns to take on the Blue Yeti X

EPOS has traditionally made gaming headsets and external gaming-focused DACs. However, since their separation with Sennheiser, they have been expanding their horizons. First with the GTW 270 TWS earbuds and now with a USB streaming mic. Key Features: 24-bit 48KHz Studio broadcast quality Four pickup patterns – cardioid, stereo, bidirectional and omnidirectional Comes with desk…

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs RTX 3080 vs RTX 3090 Benchmarks – New leaks show the obvious, sitting in the middle of the two existing cards
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs RTX 3080 vs RTX 3090 Benchmarks – New leaks show the obvious, sitting in the middle of the two existing cards

Tomorrow, on the 31st of May, it is expected Nvidia will launch their latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series graphics cards, the Ti variants of the RTX 3080 and RTX 3070. Update: NVIDIA has been announced that RTX 3080 Ti will cost 1199 USD, a 500 USD increase over RTX 3080 while offering 18% more…

Best Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboards For All Budgets
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Best Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboards For All Budgets

Most gamers are committed to using wired mouse and keyboards due to the reduced latency wired communication offers. However, in recent years wireless performance has improved considerably. Logitech was one of the first brands to offer high-performance wireless gaming mice thanks to their Lightspeed wireless technology. Currently, Logitech has 9 wireless gaming mice listed on…

Predator Connect X5 5G CPE Router – Acer enters the router market with 5G CPE router capable of 4.7 Gbps & Predator Connect D5 5G Dongle
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Predator Connect X5 5G CPE Router – Acer enters the router market with 5G CPE router capable of 4.7 Gbps & Predator Connect D5 5G Dongle

One of the more interesting announcements at Next@Acer was the diversification into the router market. This is a little more cohesive with their product portfolio than last years Acerpure Cool air purifier. The announcement isn’t for any old router either; this is the first Intel Killer-compatible 5G CPE in the world. I am not sure…

Acer ConceptD SpatialLabs brings stereoscopic 3D display & eye tracking with real-time rendering to laptops
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Acer ConceptD SpatialLabs brings stereoscopic 3D display & eye tracking with real-time rendering to laptops

Acer launched the ConceptD product portfolio back in 2019, offering a premium alternative to gaming focussed hardware for content creators. You get a similar sort of specification as you would find on the Predator range of laptops and monitors but with a premium all-white design with factory calibrated screens that are Pantone validated, guaranteeing colour…

The best 4-bay NAS Drive in 2021 for all budgets
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The best 4-bay NAS Drive in 2021 for all budgets

I have previously covered 2-bay NAS drives, which are great for keeping things as affordable as possible. However, everyone that I have encountered that has had a 2-bay NAS always regrets not getting a 4-bay. You obviously have to pay more for it, but it offers much more flexibility for storage, and the effective cost…

Acer Predator Triton 300 SE Review – Is it a better buy than the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14?
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Acer Predator Triton 300 SE Review – Is it a better buy than the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14?

This year, Acer has padded out the Triton range with a new Triton 300 SE. This new Special Edition gaming laptop is Acer dipper their toes into the sub-15″ category which has far fewer options than the saturated 15″ market. Currently, there are just two competing options, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, which would be…

Comparing Software RAID vs Hardware RAID when choosing TerraMaster Thunderbolt3 RAID Storage
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Comparing Software RAID vs Hardware RAID when choosing TerraMaster Thunderbolt3 RAID Storage

This is a bit of a copy and paste job from TerraMaster, sorry. But it is moderately more informative than the generic press release hence I thought it was worth posting. TerraMaster, a professional brand that specializes in providing innovative storage products for home, businesses and enterprises, discusses the difference between software RAID and hardware…

Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers Under £100 on Amazon – Huawei AX3 from £40 & TP-LINK Archer AX10 just £70
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Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers Under £100 on Amazon – Huawei AX3 from £40 & TP-LINK Archer AX10 just £70

All cutting-edge technology is painfully expensive at launch. The flagship Netgear Nighthawk RAX200 launched on Amazon in June 2019 for close to £500 and is still £405. The TP-Link Archer AX11000 was available in late 2019 for £380. In the past year, we have seen most companies launch much more affordable models, with all the…

Amber Plus Review – A NAS and router in one with Docker support but is it good as Synology
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Amber Plus Review – A NAS and router in one with Docker support but is it good as Synology

[Update] I was provided with some feedback regarding certain parts of the review which I think are worth including. Key points include that the 2.5″ drives are less noisy so can be used in a living environment without bothering people. While most NAS drives have remote access functionality, Amber is focussing on making remote functionality…