Following last month’s Arctis 9 launch, SteelSeries is adding a couple of new flavors to its 2020 wireless headset lineup, the Xbox and PC-compatible Arctis 7X, and the PS4 and PS5-compatible 7P. Actually, the 7X is compatible with all platforms — Xbox (through Series X and S), PC, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation (through PS5) — …
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There are dragons pretty much right away. The dungeons may have to wait for a bit later, because some Cthulhu-esque monster is sticking a brain slug in my eye. No, it’s not a Ceti Eel, it’s a Mind Flayer’s parasite. And this is all part of the cinematic dragons-versus-a-giant-flying-airship cinematic opening of Baldur’s Gate 3, probably the most anticipated PC …
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Following up its wireless BlackWidow V3 announcement just a few weeks ago, Razer today launched its updates to the wired line of gaming keyboards with the $140 BlackWidow V3 (also in Quartz Pink!) and $100 BlackWidow V3 Tenkeyless (TKL, which means without a numeric keypad). Both are available now. The keyboards incorporate similar changes, including the upgraded Yellow (linear) and …
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Apple is rumored to be prepping four new iPhones for October, and a September leak seemingly revealed the name of the smallest one will be iPhone 12 Mini. The leak, which was from Twitter user DuanRui, came in the form of product stickers that appeared to be for Apple-made cases for the new phones, with the names “iPhone 12 Mini,” …
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Apple has never been shy about beating its own drum when it comes to data protection tools and user privacy. With iOS 14, Apple is giving iPhone and iPad owners even more power over their data, ranging from better location options to tracking controls that require an app to be more transparent about the data it collects about you, and how the …
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6.5 Oppo Watch Like Track various sleep cycles 5-minute workout suggestions Cellular connectivity eSIM support Don’t Like Disappointing battery life Design copies Apple Watch Pricey Only 5 exercise modes The Oppo Watch is, as the name suggests, Oppo’s flagship smartwatch and the first with Google’s Wear OS operating system. Though it still has some room for improvement in terms of battery …
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Chrome running on your smartphone now can check whether your passwords have been hacked. The feature previously worked on personal computers, but now works on Apple iPhones and devices powered by Google’s Android, the company said Tuesday. The feature sends usernames and passwords to Google servers to check if they’ve been compromised in known data breaches. Google itself can’t see …
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An Amazon Prime subscription offers more than just fast shipping and TV and movie streaming; a membership also affords occasional exclusive deals. If you sign up for an Amazon Prime Rewards Visa card right now, for example, you’ll receive a $100 Amazon gift card. (Non-Prime subscribers get only $50.) Meanwhile, for a limited time, and while supplies last, Prime subscribers …
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Dell is refreshing much of its monitor lineup with 2021 models that all have one thing in common: USB-C with power delivery. Otherwise, there’s something new at most prices, from the $5,000 32-inch UltraSharp HDR PremierColor display boasting a 2,000-mini-LED array and a couple of 34-inch curved updates. The 4K professional HDR UP3221Q display stands out for the first incorporation (at …
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After a few days of relative quiet on the deal front, things are suddenly cooking all over. Amazon has a bunch of new pre-Prime Day deals, Google is giving away its new Chromecast (with purchase) and a $200 true wireless earbud set is on sale for $65. Before all that (and more), a few notes: The Cheapskate newsletter has a …
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