Author: Duncan Pike

Power banks might not see as much glory as they did at the height of load shedding, but they can still be useful products for those times you forgot to charge something. That might not be your smartphone, with manufacturers these days stuffing increasingly larger batteries into them, but laptops have yet to see the same level of attention. That’s what makes the Edge from Krafted stand out. It’s a power bank made specifically for your laptop. It also has the added bonus of user-replaceable parts. That’s almost always a good thing. Can’t make a Tomlette without breaking a few…

Sony reportedly has some new headphones on the way, supposedly called ‘The ColleXion’. If you’re thinking it’s a bit early, considering the Japanese company only launched the XM6 last year, you’d be right. Except these aren’t likely to compete with the XM6. Although by the rendered look of them, they won’t be much different either. That’s assuming the renders resemble reality. Luckily, leaks from Steve H. McFly and Android Headlines usually turn out to be spot on, if not merely pretty close. Still, until Sony takes the covers off, the prescribed pinch of salt should also be taken. Wrapped in…

Attention all lottery winners and other assorted rich people, BNC Technology has just unveiled its Platinum Home Cinema, a great example of what you could do with your winnings or large performance bonus. By pairing a bunch of high-end hardware with thoughtful interior design, the Platinum Home Cinema is meant to represent “the pinnacle of BNC Technology’s design philosophy,” said the company. The expensive hardware and fancy finishes are only part of the story. Anyone can spend millions on tech and just plonk it in a room. How it all comes together makes a huge difference. That’s why you seek…

You might not usually look forward to seeing them, but you’ll bolt to the nearest dentist when the cavities come calling. A better idea is not to let it get to that point. This can usually be achieved with little effort and money. But, like everything else in life, your results will probably improve if you throw a little more money and tech at the problem. Nearly every dentist we Googled recommends cleaning your teeth twice daily. With strong messaging like that, it’s no wonder Xiaomi make dental hygiene products, along with the other household items in its stable. We…

If you’ve ever thought your gaming setup could use a few more screens, and your keyboard doesn’t already have one, the Centauri80 can satisfy that niche. This 80% Hall effect gaming keyboard, from Beijing-based custom keyboard brand MelGeek, sports an aggressive design that isn’t common from established brands like Razer or Logitech. Not to mention the 1.78in OLED touchscreen embedded in the board. Put a screen in your keyboard That OLED display runs at 60Hz with a pixel density of 325 ppi (pixels per inch) — about the same as an Apple Watch. It acts as a dinky command centre,…

You might’ve seen the news that Microsoft began rolling out the update for Xbox mode to everyone’s Windows PCs this week. You might’ve also seen that just because the announcement was official, and even if you installed the required update, the feature might not be available to you just yet. Well, if you’ve got the update and don’t feel like waiting for Microsoft to give you the go-ahead, you can force your system to give you Xbox mode right now. Here’s exactly how to do that. Give me Xbox mode Before we go any further, you need to know what…

We like flagship products as much as the next person (maybe a little more), but we can also appreciate that not every product gets to be one. Along with the flagships, brands also need the more accessible. That’s what Beyerdynamic is aiming for with the DT 270 Pro. These closed-back, kinda-over, kinda-on-ear headphones forgo high-end features to bring Beyerdynamic sound to more people. Maybe you don’t need active noise cancelling or in-app EQ. Maybe you just want a pair of headphones you can plug into your instrument or editing device — whether that’s your PC, laptop, smartphone, or recording desk.…

Microsoft has announced that ‘Xbox mode’ is finally rolling out to users worldwide. The full-screen, console-inspired overlay is meant to simplify gaming on your Windows-based machine, kinda like Steam’s ‘Big Picture’ mode but Xbox-flavoured. If you already do most of your gaming on your ROG Xbox Ally X, or you’re a Windows Insider, then this probably won’t be a big deal for you. That handheld console shipped with an earlier version of what became ‘Xbox mode’, and Insiders have been able to play with early builds for several months. The rest of us have had to wait. Some will need…

Wilson Audio, the American high-end speaker company, recently unveiled its latest flagship reference-class loudspeaker called the Autobiography, a nod to the company’s storied 52-year history. If you aren’t familiar with Wilson Audio, one look at this thing might make you question what you’re looking at. If you are familiar, you might think it looks awfully similar to the company’s previous flagship, the WAMM Master Chronosonic. Well, in the company’s words, “Autobiography is not a compilation of prior solutions. It is the result of understanding why those solutions succeeded, and how they could be refined, reimagined, and elevated.” Are you sure…

The folks at Logitech must feel like they’re on a roll lately. The company released the Pro X2 Superstrike last month, which introduced gamers to its new haptic inductive trigger system. Next up is the G512 X, a gaming keyboard that supports two different kinds of switches — mechanical and analogue — making this one of the most configurable keyboards on the market. The G512 X enters the fray The G512 X is available in black and white, 75%  and 98% layouts, and supports both Logitech MX mechanical switches and Gateron KS-20 magnetic analogue switches. Sadly, there’s no wireless option.…