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Premium gaming peripherals continued to emphasize specialized features this week, with manufacturers targeting distinct user segments. Flight simulation saw a major update as Thrustmaster refined its flagship A-10C control system, maintaining its premium positioning while enhancing tactile performance. Meanwhile, competitive gaming keyboards advanced with Razer's compact 65% model introducing Hall Effect technology and esports-focused features like Rapid Trigger. Innovation also extended to mice, with Pulsar's latest design incorporating active cooling technology alongside high-performance sensors. Across all three categories, brands balanced performance upgrades against practical trade-offs—whether force feedback limitations, wired connectivity, or power consumption—highlighting ongoing engineering challenges in premium peripheral design.
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ThermoWorks has introduced the RFX Meat Mini, a shorter wireless meat thermometer designed for small cuts like filet mignon and salmon. It maintains the same high-accuracy temperature sensing, IP69K waterproofing, and 1,…
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Amazon has expanded Alexa's capabilities with over 100 new features focused on shopping management, including handling subscriptions, updating delivery details, checking gift registry status, and resolving billing issues…
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Logitech has released a special developer-themed version of the MX Master 4 mouse, featuring Windows 11 haptic feedback and hidden coding references. Designed for software engineers, the edition includes unique visual an…
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Xbox is bringing back its nostalgic Year-in-Review feature for its 25th anniversary, rebranded as 'Xbox Playback.' The new tool will compile users' gaming history, including total playtime, most-played titles, and rarest…
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Amazon has upgraded the Echo Studio with a built-in camera that enables Alexa+ to identify objects like board game boxes or cereal packages for quick information or reordering. The new Echo Dot now includes a built-in sm…
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X is testing a mysterious animation in its app where a brief, animated arm appears to point at the "promote" button during post composition. The feature, which has no official explanation, appears to be a subtle push tow…
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The latest iOS update enhances CarPlay with a redesigned Podcasts app featuring dedicated New Episodes and Continue Playing sections, replacing the former Up Next tab. Siri on CarPlay now remembers past conversations and…
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The Arctic Fox Super Mouse features a 3.1-inch touchscreen that doubles as a keyboard, supports swipe typing, voice dictation in 90 languages, and functions as a multi-touch trackpad. It includes motion sensors for gestu…
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scrcpy is a free, open-source tool that enables seamless Android screen mirroring to a PC with minimal system resource consumption. Unlike Microsoft's Phone Link, it operates efficiently with low RAM usage and no need fo…
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Google Play Games Sidekick now features Playbacks, a tool that saves the last 30 seconds of gameplay automatically after an interesting event, similar to the Nintendo Switch’s video capture function. The feature works wi…
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Ollama now enables Mac users to run local text-to-speech models using Phonon, a lightweight AI voice system developed by Gradium. The technology leverages Apple's MLX framework for fast performance, delivering natural-so…
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Next Level Racing's MSFS Edition flight simulator cockpit delivers a rigid, modular design priced at $899 with an upgraded seat featuring premium padding and leather finish. The unit earned a 92% TweakTown rating for its…
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TweakTown reviewed the Thrustmaster HOTAS WARTHOG MKII, a premium flight-sim control set modeled after the A-10C. The updated version keeps the original's metal construction and replica layout while improving the joystic…
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TweakTown reviewed Razer's Huntsman V3 HE Magnetic Mini, a wired 65% keyboard aimed at competitive gamers. It features adjustable Hall Effect switches, an 8K polling rate, and gaming functions including Rapid Trigger, Sn…
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TweakTown tested the Pulsar Feinmann F01 Noctua Edition, a gaming mouse that includes a small Noctua fan to keep the user's hand cool. The review highlights its carbon construction, metal scroll wheel, high-polling senso…
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ASUS has launched the ROG Rapture GT-BN98, the world's first quad-band WiFi 8 gaming router. It promises up to 34% lower latency and improved reliability for multiple connected devices, targeting gamers in busy household…
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The Corsair Warthog RS mid-tower case revives the classic C70 military design with modern support for BTF motherboards and dual 360mm radiators. It offers strong airflow and a nostalgic look, but the side fan mount uses …
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Logitech G announced fifteen new products at its G PLAY 2026 showcase, including the Pro X3 Superstrike mouse with improved balance and power efficiency. The lineup also features the Pro X Control mousepad, Pro X2 Rapid …
· via KitGuru
Logitech has introduced the PRO X2 RAPID, a wired tenkeyless gaming keyboard. It offers hot-swappable magnetic switches and an 8,000 Hz polling rate. Users can adjust actuation directly on the keyboard without needing th…
· via Guru3D
Logitech has launched the PRO X3 LIGHTSPEED wireless gaming headset, featuring upgraded digital audio, a full-bandwidth microphone, and improved battery life. The headset is set to release in Japan on October 15 at a pri…
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Logitech has introduced the RS50 McLaren Racing Bundle, a limited-edition racing simulator package featuring a steering wheel modeled after McLaren's 2024 Formula One MCL38. The bundle is designed for sim racers seeking …
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8BitDo announced Tomb Raider 30th Anniversary editions of its Ultimate 3 Controller for Xbox and Pro Bluetooth Gamepad, featuring themed artwork and hardware like TMR joysticks and Hall-effect triggers. The Pro 3 costs $…
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A newly published Sony patent describes a system where PlayStation controllers could accept payments via NFC or Bluetooth from credit cards, smartphones, or gift cards. The patent, filed in March 2025 and made public in …
· via Tom's Hardware
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