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Review AWD-IT Narcissus Review

With a mirrored 570X, 5GHz 8700K, and a plethora of RGB hardware, the Narcissus is a real showstopper.

20-4-18 // 6:00p.m.

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Video: CNC Machine Unboxed!

The bit-tech modding workshop gets a seriously cool upgrade - check it out!

20-4-18 // 3:30p.m.

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Interview: Julian Gollop on Phoenix Point, XCOM, and Dynamic Systems

Rick speaks to the designer of UFO: Enemy Unknown and Chaos Reborn about his new tactical strategy game.

20-4-18 // 12:00p.m.

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Valve hit with Australian fine over historical refund policy

More specifically, the 'no refunds' policy.

20-4-18 // 11:26a.m.

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Antec Soundscience Rockus 3D 2.1 speakers preview

We drop into Antec's office and shake the windows with its new 2.1 speaker set.

23-12-10 // 7:09a.m.

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Scientists working on smell-device for games

Researchers at Birmingham University are currently hard at work creating a device that will let you smell the world of your games.

28-4-09 // 11:49a.m.

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Review NEC MultiSync P221W - 22in widescreen LCD

We've been looking for the perfect 22-inch monitor for quite some time now, but we haven't had much luck so far. Today we look at NEC's MultiSync P221W, which features a brand new 22-inch S-PVA panel with a 10-bit look-up table - could these ingredients make this the perfect 22-incher?

15-4-09 // 9:35a.m.

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Review The Dark Side of Overdrive

LCD monitor manufacturers have constantly pushed response times down with overdrive technology, which increases the voltage to force the liquid crystals to change colour states faster. Sadly, there are some side effects associated with this - we explain the cause and detail how to spot the problems yourself.

6-2-09 // 8:08a.m.

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T9 creator unveils gesture-based input

Cliff Kushler, inventor of the T9 predictive text entry system for mobile 'phones, has unveiled a new system for touch screen devices, based on swiping gestures.

11-9-08 // 12:54p.m.

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Sixense’s 3D input device is awesome

NVISION 2008: Sixense is a company that's been running for over 18 months now, but has kept itself under the radar. Its 3D input device tech was worth waiting for.

27-8-08 // 12:37a.m.

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Guitar Hero renders mice redundant?

According to analysts, the future of computer input could be radically altered by the success of...Guitar Hero?

18-7-08 // 12:44p.m.

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Review Samsung SyncMaster 245T

The 24" desktop display market is already very competitive, and today we review the Samsung 245T. We know the Korean giant makes great LCD TVs, but can they trump the competition for enthusiast monitors?

12-7-08 // 7:29a.m.

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Review Saitek Cyborg Gaming Mouse

The Saitek Cyborg mouse certainly leaves an impression with it's unusual look and feature-packed shell. Billed as the ultimate in customisation thanks to its scroll wheel tweaks and new dynamic ergonomics, the Cyborg hopes to be the ultimate peripheral. But is it?

7-6-08 // 3:56a.m.

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Review Ideazon Merc Stealth Keyboard

Gaming keyboards are a love 'em or hate 'em kind of device. While many people love extra macro keys, specific WASD layouts and pseudo-cool designs, others don't. So, did we love or hate the Merc Stealth gaming keyboard? There's only one way to find out.

2-3-08 // 8:02a.m.

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Review Zalman ZM-FG1000 FPSGUN Gaming Mouse

It's a mouse designed to emulate the feel of a gun in FPS games and it isn't going to go down well with Jack Thompson. That aside, has Zalman created a decent peripheral that increases immersion, or just a shoddy piece of half-assed tech? Find out within!

27-2-08 // 7:22a.m.

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Review Novint Falcon Limited Edition

The Novint Falcon is one of the most impressive and compelling devices we've ever tested - a multi-axis, motion sensitive, force feedback controller for games like Half-Life 2 that allows gamers feel textures, weight and forces in the game world. We take the newest model out for a spin.

7-12-07 // 7:48a.m.

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Review Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse

Microsoft has suddenly moved back into the PC gaming input market by bringing the Sidewinder line back to life. Has the company learnt any new tricks in the last few years then, or is the Sidewinder more useless than a dead viper? There's only one way to find out for sure...

14-10-07 // 2:44p.m.

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Review Logitech MX Revolution Mouse

We get down and dirty with Logitech's MX Revolution mouse - if you've ever suffered from RSI, this could be the mouse for you. Is it worth the £50 asking price though?

8-2-07 // 11:15a.m.

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Review Ergodex DX1 Input System

This is a bizarre piece of user-configurable kit that is designed to complement your keyboard and mouse setup. Can it strut its stuff in Counter-Strike and optimise our PhotoShop workflow? We take it for a spin to find out.

17-11-06 // 9:50a.m.

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Shuttle launch XPC Media Center

Shuttle has created a fully loaded HTPC called the XPC Media Center. Dual TV tuners, FM radio, 250GB hard drive, wireless networking, 7.1 surround sound... it has everything you could want. Details & photos inside.

17-10-05 // 7:57a.m.

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Review Belkin Nostromo Game Devices

Mouse and keyboard not quite cut it for you? The Belkin Nostromo n30 and n50 gaming devices give you a different way to control things.

14-4-02 // 1:00a.m.

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