The new Basilisk mouse from Razer lets players of first-person shooter (FPS) games hone their hardware for total precision.
Razer is on a streak lately, with three new mouse releases including today's announcement of the new customizable Basilisk gaming mouse. The difference with this mouse is its audience, as it is aimed squarely at people who play FPS games.
Tune into Microsoft's IFA 2017 live stream live from Berlin this Friday, for all the latest news on Windows 10 devices.
Microsoft recently announced its plans to host a keynote as a part of IFA 2017 – one of the world's largest trade shows for consumer electronics. Kicking off on September 1, the first official day of IFA, the keynote is expected to showcase a range of third-party Windows 10 devices, with some potential new hardware reveals.
A new way to distribute the Office 365 is getting close as Microsoft starts testing the productivity suite in its app store.
In June, Microsoft started selling the Surface Laptop with Windows 10 S – a restricted version of Windows 10 Pro that could only install apps from the Windows Store. Microsoft solved the problem of getting those devices Office 365 by putting the full suite in the Windows Store and using the Desktop Bridge. Dubbed Office 365 Preview the system let the user download all or single apps of the Office 365 suite with just a click.
It was always expected that Office 365 would be available to everyone through the Windows Store for those on Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro and today the company is expanding the Preview to Insiders.
Deck Nine's new prequel title to the original Life is Strange kicked off today with an introductory episode that excels in putting the player into the shoes of a hurt, confused and angry teenage woman whose world has crumbled around her.
Ever since its unveiling at E3 this year during Microsoft's Xbox conference, fans of the original Life is Strange have been eagerly awaiting the release of Life is Strange: Before the Storm.
When it finally went live Wednesday evening, the first episode of the new prequel title did not disappoint. Despite a few small issues, the compelling soundtrack, the series's trademark gorgeous art style, thought-provoking choices, and an emotionally charged narrative all make Before the Storm's four-hour long introduction a brutal, beautiful experience that you don't want to miss.
Before the Storm gives us a firsthand account of Chloe's earlier years — and the struggles in them.
A day earlier than scheduled, the Call of Duty: WWII beta is now live on Xbox One.
PlayStation 4 players may have received a first crack at the Call of Duty: WWII beta last weekend, but now it's time for Xbox One to join the fray.
I went hands-on with The Evil Within 2, and it literally gave me nightmares.
It was 4 a.m. in my Gamescom hotel with fellow Windows Central Xbox writer Matt Brown, when I awoke to hear him mumbling in his sleep. He did that quite a lot throughout the event, but it was only when he rolled over and I saw his face crushed with skin twisted around his skull, eyes bloodied and rolled back into his head, did I awake in a cold sweat, realizing I was having a nightmare.
You see, earlier that day, I went hands-on with The Evil Within 2, and it was bloody terrifying.
Sketchable is aiming to make your lines more stable and your Surface Dial more useful in its latest update.
A fresh update is now rolling out to Sketchable, adding in a new stroke stabilization feature as well as some new ways to use your Surface Dial.
The Thrifter team has another deal -- this time on a gigantic battery charger down to a great low price!
The Aukey USB-C 30000mAh portable charger is down to $38.99 with code AUPOWER8. This charger has predominantly sold for around $50 since its release earlier this year. Aukey releases a lot of coupon codes, which can be hard to track, but there have not been a lot of direct price drops on this charger ever before.
Aukey's charger comes with two USB ports, including a Quick Charge 3.0 port, in addition to a USB-C port. The 30000mAh charge means it could ideally charge an iPhone 7 nine times before needing to refuel. That's a lot of juice in one device. It can charge a Nintendo Switch while playing, slowly charge a 12-inch MacBook, and it works with Android devices too.
The charger comes with a two-year warranty.
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Logitech's sublime new Craft keyboard is worth its hefty price.
For the past few weeks, I've been propping my laptop (a Dell XPS 13) on a stand and connecting to a mouse and keyboard for the first time in years. I have stations around my house for working (including an underused standing desk) so the idea of plopping myself on an office chair to work for eight hours didn't seem like a lot of fun.
And then I got the Logitech Craft keyboard. This thing is amazing. I've never used a mechanical keyboard, nor have I really thought about how much better my ergonomic situation could be if I made some adjustments to my input methods.
Razer and CyberPowerPC are coming together to bring some extra Razer flair to your next PC build.
If you've ever wanted to inject even more Razer into your desktop setup, a new partnership between the gaming brand and CyberPowerPC can make that happen.
At its core, Outlook 2016 is one of the most powerful email and personal information managers. Are you using one of these features?
It may seem strange to get excited about an email client but Outlook 2016 is worth the hype. From SharePoint integration to adding an email signature, there are a plethora of features to use. Here are some that can and should be frequently used.
Lenovo's Yoga laptops have long been considered the cream of the crop when it comes to convertible laptops, and for good reason. The new Yoga 920 takes everything we know and love about the Yoga line and gives it a thorough update. Could this be the new best convertible?
Let's start with the specs, which the Yoga 920 has in spades.
New processors and a slimmed-down design.
Lenovo's Miix series of 2-in-1 tablets is getting an upgrade in the middle of its range with the new Miix 520. This detachable 2-in-1 takes after the Microsoft Surface line, though with a few signature Lenovo flourishes.
| Category | Spec |
|---|---|
| Display | 12.2-inch FHD IPS touch display |
| Processor | 8th-gen Intel Core i5 or i7 processor |
| RAM | Up to 8GB |
| Storage | Up to 256GB SSD |
| Rear Camera | 8MP |
| Pen | Lenovo Active Pen |
| Cellular Connectivity | LTE (optional) |
| Security | Fingerprint Reader (optional) |
| Thickness | 9.9mm (without keyboard) |
| Weight | 880g (without keyboard) |
| Battery | Up to 7.5 hours |
On the specs front, the Miix 520 comes with a mix of the latest tech, including the new 8th-generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processors, with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of SSD storage. That all drives a 12.2-inch Full HD IPS touch display with support for Lenovo's Active Pen and Windows Ink. This package measures a mere 9.9mm thick and weighs just 880 grams — though that is without the keyboard attached.
Plug in and Explorer.
It's been a while since we first saw Lenovo's first take on a mixed reality headset designed to work with Windows 10. But now, here at IFA 2017, it's finally a formal announcement: this is the Lenovo Explorer.
Like all of the other Windows Mixed Reality headsets, the Explorer offers inside-out tracking via motion sensors and a pair of outward-facing cameras on the front corners of the headset. These cameras give the Lenovo Explorer both spatial awareness and room tracking, as well as keeping tabs on the Microsoft-designed motion controllers.
Lenovo is touting the broad capabilities of the Explorer, thanks to Windows Mixed Reality, including watching shows "in a virtual home office environment" (personally, I watch shows in my living room, but I'm weird like that), VR games, 360° video, and even the ability to "get things done with Microsoft Office suite."
The Yoga 700-series was never ground-breaking, but it offered decent specs for a decent price.
While the 900-series Yoga convertible laptops might steal all of the thunder, the 700-series is making waves its own — especially with the new Yoga 720.
The Yoga 720 goes for thin and light, offering a 12.5-inch display in a 15.75mm-thick convertible laptop form factor that weighs just 1.15kg. Considering that similarly-sized laptops were recently announced that weigh barely less, that's quite the feat for a convertible — especially in the Yoga 720's price range.
The Yoga 720 is set to start at $649, and to bring the price down some sacrifices had to be made. For one, the signature watchband hinge of the 900 series didn't make it down here, instead Lenovo has opted for a more traditional 360° convertible hinges at each corner. They're still more than adequate, easily and solidly transitioning between laptop, stand, tent, and tablet modes.
Here's how to avoid motion sickness in VR before buying!
Although many developers are trying their hardest to avoid motion sickness, it's still a huge problem for virtual reality. Even with accurate head-tracking, fully body experiences and specially designed games, some experiences just don't work out for those prone to motion sickness.
If you're one of the many who suffers from motion sickness, finding games that work for you is half of the problem. Here's how to find suitable games on your virtual reality platform!
The first Redstone 4 build up for testing has now been released to Windows Insiders who opted into the new "Skip Ahead" feature.
In July, Microsoft offered up the option for Insiders on the Fast ring to opt into a new "Skip Ahead" feature that would let them move on to testing the next big Windows 10 feature update, Redstone 4, while Redstone 3 is finishing up testing.
Microsoft's Mixer Create mobile app is now out of beta, but Windows users are still left out of the fun.
Microsoft has officially moved its Mixer Create mobile app out of beta status, meaning it's ready for prime time.
Should I get a laser or an optical mouse? Which one is better?
Mechanical ball mice are dead; long live optical and laser mice. While both are basically shaped the same and achieve the same purpose, what exactly are the differences between optical and laser mice? They've become quite similar over the last few years, but let's take a close look to help you decide which one is for you.
New product announcements are well underway this week ahead of the official start of IFA 2017. Here are some of today's highlights.
IFA 2017 may not officially start until September 1, but it's already been quite the day for Acer and ASUS, both of whom have dominated today's pre-IFA 2017 announcements.
The Acer Swift 5 is designed for users who want "superb portability," according to the company.
That's not because the Swift 5 is a convertible, nor is it a tablet, instead, it weighs just 2.1 lbs, which Acer says makes it the lightest in the world for its classification.
Utilizing ultra-light magnesium-lithium alloys throughout the build, the Acer Swift 5 boasts incredible portability. The 14-inch IPS touch display, with tiny bezels, Dolby Audio and Intel 8th generation processors makes this a solid all-round Windows 10 laptop, for those who want a no-nonsense device for work and media consumption.
Ready for more 2-in-1 laptops? Of course you are!
Acer showed off quite a lot of new products today, but for those looking for something a little more standard, and a little more powerful, look no further than the Acer Spin 5 2-in-1 convertible laptop.
VR content company Littlstar has announced it is developing an app for Windows Mixed Reality.
In a shift from the relative trickle we've seen on the topic over the past several months, Microsoft unleashed a whole load of Windows Mixed Reality news earlier this week.
The ASUS ROG Chimera is a powerhouse laptop that boasts an industry first.
ASUS revealed a slew of new devices at IFA 2017, including this beastly laptop. The ASUS ROG Chimera is no joke, boasting extreme internal specs for high-end gaming, but it also comes with a few neat tricks. It's the world's first gaming laptop with a 144Hz refresh rate display, rocking NVIDIA's G-SYNC technology and a 7ms response time. The feature set should give games an incredibly smooth appearance on screen and in motion, even if the display maxes out at 1080p.
Around a year since it was first introduced, Microsoft's UWP Community Toolkit is making a big leap to version 2.0.
Microsoft initially introduced UWP Community Toolkit just over a year ago as a handy open-source resource for developing UWP apps.
Ubisoft is giving The Division its biggest free update yet on all platforms this fall.
The next big update for Tom Clancy's The Division has been revealed, and it packs plenty of new content for players to check out.
After a complete defeat at the hands of the Forerunners in the ancient times, humanity grew to rebuild and once again thrive on Earth — and beyond. This is the story of the rise of humanity in Halo's current era.
In our last article, we took a look at how the fearsome and formidable Covenant empire expanded and increased its sphere of influence from the ancient years all the way until the modern era of the Halo timeline.
In this installment, we're going to shift gears and examine the rise of humans following our defeat in ancient times and how the infamous Spartans of the Halo universe came to be.
