Latest articles by Richard Devine
It's the right time to see why this is my favorite PC and Steam Deck accessory, thanks to this hot Prime Day deal
Must buy The XREAL Air 2 Pro glasses are the best PC accessory I've used in the last five years, and while they're discounted by this much, it's very much the time to see what all the fuss is about.
Samsung T7 review: The portable SSD to get right now
Review Samsung's other new portable SSD is as good as its fingerprint-toting sibling, but with a more attractive asking price.
Easy Anti Cheat isn't playing nice with Windows 11 24H2, but happily you SHOULDN'T be affected by it — here's why
BSOD Windows 11 24H2 has an issue on some PCs with Easy Anti Cheat causing BSOD errors, but most gamers shouldn't be affected as Microsoft has implemented mitigation measures for now.
Razer Synapse 4 finally turns into the app we always wanted it to be, as its lengthy beta period comes to an end
Big changes Razer Synapse 4 is out of beta and ready for general release, just in time for the new Sensa HD packed Kraken V4 Pro and Freyja haptic seat cushion.
California signs a law that will make digital game stores fess up about your lack of ownership of what you're buying
About time From 2025 in California, digital stores will have to be honest about whether you're really buying the content, or merely access to a license to it.
Spotify's nifty AI playlist tool is available to more people, but Windows users aren't among them
AI tunes Spotify has announced an expansion of its AI Playlist tool to build lists of killer tunes with a single text prompt, but that expansion doesn't include Windows PCs.
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro review: The closest thing we have to Xbox controller perfection right now
Review The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro is the company's first wireless controller for Xbox, and it is absolutely glorious. There are also bits of top PC gaming tech in here, just for added brilliance.
"When you use the model, you save enormous amounts of energy" — NVIDIA CEO says they can't do graphics anymore without AI
AI FTW NVIDIA's CEO has been talking all things AI, and there are some quotes which are particularly pertinent to PC gaming, and, surprisingly for AI, where it's more energy efficient.
If the PS5 Pro (and sparkly Xbox Series X) price is the new normal, I'll be done with console gaming after more than 30 years
Nope Both Xbox and PlayStation are pushing console prices dangerously close to the point it makes no sense to buy one anymore. And I don't think I will.
Xbox and PC Game Pass FAQ guide: Price, features, Ultimate, Standard, Core, Cloud, and everything you must know
XGP FTW Xbox and PC Game Pass has upended gaming within the Microsoft ecosystem, and here's everything you need to know about getting set up.
Ubisoft finally learned a valuable lesson about always online games, but it's still too late
Lesson learned Ubisoft faced massive backlash when it decided to kill The Crew by turning off the servers and not adding an offline mode. But it looks as though one lesson has finally been learned.
How to sideload apps onto the XREAL Beam
Sideload The original XREAL Beam has far more limited app support than its successor, but that doesn't mean you have to stick with it. Here's how to try more apps on it.
The Sega Dreamcast: Microsoft on consoles before the days of Xbox
The Goat Before there was Xbox, Microsoft partnered with Sega to bring Windows to the console. Sort of. This is the tale of the Sega Dreamcast, probably the most underrated console ever made.
How to update XREAL glasses on PC, Android, and using the Beam
Guide XREAL's glasses will occasionally need to install updates, but it's not immediately obvious how you would do such a thing. So we'll walk you through it step-by-step.
Fallout is officially an Emmy Award-winning TV show, but there could still be more to come
Winner! Fallout is now officially an Emmy Award-winning show, claiming two prizes in the 2024 Creative Arts ceremony. But there are more up for grabs on September 15, including some huge categories.
Apparently it's a problem (again) that Snapdragon X Elite laptops that aren't for gaming can't play a lot of games
Tiring Another report is doing the rounds dumping on gaming on Snapdragon X laptops which are, shockingly, not designed for gaming.
The makers of my favorite new PC and gaming accessory are teasing something big
👀 XREAL has teased its X1 chip, but not a lot more than that, other than the fact it's coming in a big new product before the end of the year.
Google Drive is finally coming to Snapdragon-powered laptops
Major win Another app gap for Windows on Arm is closing this year, with Google Drive being confirmed to be getting an ARM64 update before it ends.
MSI's next (and hopefully much better) Claw gaming handheld isn't coming until 2025
Waiting The next gaming handheld from MSI will pack Intel's new Core Ultra 200V chips, but it looks like we're in for a wait to actually see it.
Intel and AMD will be joining the Copilot+ PC family before the end of the year
Finally We've been wondering when non-Qualcomm laptops would be getting access to Copilot+, and now we have some idea.
Sony has a rare (and colossal) miss with a PlayStation game on PC, and there's only one thing that could try and save it
Dire Sony's latest PlayStation title to hit the PC has been a rare miss of fantastic proportions, and it seems like there's only one way to try and rescue it.
Microsoft needs to add this key feature to the Xbox controller, and quickly
Do it now Hall Effect sticks aren't just a nice to have, they should be an essential on any modern game controller. Xbox needs to start leading by example.
Keen Forza players now have their own Insiders program to join, playtest new stuff early and get rewarded
Insiders Forza Motorsport players now have their own Insiders program to join, with access to early playtests, open lines to the development team and some sweet rewards.
