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ASUS ROG Kithara review — an audiophile headset with secondary gaming features
ASUS ROG Kithara is a high-end open-back gaming headset with excellent sound, but it is expensive and short on features for a wired-only setup.A pair of large, black, over-ear headphones with a striped grille design rests on a blue surface.A pair of large, black, over-ear headphones with a striped grille design rests on a blue surface.
7 février 2026 à 11:35

ASUS ROG Kithara review — an audiophile headset with secondary gaming features

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7 février 2026 à 11:35

ASUS ROG Kithara is a high-end open-back gaming headset with excellent sound, but it is expensive and short on features for a wired-only setup.

A pair of large, black, over-ear headphones with a striped grille design rests on a blue surface.

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Two years later, the perfectly scored Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is still the headset we recommend for high-end gaming audio
Amazon has a massive discount for the beloved and sound-rich Razer Blackshark V2 Pro for Xbox as part of its holiday deals.The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro being held in a hand in front of a colorful landscape scene. A graphic on the image says "Major Deal."
19 décembre 2025 à 16:53

Two years later, the perfectly scored Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is still the headset we recommend for high-end gaming audio

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19 décembre 2025 à 16:53

Amazon has a massive discount for the beloved and sound-rich Razer Blackshark V2 Pro for Xbox as part of its holiday deals.

The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro being held in a hand in front of a colorful landscape scene. A graphic on the image says "Major Deal."

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Overspending on extravagant Xbox headsets? — This budget pick gives you quality audio for a fraction of the price
The LucidSound LS15X is a great wireless gaming headset for Xbox and PC that offers crisp sound, an attractive design, and long battery life for a budget-friendly price, now even cheaper at Amazon.Photograph of the LucidSound LS15X Wireless Gaming Headset
19 décembre 2025 à 16:05

Overspending on extravagant Xbox headsets? — This budget pick gives you quality audio for a fraction of the price

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19 décembre 2025 à 16:05

The LucidSound LS15X is a great wireless gaming headset for Xbox and PC that offers crisp sound, an attractive design, and long battery life for a budget-friendly price, now even cheaper at Amazon.

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The first truly viable gaming earbuds are a perfect Christmas gift — great sound, beefy batteries, and compatibility for Xbox and PC
The SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds, some of the best earbuds designed for Xbox and PC gaming, are now on sale at Amazon with a 26% discount for Christmas.SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds
19 décembre 2025 à 07:15

The first truly viable gaming earbuds are a perfect Christmas gift — great sound, beefy batteries, and compatibility for Xbox and PC

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19 décembre 2025 à 07:15

The SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds, some of the best earbuds designed for Xbox and PC gaming, are now on sale at Amazon with a 26% discount for Christmas.

SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds

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ON THIS DAY: Windows 10 Mobile now on nearly 6 percent of all Windows Phones
From the archives: Things were looking bright for Windows 10 Mobile as proved "by the numbers" on a Wednesday in 2015.Windows Phone with a pumpkin
28 octobre 2025 à 13:54

ON THIS DAY: Windows 10 Mobile now on nearly 6 percent of all Windows Phones

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Par : [email protected] (Daniel Rubino)

28 octobre 2025 à 13:54

From the archives: Things were looking bright for Windows 10 Mobile as proved "by the numbers" on a Wednesday in 2015.

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Razer’s best Xbox headset is now $70 off — and it’s built for serious sound
The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro, one of the most decorated Xbox gaming headsets we gave a rare perfect review score to, has received a generous 35% discount on Amazon.Photograph of the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro headset.
9 octobre 2025 à 15:37

Razer’s best Xbox headset is now $70 off — and it’s built for serious sound

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9 octobre 2025 à 15:37

The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro, one of the most decorated Xbox gaming headsets we gave a rare perfect review score to, has received a generous 35% discount on Amazon.

Photograph of the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro headset.

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Even two years old, the HyperX CloudX is still one of the best Xbox and PC gaming headsets — and its discounted price of $39.99 is still live
The affordable and high-quality HyperX CloudX gaming headset for Xbox and PC is enjoying a modest 20% on Amazon for Amazon Prime Day, and the deal is still live even though the event is over.Photograph of the HyperX CloudX headset
8 octobre 2025 à 17:40

Even two years old, the HyperX CloudX is still one of the best Xbox and PC gaming headsets — and its discounted price of $39.99 is still live

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8 octobre 2025 à 17:40

The affordable and high-quality HyperX CloudX gaming headset for Xbox and PC is enjoying a modest 20% on Amazon for Amazon Prime Day, and the deal is still live even though the event is over.

Photograph of the HyperX CloudX headset

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We’ve tested countless headsets — Razer’s standout delivers the perfect mix of sound, style, and value
The Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense delivers top-tier comfort, balanced sound, and optional vibration feedback for deeper immersion, now down to $74.99.Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense gaming headset with RGB lighting resting on a desk beside a gaming keyboard, featured in a Windows Central Deals banner.
7 octobre 2025 à 09:05

We’ve tested countless headsets — Razer’s standout delivers the perfect mix of sound, style, and value

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7 octobre 2025 à 09:05

The Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense delivers top-tier comfort, balanced sound, and optional vibration feedback for deeper immersion, now down to $74.99.

Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense gaming headset with RGB lighting resting on a desk beside a gaming keyboard, featured in a Windows Central Deals banner.

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Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro wireless headset review: Purr‑fect for gamers who want it all
I've been testing the Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro, and Razer finally and unequivocally nailed this formula. This is the cutest wireless gaming headset I recommend.Image of the Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro wireless gaming headset.
14 septembre 2025 à 09:05

Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro wireless headset review: Purr‑fect for gamers who want it all

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Par : [email protected] (Zachary Boddy)

14 septembre 2025 à 09:05

I've been testing the Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro, and Razer finally and unequivocally nailed this formula. This is the cutest wireless gaming headset I recommend.

Image of the Razer Kraken Kitty V3 Pro wireless gaming headset.

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I tested Shure's most affordable USB microphone to see if this legendary brand is also the best bang for your buck
The Shure MV6 is the brand's entry-level USB microphone, and it's an excellent product that's easy to set up and use, but it's not a complete slam dunk.Image of the Shure MV6 USB microphone.
21 avril 2025 à 09:00

I tested Shure's most affordable USB microphone to see if this legendary brand is also the best bang for your buck

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Par : [email protected] (Zachary Boddy)

21 avril 2025 à 09:00

The Shure MV6 is the brand's entry-level USB microphone, and it's an excellent product that's easy to set up and use, but it's not a complete slam dunk.

Image of the Shure MV6 USB microphone.

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Windows 10 Mobile’s app store bites the dust, half a decade after support ended
Someone must have finally pulled the plug, as five years after support officially ended, the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 Mobile has stopped working properly.Windows Phones
27 février 2025 à 09:41

Windows 10 Mobile’s app store bites the dust, half a decade after support ended

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Par : [email protected] (Zac Bowden)

27 février 2025 à 09:41

Someone must have finally pulled the plug, as five years after support officially ended, the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 Mobile has stopped working properly.

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The director for one of 2025's best games was a Windows Phone fan, says Microsoft was "shocked" that he was voluntarily using it — I experienced similar
Daniel Vávra of Warhorse Studios fame was a Windows Phone fan, showcasing good taste. He also had a similar experience that I did upon visiting Microsoft HQ.Lumia 950 XL
18 février 2025 à 21:38

The director for one of 2025's best games was a Windows Phone fan, says Microsoft was "shocked" that he was voluntarily using it — I experienced similar

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Par : [email protected] (Jez Corden)

18 février 2025 à 21:38

Daniel Vávra of Warhorse Studios fame was a Windows Phone fan, showcasing good taste. He also had a similar experience that I did upon visiting Microsoft HQ.

Lumia 950 XL

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HyperX's flagship microphone records ridiculously nice audio and looks the part, too
The HyperX QuadCast 2 S is the best from HyperX, and it's an incredible USB microphone with beautiful, crisp high-resolution recording quality and a clean design.The HyperX QuadCast 2 S mounted on a microphone boom arm.
6 février 2025 à 12:00

HyperX's flagship microphone records ridiculously nice audio and looks the part, too

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Par : [email protected] (Zachary Boddy)

6 février 2025 à 12:00

The HyperX QuadCast 2 S is the best from HyperX, and it's an incredible USB microphone with beautiful, crisp high-resolution recording quality and a clean design.

The HyperX QuadCast 2 S mounted on a microphone boom arm.

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Windows Phone fans finally get a much-loved feature for Microsoft Edge on Android and iOS
Microsoft Edge for Android and iOS can finally place the web search bar where it belongs: at the bottom of the screen. The bottom address bar was a favorite feature of the old Internet Explorer found in Windows Phone.Microsoft Edge for Android with the bottom web address bar enabled on the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
5 février 2025 à 17:33

Windows Phone fans finally get a much-loved feature for Microsoft Edge on Android and iOS

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Par : [email protected] (Daniel Rubino)

5 février 2025 à 17:33

Microsoft Edge for Android and iOS can finally place the web search bar where it belongs: at the bottom of the screen. The bottom address bar was a favorite feature of the old Internet Explorer found in Windows Phone.

Microsoft Edge for Android with the bottom web address bar enabled on the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 features leak ahead of Unpacked 2025 with Agentic AI taking center stage
Veteran tipster Evan Blass recently revealed some information about the upcoming lineup of Samsung phones, including a new Night mode for videos, Audio Eraser, and revamped Google Gemini.Samsung advertising AI Agents at Galaxy Unpacked 2025
22 janvier 2025 à 12:53

Samsung Galaxy S25 features leak ahead of Unpacked 2025 with Agentic AI taking center stage

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)

22 janvier 2025 à 12:53

Veteran tipster Evan Blass recently revealed some information about the upcoming lineup of Samsung phones, including a new Night mode for videos, Audio Eraser, and revamped Google Gemini.

Samsung advertising AI Agents at Galaxy Unpacked 2025

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How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025
Samsung is expected to announce its Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra at Galaxy Unpacked 2025. Here's how to tune in to see if Samsung also unveils some Galaxy laptops.Samsung Galaxy Unpacked stage for 2025
22 janvier 2025 à 06:35

How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)

22 janvier 2025 à 06:35

Samsung is expected to announce its Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra at Galaxy Unpacked 2025. Here's how to tune in to see if Samsung also unveils some Galaxy laptops.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked stage for 2025

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Here's how to turn your Android Phone into a 'Windows Phone' in 2024
Windows Phone is dead but its spirit lives on. A video by MrMobile shows how you can turn an Android phone into a 'Window Phone' with Launcher 10.Launcher 10 being used to make a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra look like a Windows Phone.
9 décembre 2024 à 12:19

Here's how to turn your Android Phone into a 'Windows Phone' in 2024

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)

9 décembre 2024 à 12:19

Windows Phone is dead but its spirit lives on. A video by MrMobile shows how you can turn an Android phone into a 'Window Phone' with Launcher 10.

Launcher 10 being used to make a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra look like a Windows Phone.

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I wish this microphone made my voice glow as bright as it does, but it's still a solid, easy-to-use mic
The Razer Seiren V3 Chroma is the company's latest ploy to inject RGB into everything, but underneath that it's a solid, reliable microphone with easy-to-use software.Image of the Razer Seiren V3 Chroma microphone.
7 octobre 2024 à 09:00

I wish this microphone made my voice glow as bright as it does, but it's still a solid, easy-to-use mic

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Par : [email protected] (Zachary Boddy)

7 octobre 2024 à 09:00

The Razer Seiren V3 Chroma is the company's latest ploy to inject RGB into everything, but underneath that it's a solid, reliable microphone with easy-to-use software.

Image of the Razer Seiren V3 Chroma microphone.