Audio player loading… The Steam Deck has been put through a torture test to determine its durability, with Valve’s handheld doing well for the most part – with one exception (kind of). The testing was performed by YouTube hardware destruction specialist JerryRigEverything, who took a blade to the Steam Deck’s case, as well as scratching and burning the display, and trying to bend the whole device to see if it would break. And Valve’s mini gaming PC came through this host of tests with flying colors, pretty much, with the bend test, and applying a flame to the screen, all making no odds to the Deck which just shrugged off the punishment. There was one weak point picked out, as the title of the video suggests, and that’s the upgraded (etched) screen on the top-end (512GB) Steam Deck, which didn’t fare so well in scratch tests with Mohs’ hardness picks. The YouTuber observed that the upgraded anti-glare screen isn’t that great under bright light … [Read more...] about Steam Deck durability test might be the most painful video you’ll watch this year
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Best turntables 2022: the best record players for any budget
The best turntables can have a massive impact on how you enjoy music. The top record players of 2022 are vastly different beasts than the clunky and fiddly plate spinners you may have stored away in a cupboard. We've reviewed some of the best vinyl spinners on the market right now and each product found on this list is both versatile and modern – decks that will suit any type of home, budget, or music taste. These days, many of the best record players will also work with the best wireless speakers and the best headphones , boasting the ability to hook up to your other smart home devices while producing high-end audio to transform your music. There are a plethora of styles now too. Whether you like clean and contemporary or the classic, retro stylings of vinyl players from a few decades ago, there's something to suit in this buying guide. The latest turntables come packed with modern features such as Bluetooth connectivity and USB ports as well – a must if you want to rip … [Read more...] about Best turntables 2022: the best record players for any budget
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 12GB Review
Last week Nvidia quietly released a new 12GB variant of the RTX 3080. The card sounds like it's the same as the original 10GB version, but with an extra 2GB of VRAM. And while that's the gist of it, there's a little more to the release. Along with the extra memory, there's a 3% increase in core count and an 8% increase for the ROPs. This sees the 12GB model jump up to a 384-bit wide memory bus for a 20% increase in memory bandwidth, despite the same 19 Gbps GDDR6X memory is being used. The key change is a 20% increase in memory bandwidth and capacity. With all said and done, the 12GB 3080 will land between the original 3080 and 3080 Ti in terms of performance, and we suspect it will often be closer to the 3080 Ti, so a nice little upgrade there. But the pressing issue with the 12GB RTX 3080 is the same problem we face with all graphics cards right now: pricing and availability. Given the performance, it's no surprise to find that the 12GB model is positioned between … [Read more...] about Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 12GB Review
Sonos Ray is a compact soundbar with an unbelievably cheap price
Audio player loading… Sonos has launched its latest soundbar – and it comes with a budget-friendly price that’s uncharacteristic of the high-end multiroom audio brand. The new Sonos Ray is a compact soundbar that’s designed to boost your TV’s audio, and it’ll be available to buy on June 7 for just $279 / £179 / AU$399. That’s far cheaper than any other Sonos soundbar to date. Until now, the best option for those on a budget was the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) , which costs $399 / £339 / AU699. Meanwhile, the brand’s flagship Sonos Arc soundbar , costs an eye-watering $899. / £899 / AU$1,499. Sonos speakers have never been cheap, but the new soundbar is part of the company’s mission to bring better audio to more home cinema setups. Speaking to TechRadar’s own Matt Bolton , Sonos’ Product Creation Leader Brandon Holley told us that “nine out of 10 TVs in the world still rely on built-in TV speakers”, which he described as “pretty rough”. A soundbar (with a … [Read more...] about Sonos Ray is a compact soundbar with an unbelievably cheap price
The Best Gaming Keyboards of 2022
Table of Contents What to Look For in a Gaming Keyboard in 2022 Best Gaming Keyboard Overall: Razer Huntsman V2 Best Keyboard Under $100: HyperX Alloy Origins Core Best Gaming Keyboard Under $50: Corsair K55 RGB Pro Best Wireless Gaming Keyboard: Logitech G915 TKL Best TKL Gaming Keyboard: HyperX Alloy Origins Core Best 60% Gaming Keyboard: GMMK 60 Percent Compact Update, 05/09/2022: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and have replaced our best 60% keyboard pick (the Durgod Venus ) with the GMMK 60 Percent Compact keyboard. What to Look For in a Gaming Keyboard in 2022 Chances are high that you have used a keyboard at some point in your life. So, what separates a gaming keyboard from the keyboards that come packaged with your computer? There are a few important things to consider with a keyboard meant for gaming. First, gaming keyboards are generally of higher build quality than a standard keyboard. A keyboard you pick up in your local electronics … [Read more...] about The Best Gaming Keyboards of 2022
Best AV receivers 2022: which home cinema receiver should you buy?
If you're after the most-premium home theater experience, you're going to need one of the best AV receivers. These legacy devices serve as the brains of the system, routing audio data from a source (like, say, a game console or TV) to a speaker system and moving video signal from an external device to your TV. How well it can do this job and how many sources it can handle at once is the main criteria for evaluating which of the many home theater systems is deserving of a spot on our list of the best AV receivers. Importantly, AV receivers (which are also known as AVRs) don’t just power 5.1 and 7.1 speaker setups outside of a soundbar , they improve sound the sound of those inputs as well through advanced digital signal processing (DSP). This is essential, because you should think of the best AV receivers as the central hub that all of your entertainment equipment will connect to and communicate with in order to bring you the best possible experience. While 4K … [Read more...] about Best AV receivers 2022: which home cinema receiver should you buy?
5 secret Roku menus to get to know your streaming device better than ever
Audio player loading… Roku streaming devices are loaded with pretty much every channel you'll ever need. All of which are searchable right from the Roku Channel Store home menu. But while Roku's forward-facing UI is both responsive and intuitive, there's a surprising amount of data, info and settings under the hood, a lot of which you can access if you know how. That's due to a surprising number of Roku hidden menus you can check out on all the best Roku streaming devices , all accessible via strings of button inputs on your Roku remote, kind of like entering a cheat code in a video game. After testing these codes out for ourselves, we were surprised that they actually worked, yet delighted at how useful some of them actually are. That brings us to the topic of this guide. We've highlighted five of the most useful Roku hidden menus, all of which offer fantastic functions and insight, leading to even greater control over your Roku streaming stick or device. Read on, then, … [Read more...] about 5 secret Roku menus to get to know your streaming device better than ever
Brian Kemp Wins Georgia Governor’s Primary, Defeating David Perdue
Gov. Brian Kemp won Georgia’s Republican gubernatorial primary Tuesday night, easily defeating former Sen. David Perdue in what became a divisive battle that was amplified by former President Donald Trump. The Associated Press called the race at about 8:30 p.m., and early results show Kemp winning in a blowout. Perdue conceded the election shortly after the race was called, saying, according to a clip of his remarks, “You know everything I said about Brian Kemp was true, but here’s the other thing I said was true, he is a much better choice than Stacey Abrams, and so we are going to get behind our governor.” WATCH: @DavidPerdueGA concedes the governor's race to @BrianKempGA . Perdue says he will support Kemp to make sure @staceyabrams is not governor of Georgia. @FOX5Atlanta #gapol pic.twitter.com/vnVy4lESlj — Claire Simms (@Claire_FOX5) May 25, 2022 Perdue, a former CEO and one-term senator, mounted a challenge against Kemp in December, charging that … [Read more...] about Brian Kemp Wins Georgia Governor’s Primary, Defeating David Perdue
JLab Epic Air Elite Review
When JLab's Epic Air earphones arrived last year, they felt like a big step forward for true wireless earbuds —they looked different than the competition and had better battery specs. At $149, the new Epic Air Elite earbuds cost the same, but boast even more battery life for their charging case than the original. The water-resistant in-ears also now have EQ modes you can switch between, as well as an ambient mode that allows you to hear your surroundings. While the original Epic Air earned our Editors' Choice, t his time around there are even more true wireless options to compete with, so the sequel falls a little shy of those honors. And while the Epic Air Elite earbuds deliver quality audio, there's room for improvement in next year's model. Design One key differentiator in the black-and-silver Epic Air Elite's design is the ear hook. Sure, we're used to seeing these on Bluetooth and wired fitness earphones, but true wireless in-ears rarely deviate from the standard, earplug … [Read more...] about JLab Epic Air Elite Review