I didn't think the Razer DeathAdder Pro could get any better...but then I spent two weeks with the DeathAdder V4 Pro By Ural Garrett published 14 August 25 Best in Class Perfecting something that’s already perfect
I tried the Moises Music AI update and it's changed the way I experience music on my Windows laptop By Ural Garrett published 11 August 25 Moises' real-time sound separation at an API level opened up some seriously cool potential
I've tested laptops for years, and the Alienware 16 Area-51 is easily one of the best gaming laptops ever made By Ural Garrett published 19 July 25 Recommended The Alienware Area-51 16 is a stylish reboot of the iconic laptop brand that is easily one of the best laptops I've ever tested.
'I could be in there for hours' – PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida on why Reach is your next must-play game on Meta Quest and PSVR 2 By Ural Garrett published 20 June 25 Reach is a thrilling upcoming VR game from the developer of Synapse, and it's got the support of a former PlayStation boss.
Deadpool VR is the much-needed shot in the arm for virtual reality gaming I've been waiting for By Ural Garrett published 18 June 25 Deadpool VR made me a virtual reality believer once again thanks to its inventive gameplay mechanics and clever humor.
Mixtape is filled with style, vibes, and heart and absolutely won me over at this year’s Summer Game Fest By Ural Garrett published 17 June 25 Mixtape is a stylish, emotionally rich coming-of-age game that channels the energy of classic teen films with interactive flair, a killer licensed soundtrack, and heartfelt storytelling.
With clear inspiration from John Wick and the Batman Arkham series, Spine is shaping up to be a satisfyingly stylish action game By Ural Garrett published 17 June 25 Cyprus-based developer Nekki might have the coolest offering of Summer Game Fest with Spine.
If you can grapple with Crimson Desert's needlessly complex controls, there's a unique action game here with stunning visuals and deep combat By Ural Garrett published 16 June 25 Crimson Desert stunned me with its visual flair, but its complex control scheme goes way overboard.
As for headlines: Hitman developer IO Interactive teams up with Nvidia to make its James Bond game look incredible By Ural Garrett published 16 June 25 Serious tech, serious scalability
Sega gets the last laugh as Sonic Racing: Crossworlds has potential to beat Mario Kart World to be Nintendo Switch 2's best racer By Ural Garrett published 16 June 25 Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds does the exact opposite of its predecessor by being a kart racer I think everybody will enjoy.
I tested the Samsung Odyssey OLED G81SF for two weeks and couldn't get enough of its otherworldly performance By Ural Garrett published 30 April 25 E-sports-level performance for a 27-inch 4K OLED monitor with a high price to match
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition Review: A great price and solid performance, but needs a few tweaks By Ural Garrett published 15 April 25 Recommended The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition is a slim laptop equipped with solid specs for everyday computing, but a few key design flaws hold it back from towering over the competition.
I was drawn to South of Midnight by its masterful audio and visual presentation but fell in love with its incredible exploration and combat By Ural Garrett published 3 April 25 Saving the world with a supernatural needle and thread
I spent a week testing the HP OmniStudio X 31.5, and while it's not the best choice for gaming, it is great for everyday computing By Ural Garrett published 24 March 25 Recommended A well-rounded all-in-one desktop for work, creating and low-level gaming
'Exploitative use of AI is social media; we already have it – it's called you don't own your data’: will.i.am talks tech, LG, and using AI responsibly By Ural Garrett published 22 March 25 ‘The public is not aware of just the power of data’: will.i.am on speaking to our speakers, responsible use of AI and, er, scrolling Insta on the toilet.
South of Midnight's audio team shed light on the game's unique approach: 'Games tend to follow certain formulas, and this wasn’t one of them' By Ural Garrett published 20 March 25 How South of Midnight blends southern gothic storytelling with a revolutionary soundtrack.
Hoverboards and farting pigs: Split Fiction is shaping up to be an unhinged split-screen co-op adventure for the ages By Ural Garrett published 13 February 25 Split Fiction is a split-screen co-op adventure that follows the journey of two heroines attempting to escape a machine that places them in a world split between science fiction and fantasy.
South of Midnight could be the fantastic B-tier action adventure Xbox desperately needs By Ural Garrett published 11 February 25 South of Midnight is a distinct and gripping interesting Southern American folktale with some solid platforming, combat, and incredible style to match.
I spent 10 hours with Cold VR and the shooter’s slow-mo action is incredibly fun - but it's a bit unpolished and buggy By Ural Garrett published 7 February 25 With the help of a computer hacker, Cold VR sees players take on enemy AI in a world where time slows down while in motion.
The new Razer Blade 16 just might shake up the thin and light gaming laptop market in a big way By Ural Garrett published 22 January 25 The Razer Blade 16 2025 is coming with a host of new changes to the design and specs.
Hands on: Lenovo Legion Go S By Ural Garrett published 22 January 25 Not yet rated The Lenovo Legion Go S is possibly the most exciting PC gaming handheld release of 2025, and it has everything to do with its software.
I tried Victrola’s new turntables, and they're seriously good value, with some smart extra features By Ural Garrett published 13 January 25 CES 2025 Elegance and functionality regardless of the price
The 6 coolest audio innovations I saw at CES 2025, including purifying earbuds and smarter spatial audio By Ural Garrett published 13 January 25 CES 2025 Weird and wonderful tech for speakers and music creation
I tried Lenco's gorgeous and affordable new wireless turntable, and this will be hard to beat for the money By Ural Garrett published 12 January 25 CES 2025 A phenomenal sub-$400 wireless turntable that also wants to convert vinyl to digital
5 best headphones and earbuds of CES 2025 By Ural Garrett published 12 January 25 CES 2025 From magnetic fluid earbuds to wireless-charing over-ears, these stood out above the rest