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pcgamer.com > hardware > earbuds-headphones > these-usd200-audiophile-earbuds-mix-planar-and-dynamic-drivers-and-they-look-like-they-might-actually-be-decent-for-gaming

These $200 audiophile earbuds mix planar and dynamic drivers and they look like they might actually be decent for gaming

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (382+ words) Low-latency mode and some planar drivers in there, too. Although a lesser-known brand, Soundpeats earbuds seem to be pretty well-liked for the price judging by various comments and reviews online. And for CES 2026, it's just announced the Aura Nebula earbuds,…...

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pcgamer.com > hardware > gaming-headsets > its-time-for-cyber-monday-spot-the-difference-where-i-try-to-work-out-why-this-wireless-steelseries-gaming-headset-costs-usd80-less-than-another-model-thats-near-identical

Treat yourself to a comfy wireless gaming headset boasting banging spatial audio for $80 off this Cyber Monday

Treat yourself to a comfy wireless gaming headset boasting banging spatial audio for $80 off this Cyber Monday1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (318+ words) Can you hear me now? It's almost identical to the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 (which we also loved), but often on sale for much less. Crisp sound, impressive spatial audio, plus a beefy battery and you can't go too far wrong....

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Search sucks

Search sucks5+ mon, 3+ day ago   (456+ words) I can't believe how hard it is to find an email in 2025. This week: Had an infuriating audio driver troubleshooting experience, but was soothed by goofy dance music. And then there's the world wide web: Boy there's a lot of…...

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pcgamer.com > hardware > capture-cards > ive-just-crowned-a-new-best-capture-card-dethroning-elgato-in-favour-of-avermedia-let-me-tell-you-why

We've just crowned a new best capture card, dethroning Elgato in favour of AverMedia—now let me tell you why

We've just crowned a new best capture card, dethroning Elgato in favour of AverMedia—now let me tell you why5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (430+ words) Who can say no to 4K gameplay capture? With that in mind, perhaps it's high time I treat my pals to the full streamer experience and stump up the cash for one of the best capture cards for PC gaming. I…...

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pcgamer.com > hardware > capture-cards > avermedia-live-gamer-ultra-s-gc553pro-review

A capture card that can do it all, without the high cost. After using it for weeks, I'm sold on AverMedia's GC553Pro

A capture card that can do it all, without the high cost. After using it for weeks, I'm sold on AverMedia's GC553Pro6+ mon, 1+ week ago   (365+ words) Connections: 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x USB-C Max passthrough: 4K60Max capture: 4K60 HDR VRRAudio output: 5.1Dimensions: 112.6 x 66.2 x 26 mm Weight: 99 gPrice: $150 USD | "150 | $250 AUD Having games still look good when you're playing them is a huge benefit here. I'm a bit sick of having to miss…...

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pcgamer.com > software > ai > google-is-rolling-out-an-ever-more-ai-heavy-search-engine-mode-because-power-users-want-ai-responses-for-even-more-of-their-searches

Google is rolling out an ever more AI-heavy search engine mode because 'power users want AI responses for even more of their searches"

Google is rolling out an ever more AI-heavy search engine mode because 'power users want AI responses for even more of their searches"10+ mon, 1+ day ago   (342+ words) I, for one, absolutely do not welcome our new AI overlords. If you've found yourself actually using Google's AI Overview system, you may like the new AI Mode Google has just introduced. If not, you've probably just let out a…...

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'It’s very straightforward': Acer plans to raise the price of its PCs in the US by 10% in reaction to Trump's tech tariffs

'It’s very straightforward': Acer plans to raise the price of its PCs in the US by 10% in reaction to Trump's tech tariffs10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (471+ words) Basic economics strikes again. President Trump may have only come into office mere months ago, but it already has a buzzword'and that word is tariff. While it's unclear if all of Trump's threats to heavily tax imports from various countries…...