Latest articles by Ben Wilson
"Who needs a 57-inch curved MiniLED gaming monitor?" asks Acer, with 240Hz OLED alternatives in tow for CES 2024
Too big? Acer previews four curved Predator gaming monitors designed for hardcore gamers ahead of CES 2024, including the gigantic 57-inch MiniLED Z57 set for release in Q2 2024.
My aversion to 3D glasses is over: Acer's new stereoscopic laptop and monitor transform 2D content in real-time
No 3D glasses Acer debuts new SpatialLabs tech in two devices: an Aspire 3D 15 laptop aimed at 3D creators and a Predator SpatialLabs View 27 monitor for gamers, offering glasses-free real-time 3D experiences.
Portable PC gaming handhelds are secretly my most anticipated tech innovation for 2024, and MSI makes the competition fierce
The Claw The leaked MSI Claw features Intel hardware, ready to tackle the giants of Valve's Steam Deck and ASUS' ROG Ally.
My next PC webcam NEEDS Microsoft's answer to Face ID — Here's why (and why we need more companies to make them)
Say hello My 13-year-old webcam finally bit the dust, and I need a new one, but my tastes are more refined than they were in 2017. Here's why I'm hooked on Windows Hello.
HP Envy Move review: The most adorable all-in-one desktop I've ever used — this SHOULD be your next family PC
Review HP offers a unique solution for families needing a shared computer with the Envy Move, which solves problems that most laptops can't, and it's a triumph.
7 last-minute stocking stuffers I JUST bought for my tech-loving family and gamer friends (because I'm bad at Xmas shopping)
Quick gifts My teenage relatives and video game-loving friends eagerly await holiday gifts, so here's everything I picked at the last moment with buzzer-beating orders.
Windows 11 Pro is finally cheap enough that you don't have to steal it in this limited-time deal
Deal In a rare display of generosity, you can buy Windows 11 Pro for only $39.99 from a legitimate Microsoft Partner with no danger of deactivations or other issues with dubious codes.
GTA 6 trailer analysis: Vice City expands to Leonida State with a female protagonist and teases unprecedented levels of detail
GTA 6 The first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI was released early due to Internet leaks and confirmed its location as Vice City, but some details are more subtle and outright hidden.
What to expect in the GTA 6 trailer: Vice City, Florida, and beyond, as the next Grand Theft Auto is unveiled tomorrow
GTA 6 Grand Theft Auto 6 will soon be unveiled to the world with its first official trailer, but what can excited gamers realistically expect to see? Here are my theories as a fan of the series.
Forget Steam Deck OLED — ASUS ROG Ally is $399!! (It is even cheaper than on Cyber Monday and it crushes the competition)
🎁Deal ASUS ROG Ally is a powerhouse portable PC gaming handheld and the perfect holiday gaming gift, enjoying a discount that puts Cyber Monday to shame.
Could 3 months of FREE PC Game Pass and GeForce Now with ANY RTX 40-Series graphics card purchase convince you to pick up NVIDIA's latest GPU?
RTX freebies Push your new RTX 40-Series graphics card to its limits with downloadable PC Game Pass titles, or stream them from the cloud with GeForce NOW (while the offer lasts!)
Porsche-themed ultrawide curved gaming monitor leaks with the weakest sales pitch and I'm bored already — who's asking for these?
Porsche(?) A collaboration between AOC and Porsche (seriously) has leaked ahead of CES in the form of a 49-inch curved ultrawide gaming monitor.
Time's running out — This $599 RTX 3050 laptop is the PERFECT holiday gift for aspiring gamers on Cyber Monday (UPDATED)
Deal Cyber Monday is the perfect time to grab a cheap but capable laptop as a gift for first-time gamers, and Acer has just the thing.
Get the PERFECT pre-built PC for Microsoft Flight Simulator with this unmissable Cyber Monday deal before it sells out! (UPDATED)
MSFS deal This powerful pre-built gaming PC is perfect for Microsoft Flight Simulator, featuring brand-new components well over the recommended specs.
HURRY! The perfect motherboard for my favorite AMD Ryzen CPU is cheaper than ever for Cyber Monday, don't miss it!
Deal I've used MSI motherboards for years in several custom-built gaming rigs, and this is still my top pick for the Ryzen 5 5600X and Ryzen 7 5800X, cheaper than ever at Best Buy.
I build gaming PCs for a living, and EVERYTHING you need is on sale for Cyber Monday, so here are 14 picks that I'd buy
🪛Build it! Building a gaming desktop isn't as scary as it looks, and I've handpicked all the components you need for a value-focused custom PC on sale for Cyber Monday.
This is STILL the perfect mouse for FPS gaming, and now it's almost half-price in an unmissable Cyber Monday deal (UPDATED)
Deal I've said it for years: Razer makes the best PC gaming mice in the world, and the top pick for first-person shooters is almost half off for Cyber Monday.
This RTX 3050 gaming laptop is just $599 — no, that's not a typo — and is a better deal than Steam Deck (UPDATED)
Deal For less than the cost of some modern gaming handhelds, you can get a fully-fledged gaming laptop with an RTX NVIDIA GPU for an obscenely low price for Cyber Monday.
My all-time favorite streaming microphone didn't need a Black Friday deal: It's worth every cent at a 0% discount
100% worth it Not everything needs a discount to be worth buying during the Black Friday season, and my favorite XLR microphone is a prime example.
Don't buy an Elgato capture card on Black Friday! The best 4K alternative for streamers is a smarter (and cheaper) choice (UPDATED)
Deal It's tempting to spring for an Elgato USB capture card, but the affordable underdog is still a better buy on Black Friday.
The best pre-built gaming desktop PC deals for Cyber Monday 2023: Perfect picks for newcomers
Deals Building a custom PC is a rewarding experience when it works, but it's also an intimidating prospect. Here are the best deals on pre-built options.
"The motherboards are incompatible and we have overhauled the internals significantly": Valve's product designer shuts down the prospect of upgrading your OG LCD Steam Deck with a custom OLED screen — but is it actually impossible?
OLEDn't An upgraded Steam Deck OLED is a mid-generation refresh to Valve's portable PC gaming handheld, so what about manual upgrades for those who own the original?
The best mesh Wi-Fi system I've ever used just hit its LOWEST price on Amazon and I couldn't recommend it hard enough
Deal I solved all of my wireless networking issues with this mesh Wi-Fi triple pack, breaking through the thick brick walls of my old house to provide high-speed Internet to my farthest-reaching rooms.
