Peripherals
Being a significant maker of peripherals in general and gaming peripherals in particular, Logitech cannot omit the content creators and streamers market, which is now virtually dominated by Corsair's Elgato. On Tuesday, Logitech said that it had acquired Loupedeck, a streaming controller specialist, enabling the company to address streamers with a dedicated product. Furthermore, the company plans to use Loupedeck's expertise beyond its controllers. Streaming controllers is a dynamically developing and lucrative market. These controllers retail sold for $199 - $499 per unit, and the company also makes Stream Controller for Razer, which it is set to continue building even after it becomes a part of Logitech. Meanwhile, the latter gets a potentially profitable business with many opportunities beyond the gaming market. The Loupedeck Live S...
Logitech Launches G Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse with 16,000 DPI Sensor
Professional gamers tend to use wired mice because of their higher polling rate and lower input lag. For many years leading makers of mice have improved their wireless mice...
21 by Anton Shilov on 8/24/2018
Xiaomi Unveils Its First Mechanical Keyboard with Configurable RGB Backlighting
In the recent years Xiaomi has expanded its product way beyond smartphones, moving into a wide field of consumer electronics and doodads, covering items like air purifiers, electric toothbrushes...
27 by Anton Shilov on 8/10/2018
Acer Spins-Off Gaming Peripherals & Smart Devices Into Premium Accesories Brand
Acer this week announced plans to spin off its gaming accessories and smart devices businesses into a new subsidiary. The new entity, tentatively called Gadget Technology Inc, will focus...
13 by Anton Shilov on 8/10/2018
Logitech Acquires Blue Microphones
Logitech this week continued its spree of high-profile takeovers by announcing plans to acquire Blue Microphones, a maker of microphones for professional musicians and gamers. The two companies hope...
13 by Anton Shilov on 8/2/2018
Cooler Master Releases CM310 Gaming Mouse: 10000 DPI Sensor, RGB Illumination, $30
Cooler Master has announced the release of a new gaming mouse in the CM310. The mouse includes a 10000 DPI gaming grade optical sensor, RGB illumination, and is designed...
11 by Joe Shields on 7/13/2018
Cypress and Zhaoxin Have USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB Controllers
The market of USB 3.1 controllers is largely commanded by ASMedia and VIA Labs, who sell the lion’s share of USB 3.1 Gen 2 solutions either as standalone chips...
15 by Anton Shilov on 7/5/2018
Silicon Power Has a Host of USB-C Peripherals: MicroSD Card Reader, Dongles & Docks
The USB Type-C interface yet has to become as ubiquitous as USB Type-A, but as there are laptops that only have USB-C ports, a number of manufacturers already produce...
6 by Anton Shilov on 6/29/2018
Azio Expands Lineup of ‘Retro Classic’ Peripherals with Mice, Pads, Palm Rests
Azio’s eye-catching Retro Classic mechanical keyboards launched last year seem to be quite a success for the company, as it now plans to expand the family of ‘Retro Classic&rsquo...
9 by Anton Shilov on 6/29/2018
Corsair Takes Over Gaming, Video Capture, & Docking Assets from Elgato
Corsair and Elgato this week have announced that the two companies have entered into an interesting agreement that will see Corsair acquire a significant chunk of Elgato's product families...
7 by Anton Shilov on 6/28/2018
Realtek Demonstrates a USB 3.1 G2 Type-C Dock Platform: An All-in-One Solution
Realtek demonstrated a prototype of a USB 3.1 Gen 2 docking station that relies entirely on its own chips and features regular connectors, including USB Type-A, DisplayPort, HDMI, D-Sub...
23 by Anton Shilov on 6/18/2018
Alienware Releases Wireless headset and Elite Gaming Mouse
After an absence from the headset market for nearly a decade, Alienware has jumped back in it feet first with the Alienware Wireless Headset (AW988). The headset also happens...
1 by Joe Shields on 6/6/2018
ASUS ROG Gladius II Wireless Mouse
ASUS has also announced a new wireless mouse, the ROG Gladius II. The ROG Gladius II is the wireless version of the popular Gladius II released in 2017. The...
0 by Joe Shields on 6/4/2018
ASUS ROG Balteus Qi: RGB Mouse Pad Plus Qi Wireless Charging
In another of ASUS’ Computex announcements, they have shared the impending release of their ROG Balteus Qi RGB mouse pad. The mouse pad combines a surface for the mouse...
2 by Joe Shields on 6/4/2018
ASUS ROG Delta Gaming Headset with Type-C Connection
Another of ASUS’ announcement at Computex comes in the form of the ROG Delta Type-C headset adding to their line of audio devices. The new Delta headset uses an...
0 by Joe Shields on 6/4/2018
The Riotoro Prism Gaming Mechanical Keyboard Review: Making A Strong Debut
Today we are taking a look at Riotoro's first mechanical keyboard, the Ghostwriter Prism. The company's first mechanical keyboard is targeted towards demanding gamers and advanced users, with original...
13 by E. Fylladitakis on 6/1/2018
Toshiba Ships dynaEdge AR Smart Glasses Powered by Intel Core M & Windows 10 Pro
Toshiba this month started selling its first wearable AR smart glasses designed for business and industrial applications. The Toshiba dynaEdge AR is a highly-integrated solution comprising of a head...
21 by Anton Shilov on 5/22/2018
StarTech Launches ‘Affordable’ Thunderbolt 3 ‘Mini Docks’: USB-A, GbE, DP or HDMI
StarTech on Thursday announced two new Thunderbolt 3 miniature docking stations that the company made more affordable than existing 4-in-1 docks. The Mini Thunderbolt 3 Docks feature two 4Kp60-capable...
18 by Anton Shilov on 5/17/2018
Logitech Unveils G305 Mouse with Lightspeed Wireless, ‘Hero’ 12,000 DPI Sensor
Logitech this week introduced its new entry-level gaming mouse that uses its proprietary Lightspeed wireless interconnection technology as well as its latest HERO sensor. The Logitech G305 mouse uses...
15 by Anton Shilov on 5/16/2018
Sony’s Open-Ear Xperia Ear Duo Available for Pre-Order, Set to Ship in Late May
Sony this week began to take pre-orders on its open-ear Xperia Ear Duo headset. The non-obstructive device has been in development for years and is designed to allow a...
11 by Anton Shilov on 5/2/2018
Intel Shuts Down New Devices Group: No More Intel-Made Wearables
Intel this week confirmed that it had decided to close down its New Devices Group, which developed various wearable electronics, such as smartwatches, health/fitness monitors, smart/AR glasses and so...
56 by Anton Shilov on 4/20/2018
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