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808 Audio Performer Headphones Debut

DJs and sound engineers collaborated to design headphones they desired, resulting in the Performer, with suspended ear cups, 40mm drivers, and 90° ear cup rotation in Bluetooth and wired models via Max Borges Agency 808 Audio, an audio brand conceived from the roots of hip hop and EDM, today announces the Performer Headphones, the first-ever headphone with ear cup suspension technology. Through collaborations with professional DJs and sound engineers the headphones are designed for an instant and tailored fit ideal for long listening sessions and all-night sets. Inspired by a high-end studio microphone mount, the Performer’s suspension ear cups are the first of its kind. They provide the best possible ergonomic fit for heads of all sizes, adjusting to the […]

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Seagate Kinetic HDD Object-Based Storage Drive Unveiled

Garnering Strong Industry Support, New Kinetic Storage Solution Slashes Costs by up to 50 Percent by Simplifying Configurations for Large Cloud Data Centers Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ:STX), a world leader in storage solutions, today unveiled its revolutionary, new object-based storage drive— the Seagate® Kinetic HDD. Based on the Seagate Kinetic Open Storage platform, Kinetic HDD dramatically reduces total cost of ownership (TCO) by combining an open source object storage protocol with Ethernet connectivity to eliminate multiple layers of legacy software and hardware infrastructure— greatly simplifying cloud storage architectures. Introduced in 2013, the Seagate Kinetic Open Storage platform has garnered broad industry support from cloud and enterprise customers, as well as software and hardware systems partners, including AOL, Digital Sense, and […]

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NZXT S340 Mid-Tower Case Review

With the release of the H440 earlier this year, NZXT made it clear what their new approach into the already crammed case market will be in it’s upcoming models. Following this trend, Benchmark Reviews will be testing the NZXT S340, a more “stripped” down version of the already great H440, which still features a similar simple design with a minimalistic design, putting functionality and efficiency above all things.

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A-Audio Icon Wireless Over-Ear Headphones Introduced

A-Audio Icon delivers premium construction and customizable sound with Base Enhancer, Active Noise Cancellation and Audio modes A-Audio, a Miami-based audio company founded on the principles of innovation, quality, precision and craftsmanship, today announces the new Icon Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, the latest addition to the A-Audio family of premium headphones. Meticulously engineered to blend optimal sound quality, aesthetics and comfort, the Icon is the ultimate everyday wireless headphone that lets you experience studio quality sound with a cable or without. The A-Audio Icon is the first wireless headphone to offer Three-Stage Listening Technology, which allows listeners to choose between Base Enhancer, Active Noise Cancellation and Audio modes. Much like a luxury sports car shifts gears at varying speeds, Three-Stage Listening […]

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Corsair Gaming Sabre RGB Gaming Mice Introduced

Sabre RGB Mice launched at PAX Australia, available with optical or laser sensors Corsair Gaming, a division of PC gaming hardware leader Corsair® dedicated to the elevation of PC gaming, today introduced the Corsair Gaming Sabre RGB gaming mice, which come with one of two types of sensors: optical and laser. Designed with input from veteran pro gamers, the new mice are engineered with a new sleek, ergonomic shape and are built with an ultralight chassis for quick, fluid, and precise movements over extended gaming sessions. The Corsair Gaming Sabre RGB Mice are available in two models, enabling gamers to further customize their battle stations with either optical or laser sensors. Advanced CUE software lets gamers fine-tune performance characteristics such […]

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BAPCo MobileMark 2014 Benchmarking Software Released

MobileMark® 2014, the latest version of the premier performance-qualified battery life benchmark for notebook PCs becomes fitter, more focused and flexible than ever MobileMark® 2014, the latest version of the premier performance-qualified battery life metric based on real world applications was released today by the Business Application Performance Corporation (BAPCo®), a non-profit consortium of leading PC hardware, software and semiconductor manufacturers. MobileMark 2014 extends the MobileMark family, alongside SYSmark® & TabletMark®, which have been widely accepted by IT Managers, PC OEMs, press and analysts worldwide. It provides commercial and government IT decision makers, media, analysts, retailers, channel buyers, system integrators, hardware and software developers an objective, easy-to-use tool to evaluate the performance-qualified battery life of notebook PCs across the wide […]

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Samsung Gear S Wearable Smart Device Announced

Gear S Delivers a Connected Experience to Consumers’ Wrists Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (Samsung) announced today that the Samsung Gear S™ will be available in the U.S. beginning next Friday, November 7. Samsung’s next-generation wearable extends the smartphone experience to users’ wrists through connectivity and convenience. “Samsung continues to shape the wearable category with advanced technology and new experiences,” said Gregory Lee, president and CEO of Samsung Telecommunications America and Samsung Electronics North America Headquarters. “A growing developer ecosystem will further expand the capabilities of the Gear S with fitness tracking services like Nike+ Running and on-wrist turn-by-turn navigation from HERE and more.” The Gear S features a beautiful 2-inch curved Super AMOLED® display and standalone carrier network connectivity1, giving […]

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Razer Naga Epic Chroma Gaming Mouse Introduced

Razer’s new gaming mouse features MMO optimized buttons, wireless gaming-grade technology and Chroma lighting features Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the launch of the Razer Naga Epic Chroma gaming mouse. The Razer Naga Epic Chroma showcases the new Chroma lighting on its tilt-click scroll wheel and mechanical thumb grid, a feature that allows personal color customization through Razer Synapse. This one-size-fits-all ergonomic MMO gaming mouse offers a total of 19 buttons with 12 mechanical buttons situated on the iconic Razer Naga’s thumb grid. It is outfitted with an 8200 DPI 4G laser sensor that captures up to 200 inches per second and offers a maximum acceleration of 50 G, and also features […]

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MSI GT80 Titan Gaming Laptop Unveiled

18-inch trailblazer outfitted with SteelSeries gaming keyboard featuring Cherry Brown MX Switches MSI Computer Corp, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, unveils the GT80 Titan, the world’s first gaming laptop with a mechanical keyboard. First of its kind, MSI’s GT80 Titan ushers the future of gaming by integrating a SteelSeries gaming keyboard with Cherry Brown MX switches into the 18-inch gaming beast. Mechanical keyboards provide superior tactile feedback, increases durability, and enhances overall gaming experience by eliminating key jamming even during the most heated battle sessions. “Performance is key for gamers and the GT80 Titan will forever change the mobile gaming experience,” says Andy Tung, president of MSI Pan America. “We are proud to be at the […]

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Lian Li PC-D666 Double Wide Chassis Unleashed

One Chassis, Two Systems Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd, today unleashes a hellish beast onto the enthusiast PC market with the dual system PC-D666 double wide brushed aluminum chassis. With a red and black aesthetic to match the number of the beast name, the PC-D666 supports a full EATX/ATX “workhorse” system on one side of the chassis, and a Micro-ATX/Mini-ITX “gaming” system in the other. Two Systems / One Chassis Separating the two systems into two compartments, the PC-D666 allows DIY enthusiasts to show off high end and intricate setups through oversized windows on both sides of the chassis. The latest high-end hardware is supported in the PC-D666 as well as extensive watercooling setups. Extensive Water Cooling Support With tons of […]

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Razer Leviathan Gaming and Music Sound Bar Introduced

Razer Leviathan offers 5.1 channel Dolby® surround sound for gaming, movies and Bluetooth 4.0 aptX® for high-quality wireless music streaming, with dedicated subwoofer for deep bass Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today unveiled its Razer Leviathan elite gaming and music sound bar. The new device provides premium quality audio for a wide range of entertainment applications, from desktop listening to home theater sound that’s perfect for gaming, movies and music. The Razer Leviathan’s 5.1 surround sound mode is ideal for gaming and movies. It also features a wireless music streaming mode via Bluetooth 4.0 for seamless music listening. The Razer Leviathan is able to deliver deep, powerful bass tones through a dedicated subwoofer, distinguishing […]

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Lenovo Aquires Motorola Smartphone Unit

Becomes World’s #3 Smartphone Maker; Prepares for Even More Growth Lenovo (HKSE:992) (ADR:LNVGY) and Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) announced today that Lenovo’s acquisition of Motorola Mobility from Google is complete. The acquisition of the Motorola brand and Motorola’s portfolio of innovative smartphones like Moto X, Moto G, Moto E and the DROIDTM series, as well as the future Motorola product roadmap, positions Lenovo as the world’s third largest maker of smartphones. Lenovo will operate Motorola as a wholly-owned subsidiary. Motorola’s headquarters will remain in Chicago. With the completion of the acquisition, Lenovo welcomes the addition of a new portfolio company with nearly 3,500 employees around the world – including about 2,800 in the U.S. – who design, engineer, sell and support Motorola’s […]

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LG Display 5.3-inch Full HD 0.7mm Bezel LCD Panel for Smartphones Announced

LG Display, the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that it has developed a 5.3-inch Full HD LCD panel for smartphones with the world’s narrowest bezel at 0.7mm. With this cutting-edge display, LG Display continues to lead the market in high-resolution large-size displays for mobile devices. “With the growing trend for large screen smartphones, customer demand for displays with a narrow bezel is increasing, because it enables users to enjoy the maximum use of screen area without compromising excellent grip and design,” said Byeong-koo Kim, Vice President and Head of IT/Mobile Development Group at LG Display. “With this innovative product having many advantages, ranging from its narrow 0.7mm bezel and high resolution picture quality to its slim design […]

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LUXA2 Lavi Series Headphones Launched

LUXA2, a market leader in power, audio and holder solutions, today announce the new Lavi Headphone Series, a new range of headphones designed for all musical palettes in mind – Lavi S, Lavi D Over-ear and Lavi L On-ear Wireless Headphones. Lavi S Over-ear Wireless Headphones Built for music enthusiasts that desire it all, the Lavi S supports triple mode functionality in the form of wireless, wired and external speaker (2W+2W) mode connectivity. With superior audio performance and clarity, music streams effortlessly without compromise. The inbuilt hi-grade 1000mAh li-polymer battery cell provides up to a massive 30 hours of playtime (headset) and up to 3 hours (external speaker), whilst requiring a mere 2 hours to fully charge (0-100%) from flat. […]

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ROCCAT Ryos TKL Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Debuts

The Ryos TKL Pro mechanical gaming keyboard arrives in stores, in style ROCCAT Studios adds yet another keyboard to its roster of Ryos peripherals in the Ryos TKL Pro gaming keyboard, with an eye cast toward design and function suited for the eSports-centric gamer. The most complete tenkeyless mechanical keyboard on the market, the Ryos TKL Pro hits retailers and online shops worldwide today, arriving with tons of hands-on research and testing already on the books via our own gaming living legend HyuN, the number one StarCraft II player in the world, as well as our engineers and other professional gamers.   Says René Korte, CEO and founder of ROCCAT Studios. “I’m in it to win it, so you’ll never […]

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Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 Introduced

Offers Unique Blend of Productivity and Entertainment in Four Modes Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced a new addition to the new YOGA Tablet 2 family with the new YOGA 13-in Tablet 2 with Windows. This latest Lenovo tablet offers consumers a unique experience by blending the productivity and familiarity of Windows 8.1 along with a host of entertainment features all on a brilliant 13.3-in Quad HD display. The YOGA Tablet 2 with Windows 13-inch joins the 8-inch and 10-inch Windows models announced during the YOGA global launch event on October 9. True to the spirit of the YOGA brand, the YOGA Tablet 2 with Windows (13”) offers technology that adapts to users with four distinct usage modes – […]

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Cooler Master Octane Mouse and Keyboard Combo Announced

Full Spectrum Gaming Cooler Master, a leading creator, innovator and manufacturer of desktop components and more, today announced Octane, a keyboard and mouse combo that covers the whole spectrum. See full details on the Octane right here. Gaming In Style Following the overwhelming success of the Devastator gaming mouse and keyboard combo, Cooler Master is introducing a new package for those looking to get their game on their way. The Octane features backlighting with 7 different color options with varied modes including pulsating and full backlighting. The colors for the mouse and keyboard can be changed independently of each other for whatever color combination you’re looking for. Precision Control Built with an AVAGO 3050 optical sensor, the mouse is extremely […]

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LG 31MU97 Digital Cinema 4K Monitor Unveiled

Newest Monitor from LG Boasts Higher 4K Resolution and Adobe Color Space LG Electronics (LG) today unveiled its new 4K Monitor (model 31MU97) for global rollout starting this week. The cutting-edge LG 31MU97 mates Digital Cinema 4K (4096 x 2160) resolution with a 31-inch IPS monitor to create an ultra-sharp high-end monitor that meets the standards of the Digital Cinema Initiative (DCI). The LG 31MU97 is especially well suited for professionals who demand the sharpest possible images for either work or leisure. The monitor’s ultra-high quality 4K resolution and life-like colors are ideal for photographers, video editors and graphic artists and its incredible picture quality allows for detailed and accurate retouching of any image. With the monitor’s rich and vibrant […]

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Thermaltake TR2 Bronze Series Power Supplies Introduced

Available in 450W, 500W, and 600W Thermaltake, being an industry leader in computer chassis, thermal solutions, and power supply units, would like to take this opportunity to introduce the TR2 Bronze Series 450W, 500W, and 600W, PSU that incorporates various high-quality components, enabling non-stop usage with a constantly stable and reliable performance. With 80 PLUS Bronze certified, the new TR2 Bronze series is the most valuable and economical choice-line, especially as it is specifically designed for the users who are looking for an excellent balance between cost and performance. To support all of today’s PC requirements, the TR2 Bronze Series complies with the latest ATX 12V 2.3 Standard for the utmost reliability and compatibility that supports state-of-the-art technologies. The embedded […]

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Amped Wireless TAP-EX High Power Touch Screen Wi-Fi Range Extender Unveiled

Industry’s first High Power Touch Screen Range Extender, boosts Wi-Fi signals up to 10,000 sq ft with the tap of a finger Amped Wireless, the leading manufacturer of high power, long range wireless solutions for the home and office, today announced the availability of its TAP-EX, a High Power Touch Screen Wi-Fi Range Extender. The sleek and compact device boosts the signal of a Wi-Fi router by repeating and amplifying the signal, boosting Wi-Fi coverage to areas like upstairs rooms, out to the yard, or to the far office. Setup takes minutes and only requires a few taps of the finger, no other devices are needed. “As Wi-Fi gadgets continue to infiltrate homes, full-home Wi-Fi coverage is a requirement and […]

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Logitech Keys-To-Go Portable Keyboard Introduced

The Logitech Keys-To-Go, Logitech Type+ and Logitech Ultrathin Make Typing on the New iPad Air 2 Fast, Familiar and Flexible Today Logitech (SIX:LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI) unveiled the new Logitech® Keys-To-Go, a slender stand-alone Bluetooth® keyboard for any iPad that can fit anywhere and go everywhere, so you’re never at a loss for words. Logitech has also updated its current lineup of protective iPad cases with integrated keyboards – including the Logitech® Type+ and the Logitech® Ultrathin – to be compatible with the new iPad® Air 2. “People use their iPads everywhere and the Logitech Keys-To-Go was specifically designed to effortlessly support people’s active lifestyles,” said Michele Hermann, vice president of mobility at Logitech. “We have introduced the Logitech Keys-To-Go and updated […]

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Amazon Fire TV Stick Streaming Media Stick Introduced

Powerful hardware–dual-core processor, 2x the memory of Chromecast, dual-band, dual-antenna (MIMO) Wi-Fi, and exclusive features like ASAP for instant streaming (NASDAQ: AMZN)–Less than seven months ago, Amazon introduced Amazon Fire TV, and it quickly became the best-selling streaming media box on Amazon. Today,Amazon is bringing the same experience customers love about Amazon Fire TV–ease of use, great performance, and vast selection–to a smaller and even more affordable device. Introducing Fire TV Stick, a small stick that connects to the HDMI port on your HDTV for instant access to movies, TV shows, music, photos, apps, and games. Fire TV Stick is just $39 and is available for pre-order starting today atwww.amazon.com/fire-tv-stick and will ship November 19. As a thank you to […]

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Thermaltake Core V41 Window Mid-Tower Chassis Released
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Thermaltake Core V41 Window Mid-Tower Chassis Released

Thermaltake, an industry leader in computer chassis, thermal solutions, and power supply units, is pleased to introduce the new Thermaltake Core V41 Window mid-tower chassis with exclusive Tt LCS certification. It is the latest addition to the Core series, and follows the launch of Core V71, V1, V51 and V31. While retaining the series’ curved metal mesh appearance, it delivers outstanding cooling performance, with compatibility for the extensive DIY/AIO liquid cooling systems and air cooling units that the series is renowned for. The Core V41 is an enthusiast-grade mid-tower chassis that provides unprecedented space for high-end hardware and liquid cooling expansion, supporting the latest ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards, and all high-end GPU cards.   A Closer Look: Enthusiasts’ […]

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ASUSTOR AS7004T Tower Model NAS Announced

ASUSTOR follows up the AS7008T and AS7010T with the AS7004T. Part of the AS70T series the AS7004T is a compact, high-performance tower model NAS created for demanding enterprise and multimedia applications. The AS7004T is powered by an Intel® Core i3-4330 3.5GHz dual-core processor, 2GB SO-DIMM DDR3 RAM (Expandable to a maximum of 16GB) and features 4 disk-bays providing up to 24GB in storage space, and read and writes speeds of over 112 MB/s. Cutting-edge hardware allows for 4K multimedia playback, equipped with HDMI 1.4a, S/PDIF output port for high-definition audio, allowing for the creation of a high quality multimedia center. ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced the launch of its new AS7004T tower […]

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MSI AG270 2QE and AG270 2QC Gaming All-in-One PCs Unveiled

Featuring NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX980M and GTX970M graphics cards MSI, world-renowned leader in gaming hardware today introduces two 27-inch All-in-One Gaming PCs: AG270 2QE and AG270 2QC, the first in the world featuring the all-new NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX980M and GTX970M discrete graphics cards. Both PCs are equipped with a 4th gen Intel Core i7 quad-core processor and up to 16GB DDR3 memory to get the maximum out of PC games. The 27-inch display is also one of its kind, including Anti-Flicker and Less Blue Light technology applied to its anti-glare implementation, so gamer’s eyes are protected better from eyestrain during long gaming sessions. Using the most powerful NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M gamer-grade graphics card MSI is the first manufacturer in the […]

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