Razer Reveals HyperFlux Wireless Charging Mousepad
Razer says it's creating the world's first wireless mouse that doesn't need a battery charged with the Mamba HyperFlux used in tandem with the Firefly HyperFlux mat.
The two products utilize Razer HyperFlux Wireless Power Technology. So the Firefly mat powers the Mamba mouse, meaning the device can stay lightweight.
Razer co-founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan believes this combo will greatly benefit video games. "Gamers are no longer held at the mercy of a battery or cable," he said in a statement. "Instead, there will be true wireless freedom with a cordless gaming mouse that’s the same weight as a wired mouse."
On top of that, both will feature Razer Chroma color options. And the Firefly mat will also offer dual-sided hard and cloth surfaces. Razer noted, as well, that a cable will be included with the Mamba mouse in case people use it without the mat.
LG Shows Off TV That Rolls Up Like a Poster
If you've dreamed of rolling up your television and stuffing it into your backpack, LG is moving rollable OLED displays even closer to your dreams.
Displays that can be rolled up aren't the newest tech, but the process is closer to perfection than it ever has been before. LG showed off its 65-inch OLED display, the "world's first," at CES in Las Vegas.
But there's more than just a 65-inch display on display. LG is also showing off an 88-inch OLED 8K television set, because even though you might be fine with your 1080p set, television manufacturers want you to cram as many pixels into your eyeballs as possible.
Razer’s Project Linda Turns Your Phone into a Laptop
Razer has unveiled a new laptop/smartphone hybrid concept called Project Linda.
The device, powered by the Android-based Razer Phone—which won IGN's Best Smartphone of 2017—features a 13.3-inch laptop design. With Project Linda, Razer aims to provide an experience that blends "the familiar Android environment with the ease-of-use of a laptop."
Project Linda has you dock the Razer Phone inside the laptop's frame, where a touchpad typically would be located. With the press of a button, the phone is transformed into an Android laptop, with the phone's 5.7-inch display able to function as a touchpad or second screen. A mouse can also be connected for more precise control.
Best Budget Gaming Headset 2019: Cheap Gaming Headsets for All Gamers
Whereas cheap gaming headsets, which I've primarily defined with a $40-$80 price range, in the past would force you to make sacrifices, they now allow you to enjoy features like wireless connectivity, and/or 7.1 surround sound. Make no mistake that there are a lot of bad eggs still out there, but we've sorted them out to ensure you get a list of only the best budget gaming headsets.
Best Budget Headset Deals
Sony Announces $30,000 4K Projector
Sony Electronics has announced the 4K Ultra Short Throw Projector LSPX-A1, a new projector that joins the company's Life Space UX product line.
The LSPX-A1 will be available for purchase in the United States this spring, with an expected price of around $30,000.
LSPX-A1 from Life Space UX (Image credit: Sony Electronics)
When positioned 9.6 inches from your wall, the LSPX-A1 delivers a native 4K resolution image with HDR that is 120 inches (dia.) in size. The projector can also reach a brightness of 2500 lumens.
EA Sports UFC 3 – 5 Things You Need to Know About Career Mode
UFC 3 is releasing soon – on February 2, or January 25 for EA Access subscribers – but for those looking to get a taste of the game’s new career mode, here are five things you need to know.
Fighters in UFC 3’s career mode actually begin in the World Fighting Alliance. It’s here that you have your first few career fights, which are important because it’s these first few fights that decide the quality of your very first UFC contract. Do well, and you’ll be fast tracked into the UFC. Do not so well, and you’ll find yourself either getting a few more fights under your belt, or having to go through The Ultimate Fighter. Whichever route you take, once you get to the UFC you’ll also have to make the decision of which of the eight real-life training camps to make your home at.
Overwatch League Companion App Released
Blizzard has released a companion app for the upcoming Overwatch League competition.
The Overwatch League app provides fans with constantly updated scores and standings across the entire competition. Fans who own an iOS or Android device can keep up with the action by downloading the free companion app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
The Overwatch League, which starts tomorrow, January 10, is the world's first global eSports league with city-based teams. The grand prize for the winner is a healthy $1 million, with each player taking home a minimum $50,000 salary.
The Miz and Maryse to Headline New Reality Show
Following in the footsteps of E!'s Total Divas and Total Bellas, WWE Superstar The Miz and his wife, two-time Divas Champion Maryse, have landed their own "docuseries" called MIZ AND MRS. - six half-hour episodes that will feature the pair, known for being larger than life both in and out of the ring, as they become parents for the first time.
Expected to air on USA Network in 2018, Miz and Mrs. will deliver an intimate, behind-the-scenes glimpse at this iconic couple.
Dragon Ball FighterZ Beta Character Roster Announced
The character roster for Dragon Ball FighterZ's upcoming open beta has been announced, featuring 11 playable fighters.
The beta will run from January 14 to January 16 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with those who pre-ordered the fighting game getting a day's early access on January 13. Check here for the exact timings in your area.
The full beta roster is as follows:
- Nappa
- Vegeta
- Goku
- Piccolo
- Krillin
- Cell
- Android 18
Xbox One: New Dashboard Update Announced
To start off 2018 right, Microsoft has announced the next Xbox One Dashboard Update, and it includes a Do Not Disturb mode, additional functionality for the guide, and more inactivity shutdown options.
Xbox Insiders in the Alpha ring can download the update now. Full update details are available on the Xbox Wire.
Starting at 6 p.m. PST, Alpha ring Xbox Insiders are able to download update 1802.180105-1503. The update will add the Next Achievement functionality to the guide, which makes it faster and easier to monitor the closest achievements across all owned games. Filters to sort between the closest, most common, most common rare, most rare, and highest Gamerscore rewarded, will be available.