ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) is proud to announce an all-new series of Ally handhelds built from the ground up with improved ergonomics and a seamless player-first user experience. Developed in partnership with the incredible team at Xbox, the new ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X offer best-in-class ergonomics and a full-screen Xbox experience that marries the best of Xbox and PC gaming in one cohesive package.

"We wanted to take our handheld to the next level, but we could not do it alone." said Shawn Yen, Head of the Consumer product team at ASUS. "This revolutionary partnership with Microsoft allowed us to forge a brand new device with ROG muscle and the soul of Xbox." The ROG Xbox Ally sports an AMD Ryzen Z2 A Processor with incredible power efficiency, while the ROG Xbox Ally X offers the new AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Processor for next-level gaming performance. Both launch holiday 2025 in select markets, with additional markets to follow.

Skullcandy's latest headphones are part throwback to one of their older, wired headphones from over a decade ago, part modern ANC headphones for long haul travellers. The Aviator 900 ANC has a very distinct design that is likely to cause divided opinions, but the most obvious feature is the two digits display that shows the battery charge level, except you won't be able to see it when you're wearing the headphones. Still, it might be handy for seeing the charge level at a quick glance, without having to unlock your phone and potentially even start an app to see the charge level. Other controls include a small joystick, a knurled, metallic looking volume wheel and a custom button. Connectivity includes a USB Type-C port for charging, a 3.5 mm audio jack for analogue input and Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint pairing support. Sadly there's no mention of supported audio codecs on the product page, just that there's support for THX spatial audio with head tracking and a low latency audio mode.

Other features include Google Fast Pair and Finder, 60 hours battery life with ANC off and 50 hours with it on. A 10-minute quick charge is said to give you four hours of battery life with ANC off. The headphones are said to feature a sweat and water-resistant nano coating, but there's no IPX rating. The ANC uses six microphones and there's also wear detection. At 332 grams, making them almost 80 grams heavier than Bose and Sony's latest, high-end ANC models, but with over twice as long battery life. Skullcandy supplies a pouch that doubles as a small bag with a strap, a USB-C to A charging cable and a 3.5 mm audio cable with the Aviator 900 ANC. The headphones will be available around the middle of this month and have an MSRP of US$299.99/£249.99.

MSI proudly introduces the MPG 242R X60N, a cutting-edge esports gaming monitor engineered for speed, precision, and dominance. Featuring a 24.1-inch Rapid TN panel with an ultra-fast 600 Hz refresh rate and 0.1 ms (GtG, Min.) response time, this monitor is built to give elite gamers the competitive edge they demand.

Extreme Esports Performance
Designed with the needs of top-tier esports players in mind, the MPG 242R X60N delivers unrivaled motion clarity and responsiveness. With a blazing 600 Hz refresh rate and 0.1 ms (GtG, Min.) response time, this monitor is built for lightning-fast reactions. MPRT Sync technology further reduces motion blur and ghosting, ensuring every frame is sharp and every target remains clearly in sight. Whether you're lining up the perfect headshot or reacting in real time, this monitor ensures no frame goes to waste.

The Type-C USB connector has made it a lot easier—at least in theory—to connect devices, but it's not without its faults, especially as it's been hard to know what capabilities both the ports and the cables deliver. The USB-IF has solved most of the issues on the cable side with clearer markings on certified cables, but that still leaves both computers and devices as a gotcha point. Microsoft has now announced that it has a new WHCP (Windows Hardware Compatibility Program) certification program for Windows 11 laptops that guarantees certain features from a Type-C USB port. No, it doesn't mean all new Windows 11 WHCP laptops will support USB4, which is something of a letdown, but it does guarantee that all USB-C ports on new WHCP laptops will support charging of the laptop and at least DP Alt mode for one display.

As the older USB 3.x standard doesn't support many of the features of USB4, there are several limitations to laptops that lack USB4 support, beyond just data transfer speeds over USB, such as PCIe tunnelling and Thunderbolt 3 support. However, Microsoft mandates Thunderbolt 3 support on all WHCP laptops with USB4 support. USB4 equipped WHCP laptops also have to support 15 W device charging and at least a pair of 4K 60 Hz displays via DP Alt mode. Microsoft's new WHCP certification does at least remove some of the guesswork when buying a new laptop, but until all laptops support USB4, there will still be devices with limited USB Type-C ports in the market.

Although Synology already announced its first plus series NAS in its 2025 range a month ago with the DS925+ and its accompanying expansion unit, the company had no less than six new devices on display at Computex. We also talked at length with the company and got an explanation as to why the company decided to move to supporting its own brand drives only and it turns out the situation isn't quite what Synology's press release made it seem like, but more on that after we go over the new devices.

The new range starts with the DS225+ and the DS425+, where the DS225+ is the new base model of the plus series. Both models are built around an Intel Celeron J4125—a chip that launched at the end of 2019—which is paired with 2 GB of DDR4 which can be expanded to 6 GB in total. Both models come with one 2.5 Gbps and one 1 Gbps Ethernet port, two 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and two or four drive bays. The DS425+ also gets a pair of M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slots, but unless the CPU information provided is wrong, these will only be PCIe 2.0 and will most likely not sport more than one or two lanes.

As we walked around the show floor earlier today, we walked past the USB-IF booth and spotted VLI showing off their new portable gaming dock concept. What the company has done, is to take its new VL605 USB-C DP to HDMI 2.1 PCON and combined it with the VL832 USB4 endpoint device, which under normal circumstances operate as a USB4 to USB 3.2 and DP 1.4 adapter and the VL109 which is a docking controller that also supports USB PD for up to three ports. The overall design supports up to 140 W USB PD 3.1 power passthrough as well.

The end result is a fairly small PCB that delivers an HDMI 2.1 port with VRR support, a first for a docking station solution as far as we're aware, as well as a USB Type-C with DP Alt-mode output, two USB Type-C ports with USB PD support and two USB Type-A ports. In itself it's not a unique product, but from our understanding, there aren't many docking stations out there that support VRR combined with USB ports that offer more than USB 2.0 speeds. VLI has tested it with AMD FreeSync as well as NVIDIA G-Sync compatible monitors without any problems and it's also been certified for FreeSync Premium Pro. Overall a neat little solution that could appeal to gamers that want a simple way of hooking up their peripherals to their gaming laptop when using an external monitor, keyboard and mouse.

Acer today announced a range of new products for users on the go, including two new tablets -- the Acer Iconia V12 and the Acer Iconia V11 -- and three new 5G network connectivity devices, including the Acer Connect X6E Plus 5G CPE, the Acer Connect M5 Mobile Wi-Fi, and the Acer Connect D5 Pro 5G dongle.

Acer Iconia V Series Tablets: Portable and Reliable for Entertainment and Multitasking
The Acer Iconia V12 and Iconia V11 are versatile tablets catering to a wide range of users, from students and family members to budget-conscious consumers, seeking a reliable mobile companion for everyday use. Their stunning displays offer a large viewing area with a wide 16:10 aspect ratio, up to 2K resolution, and 90 Hz refresh rate. The narrow bezel design maximizes screen real estate to see and do more, while their thin in-cell touch panels enhance touch sensitivity performance to deliver a more responsive and immersive experience.

Acer today unveiled its new ProCreator Series monitors, designed to enhance creative workflows with Calman-verified, high-resolution displays. These monitors feature wide color gamut coverage, up to Delta E<1 color accuracy levels, and the Acer Creator Hub software. Select models come with OLED and touchscreen panels, built-in webcams for conferencing and collaboration, and compatibility with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible technologies.
In addition, Acer introduced a range of portable and dual-screen foldable monitors, as well as compact LED projectors, catering to diverse needs and use cases.

Acer ProCreator Monitors
Acer's new ProCreator Series monitors are tailored for professional creators such as animators, photographers, editors, and designers who demand precise color accuracy and stunning visual clarity for creative projects. All models are Calman-verified, ensuring they meet rigorous standards for reliable color performance and consistency across various workflows.

MSI proudly introduces the MPG 274URDFW E16M, a 27-inch Mini-LED Dual Mode gaming monitor. It features a Rapid IPS panel, Dual Mode for 160 Hz at UHD and 320 Hz at FHD, 0.5 ms (GtG, Min.) response time, and AI-driven features. This monitor delivers stunning visual clarity, rich colors, and optimized performance.

Stunning Visuals with Mini-LED and Quantum Dot Technology
Powered by Mini-LED and Quantum Dot technology, the MPG 274URDFW E16M offers exceptional brightness, deep contrast, and rich colors. It features 1,152 full-array local dimming zones for precise backlight control, achieving deep blacks and sharp highlights. With VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification, 98% DCI-P3, 100% Adobe RGB, 140% sRGB coverage, and Delta E≤2 color accuracy, this monitor delivers lifelike visuals for gaming, content creation, and entertainment.

EIZO Corporation today introduced the 30.5-inch ColorEdge CG3100X color management monitor - the latest in EIZO's lineup of DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) resolution monitors for post-production, joining the ColorEdge PROMINENCE CG1 and CG319X. The new CG3100X features HDR (High Dynamic Range) workflow support in editing and post-production environments, as well as USB Type-C for streamlined connectivity.

High brightness is crucial in modern editing and post-production workflows to support HDR and ensure consistent display of colors and highlights in video content. The CG3100X features a high brightness of 500 cd/m², up from 350 cd/m² in the CG319X, while delivering highly detailed images in DCI 4K. This ensures optimal display of highlights in 4K content, meeting the technical requirements of today's creators. Additionally, the monitor boasts a high contrast ratio of 1800:1 for producing true blacks and rendering shadows in high detail.

GIGABYTE, a global leader in technology, today announced the availability of its flagship ultra-compact mini-PC, the New BRIX Mainstream series, accompanied by an exclusive product video release. This series is powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) and boasts an integrated GPU with a remarkable 20% performance increase over the previous generation. Furthermore, it unleashes exceptional AI performance, delivering up to 96 Tera Operations Per Second (TOPS), making it perfectly suited for demanding generative AI tasks and intensive multitasking scenarios.

⁠Designed to meet the growing needs of smart home solutions, commercial deployments, content creation, and edge computing, the BRIX Mainstream series packs this impressive performance into a remarkably compact 0.46-liter chassis with a sleek 3.5 cm profile. Despite its size, it offers top-tier computing power, flexible expansion options, and an eco-conscious, energy-efficient design - delivers performance that exceeds expectation.

SilverStone Technology has listed the Crown 04, a new home theater PC (HTPC) enclosure built with all-steel construction and a brushed aluminium finish (3 mm-thick front aluminium panel and a 2 mm-thick top aluminium panel). The Crown 04 follows the 5U rackmount standard with dimensions measuring 440 mm width, 239 mm height, and 458 mm depth. This size makes it compatible with larger graphics cards, including the RTX 50 series, and provides room for future GPU generations. The enclosure supports motherboards from ATX to SSI-EEB form factors and offers eight PCI expansion slots, allowing users to build powerful systems with high-end components.

The Crown 04 gives users plenty of room for storage as it can fit two 3.5-inch hard drives and three 2.5-inch SSDs inside. For cooling, SilverStone included 3x 120 mm fans while additional fans can be added (1x 120/140 mm on the rear, 3x 120 mm at the top, and 3x 120/140 mm on the side). Radiators up to 360 mm can be placed on top and the side of the enclosure.Update May 13th: SilverStone Crown 04 MSRP: $549 USD (excluding taxes and VAT)

Back in April, MSI unveiled the MAG 272UP QD-OLED X24 in China and now the display has tipped up on its global website, suggesting we'll see a world-wide release of what is set to be a more budget friendly 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor from the company. The base specs are quite similar to those of the MPG 272URX QD-OLED, as both models offer a 240 Hz refresh rate, a 0.03 ms response time, a peak HDR brightness of 1000 nits and a VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification. Both also have what MSI refers to as a graphene film with a custom heatsink to help cool the QD-OLED panel, as well as MSI's OLED Care 2.0 and a three-year warranty.

However, the MAG 272UP QD-OLED X24 only comes with DP 1.4a support, rather than DP 2.1a, although both displays sport a pair of HDMI 2.1 ports and a USB Type-C input with DP Alt mode. That said, the MAG 272UP QD-OLED X24 only offers a meagre 15 W USB PD charging, whereas the MPG 272URX offer 98 W charging and MSI has also dropped the USB hub and KVM support on the MAG model, but a headphone jack is still present. MSI has also gone for basic VESA Adaptive-Sync support, so no FreeSync or G-Sync support on this one. On the plus side, MSI has added console specific modes at 60 and 120 Hz at three different resolutions, something we haven't seen before and VRR is supported for consoles as well. The overall design remains the same though, making it easy to mistake the affordable SKU for the more feature rich SKU. So far there's no word on pricing outside of China, where it costs 5,499 RMB.

The Japanese manufacturer JAPANNEXT, known for its unique monitor designs with distinctive form factors and specifications, has released the JN-IPS276SDQHD-HSPC6-CMS monitor featuring a 27.6-inch IPS panel with SDQHD resolution (2560 x 2880), providing 2.67 times more display area than Full HD. This vertical-oriented display with a 16:18 aspect ratio came in handy mainly for users who do a lot of coding or work on large documents and spreadsheets, minimizing scrolling. Moreover, the monitor includes a retractable webcam and microphone at the top. Connectivity options include HDMI 2.0 @ 60 Hz, DisplayPort 1.4 @ 60 Hz, audio, and USB Type-C with 65 W power delivery capability.

Technical specifications include 178° viewing angles, 300 cd/m² maximum brightness, 100% sRGB and 97% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, and HDR support. The monitor offers KVM functionality, allowing keyboard and mouse sharing between various connected devices. The display supports PBP mode for simultaneous viewing of two input sources side-by-side or stacked, plus PIP mode for picture-in-picture functionality. Flicker reduction and blue light filtering are also present.

Team Group Inc., a global leader in memory and storage solutions, proudly announces that four of its innovative products across its three sub-brands have won the 2025 Red Dot Award for Product Design. The award-winning entries include the T-FORCE XTREEM ARGB DDR5 Desktop Memory, T-CREATE EXPERT P32 Desk External SSD, Team Group PD20 Mini External SSD, and the PD20M Mag Portable SSD. These accolades reaffirm Team Group's unwavering commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and thoughtful design, further strengthening its influential position in the global high-performance storage and design aesthetics landscape.

The Red Dot Design Award, one of the most prestigious design competitions globally, spans nearly 70 years and attracts over 10,000 entries from more than 60 countries annually. Judged by a panel of international design experts, the award honors outstanding designs based on multiple criteria, including functionality, aesthetic appeal, usability, and sustainability. Team Group has emerged from the large pool of submissions, earning top-tier international recognition and demonstrating its significant achievements and brand value.

Acer today announced the expansion of its mainstream Nitro gaming line with the launch of the new Acer Nitro AI laptops and the Nitro 20 desktop. The Nitro range brings a full-package gaming experience and great value for gamers and content creators, combining robust processing power, essential computing features, and more without breaking the bank. The addition of slim laptops and a compact Windows PC option also support users with limited space for their gaming set-ups.

The Nitro AI laptops are Copilot+ PCs, powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors and equipped with the game-changing NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs to make more powerful AI rendering capabilities more accessible. The Nitro 20 desktop also utilizes AI processors and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, focusing on better energy efficiency with a smaller footprint.

Professional storage brand TerraMaster proudly unveils its revolutionary product, the D9-320, a 9-bay intelligent storage enclosure. As a flagship model featuring an innovative "independent drive power control system," the D9-320 offers a massive 198 TB storage capacity, 10 Gbps high-speed transmission, and precise nine-channel power management, providing professional-grade storage expansion solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, NAS users, and tech enthusiasts.

Three Major Breakthroughs Set a New Industry Benchmark
9-Channel Independent Power Management

• The D9-320 introduces an innovative design with nine physical power switches plus a master control switch for dual protection. Users can precisely shut down idle drives, reducing power consumption by up to 70%. Paired with a UPS intelligent power-off protection system, it automatically performs head parking and data cache protection during unexpected power outages, improving data safety by 300% compared to traditional enclosures.

Chieftec is excited to introduce their new mini-tower PC case, the UNI Series BS-20B-OP. This versatile, compact case combines modern professional design with practical functionality, making it the perfect solution for home and office environments. With a minimal footprint and a total volume of less than 20 liters, the BS-20B-OP ensures that you don't have to sacrifice essential features for space efficiency. It supports full microATX mainboards, ATX PSUs, ultra-slim ODDs, and even graphics cards up to 270 mm in length. The timelessly elegant front panel features all relevant connectors, including a USB Type-C port. Hidden air vents ensure ideal airflow.

Patriot Memory, has announced the launch of two new external portable SSD (PSSD) products: Patriot Transporter Lite and Viper PVP30, offering diverse options for users seeking high-speed transfer, portability, and stability.

The Viper PVP30 Portable SSD is a high-performance external portable SSD from Patriot Memory Viper series, designed specifically for gamers and professionals. It employs a USB 3.2 Gen 2 x2 interface, delivering sequential read speeds of up to 2000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 1800 MB/s, greatly improving data transfer efficiency. It offers two capacity options: 1 TB and 2 TB, and is equipped with a USB Type-C port to ensure compatibility with the latest devices. The aluminium alloy case design is not only aesthetically pleasing but also provides excellent heat dissipation, ensuring efficient operation over extended periods.

EIZO Corporation (TSE: 6737) today announced the release of the FlexScan EV2720S - a 27-inch, WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution monitor equipped with USB Type-C connectivity for streamlined hot desking and remote office work. It is the successor model to the FlexScan EV2781, offering enhanced energy efficiency and compliance with the latest global environmental standards.

With sustainability gaining more significance in the modern landscape, organizations are urged to make well-informed decisions when procuring new technology. The EV2720S consumes just 14 watts of power, representing a 22% reduction from the previous model. This substantial decrease helps users to lower energy costs and contributes to a smaller carbon footprint, supporting sustainability efforts.

LG Electronics USA (LG) today announced preorder availability for its highly anticipated 45-inch LG UltraGear GX9 (45GX950A-B)—the world's first 5K2K (5120x2160) OLED gaming monitor. Engineered for the most demanding gamers, this groundbreaking display sets a new standard for immersive visuals and ultra-fast refresh rates. The LG UltraGear GX9 retails for $1,999 and is available now for preorder through March 30, 2025 on LG.com and purchasable later at LG-authorized retailers.

The GX9 redefines gaming displays with its 45-inch OLED panel and 800R curvature, delivering a 5K2K Wide Ultra High Definition (WUHD) resolution for an unparalleled immersive experience. Dual-mode refresh rate technology allows gamers to choose between 5K2K at 165 Hz or Wide Full HD (WFHD) at 330 Hz, paired with an ultra-fast 0.03 ms response time for ultimate speed and precision.

Following the YUNZII AL65 QMK/VIA aluminium keyboard showcased at this year's CES show, YUNZII recently announced the AL80 QMK/VIA aluminium LCD mechanical keyboard as its latest addition to the AL series. The keyboard is built around an anodized aluminium frame with a gasket structure and features a built-in LCD screen to show various content like time, battery level, and pictures. It also includes a fully customizable control knob. Regarding connectivity, it offers Bluetooth, 2.4G, and USB Type-C, linking up to five devices across Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS. The YUNZII AL80 supports QMK/VIA customization, offering users the ability to program keys, create macros, and adjust RGB settings.

It includes hot-swappable switch slots that work with 3-pin and 5-pin switches from various brands such as Gateron or Cherry (if ordered from the YUNZII website, users can choose between Gateron Zero Linear or YUNZII Cocoa Cream V2 Linear switches). The keyboard comes with pre-lubed linear switches and uses a gasket-mounted design with several noise-reducing layers. A 6000mAh battery powers the device, which includes an RGB lighting system offering 1.68 million colors and more than 20 backlight options. The YUNZII AL80 QMK/VIA aluminium LCD Mechanical Keyboard is available in three variants (Silver, Black, and Beige) and has a price of $109.99.

EIZO Corporation (TSE: 6737) today introduced the 24.1-inch ColorEdge CG2400S color management monitor, the successor to the ColorEdge CG2420. It is the first 24.1-inch monitor in the CG series to feature HDR workflow support for professional creatives, as well as the first monitor in the ColorEdge lineup to have its housing made from recycled plastic for reducing environmental impact.

Designed to meet the diverse needs of professional creatives in fields such as photography, video editing, design, and print, the CG2400S features WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution on a 24.1-inch screen. With a typical contrast ratio of 1800:1, the highest in the ColorEdge CG series, the monitor produces true blacks to ensure shadows are rendered in high detail and lifelike accuracy. It is also equipped with a retardation film to overcome color distortion from optical shifts, allowing tones to retain their depth even when viewed from an angle.

PNY Technologies today announced the latest additions to their USB Type-C flash drive lineup, headlined by the extreme-performance PRO Elite V3 that delivers read speeds up to 1,000 MB/s and write speeds up to 800 MB/s, and offers storage options ranging from 256 GB - 2 TB. The expanded Type-C portfolio also includes the ultra-compact Elite-X Fit and Elite models, providing a storage solution for all Type-C and high-performance portable needs without requiring a Type-C adapter.

Extreme Storage Solution—PRO Elite V3 Type-C
The PRO Elite V3 leads PNY's latest generation of Type-C USB storage solutions, crafted for professional content creators, designers, and gamers demanding high performance while working with large files and resource-demanding applications. With extreme read speeds up to 1,000 MB/s and write speeds up to 800 MB/s, users can safely transfer their valuable content at blazing fast speeds up to 265 times faster than standard USB 2.0 flash drives. A huge storage size increase of up to 2 TB provides professional users ample space to store large project files, 4K video collections, and extensive gaming libraries on a single storage device.

addlink Technology Co., Ltd., a pioneer in digital storage solutions, is thrilled to unveil the P21 USB SSD, a cutting-edge portable storage device that combines exceptional speed, robust durability, and sleek design. Experience extremely fast data transfers with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 technology, delivering speeds up to 2050 MB/s. The P21 is perfect for handling large 4K videos, high-resolution photos, or extensive game libraries in seconds, empowering users with efficiency and ease.

Equipped with a USB Type-C interface, the P21 is compatible with a wide range of devices, including Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, gaming consoles, and professional cameras. Whether you're editing videos, backing up data, or gaming, it even could record All new 4K 120hz apple ProRes video with iPhone 16 the P21 seamlessly integrates into your digital ecosystem.