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LogitechSuperstrike
X3 Superstrike vs X2 Superstrike: a few important differences

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X3 Superstrike vs X2 Superstrike: a few important differences

The X3 Superstrike brings new internals, better weight balance, longer battery life and a seriously cool magenta color.
LogitechSuperstrike
Top Pick
Very good, would recommend
The mouse **without** a click

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The mouse without a click

I'd argue the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike is a revolution. The mechanical switches are swapped for haptic ones. No click sound, no click movement, but ten adjustable actuation points. Here's my take after several months on the desk.
AppleAirPods 5
Top Pick
Very good, would recommend
Better and **cheaper**

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Better and cheaper

The fifth generation AirPods get active noise cancellation on both models, while the price goes down vs AirPods 4. After two years with AirPods 4 in my ears every day and night, the verdict is clear: a strong 5 out of 6... unless you already have AirPods 4 with noise cancellation, that is

NuPhyMechanical Keyboard
NuPhy gives us 3D printable files on GitHub and joins the club!

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NuPhy gives us 3D printable files on GitHub and joins the club!
FiiOCP11
FiiO rewinds and launches yet another portable cassette player, the CP11

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FiiO rewinds and launches yet another portable cassette player, the CP11

FiiO has just unveiled the CP11, an ultra thin portable cassette player with Bluetooth, a new mechanism and a brushless motor. It arrives (maybe) at the end of 2026.

Wooting80HE+
Wooting 80HE+ is coming, with a split spacebar, a KNOB, new plate and switches!

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Wooting 80HE+ is coming, with a split spacebar, a KNOB, new plate and switches!
KeychronQ1 HE
Very good, would recommend
Lovely typing feel, great sound and a **premium** build

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Lovely typing feel, great sound and a premium build

The Keychron Q1 HE is a 75% keyboard with Hall Effect, adjustable actuation point and a typing feel that is fantastic straight out of the box. I've tested the ANSI version and I love it.
KeychronG6 HE
Keychron G6 HE: 46 grams, a swappable battery and open source firmware

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Keychron G6 HE: 46 grams, a swappable battery and open source firmware

The Keychron G6 HE UltraLight weighs in at 46 grams, has a removable battery module, a PixArt 3955 sensor, 8000 Hz polling and MagOptic switches that work as both optical and magnetic. Global launch in early September at $90.
Steam Deckgaming
Top Pick
A product I really love. I am a real fan
Three years in, still **worth** it

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Three years in, still worth it

I've used the original Steam Deck long-term. Here's who it's still for in 2026, where it falls behind the OLED, and what I'd buy instead at today's prices.
LEGOThe X-Files
LEGO's first X-Files set lands August 4, and Gillian Anderson unboxes it as Scully

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LEGO's first X-Files set lands August 4, and Gillian Anderson unboxes it as Scully

LEGO Ideas 21369 The X-Files is 1,478 pieces at $199.99, out August 1 for Insiders and August 4 for everyone else. Mulder's basement office, a hovering UFO, eight minifigures, and a teaser with Gillian Anderson back in Scully mode.
WootingGaming keyboard
Top Pick
A product I really love. I am a real fan
The **golden** standard

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The golden standard

Four weeks with the Wooting 80HE Zinc ISO. Yes, Hall Effect and Rapid Trigger help. But the real reason to buy this one is what Wooting is.
SteelSeriesAerox 3 Wireless Gen 2
Decent enough, but with caveats
Colorful and playful, but short on innovation

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Colorful and playful, but short on innovation

The SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 is a playful wireless gaming mouse where the colors and RGB shine. At $109.99 it suits RGB enthusiasts with several SteelSeries devices, not competitive weight chasers. 3 out of 6.
AMDAM5
AM5 **lives** until 2029, and the 7700X3D lands soon

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AM5 lives until 2029, and the 7700X3D lands soon

Two lovely bits of AMD news (so far) out of Computex 2026: AMD is extending official support for the AM5 platform all the way to 2029, and launching the Ryzen 7 7700X3D at the same time with 8 cores, 16 threads, 120 W TDP and 104 MB of cache. On sale internationally 16 July for $329.
FinalmouseGaming mice
Finalmouse SLX, $179 and **made** for CS

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Finalmouse SLX, $179 and made for CS

Finalmouse's Starlight X dropped on 30 May at $179 and immediately sold out. TMR analog clicks, built with exotic materials, a chassis lighter than water, and a shape aimed at tactical FPS.
ValveSteam Machine
Steam Deck just got more expensive. Bad news for Steam Machine.

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Steam Deck just got more expensive. Bad news for Steam Machine.

Valve hiked Steam Deck OLED prices by close to 50%, and the Steam Machine's launch price is still unknown. I sketched out a DIY build, and that's even more expensive!
CorsairClipper Pro Mini 60
Top Pick
Very good, would recommend
Light, compact, and **surprisingly** much for the money

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Light, compact, and surprisingly much for the money

The Corsair Clipper Pro Mini 60 is a small 60% keyboard with Hall Effect, adjustable switches, and it withstands dust and water. Light at 415 grams, but it's a lot of keyboard for €99.
NvidiaGPU
RIP Nvidia Control Panel + where to **download**

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RIP Nvidia Control Panel + where to download

Nvidia is retiring our beloved Control Panel with driver 581.47. You can still download Nvidia Control Panel free from the Microsoft Store. Here is what is changing, whether it is still safe to use, and how it sits next to the new Nvidia app.
StarpathSurvival
The simulation won't get in your **way**

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The simulation won't get in your way

Jonathan Smårs, Starpath's solo developer, answers some of my questions about the space game announced earlier this week. The simulation is optional, and you decide how deep you venture.
RazerWebcam
Decent enough, but with caveats
Razer Kiyo V2 X review

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Razer Kiyo V2 X review

The Razer Kiyo V2 X is a well-built webcam with a mic and privacy shield, held back by software and a USB-A cable that has no business shipping in 2026.

Nordic Game Awards 2026

ARC Raiders
Nordic Game of the YearBest TechnologyBest Audio

ARC Raiders

Embark Studios / Sweden

ARC Raiders from Embark Studios pulled off a clean sweep with Nordic Game of the Year, plus Best Technology and Best Audio. Personally I love ARC Raiders, and I am impressed by what the Stockholm studio Embark has delivered. Congrats!

More winners

The Midnight Walk
Best Art

Best Art

The Midnight Walk

MoonHood / Sweden

Dark fairytale world built out of clay.
Split Fiction
Best Game Design

Best Game Design

Split Fiction

Hazelight Studios / EA / Sweden

Two-player co-op adventure with mechanics that keep shifting.
LEGO Voyagers
Best Fun for Everyone

Best Fun for Everyone

LEGO Voyagers

Light Brick Studio / Denmark

Two bricks, one journey.
Discounty
Best Debut

Best Debut

Discounty

Crinkle Cut Games / Denmark

Run a corner shop in a bitter little town.
Herman MillerDesk
Herman Miller launches the Coyl, **no news** on Europe

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Herman Miller launches the Coyl, no news on Europe

Herman Miller, the office chair name everyone knows, has launched a gaming desk. The Coyl looks good but is expensive. US-only for now.
StarpathSurvival
Starpath announced by Valheim's lead engineer & designer

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Starpath announced by Valheim's lead engineer & designer

Jonathan Smårs, lead engineer & designer on Valheim, has revealed Starpath, a creepy, retro-looking spacefaring survival and crafting game that promising simulation physics and co-op!
R.M. WilliamsComfort Craftsman
Top Pick
A product I really love. I am a real fan
My **solemate**

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My solemate

R.M. Williams Comfort Craftsman review. Three pairs in, this is my everyday default for work and the weekend. Check out comfort, sizing, the smooth sole, care and patina over time.
ValveSteam Controller
Valve releases 3D CAD files for the new Steam Controller

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Valve releases 3D CAD files for the new Steam Controller

Valve has published shell CAD files for the just-launched Steam Controller and its wireless puck on GitLab. STP, STL, and engineering drawings, free for personal and non-commercial use.
KeychronG5
Testing Keychron's **ultralight** G5

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Testing Keychron's ultralight G5

The Keychron G5 weighs 45.6 grams, feels fantastic in the hand and ships with adapters for everything. First impressions are very positive.