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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.
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
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.

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!
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.

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
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.
PulsarNoctua
A gaming mouse with a fan! Pulsar Feinmann F01 Noctua Edition launches July 21

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A gaming mouse with a fan! Pulsar Feinmann F01 Noctua Edition launches July 21

The Pulsar Feinmann F01 Noctua Edition launches July 21, 2026. 73 grams, with a real Noctua NF-A4x10 fan that blows air into your palm, the XS-2 sensor with 42,000 DPI and an 8K polling rate.
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.
ValveSteam Machine
The Steam Machine costs **€1,039**

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The Steam Machine costs €1,039

We finally know the Steam Machine's price, €1,039 in the European market. The internet is furious, but you won't get it any cheaper by building your own.
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.
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.

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.
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!
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.
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.
ValveSteam Controller
The new Steam Controller sold out not once, but twice on launch day. Norwegians still waiting for news.

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The new Steam Controller sold out not once, but twice on launch day. Norwegians still waiting for news.

Valve's €89 Steam Controller sold out in less than 30 minutes on May 4, briefly took the Steam store down, and sold out again on restock. Here is what the early reviews are saying, and where Norway stands.
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.
NoctuaCooling
Noctua releases 3D CAD models of their entire fan lineup

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Noctua releases 3D CAD models of their entire fan lineup

Noctua is the 2nd supplier that has published 3D CAD files for their fan lineup. Build your own ducts, shrouds, brackets, or just mess around with renders or AR!
CorsairMAKR PRO 75
Very good, would recommend
Heavy, full aluminium, and a **pleasure** to type on

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Heavy, full aluminium, and a pleasure to type on

Corsair's MAKR PRO 75 is a heavy, full-aluminium Hall Effect board with hot-swap magnetic switches, a knob with layers, and it supports both Corsair WebHub and iCUE.