Daily Archives: August 17, 2012

Tritton’s Pro+ 5.1 headset goes up for pre-order, promises gamers ‘true 5.1′ for $200

Tritton’s Pro+ 5.1 headset goes up for pre-order, promises gamers ‘true 5.1′ for $200

Thought Tritton was satisfied with only pumping out Xbox-licensed gaming headsets in the last year? Fret not ye’ PS3 and PC gamers, instead, say hello to its latest cross-platform unit, the AX Pro+. Although its color scheme is similar to the Dolby Headphone-enabled AX 720 virtual surround sound headset, the moniker pits it as a … Continued

ROCCAT Power-Grid Android version on its way, we go hands-on with the keyboard-augmenting app (video)

ROCCAT Power-Grid Android version on its way, we go hands-on with the keyboard-augmenting app (video)

ROCCAT’s plans to fight back against Razer’s glowing customizable macro-keys and touchscreens are nearing the finish line. Here at Gamescom, the mouse and keyboard maker’s Power-Grip app was at a nearly-finished stage on the iPhone. Better still, the Android version was close behind it — although it was slightly less polished. The idea is to … Continued

NPL, Imperial College create room-temperature maser, promise more sensitive beams

NPL, Imperial College create room-temperature maser, promise more sensitive beams

Masers, or microwave lasers, have rarely been as viable as their regular counterparts; they need temperatures near absolute zero, exotic vacuum chambers or strong magnets just to run at all, which safely rules out carrying a maser as a pocket pointer. The National Physical Laboratory and Imperial College London might put that gap in practicality … Continued