It may not be as easy to crack as the Bluetooth powered Wiimote, but the Wii U Gamepad is finally getting a little hacker’s limelight — one clever modder has figured out how to use it as a PC controller. By pointing the Wii U web browser at a local web server running a custom … Continued
Toshiba unveils 2TB Canvio Basics and Special Edition portable drives
It’s still not all that easy to track down a 2TB portable drive. Thankfully, Toshiba is making that extra-large capacity more ubiquitous by shipping an upgrade to its Canvio line of USB 3.0 disks. Both the no-frills Canvio Basics 3.0 and a Canvio Special Edition with a backup software bundle now carry 2TB inside, up … Continued
Almond+ WiFi router coming to Kickstarter: touchscreen, 802.11ac, home automation
Securifi isn’t your average Kickstarter outfit. It already has one Almond wireless touchscreen router under its belt, currently sold at Amazon, and now it’s about to bid for crowdfunding to build a sequel: the Almond+. The new device will incorporate a 2.8-inch 320 x 240 touchscreen for PC-free setup, dual band 802.11ac for speeds of … Continued
iHeartRadio tailors streaming to mood with ‘Perfect For,’ adds alarm for good measure
Looking to stream tunes based on your mood without the need to make a meticulous selection? If so, iHeartRadio is looking to oblige. The internet music service has announced the “Perfect For” feature that allows you to tailor your stream from over 1,500 live stations by selecting your current temperament or activity. Following the announcement … Continued
Razer releases $130 Orbweaver for single-pawed, mechanical PC gaming (video)
Belkin made gamer’s hearts flutter with the original N52te speedpad, which Razer took over a couple of years ago and developed into the Nostromo. Now, that peripheral-maker has taken the concept to a new level (and price) with the $130 gadget-tastic Orbweaver gaming keypad. Each of the 20 mechanical keys is programmable with unlimited-length macros, … Continued
Razer tweaks its Carcharias headset to outfit the Xbox 360, shipping now for $69.99
Bummed because that Razer Carcharias headset you’ve been eying wasn’t equipped for Black Ops II missions on your Xbox 360? Good news, mates. The gaming outfit has announced a redesigned version of the cans that will play nice with Microsoft’s console, with amplified audio and in-line controls for quick adjustments in the heat of battle … Continued
Distro Issue 68: PC game designers and the quest for compatibility
Well friends, the week’s end brings with it an issue of our tablet mag that’s hot off the digital presses. PC gaming nabs the cover story this time out as we take a look at the task of insuring compatibility across a set of devices that adds customized models constantly. If full-length gadget reviews are … Continued
CEOh no he didn’t!: Rahul Sood heckles HP over strangely named Envy h8 PC
It’s no secret that Rahul Sood, who now runs Microsoft’s Bing Fund, feels a twinge of bitterness towards his previous employer. Having worked for HP until 2010, and having endowed it with the Envy sub-brand, he’s since been forced to watch from the sidelines while the mothership floundered. But it’s not the u-turns or bad … Continued









