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DuRoBo Krono Review: Portable E-Ink reader with great ideas that need a bit of improvement

Taras Buria — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:26:02 +0000

In the sea of phone-sized E-Ink readers, the DuRoBo Krono stands out with its unique physical controls and interesting ideas. Here is our review. Read more...

EA Sports UFC 6 review: Brutal, satisfying, and surprisingly accessible to newcomers

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:02 +0000

We step into EA Sports' new MMA fighting game, UFC 6, for a full review. This is turning out to be a good jumping-off point for newcomers. Read more...

AMD RX 9070 GRE AI, Blender benchmarks vs 9070 XT, 7800XT, Nvidia RTX 5070, 4070

Sayan Sen — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:30:01 +0000

Gaming aside, many use their GPUs for productivity, and today we assess AMD's RX 9070 GRE to see how good it is in handling AI, rendering, and more. Read more...

007 First Light review: Satisfying spy adventure that James Bond needed

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:16:02 +0000

IO Interactive is trading Agent 47 for James Bond in 007 First Light. Here's what we thought of the super spy action experience in this review of the game's PC version. Read more...

DWARF mini review: the world's smallest smart telescope for night and day sky captures

Steven Parker — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:00:01 +0000

If you're looking to get into astronomy without too much effort, consider the DWARF mini. This compact smart telescope will even automatically find the object you're looking for in the night sky. Read more...

Cuktech 10 Ultra charger review: big display, four ports, 110W total power

Taras Buria — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:06:01 +0000

Cuktech recently unveiled a new Ultra lineup of chargers, which includes a 110W four-port charger with a big display. Here is our review. Read more...

AMD RX 9070 GRE review benchmarks vs 9070 XT, 7800 XT and Nvidia RTX 5070, 4070

Steven Parker — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000

The AMD RX 9070 GRE is out for the global market, and we will be pitching it against the data we already have for the RX 9070, 9070 XT, and 7800 XT; but also the NVIDIA RTX 5090 FE, 5070 FE, and 4070 Read more...

GEEKOM A9 Max 2026 Edition review: benchmarked with 64GB of dual-channel DDR5

Steven Parker — Sat, 23 May 2026 15:00:01 +0000

If you recently caught our A9 Max review, you will have seen that it ships with just one single-channel 32GB DDR5 memory stick. We added another 32GB and benchmarked it again. Read more...

BOOX Go Gen 2 Lumi review: E-Ink Android tablet with stunning hardware and rich software

Taras Buria — Sun, 17 May 2026 18:00:01 +0000

BOOX recently introduced second-generation Go E-Ink tablets, and we took one for a spin to see how good a 10-inch E-Ink notebook could be. Read more...

HONOR 600 review: a mid-ranger boasting flagship-class cameras and performance

Steven Parker — Sun, 17 May 2026 15:10:01 +0000

The HONOR 600 became available to buy this week, and I have been testing its features that the company says even rivals current flagships. Read more...

Luna Ring Gen 2 review: beautiful, no-subscription wellness accessory

Taras Buria — Sat, 16 May 2026 17:00:03 +0000

Smart rings are a relatively new product category, and most of them require a separate subscription for all features. However, the Luna Ring Gen 2 is not like that. Here is our review. Read more...

Far Far West early access review: Cowboys and magic combine for a superb co-op game

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:01 +0000

This cooperative first-person shooter is ticking so many of the right boxes that it's hard to put down. Here's our full review of Far Far West's early access launch. Read more...

Cuktech 30 Ultra charger review: ports, adapters, 300W, and a big screen

Taras Buria — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:01 +0000

This desktop charger delivers 300W of power, offers five ports, a dozen of adapters, and a big display. Here is our review. Read more...

Forza Horizon 6 review: a stunning open-world Japanese adventure

Taras Buria — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:01 +0000

The Forza Horizon series is considered one of the best open-world racing games. Its latest installment, Horizon 6, is here, raising the bar even higher. Here is our review. Read more...

Serafim S3 controller review: Good ergonomics, great tactility, and some weird stuff

Taras Buria — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:16:01 +0000

The Serafim S3 promises comfortable mobile gaming with long-lasting hardware, but some choices left us scratching our heads. Here is our review. Read more...

GEEKOM A9 Max 2026 Edition review: a tiny but powerful AI Mini PC with 86 TOPS

Steven Parker — Sun, 10 May 2026 20:00:01 +0000

GEEKOM has launched an update to its first fully qualified Copilot+ Mini PC. We take this year's Reddot Winner for a spin to see how it holds up. Read more...

Dead as Disco Early Access review: Brawl to the beat inside incredible music videos

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 05 May 2026 15:00:01 +0000

Action rhythm game Dead as Disco lands with a killer soundtrack to match its high-energy gameplay. Here's our full review of the early access launch. Read more...

Akko Dash Ultra review: super-light 'sports car' of a mouse

Taras Buria — Sat, 02 May 2026 16:22:01 +0000

Akko Dash V9 Ultra has a high-resolution sensor, super-lightweight casing, a rechargeable battery, and browser-based software. Here is our review. Read more...

Review: DXRACER TANK Series gaming chair is for Big and Tall Gamers

Steven Parker — Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:01 +0000

DXRACER reached out asking if I was interested in taking a look at one of its gaming chairs. I decided on their largest variant, the TANK Series. Read more...

TerraMaster D1 SSD review: an inexpensive dust and waterproof 10Gbps enclosure

Steven Parker — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:01 +0000

The D1 SSD is a triple-protection SSD enclosure and promises to deliver blazing performance via the advanced USB 3.2 Gen2 standard with its all-metal armor, we put it through its paces. Read more...

UGREEN Revodok Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station review

Steven Parker — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:00:01 +0000

UGREEN reached out to us at Neowin asking if we wanted to take a look at their SEVENTEEN-in-1 Maxidok, yes 17 options that include an M.2 slot for an SSD. Read more...

MIXX Analog Plus review: a 2 in 1 Vinyl and CD Player with bluetooth streaming

Steven Parker — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:01 +0000

MIXX has debuted its 2-in-1 CD and Vinyl player with an innovative design that results in a compact footprint that wouldn't look out of place alongside a modern home theater setup. Read more...

Aulumu M10 review: coolest-looking power bank for all of your Apple devices

Taras Buria — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:54:02 +0000

This power bank from Aulumu is a great help for those heavily invested in the Apple ecosystem. One power bank to charge them all, including the Apple Watch. Read more...

Review: UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro refresh with new CPU, dual PCIe 4x4, and DDR5-5600

Steven Parker — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:00:01 +0000

Although UGREEN debuted the NASync series way back at CES 2024, with the series becoming available to buy at the end of that year, we were invited to take a look at the DXP4800 Pro. Read more...

REPLACED review: This cyberpunk thriller is a cinematic masterpiece

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:01 +0000

After a five-year wait, REPLACED is finally here touting its retro-futuristic world and stylish gameplay. Here's our take on it. Read more...

ORICO X50 Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD review: Blazing speeds and innovative cooling

Steven Parker — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0000

ORICO has been around for 17 years, providing storage solutions, and now, they have asked Neowin to check out its newest gadget, the X50, a Thunderbolt 5 SSD enclosure. Read more...

Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Fx Pro PCIe review: 7.1 channels and S/PDIF on a budget

Steven Parker — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:40:01 +0000

I got to try out the in March released Sound Blaster Audigy FX Pro which offers up to 7.1 channels over analog, but also a S/PDIF (Mini Toslink) option. Read more...

TerraMaster D1 SSD Pro review: A cool all-aluminum Thunderbolt 5 SSD enclosure

Steven Parker — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:01 +0000

TerraMaster is back with another SSD enclosure in the D1 series, this time it is the in January 2026-released top model that supports up to Thunderbolt 5; we put it through the paces. Read more...

Xenonauts 2 review: Modern take on classic XCOM, but lacking style

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:00:02 +0000

There's a new squad tactics game in town, and it's an uphill battle against dimension-hopping aliens all the way through. Here are our thoughts on Xenonauts 2's full release out of early access. Read more...

We test Intel's secret sauce for Windows 11 performance in its latest Core Ultra processors

Sayan Sen — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:40:01 +0000

Intel recently released its new performance boosting tool that is said to help its latest CPU generation in apps like games, and more. We took it for a spin. Read more...

Review: Trying to game on the floor again with the Seenda GCP-10A Gaming Chair

Christopher White — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:40:01 +0000

Seenda's GCP‑10A aims to redefine floor seating for gamers and movie lovers alike. Let's put it to the test to see if it gives the ability to game for hours while keeping your back intact. Read more...

PNY 5080 Slim OC review: Dual slot height with no trade offs in performance

Steven Parker — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:01 +0000

PNY sent us their new 5080 Slim OC which goes on sale today, it is a dual slot design intended to fit most compact builds with a total GPU length of only 30cm. Read more...

Review: Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus/Ultra 5 250K Plus benchmarked vs 285K and 9950X3D

Steven Parker — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:01 +0000

We pitch the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, and Ultra 5 250K Plus against the two top desktop CPUs: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Read more...

Hollyland Lyra webcam and VenusLiv Air review: Fantastic image quality and good design

Taras Buria — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:00:02 +0000

Hollyland makes a lot of audio and video hardware for all sorts of budgets, and its latest webcams, the Lyra and VenusLiv Air, pack some seriously cool tech at a competitive price. Here is our review. Read more...

HYTE Gundam Wing Y70 Touch Infinite case review: #0798 Mission Accepted

Steven Parker — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:00:01 +0000

This beautiful, but large case makes DIY PC building a breeze with its pre-installed LCD screen, PCIe cable riser and ample room for cable management. Read more...

Timberborn 1.0 Review: Surviving the apocalypse with Beaver engineering

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:26:01 +0000

A ruined Earth has been inherited by beavers, and it's only with their dam-building skills that their civilization survives. Here's our full review of the Timberborn 1.0 launch. Read more...

GEEKOM A5 Pro 2026 Edition review: Tiny AMD Mini PC for your office at under $600

Steven Parker — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:00:01 +0000

GEEKOM has once again refreshed the A5 series, with a new AMD CPU, making it extremely power-efficient. Read more...

Monster Hunter Stories 3 Review: High-stakes combat meets addictive monster taming

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:00:01 +0000

Capcom's new Monster Hunter game is from the turn-based spin-off series where you get monster pets. Here's what we think of this grand adventure. Read more...

Cuktech 15 Air review: Cutting-edge battery tech in a small form factor

Taras Buria — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:34:01 +0000

100W max input/output, stylish design, plenty of power, silicon-carbon batteries, and a convenient form factor. Here is our Cuktech 15 Air review. Read more...

Review: GMKtec AD-GP1 External GPU dock with OCUlink and USB4 benchmarked

Steven Parker — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:50:01 +0000

You may know GMKtec for their Mini PCs, but did you know they also have an external GPU dock with Oculink and USB4 connection options? Read more...