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CheckMag Choosing the ideal gaming monitor is essential for PC gamers in 2024. The current market offers everything from high-refresh-rate 1080p displays and detailed 4K screens to large ultrawide panels. Picking the best one can be challenging. Below are four outstanding gaming monitors, each designed to meet various gaming styles and requirements.

CheckMag If you're looking for the best of the best, Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra and Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max will both likely call your name, but they demand a price premium. Here are four alternatives to the typical flagship choices, from the video-snapping Xiaomi 14 Pro to the venerable Google Pixel 7 Pro.

CheckMag The electric vehicle market is rapidly expanding, with traditional automakers focusing on all-electric models. The year 2024 is set to see a significant surge in new EVs. If you're considering an electric vehicle, here are the top 5 EVs of 2024 that should be on your radar, including an entry for Tesla.

CheckMag The gaming industry is constantly adapting to new trends and innovations. In 2024, several key developments are expected to drive the industry forward and attract millions of new players. Below are the top four major trends expected to significantly reshape gaming by 2024.

CheckMag You might ask what use a gaming PC is without a monitor, but the ability to store your PC in any room in the house and play games using any device you can attach a controller to does have its benefits. If you have a solid network connection you can even game from it while on the go. Forget the PlayStation Portal, here's how to use devices you already own to play games remotely.

CheckMag Top fitness trackers offer an easy-to-use yet informative gateway to better health, seamlessly tracking workouts and guiding users towards healthier habits. Here's a look at the top four picks in 2024, each tailored to meet diverse needs and styles.

CheckMag 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year for video game releases. While some anticipated games have already been released, there are still several major titles expected later in the year without confirmed release dates. Here are our top four picks of the best games released so far in 2024 that are worth trying out.

CheckMag Nvidia’s 40-series graphics cards have had a bit of a rocky start to say the least. While the company has tried to make amends with the mid cycle refresh giving us some “Super” variants, where does that leave budget conscious gamers invested in Nvidia products?

CheckMag Google Clips wasn't a success, but with recent advancements, updated specs, and additional features, Google might want to bring this product back to the market.

CheckMag MSI was right to go to Intel for the Claw A1M, but the Core Ultra 7 155H isn't the right move. The Core Ultra 5 135H has a trick up its sleeve — a top-end iGPU combined with a more efficient mid-range CPU.

CheckMag The Mig Switch is real and it works. Or at least it does according to the YouTubers that have all received pre-release versions. While the Mig Switch is currently up for pre-order and hasn’t yet made it into the hands of the public at large, the big unanswered question about this device is whether it does anything else except pirate games.

CheckMag With many manufacturers releasing ample amounts of AM5 motherboards, it is quite the challenge to find the right one for your needs. Let’s explore five X670E motherboards that we think you should consider.

CheckMag Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices will give you remote access to all your files from any device both at home and away. Just add your drives and off you go, but they aren’t cheap. However there are some compelling software solutions that can turn any old PC and a few drives into a potent NAS which can compete with even the most expensive off the shelf solutions.

CheckMag The OnePlus 12R and the Google Pixel 7a are great options for those who want flagship features on a budget. However, one offers more value than the other.

CheckMag Precious gems are known to cause excitement mixed with affection. This article lists five anime gems, like Darwin's Game, that totally fall under that rule; they all boast meaningful plots, good-to-great music and well-developed characters.

Samsung's latest update to its Quick Share file-sharing service brings integration with Google's native Android Nearby Share. The update is now rolling out to a number of Samsung devices but it's not all good news.

CheckMag For those of us still holding Windows 7 close to our hearts, let's see if the OS is really worth holding on to by testing how well it copes with Web browsing, content creation, media playback and gaming.

CheckMag In a perfect world where hunger and poverty do not exist, Naughty Dog doesn’t end up making The Last of Us Part II. In this rather unperfect world where corporate greed exists, we as the consumer have to deal with the hot mess that is The Last of Us 2 (TLOU 2).

CheckMag It has been widely reported that the Nintendo Switch 2 console will be arriving in 2024 sporting an 8-inch LCD panel. Despite this being unconfirmed information from an analyst, it still has many fans concerned about both the size and display choice for the Switch 2. However, these gamers should remind themselves of just how innovative Nintendo is for a company of its size and prestige.

Canadian company Blackberry was once the leading smartphone maker in the world. However, within the space of several years, the launch of the iPhone in 2007 and then Android put paid to that. In what must be like a recurring nightmare for the company, Apple and Google are coming for them again in a market where they currently enjoy success.

CheckMag Dig into the fast-paced action of Ghostrunner II, seek revenge in Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice, or sail the open seas in One Piece Odyssey and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, all thanks to Steam's peculiar sale event. The Steam Pirates vs Ninjas Fest lasts until January 29, 2024.

CheckMag NVIDIA showed off a lot at their CES keynote back on the 8th of January. They showed off their Super series of GPUs. They showed off their renewed belief in saying "AI" a lot to boost their stock market performance. But they also showed off the fact that their vaunted performance-boosting frame generation technology is pretty performance-hungry, too.

CheckMag HMD Global Oy has been the home of Nokia-branded phones since 2017, launching several smartphones and feature phones. While it prepares to start selling mobile phones that will carry its own brand name, here are some of the noteworthy Nokia phones it launched in the last seven years.

CheckMag The Apple Vision Pro, priced at a substantial $3,499, represents one of the most significant tech releases of the year. If you're thinking about making a purchase, it's crucial to have a solid grasp of what to expect from this headset. Below are 5 key considerations to keep in mind when placing your pre-order.

CheckMag CES 2024 featured a range of innovative products that are shaping the future of consumer technology. Below are the top 4 standout products from the event. While these innovations might not be immediately available for purchase, their impact on future consumer products is significant, offering insights into technologies that could soon become part of our daily lives.

CheckMag A franchise whose opening marketing statement was “Gotta Catch Em All”, yet introduces new Pokemon characters every 3 years. How feasible is it to actually collect every single one? A game that spawned zombies on street corners frantically staring and swiping at screens, is Pokemon Go a game, or a ploy to keep people buying “in app purchases” on a never ending quest?

CheckMag The first proper Indiana Jones game in 15 years is set to release in 2024. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has heavyweights Bethesda and Machine Games behind it. Having successfully relaunched the Wolfenstein series to critical acclaim, could this be the future of the Indiana Jones franchise?

CheckMag CES 2024 showcased a wide range of gadgets from industry giants to startups, featuring both innovative and unconventional products. While some of these items may seem unusual or unexpected, it's important to recognize that 'weird' in this context doesn't detract from their potential value or innovation. Below are 4 of the weirdest products from CES 2024.

CheckMag There used to be a time when a single payment would get you full access to Windows for the lifetime of that version. However, in recent times hardware and software all seem to require a subscription. While there might be some legitimacy for subscription models, some providers have taken this a step too far. Can Microsoft justify a Windows 12 subscription?

CheckMag CES 2024 once again established itself as the year's most significant showcase for both tech advancements and automotive innovations. Below are the top 4 EV car concepts from the event, showcasing revolutionary motion technologies and the rising impact of AI in vehicle design.

CheckMag The Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU and its Arc iGPU in the MSI Claw A1M are set to break AMD's apparent monopoly on gaming handhelds, but hall-effect joysticks and a Thunderbolt 4 port are also strengths that cannot be ignored with this potential Steam Deck killer.

CheckMag CES consistently serves as a showcase for the latest in laptop technology, and the 2024 event has continued this trend. The event featured an array of laptops, ranging from ultra-slim to high-performance gaming laptops, catering to a wide spectrum of users. For those in the market for a new laptop in 2024, here are three top picks that stand out and are worth considering.

CheckMag Samsung is set to introduce its latest product line, highlighting cutting-edge features with the latest advancements in the smartphone industry. Included in this lineup is the eagerly awaited Galaxy Z Flip6, currently in the development stage, with rumors successfully building up anticipation.

CheckMag It can be a daunting task to find the right AIO liquid cooler for your Ryzen 7000 CPU amongst a sea of AIO liquid coolers. Let’s explore five sensible options that you can consider for your PC.

CheckMag Since landing on Mars on August 5, 2012, NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has been investigating the planet's past ability to support life. In 2023, Curiosity captured 3 significant images and videos, crucial for future Mars exploration missions. These captures underscore Curiosity's success in collecting important data on Mars' environment and landscape.

CheckMag Fujiflm X100VI rumours are coming in hard and fast, with an expected release in early 2024. From IBIS to dual card slots and better video chops, here are all the killer features we naïvely hope Fujifilm will give us in the upcoming X100VI.

CheckMag The portable Starlink dish is actually coming and the question of "why pay over half a grand for bizarrely low connection speeds" is the first to come to mind. With average 2023 cellular connection speeds close to 200 Mbit/s, will a few megabits per second really make the customer happy? More importantly, will the technology still be able to deliver those few megabits per second once tens of thousands of people start using the kit on a daily basis?

The launch of the Apple Vision Pro is imminent and Apple’s hype machine is getting into full swing. Unlike many previous Apple product launches, the Vision Pro is no “sure thing” as it enters a segment that, despite potential, has never really taken off with consumers. And that’s before we get to its $3,500 starting price.

CheckMag The Raspberry Pi 5 is a single board computer that has seen a significant boost to performance this generation. With support for PCIE devices, massive overclocking headroom, a physical on / off switch and an active cooling option, here are 4 projects to get you started with your new Raspberry Pi.

CheckMag It was ten years ago since Adobe decided to kill the Creative Suite in favor of Creative Cloud. Since then, other developers such as Autodesk have jumped onto the subscription model for their software. Are perpetual licenses about to go the way of the dinosaur?

CheckMag Steam's “Best of 2023” games list has been published with games spread across 3 categories from Platinum to Bronze. Here is a selection of the best “Deck Verified” games to play on that new Steam Deck, or Steam Deck OLED you got for Christmas.

CheckMag The Fujifilm X100V is arguably Fujifilm's most popular camera to date. This popularity is mostly due to YouTubers and other social-media denizens, but the camera's compact size, sizeable APS-C sensor, built-in ND filter, and rare leaf shutter set it apart from the point-and-shoot competition.

CheckMag Epic Games might have won its lawsuit against Google, but no amount of bullish claims in a victory lap can hide the fact that it still needs to get its own house in order to be taken seriously.

CheckMag The RTX 2080, the GTX 780, the GTX 580, the GTX 480 and the GTX 280 all sported a TBP of around 240 W, as the table below shows, while the GTX 1080, the GTX 980 and the GTX 680 were even humbler at under 200 W. With the RTX 3080 and the RTX 4080, Nvidia went out of its way to deliver performance at all costs. It is thus reasonable to expect next-gen RTX cards to be closer to the planet Earth in terms of power consumption, meaning an outstanding increase in CUDA core counts or in clock speeds is pretty much out of the question.

CheckMag The Insta360 Ace Pro has a handful of rivals in the action camera space, and one of them is the GoPro Hero12 Black. Here are some of the features which give it an advantage over GoPro's camera.

CheckMag Dig into the smashing beats of Metal: Hellsinger, soar through the skies in Solar Ash, or embrace your inner space scientist with Outer Wilds in five of the best 2023 Steam Winter Sale deals on indie games that defy expectations.

CheckMag Rumours suggest that a Nintendo Switch flash cart may be coming for Nintendo`s handheld console. Nintendo will probably try very hard to shut this down, but this might be just what the console needs to extend its shelf life.

Xiaomi is keeping its global fans waiting for the latest Leica camera in the Xiaomi 14. Following rumors that the Pro model might not even be available internationally, a leaker has now provided us with the planned launch date in Europe, India and other parts of the world. Unfortunately this is not very good news for international Xiaomi-fans. Xiaomi should take a leaf out of Nubia's book!

CheckMag The Redmi line of smartphones has come a long way since the first model was released in 2013. However, out of the dozens of models that have hit store shelves, some have stood out from the rest and have had a bigger impact. Here are four of the most notable Redmi smartphones ever released.

CheckMag The Google Pixel 8a has not been officially released, but the circulating rumors have generated significant anticipation. With advanced features, the availability of two variants, and an upgraded chipset, expectations are high for the Google Pixel 8a.