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The Fiio Snowsky Melody wooden DAC supports Hi-Res Audio playback with wired 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm headphones. (Image source: Fiio)

Fiio unveils Snowsky Melody wooden DAC with Hi-Res Audio certification, DSD and PCM decoding, and Switch 2 support

The Fiio Snowsky Melody DAC blends North American aged wood with dual Cirrus Logic MasterHIFI converters to deliver high-resolution audio with DSD256 and 384 kHz 32-bit PCM support. The petite DAC supports balanced and single-ende...

David Chien, 02 Aug 2025 02:39

Apple's M4 MacBook Air (pictured) has been dropped to its lowest ever price on Amazon. (Image source: own)

Deal | Apple's 13-inch M4 MacBook Air dropped to lowest price ever on Amazon

Apple's popular MacBook Air, powered by the company's M4 chip, is now on sale at its lowest price ever. The M4 MacBook Air brought an oft-requested upgrade to the MacBook Air line, bumping the base RAM to 16 GB.

Sam Medley, 28 Jul 2025 18:02

iOS 26 is now available to try out as a beta version. (Image source: Apple)

Try out Liquid Glass now: Apple rolls out iOS 26, macOS 26 and watchOS 26 public beta

Anyone who owns an Apple iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch can now try out Apple's brand-new "Liquid Glass" design and numerous new features for themselves, as Apple has just released the first public beta versions of the next majo...

Hannes Brecher, 25 Jul 2025 19:52

Keychron Black Myth Wukong wireless mechanical keyboard top view showing artisan escape key and accent keycaps

Keychron Black Myth Wukong Special Edition wireless mechanical keyboard features gold accent keys, a metal artisan keycap, and 240 hours of battery

Keychron's latest wireless mechanical keyboard launch is an all-aluminium design featuring a Black Myth Wukong theme, and it includes an artisan keycap and knob and a bunch of gold accent keycaps. It is launching on the Keychron s...

Julian van der Merwe, 24 Jul 2025 17:11

A person playing Cyberpunk 2077 on a MacBook using a DualSense controller, showcasing native gaming performance on macOS. (Image source: Andrew Tsai / YouTube)

Cyberpunk 2077 tested on M1 Air, M1 Max, M3 Max, and M4 MacBook Pro: Here’s how well it runs on each

Cyberpunk 2077 has made its way to macOS. To see how well it actually runs, YouTuber Andrew Tsai put four different Macs to the test, from the fanless M1 Air to the GPU-heavy M3 Max. The results range from surprisingly smooth to b...

Anmol Dubey, 19 Jul 2025 19:49

Linux reaches 5% desktop OS market share indicating rising adoption among consumers and gamers. (Image generated via ChatGPT)

2025 could finally be the year of the Linux desktop as the OS attains 5% US desktop market share for the first time

The latest StatCounter numbers show Linux gaining 5.03% of the US desktop OS market share. This continues the trend of Linux gaining traction among desktop users and gamers, a likely side effect of cessation of Windows 10 support ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Jul 2025 16:46

Zen Browser updates to latest Firefox version and fixes Linux performance bugs

Zen Browser is a recent fork of Firefox that focusses on privacy, aesthetics, and workflow optimisation. With its latest Twilight beta update, Zen has improved on a bunch of features that differentiate it from Firefox and added a ...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 Jul 2025 21:19

Naya Create split ergonomic keyboard with four modules

$500 base price: Ergonomic 11.2 mm-thick wireless split mechanical keyboard gets full launch after Kickstarter round

The Naya Create is a split ergonomic mechanical keyboard that offers enough flexibility to replace just about your whole input setup, with a configurable knob, dial, trackpad, and even a track ball. But it might cost about as much...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Jul 2025 18:51

Deal | Keychron beats Amazon Prime Day price with handsome $110 wireless Hall-effect gaming keyboard

The Keychron K2 HE is the smaller brother of the best wireless Hall-effect keyboard we've tested so far for gaming and general productivity. The Keychron Prime Day deal drops the price on the Keychron K2 HE to just $102.99 and $10...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 Jul 2025 18:08

New MacBook Pro models are expected to launch later this year with Apple's new M5 series chips. A freshly unboxed current-gen MacBook pictured. (image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple roadmap leak confirms hardware upgrades for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Mini and Mac Pro

Apple Insider has revealed what Apple has in store for us in 2025 and 2026. The company's 2025 lineup will primarily feature incremental changes, with an M5 chip at the helm, while some major upgrades are reserved for the M6 lineu...

Anil Ganti, 03 Jul 2025 20:58

Star Wars Outlaws running on a MacBook Pro M3 Max using Crossover Preview and Game Porting Toolkit 3.0 via D3DMetal translation on macOS Tahoe (Image source: YouTube/Andrew Tsai)

macOS Tahoe update enables Star Wars Outlaws, Horizon Forbidden West, and more to run on Apple Silicon via Crossover

Apple’s latest macOS Tahoe update, paired with new tools, is quietly changing what’s possible for gaming on Apple Silicon.

Anmol Dubey, 03 Jul 2025 15:05

Deal | Epic Games Store's new free game giveaways now available for macOS and Windows but only for a limited time

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its free game program with two new titles for Windows. Also available on macOS, Backpack Hero is a roguelike game that can be picked up for free alongside the Windows-only release of action-adven...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 13:15

The PowerMac G3 from Apple, on which the Easter Egg is hidden in MacOS. (Image source: Apple / Doug Brown)

Engineer finds Easter egg in Apple Power Macintosh G3 after 27 years

While searching through the resources in the ROM of an Apple Power Mac G3, engineer Doug Brown came across an Easter Egg that even Steve Jobs apparently didn't know about. Although its existence had been known for years, he has no...

Marc Zander, 30 Jun 2025 21:24

The 12 inch MacBook Air might serve as a more compact variant of the 13-inch variant shown here (image source: Notebookcheck)

Upcoming MacBook Air variant tipped to arrive with an unusual Apple chip

Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed that Apple is working on a third variant of the MacBook Air. It is tipped to launch sometime next year and will come with an 'approximately' 13-inch screen.

Anil Ganti, 30 Jun 2025 16:49

Raycast for Windows is now available in beta by invitation. (Image Source: Raycast)

One of the best productivity tools for macOS now comes to Windows 11

Raycast is now in the public beta preview stage for Windows users. A well-known Spotlight alternative for macOS, Raycast carries forward most of its functionality to Windows 11 with additional features being planned down the lines...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Jun 2025 08:26

Keychron K4 HE, Epomaker Galaxy100, NuPhy Kick75, Wobkey Rainy75 mechanical keyboards from above

Top 5 wireless mechanical keyboards that deliver a premium typing and gaming experience for reasonable prices

CheckMag Avoid the rattly stabilisers, scratchy switches, and clunky bloatware that come with gaming keyboards from giants like Razer, Logitech, and Corsair with these five excellent wireless mechanical keyboards that pack everything from ...

Julian van der Merwe, 28 Jun 2025 22:15

Deal | Epic Games Store: New free game giveaway now available for macOS and Windows but only for a limited time

The Epic Games Store has started giving away a new free game on Windows. Also available on macOS, The Operator is a narrative-based puzzle game that takes various twists and turns on a 'mind-bending story' as you investigate and s...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jun 2025 12:31

Keychron C1 Pro 8K and C3 Pro 8K mechanical keyboards

Keychron launches two $55 mechanical gaming keyboards with classic retro or gaming looks and Snap Tap

Keychron has officially announced twin affordable mechanical gaming keyboards, offering 8 kHz polling, Snap Tap, and a choice between a charming retro aesthetic and an RGB-laden gamer-fest. Both keyboards also support QMK and Keyc...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 Jun 2025 19:21

Users will be able to get a taste of the new Games app, pictured in July 2025 (Image source: Apple)

Apple Games: iOS 26 includes new app to put all your gaming needs in one place as Public Beta set to land next month

Apple's new iOS 26, along with iPadOS 26 and macOS 26, will come with a new built-in app named Games. The app aims to put all the gaming features in one place, with news and social activity covered, too. Moreover, new AAA games li...

Ali Amir, 17 Jun 2025 21:06

Dont Starve Together characters fighting monsters with a pillar of light in the centre of the scene

Deal | $5.09 Steam deal: Eerie indie co-op survival hit with 300,000+ positive reviews heavily discounted

Don't Starve Together is discounted to just $5.09 on Steam, after a sizeable discount slashed the price. The co-op survival game pits players against the wilderness, themselves, and each other and tasks them with exploring, crafti...

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Jun 2025 20:15

Steam app now runs natively on Apple Silicon. (Image source: Steam, Apple - edited)

Steam now runs natively on Mac

The Steam app on Mac finally has a native client for M-series models. Valve has released a new beta version of the app that is more optimized, runs smoother, and loads faster on Apple Silicon.

Vineet Washington, 13 Jun 2025 18:52

Lofree Flow 2: New wireless low-profile mechanical keyboard packs touch bar, new keycaps, and improved customisation with VIA

The Lofree Flow 2 packs a host of upgrades, from redesigned keycaps with a "more ergonomic profile," to improved customisation with VIA, and now a more compact 65% version for those who value desk space. It features the same all-a...

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Jun 2025 00:05

Deal | Epic Games Store reveals new free game giveaway ahead of schedule

The Epic Games Store has confirmed its game giveaway plans for next week. Returning again with a single free game, the popular storefront will focus in on a detective game called The Operator that has been popular with critics and...

Alex Alderson, 12 Jun 2025 20:57

NuPhy Air75 V3 launches as wireless low-profile mechanical keyboard with long-travel switches, 1,200-hour battery, and gasket mount

The NuPhy Air75 V3 is officially available to pre-order, and the wireless, low-profile mechanical keyboard packs some interesting new features, including redesigned long-travel switches, a proper gasket mount, and immense battery ...

Julian van der Merwe, 10 Jun 2025 23:09

macOS 26 is the final operating system for Macs with Intel processors. (Image source: Apple)

The end for Intel Macs: Apple to discontinue software support with macOS 27

Apple's desktop operating system is getting its biggest design update in more than two decades via macOS 26 Tahoe. Apple has now confirmed that this will be the last update for Intel Macs, as macOS 27 will require an ARM processor...

Hannes Brecher, 10 Jun 2025 19:47

Apple is giving all operating systems a fresh look. (Image source: Apple)

These iPhones, iPads and Macs are getting Apple's biggest updates in years

Apple has just announced a slew of its biggest operating system updates in years: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 and watchOS 26. In addition to the new features and design updates, Apple has also confirmed which iPhones, iPads, Macs ...

Hannes Brecher, 10 Jun 2025 09:42

Customised macOS desktop interface showing Liquid Glass design elements, updated Dock, and redesigned widgets. (Image source: Apple)

macOS Tahoe 26 adds iPhone call support, redesigned interface, and new AI tools

macOS Tahoe 26 introduces a redesigned interface with new customization options, iPhone call support via the Phone app, and expanded Spotlight features. The update also adds system-wide Apple Intelligence tools and real-time Live ...

Anmol Dubey, 09 Jun 2025 22:04

Deal | Epic Games announces new free game giveaways for PC and Mac gamers

The Epic Games Store has revealed its final Mystery Game giveaways that are available for PC and Mac gamers. Available until June 12, Deathloop and Ogu and the Secret Forest round off the storefront's latest Mega Sale in a free ga...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jun 2025 19:02

A leaker has beat Epic Games to the punch this week. (Image source: Epic Games Store - edited)

Epic Games Store: New free game giveaways revealed ahead of schedule in last-minute leak

A leaker has got their hands on what games should be available to download for free this week on the Epic Games Store. Bucking the trend of recent weeks, the two proposed titles would be worth almost $85 when redeemed at once.

Alex Alderson, 05 Jun 2025 15:31

The version 0.9.0 is now available to download. Pictured: ROG Ally X running the PS4 emulator. (Image source: Sony, Asus, and ShadPS4 - edited)

ShadPS4: PS4 emulator receives a major update

The PlayStation 4 emulator for Windows and other desktop OS, ShadPS4, has been updated to the version 0.9.0. While the PS4 emulation tool is still not stable, the new update brings a major improvement in terms of game compatibilit...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Jun 2025 20:20

The 13-in MacBook Air (2025) on top of a table. (Image source: Notebookcheck - edited)

Deal | MacBook Air deal: 13-in M4-powered 16/256 GB SKU down to $869.00 (Amazon.com)

The more compact of the two 2025 MacBook Air models is currently enjoying a significant discount. The 256 GB of storage that this particular SKU comes with look a little tight, meaning power users will have to resort to using USB-...

Sergey Tarasov, 30 May 2025 16:37

Apple Intelligence features running on iOS, macOS, and iPadOS. (Image source: Apple)

Apple to mimic Tesla and Samsung in numbering iOS and macOS after release years

Just like Samsung jumped from a Galaxy S10 to a Galaxy S20 in a year, Apple may want to sound fresh and in sync with the times, too. The kicker, however, is that the new naming scheme won't be applied to iPhones.

Daniel Zlatev, 29 May 2025 09:33

Nick Gillard builds the pico-mac-nano, a 62mm tall Mac Classic powered by a WaveShare Pico Zero. (Image source: Nick Gillard)

Nick Gillard unveils pico-mac-nano: A 62mm tall Macintosh Classic built using a WaveShare Pico Zero Raspberry Pi board

Nick Gillard has created one of the world's smallest working Macintosh Classics, using the WaveShare Pico Zero Raspberry Pi board running a modified pico-mac emulator and clever engineering, all housed within a 62 mm-tall 3D-print...

David Chien, 28 May 2025 05:56

A user operates a virtual desktop using the Apple Vision Pro headset (Image source: Apple)

Apple may introduce visionOS-style redesign for iOS, macOS, and more at WWDC 2025

Apple is preparing a major redesign for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Inspired by visionOS, the new interface is expected to unify Apple’s software platforms.

Anmol Dubey, 26 May 2025 19:22

Keychron B2 Pro is a lightweight low-profile wireless keyboard for Apple users that claims 300 hours battery life, advanced customisation with ZMK firmware

Keychron has officially launched the B2 Pro, an ultra-slim, fully customisable, low-profile wireless keyboard with a 96% layout and highly customisable firmware. The keyboard's layout is designed for Apple users, but comes in at a...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 May 2025 22:45

Some MacBook users have been left out in the cold with Apple TV+ due to a bug that prevents the playback of 16+ rated content. (Image source: Apple)

Apple TV+ app blocks 16+ content on MacBooks

For about a month now, a bug has been causing problems for Mac users trying to stream Apple TV+. According to various forum posts, movies and series rated 16+ cannot be played. The "age check" window appears to be playing a role. ...

Andreas Jakobi, 21 May 2025 22:37

The Baseus Nomos NU1 Air Spacemate has four ports on the front and eight on the back. (Image source: Baseus/Amazon)

Baseus Nomos NU1 Air Spacemate 12-in-1 Docking Station launches at attractive price

Baseus has launched the Nomos NU1 Air Spacemate 12-in-1 Docking Station for Windows and macOS. The dock incorporates 12 ports, including two HDMI outputs, two Type-C port, and two SD card slots. The Nomos NU1 Air also brings a ni...

Fawad Murtaza, 20 May 2025 15:30

Keychron K8 HE wireless gaming keyboard launch

Keychron K8 HE: New TKL Hall-effect gaming keyboard launches at $139.99 with sleek wood accents

Keychron just unveiled the K8 HE, a cheaper TKL version of the K4 HE Hall-effect gaming keyboard that we praised in our recent review. Much like the K4 HE, the K8 HE features wireless connectivity and both standard and special edi...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 May 2025 02:19

The FineTracker series. (Image source: Ugreen)

Ugreen FineTracker Tag and Slim Wallet Tracker debut on Amazon with up to 37% discounts

Ugreen touts its FineTracker line of accessories as an affordable alternative to Apple's AirTags, with the same Find My certification and Bluetooth connectivity. Both variants have prolonged battery life and are equipped with 80 d...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 May 2025 18:42

Razer Basilisk Mobile mouse and Joro keyboard (Image source: Razer)

Razer debuts the Basilisk Mobile mouse and slim Joro keyboard for full-featured portable gaming

The Basilisk Mobile and Joro attempt to bring a desktop-like experience to mobile gaming. As a compact addition to the Basilisk line, the new Razer gaming mouse sports the same refined ergonomics. The wafer-thin Joro competes with...

Adam Corsetti, 08 May 2025 17:00

The entry-level MacBook Air 13 is on sale for its lowest-ever price over at Amazon. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | MacBook Air 13 M4 drops to lowest price ever on Amazon

The entry-level model of the M4 MacBook Air is currently on sale for its lowest price ever at Amazon. The M4 MacBook Air has been hailed by many as the best value laptop on the market right now, making today's deal even more entic...

Sam Medley, 24 Apr 2025 02:15

Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve 20 arrives with many new AI-powered features and improvements. (Image source: Blackmagic)

NAB 2025 | Blackmagic launches DaVinci Resolve 20 with new features social media creators and film editors will want

Blackmagic has launched DaVinci Resolve 20, one of the most powerful software solutions for video, color, sound, and effects editing. New AI capabilities and vertical format support enable social media creators and filmmmakers to ...

David Chien, 06 Apr 2025 01:21

Advanced features in Premiere Pro and After Effects make work easier and quicker for video and effects editors. (Image source: Adobe)

Adobe adds new features to Premiere Pro and After Effects 25.2

Adobe Premiere has gained new features that speed up video editing, improve color correction, and extend video clips using AI. After Effects has gained improved performance, new 3D tools, and live HDR preview capabilities.

David Chien, 03 Apr 2025 06:35

AirPods Max with USB-C were supposed to get lossless audio support with an update that seems to have now been pushed back. Pictured: Available colors for AirPods Max with USB-C. (Image source: Apple)

Lossless audio update for AirPods Max is bugged, now listed as coming soon on Apple website

AirPods Max with USB-C owners will have to wait longer than expected to try out lossless, ultra-low-latency audio. This feature was supposed to arrive with iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4, all of which were released ...

Vineet Washington, 02 Apr 2025 19:39

macOS 15.4 introduces a number of new AI features and redesigned elements. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases macOS 15.4 with redesigned Mail app, AI features and improved Photos app

Users of the MacBook, Mac mini, iMac and the like can now download the free update to macOS 15.4. The operating system introduces a whole range of new features.

Hannes Brecher, 01 Apr 2025 12:37

Mozilla dropping Firefox 115 ESR from the list of supported browsers will make browsing the Web harder for older system owners. Pictured - Firefox for macOS installer (Image source: Screenshot - Notebookcheck)

Mozilla set to abandon Firefox 115 ESR in August 2025: Here's what older Mac, MacBook and iMac owners can do to keep browsing the Web safely

CheckMag Computers running macOS 10.14 and older, as well as Windows 8.1, 8 and 7 operating systems are set to lose critical software updates following Mozilla's decision, with Windows users having a lot more options to choose from when it...

Sergey Tarasov, 28 Mar 2025 13:47

Vivaldi 7.3 comes with Proton VPN integration on desktop (Image source: Own)

Vivaldi 7.3 for desktop now available with Proton VPN integration

Not long after the arrival of version 7.2, Vivaldi for desktop received an update that's labeled 7.3.3635.2 and integrates Proton VPN. Thanks to this free piece of code that comes from Switzerland, users can enjoy better privacy p...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2025 12:49

Amazon Luna users will get access to major EA titles by linking their EA account. (Image source: Amazon Luna)

Amazon and EA sign multi-year agreement to bring major games to Luna

Major EA titles are coming to Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service with two Star Wars Jedi games and Dead Space already available. Luna is included with a Prime membership, but there is a paid Luna+ subscription with additional bene...

Vineet Washington, 27 Mar 2025 18:09