Gear from E3 Gaming Expo
7 Jun 2011 - By Omar Mariño

For years, the E3 conference has been widely regarded as the best place to get a handle on what’s coming up for games in the short future, as well as gaming hardware, and technical wizardry. And this year’s event promises some serious surprises for gamers and technophiles alike. We’re taking a look at some of the coolest gear to be announced at E3 in this round up starting with a couple of gadgets from Sony. Read more >>



More Gaming Gizmos and Gadgets … and Goodness
28 May 2011 - By Omar Mariño

Last time around, we examined some of the latest items in gaming gadgetry. This time, we go a little deeper into the gaming world and get into some hardware that will really keep those hardcore gamers happy. First, let’s take a look at Digital Storm’s new monster for gaming PC category: The ODE. Read more >>

Battle of the Nintendo 3DS Battery Alternative
12 May 2011 - By Omar Mariño

Everybody loves their little high-tech toys but when it comes to practicality the thing that defines a device is the battery life. Having portable technology at your fingertips is great until you hit the power switch and nothing happens. Unfortunately, until developers learn to pack more punch into their stock batteries we must rely on aftermarket parts and third party battery packs to keep our gadgets going.

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Newest in Technology for Gamers: Shogun Brothers Chameleon X-1 Mouse
13 Dec 2010 - By Omar Mariño

No matter how accurate and reliable the old mouse and keyboard combination is for gaming, there will always be software that will perform better with a gamepad.  But this isn’t 1999 and you don’t want your “work space” all cluttered with non-essential gaming peripherals.  That’s where the new Chameleon X-1 mouse from Shogun Brothers can help you out.  You see, it’s a mouse with a hidden gamepad built right in! Read more >>

Thrustmaster T500RS: Playstation Steering Wheel Controller for Grand Turismo
6 Dec 2010 - By Omar Mariño

Gaming peripherals have been hit or miss for decades.  Some are fun; some are frustrating; and some should never have been made.  Unfortunately, driving wheels tend to fall exclusively into the last category with reviews ranging from awkward to downright dangerous.  Thrustmaster is looking to change all that with their new T500RS driving wheel.  It’s officially licensed for Grand Turismo and promises a few improvements over whatever gaming wheels you might have hiding in your closet.

Thrustmaster is promising unrivaled sensitivity and accuracy (which I’ll have to see to believe) with a system that relies on magnetic sensor technology called HEART technology (HallEffect AccuRate Technology).  There is no word yet or feedback about any special functions other than standard driving controls. Read more >>

100 Watt Blue-Violet Laser Could Mean 1TB Optical Disks
24 Jul 2010 - By Omar Mariño

Sony and Tohuku University have developed a 100 Watt laser with Blue-Violet output that could revolutionize the future of optical storage disks.  The laser will go in the record books as being more than 100 times the current highest output values for blue-violet semiconductor lasers but just how much more could you fit on a portable disk? Read more >>

E3 2010: Microsoft Natal Becomes Kinect and Fails to Impress
15 Jun 2010 - By Omar Mariño

Microsoft promised a lot with its Project Natal and it’s been all over the news and internet media for a year since its first sneak peak leaked but does the finished product stand up to all the hype or bow down to another console that does the motion control thing much better? Read more >>

Nintendo Game Console: New Black Wii Package
2 May 2010 - By Omar Mariño

Does the color of a console make any difference at all?  Apparently.  Much like Microsoft’s flagship console the Xbox 360, Nintendo’s Wii will soon be crossing over to the Dark Side.  But when you buy this box, you’re getting more than just a decorative piece for your living room. Read more >>