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Peripherals articles
Elecom made a USB-C dock with a big dial on top, and I kind of want one
The dock goes on sale in Japan this month for about $87
Editor's take: Docking stations are rarely interesting, but this one caught my attention. Made by Japanese peripheral maker Elecom, the DST-L080BPBK puts a large rotary dial and four programmable keys on top of an otherwise conventional 8-in-1 USB-C dock, so the box you would normally hide behind the monitor becomes something you keep within reach.
Microsoft partners with Razer, 8BitDo, and Backbone on Xbox 25th anniversary collection
Translucent green accessories from top brands
Logitech completes G3 lineup with budget gaming keyboard and mouse
Logitech refreshes fan-favorite G305
The Best Mouse: Our Favorite Mice for Work and Play
The best mice for work, gaming, and everything in between – tested and ranked across every category, from budget picks to flagship wireless.
Turtle Beach put a touchscreen on a gaming mouse, and it costs $160
The unusual design pairs a thumb-mounted control bar with 30K DPI tracking, triple-mode wireless, and support for 33 programmable functions
HP's latest offer turns gaming laptops into a monthly subscription
Annual upgrades promise to keep pace with GPUs and newer games
Logitech's Pro X2 Superstrike mouse replaces microswitches with electromagnetic analog sensing
A breakthrough in click latency for competitive rodents and esports
Cherry Xtrfy MX 8.2 Pro TMR Keyboard Review
Cherry's MX 8.2 Pro TMR is its first magnetic keyboard using tunnel magnetoresistance tech instead of Hall Effect, promising ultra-fast wireless performance and rare hot-swap support for mechanical switches.
The Huge Plus packs a massive 52mm trackball, 10 buttons, and months of battery life
A compelling option for trackball lovers
Logitech MX Master 4 launches with haptic feedback, check out the reviews
The Logitech MX Master 4 introduces a new haptic touchpad, an innovative Action Rings function, and improved repairability to an already excellent mouse known for its silent operation and precise sensors. However, reviewers note that the rubber surface is gone, and the mouse is now bigger and heavier than before.
"World's first" 8K polling rate mouse introduced with ultra-wideband tech
Is a mouse polling rate that important, when you lack FPS skills or a cabled connection?
A fresh spin: Sanwa adds style to trackballs with affordable replacement balls
Ergonomic computing meets colorful flair
Thermal Grizzly and der8auer unveil open-air test bench for hardware enthusiasts
The modular test bench makes swapping components easier by integrating cooling, storage, and control
Sony officially unveils FlexStrike wireless fight stick for PlayStation and PC
PS Link dongle adds flexibility but comes with caveats
Our favorite work mouse, the MX Master 3S hits record low at $79
The Logitech MX Master 3S is our top pick for productivity, now at its lowest price ever, just $79 for the white model (down from $120). It features 8K DPI, silent clicks, multi-device Bluetooth, a thumb scroll wheel, and a 70-day battery life.
Ploopy Knob is an open-source control dial for Windows and Linux PCs
It also works on macOS, but don't expect a smooth experience
The "USB killer" is dead: Apple drops FireWire support in macOS 26
The final nail in the coffin for FireWire
Gaming Keyboards That Punch Above Their Weight: Redragon Eclipse K720 Pro and K686 Pro SE Anime Review
When it comes to budget peripherals, many people have negative preconceptions. While the old idiom "you get what you pay for" often rings true, there are still some genuine bargains to be found.
Apple's redesigned Magic Mouse should address ergonomics and poorly-placed charging port
Engineers are prototyping, so release is at least a year away
Crowdfunding campaign reimagines Apple's Touch Bar as a $119 USB accessory
Fully customizable, supporting Windows, macOS, iPadOS, and Android
Need more ports? Raspberry Pi launches $12 USB hub for expanded connectivity
Add more peripherals to your Pi
Gigabyte add-on card brings Thunderbolt 5 to existing desktop PCs
Forward-looking: Thunderbolt 5 doubles Thunderbolt 4's bandwidth, offering 80Gbps transfer speeds in either direction. However, Thunderbolt 5's alternate mode can transmit at 120Gbps while receiving data at 40Gbps upon detecting certain devices. The extra boost currently only supports cable lengths up to two meters.
Razer Synapse 4 released with new UI, improved performance
Razer Synapse 4 claims a 30% performance boost in tasks like macro creation and driver installation, along with a fully refined UI.