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Cherry Xtrfy launches UWB gaming keyboard at £179.99
PC Hardware

Cherry Xtrfy launches UWB gaming keyboard at £179.99

Competitive players get a cable-free option with lower interference as the K63W Pro Compact debuts with UWB and 8K polling for GBP £179.99.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Turtle Beach Command Series KB5 mechanical keyboard
Steam

Hands-on review: Turtle Beach Command Series KB5 mechanical keyboard

A built-in touchscreen and macro keys make this full-sized wired board more useful for gaming and shortcuts, despite its unconventional styling.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
8BitDo Xbox accessories launch in Europe with EU rollout
Gaming

8BitDo Xbox accessories launch in Europe with EU rollout

European gamers will get officially licensed 8BitDo Xbox peripherals in local layouts, with prices starting at GBP £39.99.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Gigabyte unveils INFINITY range for 40th anniversary
Displays

Gigabyte unveils INFINITY range for 40th anniversary

Gamers and AI users get a wider choice of hardware as the new range spans motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, laptops and external systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Asus ROG marks 20 years with anniversary product range
Xbox

Asus ROG marks 20 years with anniversary product range

The launch broadens ROG beyond PC parts, with limited-edition gear, a board game and a new lifestyle push for gamers and collectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Hands-on review: Logitech G515 Rapid TKL wired analogue keyboard
Gaming

Hands-on review: Logitech G515 Rapid TKL wired analogue keyboard

Logitech's G515 Rapid TKL is a slim, ultra-customisable wired gaming keyboard that saves desk space without sacrificing performance.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Corsair Galleon 100 SD Stream Deck Integrated Mechanical Keyboard
Gaming

Hands-on review: Corsair Galleon 100 SD Stream Deck Integrated Mechanical Keyboard

Corsair's Galleon 100 SD fuses a premium mechanical keyboard with a 12-key Stream Deck, dials and RGB for gamers and creators.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Cherry debuts TMR magnetic gaming keyboards at 8k Hz
Gaming

Cherry debuts TMR magnetic gaming keyboards at 8k Hz

Cherry Xtrfy unveils 8k Hz TMR magnetic gaming keyboards, led by the GBP £199.99 MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless with 0.01 mm precision input.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Hands-on Review: Logitech Alto Keys K98M Keyboard
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Logitech Alto Keys K98M Keyboard

Logitech's Alto Keys K98M blends enthusiast-grade switches, gasket mount and wireless versatility into a quiet, polished office workhorse.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Hands-on Review: Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 gaming keyboard
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 gaming keyboard

Corsair's Vanguard Pro 96 gaming keyboard packs multiple features into a compact design with magnetic switches, an LCD screen, and customisable controls.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

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Consistent launches Sigma mechanical gaming keyboard
Partner Programmes

Consistent launches Sigma mechanical gaming keyboard

Gamers and office users in India get a full-size board with clicky switches, 12 lighting modes and broad multi-platform support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Logitech G expands G3 line with new mouse & keyboard
Bluetooth

Logitech G expands G3 line with new mouse & keyboard

The new range targets gamers seeking premium features at lower prices, with the mouse priced at AUD $149.95 and keyboard at AUD $199.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026
GravaStar expands Battle-Worn Yellow range in Australia
Hybrid & Remote Work

GravaStar expands Battle-Worn Yellow range in Australia

Australian gamers can now buy matching peripherals in GravaStar's yellow finish, with the full set priced at AUD $1,179.96.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026
Logitech G launches G512 X gaming keyboard with TMR
Gaming

Logitech G launches G512 X gaming keyboard with TMR

Customisable analogue and mechanical switches are aimed at players seeking finer control, with Australian pricing starting at AUD $299.95.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Turtle Beach launches Command Series keyboards & mice
Gaming

Turtle Beach launches Command Series keyboards & mice

Touch displays and hall-effect switches aim to cut menu-diving for gamers and streamers as Turtle Beach broadens beyond headsets and controllers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Logitech Mother's Day guide spotlights home working gear
Digital Entertainment

Logitech Mother's Day guide spotlights home working gear

Logitech's Mother's Day gift guide showcases six home-working and audio gadgets in Australia, priced from AUD $99.95 to AUD $289.95.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
GravaStar V60 Pro Hall effect gaming keyboard hits Oz
Gaming

GravaStar V60 Pro Hall effect gaming keyboard hits Oz

GravaStar launches its sci‑fi styled Mercury V60 Pro Hall effect gaming keyboard in Australia, a compact 60% model priced at AUD $399.99.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Logitech launches Alto Keys K98M keyboard in Australia amid rising demand
Hybrid & Remote Work

Logitech launches Alto Keys K98M keyboard in Australia amid rising demand

Logitech launches the Alto Keys K98M mechanical keyboard in Australia, targeting rising demand for customisable, stylish productivity tools with AI features.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025