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A black Keychron V1 Ultra 8K mechanical keyboard

The best mechanical keyboards in 2026: We reviewed 100+ models to find the best 'thock'

By Darragh Murphy last updated

Whether you want full-sized or mini, wired or wireless, these are the best mechanical keyboards on the market right now.

Keyboards
Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR Glasses

I flew over 10,000 miles with Asus ROG Xreal R1 smart glasses — here are 2 things I love about them (and 3 I don’t)

By Jason England published

I went eyes-on with the $849 Asus ROG Xreal R1 gaming glasses. While the crisp micro-OLED is comfortable, early software bugs keep my final score on hold.

Smart Glasses
GravaStar Mercury V60 Pro on a desk

I almost found my dream keyboard in the GravaStar Mercury V60 Pro, if it weren't for three finicky details

By Stephen Lambrechts published

I'm absolutely in love with the acoustics and typing experience on this 60% keyboard, though a few small things hold it back from being perfect.

Keyboards
The 8BitDo 64 Controller against a blue background

This modern N64 controller might be the best Switch 2 pad for retro Nintendo games

By Peter Wolinski published

Editor's Choice

The 8BitDo 64 is a modern reincarnation of the original N64 gamepad, and I have very little to say against it.

Gaming Peripherals
NordVPN connected on Windows laptop, with PS4 controller resting on the keyboard

Stop lag ruining your win streak with NordVPN's high-speed gaming servers

By George Phillips published

Attention gamers! NordVPN can take your online sessions to the next level, and right now you can pick up a subscription with three extra free months.

VPNs
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14

Best RTX 40 laptop deals in May 2026 — I found the best deals on RTX 40-series gaming laptops from across the web

By Millie Davis-Williams last updated

Here are the best RTX 40 gaming laptop deals with cards ranging all the way from Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 to 4080.

Laptops
Surfshark's homepage on macOS. On the left are tabs for various server lists. There are options for locations, Static IP, MultiHop and dedicated IP. Below this is a list of servers. On the right of the screen there is a widget showing the VPN in connected, with its connection time, VPN IP address and encryption protocol.

Grab Surfshark One to mask your digital footprint and block malicious links

By George Phillips published

Mask your digital footprint and say goodbye to ads and trackers with Surfshark One. It's a complete cybersecurity package and costs less than $2.50 per month.

VPNs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 on a desk.

The new Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 is great — but it's hard to recommend to most people

By Tony Polanco published

Recommended

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 offers strong performance and long battery life. However, its high $1,949 asking price is a lot to ask for the average consumer.

Laptops
L'Atitude 52N smart glasses

I switched my Ray-Ban Metas for L’Atitude 52°N for a month, and while there’s cool features for explorers, it’s no contest

By Jason England published

The L’Atitude 52°Ns are a stylish set of Ray-Ban Meta competitors with a travel twist but the design won't be for everyone and they're more expensive up front.

Smart Glasses
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11

I just tested the IdeaPad Slim 5x — and it’s my new favorite affordable laptop for work

By Dylan Haas published

Recommended

Though it might struggle with some demanding tasks, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Gen 11 is an efficient, feature-packed laptop that starts at $849.

Laptops
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