Content and news by Tom Roeder

Half-Life 2.5 Confirmed!

So it may not be Half-Life 3, but at least we have something that’s in the ballpark.  Valve has officially approved and is offering a fan-made expansion for its incredibly popular Half-Life 2, the game with what could have the most significant cult following of any PC game, ever. The game begins in the…..

Published on January 18, 2016

The Carloudy – A Futuristic Heads-Up Display For Your Car

I really try not to get over-excited about projects on Kickstarter. Personally, I think that many projects are on Kickstarter because they are either not viable for the market, or the proprietors are not able/willing or viable themselves to work with investors. Having said that, I will not ignore the successes that…..

Published on January 15, 2016

Logitech CES 2016: G502 Proteus Core Gaming Mouse Gets A Refresh

Improving on an incredible product can be quite the challenge, no matter who you are, or how strong of an Engineering/Design team you have. Logitech is no different, and it is always on the cutting edge of innovation, design, style, and function with its peripherals and other products as well. At CES…..

Published on January 11, 2016

Corsair Unveils Exciting New Chassis for CES 2016

Corsair is putting its best foot forward this year at CES with an impressive offering of new cases that are sure to please the eye of even the most discriminating PC enthusiast. Firstly, we take a glimpse of the Corsair Carbide SPEC-ALPHA Mid-Tower.  In an ever changing gaming market, these cases offer styling…..

Published on January 4, 2016

Comcast To Offer 1Gbps Without Needing A Fiber Connection

Just three years ago, Google Fiber debuted in Kansas City, and it’s been the envy of anyone that covets serious bandwidth ever since.  Not to be left behind, Comcast has decided to offer 1Gbps speed as well, but it is doing things a little differently.  Comcast already offers an insane 2Gbps tier, but its availability…..

Published on December 28, 2015

Keeping An Eye On The Road – PAPAGO! GoSafe 520 Dashcam Review

Cameras – almost every news story these days has some kind of footage paired with it. Whether it is a bank robbery, police action shooting, or a Bigfoot spotting – cameras are there. This especially holds true for vehicle dash cams, and they can be an invaluable piece of evidence if you are ever in a car crash.

Published on October 21, 2015

Tt eSPORTS Poseidon Z Forged Review – A Gamer’s MX Plank On A Budget

Thermaltake was once known only for its chassis and cooling products, but over the years, the company’s branched out tremendously. Through its Tt eSPORTS brand, it caters to those who take their gaming seriously. On the test bench today is a perfect example of a “serious” gaming peripheral: the Poseidon Z Forged keyboard.

Published on August 25, 2015

Fractal Design Define R5 Review: A Sleeper That Conquers With Features

Fractal Design is no stranger to the case market – it’s been in a well-deserved spot in the top-tier of case manufacturers. The company is well-known for its minimalistic aesthetics, versatility, quality, and above all, silence. The Define R4 was an incredible case – what is different in the Define R5? Follow me, I will show you!

Published on March 16, 2015

ROCCAT Ryos TKL Pro Mechanical Keyboard Review

With its Ryos TKL Pro, ROCCAT aims to give gamers a feature-packed keyboard that gives them the ultimate gaming experience. We’ve heard that before, but most gaming keyboards don’t pack in the sheer number of features that this has. Unless you’re a gamer who needs a numpad, this keyboard is worth checking out.

Published on February 5, 2015

BitFenix Flo PC Gaming Headset Review

BitFenix has developed an enormous number of chassis models and other PC peripherals, but as far as audio goes, it’s produced just a single product. Called Flo, this headset caters to those who don’t want to break the bank, but demand an attractive design and satisfying sound quality. Sounds good – or does it?

Published on January 28, 2015

The Gaming Mouse That Has It All: COUGAR 700M Review

Mice – there is never a shortage of options in the gaming market. They range from $10, to well over $100 – some are a tremendous value, some are not. COUGAR is no stranger to this market and have put its best foot forward with the 700M Gaming Mouse. How did it fare? Follow me, I’ll show you!

Published on January 14, 2015

Corsair Delivers More Advanced Liquid Cooling Solutions

Coming to you fresh from CES in Las Vegas, we have some news from the good folks at Corsair. For those of you familiar with Corsair, you likely already know that it has a very impressive lineup of liquid cooling solutions, among many other PC hardware products This CES brings us an even more…..

Published on January 7, 2015

Mad Catz’s F.R.E.Q. 9 Aims To Be The Gamer’s Dream Wireless Headset

Right about now, your head might be spinning with all of the CES coverage as there’s just so much out there, and so many exciting products.  Here at Techgage we really try to “thin the herd” for you, bringing you the most exciting and relevant news about what is really exciting coming out…..

Published on January 6, 2015

A Keyboard To Control All Your Mobile Devices – Logitech K480 Review

A mobile keyboard that does it all, on all of your devices – that’s quite the Holy Grail nowadays. Well, what we’re looking at here is an offering from Logitech that may just suit the needs of your mobile lifestyle. Whether you’re needing to type on your iPad, smartphone, or even your desktop, this keyboard won’t hold you back.

Published on December 29, 2014

Fractal Design – The Define R5: Where Clean Styling Meets Quiet Acoustics

Fractal Design is no stranger to the computer case market, and it has always had some really top shelf offerings in the past – today is no different, enter the Fractal Design Define R5 – The Definition of Silence. The Define series of cases already have a well-earned place in the case…..

Published on November 28, 2014

ICY DOCK – We Look at a Potpourri of Storage Solutions

It has been quite some time since we have looked to see what ICY DOCK has been up to.  This is a company that established its reputation by making some very good hard drive accessories through the years.  In this article we are going to take a look at several offerings from the company – from mobile to desktop.  Let’s see what it has to offer.

Published on October 10, 2014

ROCCAT Adds Kave XTD Stereo Headset To Its Lineup

ROCCAT entered the peripherals market in 2007, and it has been going strong ever since.  What the company is bringing to the party next is a new gaming headset – the Kave XTD Stereo. The Stereo’s design features ultra-clear 50mm neodymium drivers in each cup, promising to deliver an incredible sound experience.  This headset…..

Published on September 24, 2014

Cooler Master NovaTouch TKL Review – The Keyboard We’ve Been Waiting For

Cooler Master’s no stranger to peripherals; when mechanical switches became the hottest thing overnight, it wasted no time getting into the lab to make sure it created products people yearned for. The company’s just-released NovaTouch TKL highlights that goal, with its “Hybrid Capacitive” switch – one that really, really surprised us.

Published on September 22, 2014

WD My Book Duo Review – Red HDD Performance & Data Safety Can’t Be Beat

WD – People in the tech community have come to know as being synonymous with quality, value, and reliability. The company has worked hard to maintain this reputation, always producing cutting edge products. WD seeks to continue their quest for dominance in the storage field with its latest offering, the WD My Book Duo.

Published on September 12, 2014

Lightning Connector Headphones – First From Phillips – Not Apple

In an impressive “beat to the punch”, Phillips has announced that it will launch high-end headphones that will sport the proprietary-to-Apple-devices Lightning connector on its new line of headphones. The Fidelio M2L headphones will bypass the DAC (Digital Audio Converter) that is native to the Apple device, and bring in 100% digital…..

Published on September 10, 2014

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