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Antonio G. Di Benedetto

Antonio G. Di Benedetto

Reviewer, Laptops

Reviewer, Laptops

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    Apple MacBook Pro M5 review: new chip, same greatness

    9

    Verge Score

    A chip bump to an excellent laptop doesn’t make it less excellent.

    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Razer’s new white translucent gaming accessories are its best looking yet.

    Razer is announcing a new Phantom White Collection of translucent gaming accessories. The see-through white peripherals are a follow-up to the original Phantom Collection, which was very green — very Razer.

    These white versions look much better to my eyes, toning down the overall Razer-ness of it all. At least, as much as RGB-ified gamer lights can be “toned down.”

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    A collection of various translucent white PC and gaming accessories from Razer, illuminated by colorful RGB lighting.
    The Phantom White Collection includes the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K mouse, BlackWidow V4 75 percent keyboard, Barracuda X Chroma headset, Firefly V2 Pro light-up mouse pad, and Kishi V3 phone controller.
    Image: Razer
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Apple’s polishing cloth is M5-ready.

    Apple was prepared this time for its M5 chip launch in the new MacBook Pro and iPad Pro, as it promptly included the new devices in its polishing cloth compatibility list. We got a bit of a scare last month when it took a couple days for iPhone 17 compatibility.

    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Hyper’s Magic Trackpad for Windows is finally launching, on Kickstarter.

    Hyper first announced its HyperSpace Trackpad Pro back in January, and it’s now taking orders via crowdfunding. The haptic trackpad offers an Apple Magic Trackpad-like experience for Windows users, with native software customization. It now costs $149.99 ($20 more than its initial estimation) and deliveries are expected in March 2026 , though there are discounts for early backers.

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    Maingear’s new PC has a mini Doom theater inside.

    Maingear is making 50 limited edition Doom PCs that look metal af. The $2,999 Hurt Me Plenty, $3,999 Ultra-Violence, and $5,999 Nightmare models are a collaboration with case maker HAVN. Inside each is a TRYX 360 Panorama SE liquid cooler playing clips of classic Doom on its wraparound LCD. 🤘🏻

    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Antonio G. Di Benedetto
    Vampire Survivors is getting online co-op.

    Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is drip-feeding new features coming in the game’s 1.14 update, and online co-op is the first of five teased announcements.

    Local co-op came to Vampire Survivors back in 2023, but I’m excited I’ll be able to bother someone other than my wife to play with me.

    Acer’s latest Spin 514 is so close to Chromebook greatness

    7

    Verge Score

    Crummy speakers aside, this is the convertible Chromebook to get.

    Antonio G. Di Benedetto