Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

15-Way Linux Distribution / Operating System Comparison, Including Windows 10 & WSL
6 ultra hd 40-inch+ monitors review: monstrous monitors
AOC Expands G90-Series Monitors: 144 Hz and FreeSync
Arm Cortex-A76 And Mali-G76 Architectures For Next-Gen Mobile Revealed
ASRock X470 Taichi Ultimate (AMD X470) Motherboard Review
Corsair Gaming HS70 Wireless Gaming Headset Review
Corsair HS70 Wireless 7.1 Virtual Surround Review
Corsair HS70 Wireless Gaming Headset Review
Corsair HS70 Wireless Gaming Headset Review: Class Leader
Corsair HS70 Wireless Headset Review
Corsair HS70 Wireless PC Gaming Headset Review
Corsair HS70 Wireless Review
CORSAIR HS70 Wireless Surround Gaming Headset Review
Corsair's HS70 wireless gaming headset reviewed
Mionix NAOS QG Optical Smart Gaming Mouse Review
Titus & Wayne Luft Qi Air Purifier Review

15-Way Linux Distribution / Operating System Comparison, Including Windows 10 & WSL

As part of the large Linux performance tests we have begun and continuing through June with Phoronix celebrating its 14th birthday next week along with the 10th anniversary of the Phoronix Test Suite 1.0 release, for your viewing pleasure today is a 15-way Linux distribution / operating system comparison testing not only the leading and latest Linux distributions but also Windows 10 April 2018 Update and Linux on Windows WSL.

Read full article @ Phoronix

6 ultra hd 40-inch+ monitors review: monstrous monitors

An increasing number of manufacturers has a monitor with a diagonal of 40 inch or more in their assortment. This means more than a meter of monitor in front of you. Is bigger also better? We tested six of these bigger models.

For years the trend has been visible in television land: every year they become bigger, or rather: bigger models become more affordable, and with that they are more mainstream. Once upon a time a 21-inch (53 cm) device was the standard in the Dutch living rooms and it was amazing if you had a 28-inch model (71 cm). Nowadays the average is 50 inch (127 cm) to about 55 inch (139.7 cm) - and this is already shifting to devices from 60 to 65 inch. Where 40-inch used to be the go-to size during the full hd era, this size is now found on entry-level models.

Read full article @ Hardware.Info

AOC Expands G90-Series Monitors: 144 Hz and FreeSync

AOC has announced a new addition to its G90-series of inexpensive gaming monitors with a new model with FreeSync capabilities and a high refresh rate. The new AOC G2590FX has similar key characteristics as other displays in the lineup, but saves some money by removing USB features and uses a different stand setup.

The AOC G2590FX is the fourth SKU in the G90 lineup that is positioned slightly below the G2590PX, but above the entry-level G2590VXQ. The new display is based on a 24.5-inch TN panel with a Full HD resolution, 400 nits brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 1 ms GtG response time, and 170°/160° horizontal/vertical viewing angles. The new monitor supports AMD’s FreeSync dynamic refresh rate technology with a 30-144 Hz range as well as low framerate compensation (LFC). In addition, it comes with various AOC enhancements for gaming monitors, including AOC’s low input lag feature as well as Shadow Control capability to make dark scenes brighter. The new unit has the same style as the rest LCDs in the G90 family: it features thin bezels and “gaming red” inlays.

Read full article @ Anandtech

Arm Cortex-A76 And Mali-G76 Architectures For Next-Gen Mobile Revealed

Last week, Arm showed off the inner workings of its new Machine Learning Processor design, but that is not all that company had waiting in the wings. Arm is also detailing more cutting-edge technology in the form of its Cortex-A76 CPU, Mali-G76 GPU, and Mali-V76 VPU designs. All three chips are slated to be heavy-hitters in their respective categories, and thanks to some on-campus, in depth briefings earlier this month, we have all of the details to share...

The Cortex-A76 represents Arm’s most radical overhaul over previous designs. The A76’s brand-new architecture brings decisive improvements to power and efficiency. Arm’s processor engineers worked with a design goal of outperforming their competitor’s designs, but with half the area and power. This philosophy is very critical in the mobile space where both power budgets and physical space are highly constrained.

Read full article @ HotHardware

ASRock X470 Taichi Ultimate (AMD X470) Motherboard Review

Today we take a look at ASRock's top of the line X470 motherboard, the Taichi Ultimate. The motherboard features a robust VRM coupled with high-end features such as a 10Gbit NIC. The motherboard also offers up very neutral aesthetics, which is great since most people want that. The Taichi brand has a very well known reputation in the enthusiast community, and there is also a normal X470 Taichi, so let's see what the X470 Taichi Ultimate has to offer.

Read full article @ TweakTown

Corsair Gaming HS70 Wireless Gaming Headset Review

Our offices have been having several pizza lunches to get us to mingle with everyone in the office and not just the people in our department. Of course, our group of guys was really excited to be eating pizza, especially since it was not a norm. On the most recent pizza day, we were all really hungry and excited for the pizza delivery guy to arrive. I thought I heard the pizza guy and I ran out, while all my co-workers waited expectantly. However, it was just some other office people moving around and I came back empty handed. On a second time, I was sure it was the right person, but my coworker responded with a line from a former president. "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me... you won't get fooled again." Laughing, I did not know he was quoting former US President George W. Bush. After reading several quotes, I realized it was pretty funny to read them, especially when you see the incorrect words or just plain nonsense he said. When Corsair last sent us the HS60 Surround, I was quite happy with the result we had at its price range. For a gaming headset, it was a pretty good recommendation. However, it seemed to have been built off their previous HS50 Stereo headset with some extra features added. With the HS70 Wireless today, we have a similar situation with the headset seemingly being the same in terms of style, except now with wireless capabilities. Is this another same headset with new features, or is there more than meets the eye? Hopefully I will not get fooled again, so let us read on to find out!

Read full article @ APH Networks

Corsair HS70 Wireless 7.1 Virtual Surround Review

The Corsair HS70 Wireless 7.1 Virtual Surround headset is a good product. The build quality as well as the materials used are impeccable and exactly on the level we expected from Corsair. The comfort is very important with gaming headsets and this one is able to excel in that matter. The soft, memory foam cushions fit perfectly and you will never experience pressure points.

When it comes to sound quality we believe that is well balanced. Thanks to the fact that the factory preset is linear you can tune the sound quite a bit using the equalizer, which is integrated in Corsair's software. To use the 7.1 preset sounds like it increases the general volume and apart from that it boosts bass and heights, but that's it. Talking about the microphone, we would like to see a better quality. The audio isn't crystal clear as we expected.

Read full article @ ocaholic

Corsair HS70 Wireless Gaming Headset Review

HS line goes wireless...with pleasing results. Corsair has steadily revamped its headset range in the last year. There are now in excess of 10 models spanning straight-up stereo, 7.1, wireless and RGB. As a rule of thumb, the Void series is aimed at gamers whilst the HS line is primed for stereo.

That distinction is being blurred today with the release of the HS70 wireless. Priced at $109 (£99), it's a bit cheaper than the various wireless Void models, so let's have a closer look.

Read full article @ Hexus

Corsair HS70 Wireless Gaming Headset Review: Class Leader

Corsair’s HS70 gaming headset offers 2.4 GHz wireless operation, the option of 7.1 channel virtual surround effects, 50 mm neodymium drivers, and an impressively light weight. The big questions going into this review, as with all gaming headsets: how do they sound, how comfortable are they, and are they worth the price tag. Let’s find out!

While you will quickly discover that the majority of this review concerns sound quality, it’s worth first noting the attention Corsair has made with the build quality of the HS70. As the company explains:
“Like all other CORSAIR products, carefully selected materials and components ensure long term reliability. Unlike many competitors that resort to low grade plastic components in critical structural support areas to reduce cost, HS70 WIRELESS uses rigid (AL5052) aluminum alloy yokes and a metal internal headband for increased strength and durability. High quality ABS plastics are used to further reinforce the outer headband and improve impact resistance. We built this headset to last.”

Read full article @ PC Perspective

Corsair HS70 Wireless Headset Review

Corsair is known for a great variety of PC components and peripherals. They have a wide portfolio of headphones, including budget-oriented HS running upwards to a very high-end Void series. In this review, we check out the all new Corsair HS70 Stereo Gaming Headset.

The headset might look similar to the Corsair HS50, which we already reviewed before (you can read about it here: read here). But doesn’t have RGB, however it is wireless and comes with an integrated USB 7.1 Surround soundcard. It's a headset that supports surround sound, but sure, usually disabling that feature makes it sound better overall. Being Wireless (2.4 GHz) it offers more freedom with up to 40 feet of range and up to 16 hours of gameplay on a single charge seems a big upside. During the test, the battery actually lasted about 12 hours, which is not too far off from Corsair’s claims. The drivers used are 50 mm Neodymium magnets, which should help deliver immersive 7.1 virtual surround sound on PC, and full stereo on Playstation 4. The new headset is capable of 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response. Available in 2 colors – carbon and white, the sturdy yet lightweight design features slim-profile oval ear cups with on-ear controls and internal-memory foam. A fully detachable Discord Certified noise-cancelling microphone guarantees clear and accurate communication. When used on PC, CORSAIR’s exclusive iCUE software provides additional audio EQ control, sound field pre-sets and sidetone adjustment.

Read full article @ The Guru of 3D

Corsair HS70 Wireless PC Gaming Headset Review

Corsair just love adding another 10 to their products this year! Firstly, we had the rather fantastic and affordable Corsair HS50 Stereo gaming headset (review), which we loved. Followed by the Corsair HS60 Surround (review), a little more premium and a significant improvement on the already great HS50, as well as being Multi-Format ready. However, today they’re turning it up to 11 with the HS70! The new model is essentially the HS60, but adding their wireless technology to help you break free from those braided cable chains!

Read full article @ eTeknix

Corsair HS70 Wireless Review

With a price tag of $90, the freshly-launched Corsair HS70 Wireless just became one of the least expensive brand-name wireless gaming headsets on the market. It's based on the wired HS50, so let's find out what was gained and lost after its wire got cut.

The Corsair HS70 Wireless is the newest addition to the company's gaming headset lineup. If you're unfamiliar with the HS series of Corsair's headsets, you'll be interested to find out that they aim for gamers whose budgets are too tight to consider the models from the Void Pro series (we reviewed the Void Pro RGB USB here and Void Pro RGB Wireless here). The wired, analogue HS50 falls in the $50 price bracket, while its wireless sibling HS70 Wireless was just released with the MSRP of $90. That makes it one of the least expensive brand-name wireless gaming headsets on the market.

Read full article @ TechPowerUp

CORSAIR HS70 Wireless Surround Gaming Headset Review

As you might have suspected, since we are dealing with the exact same drivers and software drivers/application as the HS60, the same sound signature is present when talking about the wireless HS70. With this model, CORSAIR has managed to offer a low-cost variant to the VOID PRO model, which is good for both PC and console gamers. The microphone can be easily detached from the HS70 chassis, is Discord Certified, noise-cancelling and is able to offer clear and accurate communication, as we have noted during our Skype test conference.

Read full article @ Mad Shrimps

Corsair's HS70 wireless gaming headset reviewed

When we looked at the Corsair HS50 gaming headset last fall, we were initially concerned with the build quality concessions made to keep its price down, but we ultimately came away impressed with a headset that got the job done without breaking the bank. Now, Corsair is back with the HS70. Like a superhero after a continuity reset, Corsair's budget headset has returned with a very slightly updated look and noteworthy new powers. The cord is gone, replaced with a wireless USB dongle, and there's now 7.1 surround sound virtualization on tap.

Read full article @ The Tech Report

Mionix NAOS QG Optical Smart Gaming Mouse Review

When people are in the market for a brand new gaming mouse they usually make their decision based on four things such as the type of laser/optical sensor used, number of available programmable buttons, shape/grip and of course looks (for example RGB illumination seems to be quite important nowadays). What if however there were other things consumers could look for when out looking to get a brand new gaming mouse? MIONIX really thinks there are and so in 2014 they announced the very first smart gaming mouse also capable of recording the user's biometric information (such as heart rate) and movement data (clicks and speed and traveled distance) by using several state of the art sensors. Its name is the NAOS QG Optical Smart Gaming Mouse and although it took some time to reach our lab it's finally here.

Mionix is based in Malmo, Sweden and creates high quality, well designed gaming hardware products. Mionix is a company with ridiculous ambitions that is set on changing the desk experience. For billions of people the peripherals on our desk are either toned in black plastic or grey aluminums. Our soul mission is to make the desk a fresh place.

Read full article @ NikKTech

Titus & Wayne Luft Qi Air Purifier Review

We’ve reviewed all kinds of weird and wonderful products over the years. However, today is yet another first for me, as I take a look at my first ever air purifier. Not just for review, but even in my personal life, it’s a product I’ve never felt the need for. Of course, that doesn’t mean I can’t still appreciate the technology and the benefits it could provide for me and my family.

Taiwanese startup Titus & Wayne are launching the Luft Qi as one of the most simple and easy to use air purifiers ever. The most important aspect has to be the fact it doesn’t have any filters! Instead, it uses a “UV reactor” that can destroy any mold, virus and bacteria in the air around you. Pretty cool sounding tech for sure, purity your house with a reactor that destroys things. That’s the kind of marketing I fall for every time, was cooler than “it has a filter.”

Read full article @ eTeknix