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$399 OSVR virtual reality headset dev kit launches in July

The Oculus Rift and HTC Vive virtual reality systems started shipping recently, but virtual reality is still in its infancy, and some games or VR experiences that work with one headset may not work with another. So it’s interesting to see another option called the Open Source Virtual Reality project, or OSVR. An early launched in 2015, […]

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Is Razer working on a smartphone (or a new tablet)?

Gaming equipment maker Razer may be planning to launch its first smartphone… or maybe a tablet, a VR headset, or something else. What we know is that the company is hiring a product developer for some sort of new mobile device. Among other things, the job listing says candidates should have knowledge of “ARM systems and […]

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Razer Core graphics dock ships in April for $399 and up

Gaming accessory and PC maker Razer launched a 2.75 pound gaming laptop in January called the Razer Blade Stealth. Actually, the laptop itself is a pretty decent computer, but it doesn’t really have the power for heavy-duty gaming… unless you also buy a Razer Core graphics dock, which lets you use the thin and light notebook […]

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Razer Blade 2016 laptop packs GeForce 970m graphics into a 4.3 pound case

Razer is refreshing its line of portable gaming laptops with the new 2016 model Razer Blade. Like the model Razer launched a year ago, the new Blade has a 14 inch, 3200 x 1800 pixel display and discrete graphics. But the new model has an Intel Skylake processor, more powerful graphics, and a body that’s […]

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Razer Blade Stealth gaming ultrabook now available for purchase

Just days after unveiling the Razer Blade Stealth at CES, Razer is now taking orders for its thin and light gaming laptop. The Razer Blade Stealth measures about 0.5 inches thick, weighs about 2.75 pounds, and has a 12.5 inch touchscreen display. Under the hood it’s powered by an Intel Core i7-6500U Skylake processor and 8GB […]

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Razer launches Nabu Watch, says it’s smart, but not a smartwatch

Razer’s latest entry into the wearable space is a watch. But it isn’t a smartwatch. The Razer Nabu Watch is a digital watch with Razer’s distinctive black and green color scheme. But it also has sensors for fitness tracking and Bluetooth connectivity for notifications, communications, and a few other features. Razer is taking orders for a […]

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Razer packs a gaming PC into a 2.75 pound ultrabook (with external graphics)

Want a gaming laptop, but don’t want a computer that’s too heavy to lug around with you everywhere you go? Razer’s got an interesting solution. The Razer Blade Stealth is an ultrabook with a 12.5 inch touchscreen display and a body that measures just 0.5 inches thick and which weighs just 2.75 pounds. It’s available with […]

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Razer’s Cortex game store for the Forge TV rises from Ouya’s ashes

The Razer Forge TV is an Android TV box designed to bring Android games to your big screen display. It’s one of a few different devices in this category to launch in 2015, and it’s been met with largely poor reviews. Razer is hoping to turn things around with a major software update: this summer the […]

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Lenovo and Razer will launch co-branded gaming PCs in 2016

Lenovo and gaming company Razer have unveiled plans to launch a series of Lenovo Razer Edition PCs starting in 2016. One of the first will be a gaming desktop that the two companies plan to showcase at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. But we could see additional devices including other desktop or laptop computers […]

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Lilbits 306: IFA approaches

The IFA consumer electronic show officially kicks off in Berlin on Thursday, but some companies will hold press events a day or two early: and plenty of news has been leaking ahead of schedule. It’s a safe bet we’ll see a number of new products featuring Intel Skylake processors, some new smartwatches, and official launches […]