Asus ROG Azoth 96 HE review

Asus first introduced the ROG Azoth range a couple of years ago to straddle the line between traditional gaming keyboards and the more enthusiast-grade options that had skyrocketed in popularity. The original ROG Azoth was a triumph that walked the tricky line wonderfully, packing in nice-to-haves such as lubricated switches, reliable wireless connectivity and hot-swappable…

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Master Chief voice actor says he never wants AI cloning his hunky tones: ‘That’s where we cross a line… I don’t like it, and I would prefer that it not be done’

The actor behind the husky voice of Halo’s Master Chief has become the latest high-profile industry figure to speak out against the use of generative AI to clone voice performances. Steve Downes takes particular issue with the nightmare scenario of AI being trained on real-life voice recordings to imitate those actors, whether living or dead….

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MSI Vector A18 HX review

This review is, if I can read a spreadsheet correctly, the first time this site has assessed a laptop containing the Ryzen 9 9955HX. So if you’ve ever wanted one of AMD’s thundering 16-core Zen 5 chips in your portable(ish) PC, this is your chance. It’s fast, though not 9950X3D fast. An unfair comparison considering…

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Interview: “Everything Was Turned Up To Eleven” – Uncovering The Epic Story Behind Mortal Kombat’s Unforgettable Audio

Audio director Dan “Toasty” Forden reflects on an incredible 37-year career. In October 2025, Dan Forden, the legendary sound designer and composer behind the Mortal Kombat series, announced his retirement from the games industry and the Midway successor Netherrealm, after 37 years in the business. For many fans of the series, the announcement marked the…

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