Unique designs, smart engineering, and serious performance defined this year’s CES PC haul. These are our favorites across 11 categories of hardware.

From desk-dominating 6K monitors to input devices that rethink how we click, scroll, and type, CES 2026 proved that the unsung heroes of the PC world—peripherals!—are about to have a breakout year.

The Azulle Access ARM HDMI stick plugs into your smart TV and converts it into a computer that can run either Ubuntu or ...

I've finally found a portable DAC solution for audiophiles who demand serious power without breaking the bank. The Cayin RU3 ...

For those not in the know, planar magnetic drivers use a magnet-suspended diaphragm to deliver exceptionally crisp and ...

This engineer could have just stuck with the Gateway 2000-branded, Altec Lansing-designed powered speaker set. But where’s ...

The ROG Kithara is a new premium gaming headset announced at CES 2026 that delivers audiophile-grade sound with its massive ...

Astell&Kern has introduced the AK HC5, a new USB DAC/amp that’s designed to boost the audio quality of your wired headphones when plugged into a laptop, smartphone or handheld console, like a Switch 2 ...

Astell & Kern is ending 2025 with a bang by launching two new products: the "small-but-mighty" HC5 USB DAC and the high-end Stella wired in-ear headphones. Following on from 2023's HC4 model, the new ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The ubiquitous USB port has been through many iterations since it was first introduced in 1996. Developed by IBM, Intel, and Microsoft, the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Depending on their form factor, modern PCs can have anywhere from a just a couple to several USB ports, which stands for Universal Serial Bus ...

Topping, the brand which recently gave the world the DX5 II DAC-cum-preamplifier-cum-headphone amp, is back without a new creation. The new D900 is Topping's flagship model, blending standard DAC ...