Hardware & Tech

13Mar

By StuartNo Comments

New Toys From Epomaker

If you, like me have a thing for nostalgia and having your PC peripherals oooze it. Then Epomaker might be your new favourite company. They specialise in releasing keyboards with a retro aesthetic. So when we reached out and they responded we were over the moon. They offered us two keyboards to get our hands on, the Epomaker TH87 and RT82, and we duly obliged. Having tested these keyboards for around a month, I thought it best that I bring my thoughts to the screen. Retro Aesthetic With Modern Features Both of these keyboards won't break the bank, the TH87 is £86 and the RT82 is £65. So lets dive in and see what they are both all about shall we? Epomaker TH87 This keyboard was a joy to use, it's become my every day keyboard now and with it being a tenkeyless it doesn't take up too much...

12Mar

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

TX3 SOLO 360 Hybrid Gaming Chair Review

If you are looking for a new gaming chair and are on a tighter budget. ThunderX3 has you covered, with the TX3 SOLO 360 Hybrid Gaming Chair, you get some comforts and features without the fancification. Retailing at around £190, but at the time of writing it was on sale at just under £140. Honestly, on the face of it, it seems like an absolute bargain. Getting Your Creature Comforts So just what do you get for your hard-earned cash? Let's take a look at the design features to see whether you should part with your savings. Design Features Firstly, let's talk about the build process. It was really straight forward, it took me about half an hour and it is more than possible to do on your own. Once it is all put together it is nice and sturdy. So the chair itself is made with moulde...

3Mar

By Olivia HoultonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

EarFun Air Pro 4i Review

Finding good-quality but affordable earbuds has always been a challenge. There is a vast market of earbuds, and it is hard to know which ones are worth their money. The EarFun Air Pro 4i offer a new option within this market. It is the newer, slightly cheaper version of the EarFun Air Pro 4 that was released in 2024. At £49.99, is it an affordable, good-quality option? Is it really fun for your ears? Having suffered with the same earbuds for several years, I jumped at the opportunity to review the EarFun Air Pro 4i. Will these become a staple in your ears? Let's dive in and see why these are a great, affordable option. Design & Features The EarFun Air Pro 4i is a stem design, opposed to a bud. The silicon tips allow for a comfortable but secure fit. This is further amplified by the...

2Mar

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

UGREEN Does It Again! New Products

As always, we love UGREEN products here at Thumb Culture, and when they offered to send these, we jumped. In a nice little package, we received the UGREEN Revodock, the Finder Pro and a lovely 8-port fast charger. So all that was left was to unbox them and give them a little play with in every day life. UGREEN, More Like Forever Green. So trying to decide which items to start with is always the difficult choice, but I think in this instance we will have to go with the Finder Pro. UGREEN Finder Pro If you've ever lost your keys, or even maybe a small child. The UGREEN Finder Pro is a neat little piece of kit. It works incredibly simply, just connect it to either your IOS or your Android device, and you're pretty much away you go. Being able to track the device in your mobile phone of ch...

Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL – Keyboard Review

15Feb

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL – Keyboard Review

Those observant amongst you might recognise this keyboard. Yes, you are right. Back in 2019 when Turtle Beach acquired Roccat it took on their product range and as such tweaked and modified some of Roccats classics. Think of this keyboard, the Vulcan II TKL, as somewhat of a greatest hits. With its striking visuals as well as incredible features, it deserves to be mentioned again. This Vulcan Is Aiming For Space Now I could just signpost you to my original review, and update a few features. However, I prefer to just write a whole new review. So hang on and let's see if you should be picking the Vulcan II TKL up in 2026? Design Features Let's start with the looks, featuring a tenkeyless form factor, the Vulcan II TKL is sleek and stylish and would look great on any desk. With neat, narr...

Steelseries Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2 Headset Review

12Feb

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Steelseries Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2 Headset Review

Ok, it's no shock to anyone that I'm a bit of a fan of the Steelseries brand. So when they came and asked if we wanted to check out the Arctis Nova 7X Gen 2 Wireless headset, naturally, I jumped at the chance. Retailing at £179.99, this headset is on the higher end of a lot of people's budgets, but does it warrant that price tag? Coming in three colourways, black, white and magenta, and being a multiplatform headset, it can be used on the PC, PlayStation or Xbox. Sound of Substance? Having recently reviewed the Nova 3X, we are already slightly familiar with the newer design of the headsets. What I wasn't quite ready for was just how comfy this headset is. Let's dive in and find out if that's where it stops. Design Features Featuring a set of Neodymium Magnetic Drivers, giving you an in...

11Feb

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

New Products From QPAD

We recently got sent a lovely little care package from QPAD. This bundle featured one of their new keyboards, as well as a couple of mouse pads. We are going to take a look at these products and hopefully, maybe, you might be interested in an update. QPAD Delivers The Goods Starting off this article we are going to take a look at the main part of the bundle. The Keyboard, being the QPAD Flux 65 Model 5. Let's have a little look shall we? QPAD Flux 65 Model 5 This keyboard in its TKL model was great. Featuring some awesome magnetic switches giving you precise measurement of activation. Using magnets, though, ensures that you have longer durability with a faster response. Meaning you get plenty of gameplay out of that keyboard, especially when it's been built for its performance. Thos...

3Feb

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

ifi GO blu Air Review

If you are the kind of person who still carries a dedicated wired setup because "Bluetooth just doesn't hit the same," prepare to have your world gently shaken. We have all seen those bulky portable stacks that make your pocket look like it is carrying a vintage scientific calculator. But what if you could shrink that fidelity down to the size of a matchbox and clip it to your lapel? Going Wireless with Your Favourite Wired Device The ifi GO blu Air is the slimmed-down, ultra-portable sequel to the legendary GO blu. It is designed for the audiophile who wants to cut the tether to their phone but refuses to sacrifice the soul of their music. At £129, it is a lighter, more affordable gateway to high-resolution wireless audio that manages to be both a tool and a toy in the best possible way...

2Feb

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

ifi GO pod Air Review

If you are an audiophile, you know the struggle. You have spent more money than you care to admit on a pair of high-end in-ear monitors that sound like an angel whispering secrets into your brain. But then, you step outside. Suddenly, that glorious one-metre braided copper cable becomes a liability. It snags on door handles, tangles on the zip og your clothes, and makes you look like a human telephone switchboard from 1922. You want the freedom of wireless, but you refuse to settle for the compressed, muddy sound of standard Bluetooth buds. ifi Lets Go! Enter the ifi GO pod Air. This is the younger, leaner, and more affordable sibling of the original GO pod. It promises to turn your favourite wired IEMs into a pair of true wireless powerhouses without murdering the sound quality in the p...

Acer Predator Aethon 303 – Keyboard Review

15Jan

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Acer Predator Aethon 303 – Keyboard Review

If a budget keyboard is something you are after, then Acer has you covered. The Predator Aethon 303 is a great clicky keyboard with some nice features. The best part is that it won't break the bank. Retailing at around £60, this keyboard will be a great upgrade if money is limited. Budget Price, Top Features Most gaming keyboards these days often come with the same set of features. What sets the Predator Aethon 303 apart from some of the other budget keyboards out there? Well, that is just what I plan to attempt in this review. So sit back and join me on this journey of discovery. Design Features Being a budget keyboard, you don't get some of the more fancier features from more expensive keyboards. However, the Predator Aethon 303 features a lovely set of clicky blue switches. They are...