Polling rates explained: do you really need 8,000Hz for keyboards and mice in 2026?
 Polling rates explained: do you really need 8,000Hz for keyboards and mice in 2026?

TechRadar investigates whether you really need an 8,000Hz polling rate for your gaming keyboard or mouse, looks at the pros/cons, professional players, and gives a definitive verdict.

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‘Whoever came up with this is a massive idiot’: LG’s gaming monitors and TVs are facing a user revolt, due to seemingly installing adware on PCs — and telling you to warn guests they may be recorded by AI features, to comply with ‘wiretapping’ laws

LG’s terms and conditions say you need to get consent from visitors because its TVs can listen to you.

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Inkjet-printed OLED screens are reportedly in mass production at long last — here’s why that’s great news for monitor, laptop and even TV pricing
 Inkjet-printed OLED screens are reportedly in mass production at long last — here’s why that’s great news for monitor, laptop and even TV pricing

TCL’s Gen 5.5 inkjet production line is now manufacturing the first consumer OLEDs, we’re told.

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‘All the analog features you could wish for’: this is one of the most adjustable analog keyboards I’ve come across — but there’s one area where its rivals win out
 ‘All the analog features you could wish for’: this is one of the most adjustable analog keyboards I’ve come across — but there’s one area where its rivals win out

The MelGeek Made68 Ultra V2 is a solid and sturdy analog keyboard — but does it live up to its price tag?

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The Alienware AW3426DW is easily the best 34-inch ultrawide OLED I’ve ever used, and it’s made me want to abandon my 45-inch monitor
 The Alienware AW3426DW is easily the best 34-inch ultrawide OLED I’ve ever used, and it’s made me want to abandon my 45-inch monitor

The Alienware AW3426DW QD-OLED is the best 34-inch ultrawide I’ve ever used, hands down, and an easy choice for any gamer seeking greater immersion.

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Razer wants the Seiren V3 Pro to be the ultimate gaming mic, but you probably don’t need it
 Razer wants the Seiren V3 Pro to be the ultimate gaming mic, but you probably don’t need it

The Razer Seiren V3 Pro comes loaded with features for demanding users, but you’ve got to pay for the privilege.

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The Logitech Lift is the best ergonomic mouse I’ve tried — and this Prime Day deal drops it to a record-low price of just AU$58.34 / NZ$74.39
 The Logitech Lift is the best ergonomic mouse I’ve tried — and this Prime Day deal drops it to a record-low price of just AU$58.34 / NZ$74.39

Get a whisper-quiet ergonomic mouse that’s so comfortable, your wrist will love you for it — and it doesn’t cost the earth either.

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I was surprised by how well Keychron’s new mouse performed — but one aspect might disappoint FPS players
 I was surprised by how well Keychron’s new mouse performed — but one aspect might disappoint FPS players

The Keychron G5 boasts plenty of features at a reasonable price — but does it measure up to the heavyweight hitters?

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‘It tracked flawlessly across every surface I tested’ — this Logitech productivity and gaming mouse I reviewed is almost as good as my all time fave, thanks to its sky-high 30,000 DPI and 8,000Hz polling rate
 ‘It tracked flawlessly across every surface I tested’ — this Logitech productivity and gaming mouse I reviewed is almost as good as my all time fave, thanks to its sky-high 30,000 DPI and 8,000Hz polling rate

An ergonomic wireless mouse packing 8,000Hz polling, a PixArt sensor, silent switches, and tri-mode connectivity for under $70? The Keychron M6 8K is strong on the value front and challenges staples of the genre.

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The Razer Pro Type Ergo proves the company can do non-gaming keyboards well – but it’s not perfect
 The Razer Pro Type Ergo proves the company can do non-gaming keyboards well – but it’s not perfect

The Razer Pro Type Ergo brings stylish split ergonomics and clever software to the productivity market, but scissor switches and a high price hold it back.

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