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Tp-Link launches Wi-Fi 7 gaming routers from AUD $279

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TP-Link broadens its gaming router push with Wi-Fi 7 models from AUD $279, led by a tri-band flagship promising sharper traffic prioritisation for busy homes.
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CRKD unveils ULT PRO controller for competitive players

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CRKD launches ULT PRO wireless controller with TMR thumbsticks, remappable inputs and multi-platform support for serious gamers.
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iHeartMedia & Global Gaming League forge audio pact

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iHeartMedia signs Global Gaming League audio deal to launch culture-driven gaming podcasts across its US broadcast and streaming network.
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Video game cheat economy grows into USD $8.5bn giant

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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A growing underground market for video game cheats has swelled into a USD $8.5 billion industry, outstripping esports and Twitch revenues.
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McLaren extends Dell tech deal to power F1 data push

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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McLaren extends its long-running Dell tech deal to boost AI-driven data, simulations and race strategy across its factory and F1 trackside ops.
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Yaspa joins UNLV AI research hub for safer gambling

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Yaspa joins UNLV's new AiR Hub as a founding member, aiming to harness AI and open banking data to bolster safer, more responsible gambling.
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Cherry debuts TMR magnetic gaming keyboards at 8k Hz

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Cherry Xtrfy unveils 8k Hz TMR magnetic gaming keyboards, led by the GBP £199.99 MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless with 0.01 mm precision input.
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HP merges OMEN into HyperX, unveils new flagship gaming gear

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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HP folds OMEN into HyperX with a unified gaming brand, debuting a powerhouse MAX 16 laptop, QD‑OLED monitor and brain‑sensing headset.
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Track Titan raises USD $5m to power AI racing coaching

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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London start-up Track Titan raises USD $5m seed round to scale its AI-powered racing coach for gamers and amateur track drivers.
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How to detect fake players in online gaming

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Online gaming faces a hidden surge of fake players; here's how operators can detect bots, fraudsters and protect fair play at scale.
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Globant & Riot Games team up to boost esports with new tech

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Globant partners with Riot Games to innovate esports fan engagement and AI features for League of Legends and VALORANT in a multi-year deal.
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CHERRY shortlisted for PCR gaming award with XTRFY peripherals

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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CHERRY's XTRFY range of gaming keyboards, mice and headsets has been shortlisted for Gaming Peripherals Vendor of the Year at the PCR Awards 2025.
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Alienware unveils QD-OLED & 320Hz monitors from GBP £209

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Alienware launches two gaming monitors from GBP £209, featuring a 27-inch QD-OLED 280Hz and a 25-inch 320Hz model for competitive gaming.
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Hisense to stream FIFA Club World Cup 2025 free on smart TVs

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Hisense will stream all FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches free on its and Toshiba smart TVs via DAZN, enhancing global sports viewing with interactive features.
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Cherry unveils MX Northern Light switch for enthusiasts at GBP £25

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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CHERRY launches the MX Northern Light, a special-edition linear keyboard switch delivering a smooth, quiet typing experience, priced at GBP £25.
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Hexagon & Red Bull team up for global skills challenge

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Hexagon has launched the Future Skills Challenge alongside Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing, aiming to bridge esports and real-world engineering skills for gamers and professionals.
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Counter-Strike 2 gamers warned about rising scam threats

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Bitdefender Labs warns the Counter-Strike 2 community of scammers exploiting major esports events like IEM Katowice 2025 to defraud gamers through hijacked YouTube accounts.
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Porsche extends partnership with NetApp for exclusive data solutions

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Porsche Motorsport extends its partnership with NetApp, enhancing data solutions for racing divisions like IMSA, WEC, and the TAG Heuer Formula E Team.
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SailGP to share LiveLineFX tech with other sports organisations

Fri, 10th May 2024
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SailGP is set to share its innovative LiveLineFX production system, designed for detailed understanding of yacht racing, with other sports organisations to enhance viewer experience.
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How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students

Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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Esports' integration into curricula is elevating students' career prospects by equipping them with crucial transferrable skills like teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, and exposing them to a myriad of job opportunities.