… Major peripheral manufacturers like Logitech, Corsair, Razer, and SteelSeries are software companies just as much as they are hardware companies, and their business models rely on keeping consumers glued to their ecosystem. …
… Most consumers want a device that seamlessly complements their workflow, runs the software they depend on, and does so without introducing friction. …
… Sure, the LED or laser light source still has a finite lifespan measured in hours, but I worry consumers don't realize the metric that determines the death of your projector hardware has shifted from hours of illumination to years of software support. …
Megan Ellis Mar 31, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT Megan is a Software Writer at XDA Developers who has been writing about consumer technology since 2016. …
… That said, it shouldn't give manufacturers a free pass to keep handicapping the hardware on consumer GPUs. Nvidia and other companies have already made it clear that consumer hardware is no longer a priority for them. …
… Or in any other major consumer router that would be affected by this ban. …
Megan Ellis Apr 21, 2026, 9:31 AM EDT Megan is a Software Writer at XDA Developers who has been writing about consumer technology since 2016. …
… This is why ISP routers are often missing key hardware and software features like VLANs, QoS, custom DNS, and link aggregation . Even many aftermarket routers provide only basic versions of these capabilities, despite charging hefty amounts to the consumer. …
… This pricing might lead to Valve pulling the plug entirely, because it's just not what consumers will expect. At that price point, many consumers will opt for cheaper PlayStations or Xboxes as alternatives, or just stick to PC gaming altogether. …
… Software-defined KVMs are incredible when they work. They allow for seamless cursor movement across screens as if they were one giant desktop. But for the power user, software is a tether. …