Razer, you may recall, recently teased a 5G handheld device that's focused on cloud gaming. The company took the opportunity at RazerCon to formally announce the system, which it calls the Razer Edge — yep, Razer finally went there with its branding.
The Edge has a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 144Hz and a Full HD+ resolution of 2,400 x 1,080. Razer claims the display has 87 percent more pixels than competitors’ devices. The Steam Deck’s screen, for instance, has a 1,280 x 800 resolution. The Edge's Gorilla Glass touchscreen also has a 288Hz sampling rate, which should make it pretty darn responsive.
Razer worked with Qualcomm and Verizon on this device. It runs on the Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Gaming Platform, which was developed exclusively for the Edge. The device has a 3Ghz octa-core Kryo CPU and an Adreno GPU, along with active cooling and six air vents. Razer says early benchmarking shows that the Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 delivers two to three times the speeds of typical mobile platforms, such as the Snapdragon 720G.
The device has a 5,000mAh capacity battery, as well as 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of storage. On the audio front, there are two-way speakers with Verizon Adaptive Sound and a pair of digital microphones. There's a webcam too — you'll have the option to livestream your gameplay.
The Edge is comprised of an Android 12 tablet housed inside the new Razer Kishi V2 Pro controller. The latter has the same analog triggers as the Kishi V2, along with microswitches, programmable buttons and what Razer claims is an "ultra-precise" D-pad. What makes the Kishi V2 Pro different is that it has HyperSense haptic feedback and, blissfully, a 3.5mm headphone jack. Together, the tablet and controller weigh 400.8 grams, which is a bit less than a pound.
As for the games, the Edge, which will only be available in the US at the outset, will come with launchers for Epic Games, Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce Now preinstalled. You'll also be able to access remote play services such as Steam Link, Moonlight and Parsec.
Since this is a cloud gaming-focused device, connectivity is key. Razer says the Edge has WiFi 6E that performs on an "uncongested" 6GHz channel and has multi-gig bandwidth support for fast download and upload speeds. When you're on the go, you'll be able to connect to cloud gaming services through 5G as long as you have the right model.
The 5G version of the Razer Edge is a Verizon exclusive. Pricing and exact availability will be confirmed later, but it should be out in January, around the same time as the WiFi model. That version will run you $400 and it'll be available from Razer's website and RazerStore locations. You can reserve one for a refundable deposit of $5. Razer hasn't revealed pricing or availability for the standalone Kishi V2 Pro controller.
That's not an insignificant price for the WiFi model, and it's likely that the 5G version will cost more, but the specs seem solid for the money. It seems like an option worth considering for on-the-go cloud gaming if you'd rather not slot your phone into a controller and you don't want to lug a Steam Deck around.
The Razer Edge isn't the only handheld device focused on cloud gaming. Logitech's $350 G Cloud Gaming Handheld, which doesn't have WiFi 6 or 6E support, will be available next week. Other notable manufacturers are turning their attention to cloud gaming as well. Google this week announced three Chromebooks from Acer, ASUS and Lenovo that are designed for streaming games.
The Edge was far from Razer's only product announcement at RazerCon. Along with the Kraken Kitty V2 Pro wired headset (featuring swappable bunny, bear and cat ears with Chroma RGB lighting) and some other gear, the company showed off its Hammerhead HyperSpeed earbuds.
The earbuds feature Chroma RGB, active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.2 and 2.4GHz connectivity (via a USB-C dongle you can plug into your console or other device) to minimize latency. Razer claims you'll get up to 30 hours of total battery life, factoring in top ups from the charging case. Hammerhead HyperSpeed is available in PlayStation- and Xbox-braded variants. The earbuds cost $150 and they will be available in November.
SpaceX chief Elon Musk said on Twitter that the company will just keep funding Ukraine's access to Starlink for free. His announcement comes shortly after reports came out that the company sent a letter to the Pentagon, asking the Defense Department to take over paying for Ukraine's access to the satellite internet.
Kathy Kleiman uncovers the secret history of ENIAC and the forgotten team of women who first programmed it in "Proving Grounds," out now.
The next-generation iPad Pro with Apple's latest M2 processor is set to arrive in "a matter of days," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
As part of its ambitious electric vehicle plans, Mercedes has taken the wraps off its latest model, the EQE SUV — plus a bonus high-performance AMG version.
These growth stocks have plunged alongside the broader market, creating a rare buying opportunity for investors.
Yeah…queen.View Entire Post ›
Today's video focuses on Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), its new gaming graphics card that seems to be sold out in major electronic retail stores, and some of its recent automotive solutions. Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.
Major telecom and tech companies such as Apple are starting to roll out features—like text messaging, SOS alerts and location tracking—that work with current or next-generation cellphones instead of relying on satellite-messaging tools. The first version of this technology is a big step forward for cellphones—but it likely won’t give us the “always connected” life people dream about. Then there are immediate issues: Devices have to have a clear view of the satellite to work, which could make the connectivity less effective in hilly areas or places with other tall structures.
Indian telecom service provider Reliance Jio has chosen Nokia as a major supplier, the Finnish telecom equipment maker said on Monday, as India's biggest mobile carrier gears up to expand next-generation wireless services across the country. Nokia will supply Reliance Jio, which has more than 420 million customers, with 5G radio access network (RAN) equipment in a multi-year deal, the company said in a statement. "Nokia will supply equipment from its AirScale portfolio, including base stations, high-capacity 5G Massive MIMO antennas, and Remote Radio Heads to support different spectrum bands, and self-organizing network software," it said.
Photographic proof that sheer can work for sweater weather.
Some people are turning to Apple's AirTags to track loved ones with dementia. Public health officials warn it may not be the best choice, not just due to its tracking ability.
Meta Platforms stock continues to underperform tech peers as the social media company spends its money generating demand for a future in the metaverse.
Earnings to offer insight into consumer spending and travel recovery, China’s Xi defends record heading for unprecedented third term, the U.K. moves to calm markets, and other news to start your day.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the cloud can help companies become more efficient as they look for ways to save in the downturn.
So far relatively few users are sticking around in Meta’s Horizon Worlds, much less building worlds as the company had hoped.
Inflation is testing Americans’ loyalty to Procter & Gamble ’s biggest brands, but the maker of Tide detergent, Pampers diapers and Gillette razors is betting it can persuade shoppers to keep paying up. The world’s biggest maker of consumer products is rolling out star-studded ad campaigns and new product features, from drip-proof soap bottles to extra-absorbent paper towels, hoping to keep cash-crunched consumers from switching to cheaper brands. P&G in recent months has underperformed rivals both broadly and in key categories such as razors, laundry detergent and paper towels, according Nielsen data.
Many believe Snopp Dogg is the mastermind behind Martha's new wave of saucy marketing tactics… Either way, it's business and it's working!
Current plans to monetize WhatsApp do not include placing ads directly on the popular platform, sources told TheStreet.
SNL made the lineup announcement for its Oct. 29 episode.
With a "can do" approach in life, so many aspiring goals can be accomplished. Mark Cuban didn't start at the top. He kicked off his career as an inexperienced PC software salesperson after confidently nailing an interview (via CNBC Make It). He said on Twitter he tried to "pull out every interview trick I knew" to get the job—and he did! When an interviewer asked what he'd do if a customer questioned something he didn't know the answer to, Mark Cuban responded simply, "I would look it up in the