Razer debuts new Barracuda Pro gaming headset

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There are a couple of new Barracuda series gaming headsets from Razer. But let's take a quick look at the more premium, do-it-all Razer Barracuda Pro. In Canada, it retails for $349.99. And that gives you dual wireless connectivity (2.4Ghz via a USB-C dongle and Bluetooth) and support for two connected devices. Razer calls it SmartSwitch Dual Wireless and lets you switch devices with a double-tap on a dedicated button.

The Barracuda Pro has bigger 50mm drivers than its predecessors and beamforming microphones for noise cancellation. It also gets active noise cancellation, plush leatherette ear pads, and a built-in THX Achromatic audio amplifier that promises more powerful, accurate sound.

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Razer unveils ultra-light Viper V2 Pro gaming mouse

Razer follows up its light Viper gaming mouse with an even lighter one. The new Viper V2 Pro wireless mouse drops more weight from 69g to 58g. But it does get more features that should appeal to esports players and enthusiasts looking for a precise, flick-friendly input for their games. It has the new Focus Pro 30K optical sensor, which promises 30,000 dots per inch resolution and 99.8% accuracy. It uses AI to guide tracking and has 26 levels of customization for height (when tracking starts or stops) versus the three levels on the original Viper. It has a dedicated DPI button, so you can tweak sensitivity even without using the software.

It also has the third-generation optical mouse switches that reportedly end accidental double-clicks and debounce delay (wait to filter out unintended input signals). It's also expected to last 25 percent longer, too. You can recharge it via USB-C. The Razer Viper V2 Pro retails for $189.99 in black or white.

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Razer's Hello Kitty and Friends collection appeal to pink-loving gamers

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After collaborating with Fossil for a new version of the Fossil Gen 6 watch, Razer has a new collaboration with Sanrio. The Razer x Hello Kitty and Friends collection has officially launched with new designs for the Kraken BT headset, DeathAdder Essential mouse, Goliathus mouse mat, and Razer Iskur X gaming chair. All three get a pink makeover featuring the beloved character and her friends. Some of them are already available, while you'll have to wait for the others.

The Kraken BT "Kitty Edition" headset gets Hello Kitty-inspired ears complete with a pink bow and "Razer Chroma RGB and a burst of stream-reactive lighting." On the headband's underside, you can spot Hello Kitty's friends like My Melody, Pompompurin, Keroppi, and more. The cute headset retails for US$119.99 (around CA$150 converted).

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Razer takes back claims its Zephyr mask uses 'N95-grade' filters

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Razer has scrubbed any mention of the term "N95-grade" on its marketing materials for the Zephyr and the recently launched Zephyr Pro after receiving criticism over the labelling. YouTuber Naomi Wu posted a Twitter thread over the weekend, drawing attention to the labels the company attached to the mask. She said its marketing was "deceptive," and pointed out that the N95 is an official certification by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health for respirators that filter out at least 95 percent of airborne particles. This designation involves the entire mask and not just a part of it, accounting for both fit and filtration. Neither Zephyr products are listed as NIOSH-approved respirators on the agency's site.

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