In this review we will be looking at the HAF II 500. This is a chassis that I saw during Computex 2026 and is the latest addition to the long running High AirFlow chassis from Cooler Master. The HAF series is a product line intended to address concerns over inadequate airflow and is something casemodders would often address in their builds.
When SilverStone first unveiled their retro-inspired towers, it felt like a bold gamble on nostalgia. After reviewing the FLP02 last year, it was clear that there was a massive appetite for a "modern-retro" hybrid that didn't require actual vintage steel to achieve. The series has since evolved with the SilverStone FLP03. Shifting to the MicroATX form factor, the FLP03 refines the formula—offering a smaller footprint while maintaining the iconic "beige box" aesthetic and the tactile satisfaction of a physical Turbo button. In this review, we dive into whether this smaller sibling can match the versatility of its predecessor while handling the heat of 2026’s hardware.
Meet the Looki L1: a wearable AI that captures your life and turns it into a journal . But is it a helpful companion or just a "creative" storyteller? We test the limits of this compact AI device, from its magnetic design to its proactive news alerts.
In this continued Podcast extra the duo continues to discuss the death of physical media and provide some opinions as to why the market has shifted from physical to digital. Most will be quick to mention costs but, there is more to it.
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