Elgato launches 4K 60FPS capture card that’s cheaper than its predecessor
Elgato just launched the Game Capture 4K S, a new capture card that makes it possible to record games from the Nintendo Switch 2, Playstation 5, and Xbox Series X/S in glorious 4K resolution at 60 FPS.
The Verge reports that Game Capture 4K S supports both 4K resolution at 60 frames per second and 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second with HDR. The capture device is compatible with Windows 11 and macOS 13 (or later) without the need for any drivers, and it’s compatible with recording apps such as OBS Studio, Discord, and TikTok Studio.
Game Capture 4K S is priced at $159.99. It replaces Elgato’s older recording device, the Game Capture HD60 X, which cost $179.99 and was only capable of up to 4K at 30 frames per second. 
© 2025 PC World 4:05am This ‘blurry’ keyboard mimics the look of low-poly PCs in retro games
Nostalgia never goes out of fashion, it just moves to new eras. Right now, the early days of 3D gaming are all the rage, with the latest indie games aping the low-polygon, low-res texture look of PC and PS1-era games from the 90s and early 2000s. The latest Higround mechanical keyboard brings a chunk of those games into the real world.
We’ve featured Higround before, who’s no stranger to sweet keyboard designs, like this one featuring a full-width Sonic retro print. The “BLUR” variant of the Basecamp 75+ keyboard (spotted by PCGamer) features keycaps meant to mimic the look of in-game computers from games like the original Half-Life and Deus Ex. No, you don’t need to reload the page, that’s what they’re supposed to look like. Even the Higround logo on the spacebar is blurred and faded, as if your desk itself was being rendered by a GeForce 256 that was chugging on the game engine.
Higround
The keyboard itself is kind of pricey at $160 for a wired design with a plastic case, but this is an artsy, limited-edition kinda product. With a 75% layout, hot-swap switches (disappointing TTC switches included in the box), RGB lighting, an aluminum plate, and multiple layers of sound dampening, it’s definitely not a value proposition.
I kind of wish Higround would just sell me a set of those PBT keycaps alone. The keyboard is limited to just two orders per buyer at the moment, but the keycaps might show up here at a later date, like the Sonic ones did a while back.
© 2025 PC World 3:45am  
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Forget smart light bulbs! These smart light switches are a measly $12
Smart lights are great, allowing you to control them remotely so you don’t have to get out of bed to shut off that living room lamp you forgot about. But smart bulbs kind of suck because they need to be replaced too frequently to be economical. That’s why I prefer smart switches, and right now this Kasa smart light switch is less than $12 on Amazon.
To be fair, getting a ton of smart light bulbs certainly has its appeal since you can often change their colors and get them to “dance” to your music. But if cost-effectiveness is your top priority, get smart light switches.
They’re relatively simple to install, replacing your regular light switches and using the same wiring. (Please check that you have neutral wires first, and hire an electrician if you’ve never worked with electricity. It’s dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing!) It only takes a few minutes, then you just need to connect the light switch to the Kasa app and you’re good to go.
You can even integrate these Kasa light switches with Alexa or Google Home and revel in being able to say “Hey Google, turn off the lights.” Of course, it’s not just helpful for forgetful folks who are too comfy in their beds, but also for people going on vacation who want to pull a Home Alone and pretend someone’s home to deter potential burglars.
Snag a handful of these Kasa smart light switches for $12 each while this hot 41% discount is still around!
Save 41% on these nifty smart light switches for your homeBuy now at Amazon
© 2025 PC World 3:45am 
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