Articles by Scharon Harding | Tom's Hardware

Scharon Harding was a former senior peripherals editor for Tom's Hardware. She has over a decade of experience reporting on technology with a special affinity for gaming peripherals (especially monitors), laptops, and virtual reality. Previously, she covered business technology, including hardware, software, cyber security, cloud, and other IT happenings, at Channelnomics, with bylines at CRN UK.

Articles by: Scharon Harding

Nreal Light Mixed Reality Glasses Turned My Favorite Apps Into Massive, Mesmerizing AR

By Scharon Harding published 7 January 20

The Nreal Light MR glasses offer a familiar, yet wild, experience by displaying native Android apps in AR at 1,000 nits.

Arduino Releasing Small but Powerful Portenta H7 Module for Low-Power Projects

By Scharon Harding published 7 January 20

Arduino CEO says individual makers could use the modules for robotics, 3D printing and more.

Cooler Master’s Bringing Back the Spawn Gaming Mouse With an Upgraded Design

By Scharon Harding published 7 January 20

Cooler Master showed of early samples of the popular Spawn gaming mouse, which it will relaunch this year.

Pimax Gets Budget-Friendlier With the $450 Artisan VR Headset

By Scharon Harding published 7 January 20

Known for VR headsets with up to 8K resolution, Pimax is finally releasing an entry-level offering in the Artisan.

Hands-On With HyperX's First Qi-Enabled Headset, the Cloud Flight S

By Wendi Ma, Scharon Harding published 7 January 20

HyperX launched its first headset equipped with Qi wireless charging, the Cloud Flight S, along with a new ChargePlay base that can simultaneously charge two such Qi-enabled devices.

Dell Unfolds 2 Bendable Screen Prototypes at CES 2020

By Scharon Harding published 6 January 20

Like Microsoft and Lenovo, Dell’s also angling to get into bendable display computers.

Cooler Master’s First Gaming Monitors Are Coming Your Way

By Scharon Harding published 6 January 20

Cooler Master revealed its first gaming monitors at CES. The GM34 is a 144Hz, 34-inch ultrawide, and the GM27 is a 165Hz 27-incher. It's also getting more into gaming chairs.

At $1,000, This Is Supposed to Be the Ultimate Chromebook

By Scharon Harding published 6 January 20

Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook boasts an Intel 10th Gen CPU, 4K AMOLED screen and flashy red hue.

Asus ROG Chakram Gaming Mouse Lets You Swap Switches, DPI and Even Its Logo

By Scharon Harding published 6 January 20

The Asus ROG Chakram wireless gaming mouse announced at CES 2020 includes swappable Omron switches, a DIY RGB logo and a joystick.

Acer Predator X32 Mini-LED Gaming Monitor Hits a Radiant 1,400 Nits Brightness With HDR

By Scharon Harding published 6 January 20

Acer's 32-inch, 4K Predator X32 gaming display will be the second ever mini-LED PC monitor and is VESA DisplayHDR 1400-certified for $3,599.

When 240Hz Just Isn’t Enough: Hands on With the 360Hz Asus ROG Swift 360

By Scharon Harding published 6 January 20

The Asus ROG Swift 360 is the first monitor to sport an insanely high 360Hz refresh rate.

Acer Takes on Alienware With Its Own 55-Inch 4K OLED Gaming Monitor

By Scharon Harding published 5 January 20

The Acer Predator CG552K gaming monitor will arrive this year with a 55-inch 4K OLED display and $2,999 price tag.

Lenovo’s Unleashing a Trio of High-Speed Gaming Monitors

By Scharon Harding published 5 January 20

Lenovo’s 2020 lineup includes 240Hz, 165Hz and 144Hz gaming monitors with slim bezels.

Lenovo’s ThinkVision Creator Extreme Is a More-Affordable Mini-LED 4K HDR Monitor

By Scharon Harding published 5 January 20

The only other mini-LED monitor currently available is a $4,000 Asus.

Alienware’s Next Gaming Monitor Has Everything Speed Addicts Need

By Scharon Harding published 2 January 20

Alienware is debuting the AW2521HF gaming monitor at CES with RGB, 240Hz and enough speed to satisfy the most competitive gamers.

This 27-Inch Asus IPS Monitor Is Only $140

By Scharon Harding published 20 December 19

The Asus VC279H 27-inch monitor is on sale for $140, $20 off its already-low regular price.

MSI's Curved 1440p Ultrawide Gaming Monitor Drops to $370

By Scharon Harding published 20 December 19

The MSI Optix MAG341CQ 34-inch curved ultrawide gaming monitor is currently on sale for $130 off.

HP Spectre x360 13 2019 Laptop Review: Outstanding Battery Life

By Scharon Harding published 19 December 19

Editor's Choice

The HP Spectre x360 13 has a much longer battery life than rivals and delivers great port selection, but its webcam needs an upgrade.

Six-Core Savings: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X CPU Falls to $119

By Scharon Harding, Avram Piltch published 16 December 19

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X CPU matches its lowest-ever price.

Hot Wheels id With Swift Playgrounds Review: A Classic With a Coding and AR Twist

By Scharon Harding published 16 December 19

A fun way to drive kids toward STEM.

Hot Wheels Will Never Be the Same, Thanks to NFC

By Scharon Harding last updated 13 December 19

Each Hot Wheels id car is equipped with an NFC tag. It tracks car data like miles driven and sends it to a companion app, where kids can also play games.

Focals 2.0 Will Have 10 Times the Resolution of North’s Original Smart Glasses

By Scharon Harding published 10 December 19

North has detailed its next-generation AR smart glasses, Focals 2.0, which will replace the original.

Our Favorite Wrist Rest Ever Is at Its Lowest Price, Just $15

By Scharon Harding published 5 December 19

The HyperX wrist rest is on sale for $25% off and at its lowest price ever.

Best Cyber Week PC Monitor Deals: Cheap Sales on Gaming, 4K and More

By Scharon Harding published 5 December 19

Here are the best Cyber Week deals available on PC monitors, including sales on 4K and 144Hz gaming displays and more.

Alienware 1440p Gaming Monitor Sale: 34-Inch 120Hz for $600

By Scharon Harding last updated 2 December 19

Dell’s AW3418DW curved 34-inch gaming monitor has dropped to its lowest price ever.

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