Tech Round-up: Clean Desk, Better Gaming, Fun Headphones
Tech Round-up: Clean Desk, Better Gaming, Fun Headphones

Keeping everything charged on your desktop can be a challenge, especially if you're struggling for plugs and space. Many feel overwhelmed by wires and adapters. The CUKTECH 30 Ultra Desktop Charging Station is designed to streamline high-performance setups for gamers, creatives, or office workers.

This station stands out thanks to its dedicated DC port, which replaces bulky laptop power bricks, plus a smart 1.83-inch IPS colour display that allows you to monitor wattage, voltage, and current across five ports in real time for complete visibility and control.

Central to the 30 Ultra is dual 140W USB-C PD 3.1 fast charging, meaning you can charge two high-powered laptops simultaneously in double quick time. With everything plugged in, intelligent power allocation dynamically distributes energy across connected devices, automatically adjusting output to suit each device.

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The CUKTECH 30 Ultra Desktop Charging Station is available from Amazon for £139.99.

Twelve South CableStay

Talking of keeping things neat and tidy, the Twelve South CableStay is a premium USB-C cable and weighted anchor, available as a single, colour-coordinated set, built to prevent cables from sliding off desks, nightstands, and countertops.

The set pairs a five-foot woven USB-C-to-USB-C cable with a weighted silicone stay that keeps the cable exactly where you left it. Available in Jelly Mint, Electric Fuchsia, Slate, and Dune, the CableStay is a nifty idea that's well-executed. It has quickly become a mainstay of many desktop setups and looks rather funky.

The Twelve South CableStay is available for £29.99 from the Twelve South website.

Serafim S3 CarX Edition

The Serafim S3 CarX Edition is a special version of the much-lauded mobile game controller created in collaboration with CarX Technologies, the studio behind some of the world’s most popular drifting and open‑world racing titles.

The new edition introduces a bold red‑and‑black colourway inspired by the CarX racing universe and includes 200 CarX Store Coins, giving players access to exclusive in‑game rewards across the CarX ecosystem.

Built on the core S3 platform with a full suite of performance‑driven features, the Apple MFi-Certified S3 boasts dual Hall-Effect joysticks and analogue triggers that deliver drift‑free precision with no dead zones, offering smooth, consistent movement essential for racing titles that rely on fine steering and throttle modulation.

The S3 CarX edition is available for £68 on the Serafim website.

Fresh n' Rebel Clam Fuse Headphones

Looking fresh, the Fresh n' Rebel Clam Fuse over-ear headphones feature Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling technology that uses microphones inside and outside the earcups to detect surrounding sounds and help reduce everyday background noise such as traffic, office chatter, or train noise, resulting in a more immersive listening experience.

When needed, users can switch on ambient sound mode, which blends external sounds back in for greater awareness and safety on the move. They feature soft ear cushions and a flexible silicone headband for all-day wear. The foldable, rotatable earcups make them easy to slip into a bag, and the choice of vibrant colours lets users match their headphones to their personal style.

With up to 45 hours of playtime, fast charging, a noise-cancelling microphone, voice assistant support, and intuitive on-ear controls, the Fresh n' Rebel Clam Fuse are affordable, well-designed, and fun.

Fresh n' Rebel Clam Fuse Active Noise Cancelling Headphones are available for £49.99 via Argos.

Fresh n' Rebel Code Junior Headphones

The Fresh n' Rebel Code Junior are wireless Bluetooth headphones for kids that feature Safe Sound, a <85dB volume limitation, ensuring hearing is always protected. They offer 48 hours of playtime and are comfortable to wear thanks to soft vegan leather ear cushions, making them a fine travel companion.

Children can listen wirelessly or plug in with the included Buddy Beats cable for endless music and movies. The Buddy Beats cable also allows two pairs of Code Junior headphones to be connected, so kids can share music with their best friend or watch their favourite movie together.

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The Code Junior headphones are available in four vibrant, fun colours, and the lobster logo on both sides lights up when listening. They also come with stickers.

The Fresh n' Rebel Code Junior On-ear Headphones are available for £29.99 from Argos.

Lexar D500 Argentina Edition

It's the World Cup, and to celebrate, Lexar has teamed up with the Argentine Football Association to create a pen drive with a custom design inspired by Argentina’s iconic blue-and-white colours and the legendary No. 10 shirt.

The USB drive features both USB-A and USB-C connectors for easy use across devices, along with speeds up to 400MB/s and a compact metal design for convenient everyday backup and file transfer.

For users sharing photos, clips, and football content across phones, tablets, and laptops, it offers a simple, flexible storage solution. It could be perfect for a footie-mad dad this Father's Day.

The D500 128GB is available from Amazon for £59.99.