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Tom's Guide
13-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
Glorious Model D2 Pro review
Having the best gaming mouse in your arsenal is a near-necessity if you're a competitive player. The Glorious Model D2 Pro hopes to earn a spot amongst the best of the best, but it just misses out. I've tested its siblings — the Glorious Model D2 and the Glorious Model O2 — and I'd say both are better than the Model D2 Pro. Don't get me wrong: the mouse boasts 4,000Hz (wireless) or 8,000Hz (wired) polling and a maximum DPI of 26,000, lending you an edge. It also utilizes user-friendly companion software for quick and easy customization. But the Model D2 Pro isn't the cheapest mouse, and for the money, it looks and feels a little tacky. Its battery life is also short, and there's no left-handed variant or onboard dongle storage. While I haven't rated the Model D2 very highly either, I'd still recommend it over the Model D2 Pro because, at the end of the day, it doesn't feel very 'pro' and your money could be better spent elsewhere — even on the Model O2, really. For the complete breakdown, read my full Glorious Model D2 Pro review. Specs Glorious Model D2 Pro Price $129 / £119 Max DPI 26,000 Polling rate 1,000Hz / 4,000Hz / 8,000Hz Buttons Six Size 5 x 2.63 x 1.65 inches Weight 2.25oz Colors Black, White Body material Plastic Design Right-handed symmetrical Operating system macOS, Windows Connectivity 2.4GHz dongle, wired Battery Rechargeable Battery life (rated) 80 hours (1,000Hz), 35 hours (4,000Hz) Lighting None The Glorious Model D2 Pro is lightweight and (fairly) comfortable, and offers up to 8,000Hz polling for competitive gaming. Much like its cheaper family members, the Glorious Model D2 ($99) and the Glorious Model O2 ($99), both of which I personally reviewed for Tom's Guide, the Glorious Model D2 Pro is a very lightweight mouse, weighing just 2.25oz. In fact, it's even lighter than the two aforementioned rodents: the Model D2 weighs 2.32oz while the Model O2 weighs 2.39oz. The Model D2 Pro is a comfortable mouse, too. It measures 5 x 2.63 x 1.65 inches, so it's great for those with medium-sized hands like mine. As Glorious claims, the mouse is comfy to use with either a palm or claw grip — both work well for me. I also like how wide the left- and right-click buttons are, as they give my fingers enough room to spread out as and when needed. Overall, the Model D2 Pro is fairly comfortable, but I wish its textured body felt softer under my touch, although I'll discuss that in detail later. There are two models of the Glorious Model D2 Pro available, both of which boast different polling rates. The 1,000Hz model, which is good for casual gaming, costs $99, while the 4,000Hz-8,000Hz model costs $129 / £119, making it ideal for competitive gamers and esports players. Not everyone necessarily needs 8K polling. But if you're an aspiring or established professional, or a highly competitive player, the Model D2 Pro's 8,000Hz polling will ensure there are zero latency issues, giving you a potential edge. The Glorious Model D2 Pro's 8,000Hz polling rate means latency issues are a thing of the past, and I didn't notice any in my testing. The Model D2 Pro utilizes the Glorious BAMF 2.0 sensor to deliver a maximum DPI of 26,000 — the same as the Model O2 and the Model D2. The excellent Fnatic x Lamzu Maya 8K ($119), for comparison, has a maximum DPI of 30,000. But let's be honest, 26,000 is still plenty. Located right behind the left- and right-click buttons is a dedicated DPI button which lets you cycle through four presets (as opposed to six on the Model D2). I love a good DPI button as it lets me quickly swap between a low and high DPI, depending on the game, without having to dive into the companion software. I played a few games to test the Model D2 Pro and it reigned supreme throughout. When using a sniper rifle in Counter-Strike 2 or aiming at an assassination target surrounded by bodyguards in Hitman, I dropped to a low DPI of 400 to fine-tune my movements. Slowing down helped me aim more accurately, and I could execute precise headshots. Pressing the button thrice right after taking headshots let me achieve a higher DPI of 10,000. In Hitman, I could then sprint towards the bodyguards as they drew their guns and shoot them with my rifle, taking several out within a matter of mere seconds. The Model D2 Pro's textured scroll wheel is also highly responsive, making quick work of scrolling through large, crowded inventories in titles like Baldur's Gate 3 (yes, I'm a hoarder who picks up every single item). Overall, the Model D2 Pro is a fantastic mouse for both competitive and casual gaming. You'll need to use Glorious Core software on your Windows machine to customize the Glorious Model D2 Pro. While the mouse works well on macOS machines, the software isn't available on Apple devices (yet). Glorious Core is a no-frills software that sports a clean UI, and it makes customizing the Model D2 Pro very easy. Here, I could quickly set two different polling rates for wired (up to 8,000Hz) and wireless (up to 4,000Hz), assign different values to the dedicated DPI button, adjust the advanced debounce settings and more. The Model D2 Pro's internal memory can also store up to three custom profiles. Unfortunately, the Glorious Model D2 Pro looks cheap, has no onboard dongle storage or left-handed model and its battery life is short, too. If you've followed my coverage of mice at Tom's Guide, you'll know that it always frustrates me when a mouse doesn't have a left-handed variant. Even though I myself am not left-handed, my job is to ensure you're spending your money well. Just like the Glorious Model D2, the Glorious Model D2 Pro is designed for right-handed folks only thanks to the placement of the side buttons. Left-handed people are limited in choice, unfortunately. I recommend picking up the Razer Viper 8KHz ($57), which features, as the name suggests, 8,000Hz polling and buttons along the mouse's right-hand edge. Controversial opinion: I believe that any mouse that comes with a 2.4GHz dongle should have a slot on its body to store the dongle when you're traveling or not using the mouse. You don't want to lose it, as more often than not brands don't sell replacements. The Glorious Model D2 Pro suffers from this issue, just like the cheaper Glorious Model D2. The Model D2 Pro's dongle needs to be plugged into your laptop or computer via a USB-C cable to achieve 4,000Hz polling over a wireless connection. The dongle is bigger than the ones I've seen on most other mice, so I can understand that, realistically, Glorious wouldn't have been able to slot it into the mouse. Still annoying, though. I'm no stranger to lackluster mice, having tested the likes of the Cherry XTRFY M50 ($69) and the Lemokey G1's ($64), and there's nothing wrong with a minimalist design — in fact, I prefer it over honeycomb/perforated mice. The Glorious Model D2 Pro also sports a no-frills design, but it looks and feels cheap, and that's not what you want from a mouse costing $129. The plastic used in the Model D2 Pro construction doesn't scream 'pro' to me, as it isn't soft to touch. My ideal mouse is the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 ($159), but I also appreciate that it's $30 pricier than the Model D2 Pro. I'd recommend the Fnatic x Lamzu Maya 8K ($119) for its soft shell design and fantastic performance. Gaming with 4,000Hz or 8,000Hz polling can be a drain on system resources and a device's battery life, so chances are you'll use the Glorious Model D2 Pro while plugged in. But what if you want to play wirelessly? 4K polling can be achieved over a 2.4GHz wireless connection, of course. The bad news is that the Model D2 Pro's battery life is fairly (and annoyingly) short. When using the mouse with the polling rate set to 1,000Hz, a single charge yields 80 hours of play time. This drastically drops to a measly 35 hours when playing over 4,000Hz. There's also no warning lights when the battery is about to die, so the mouse might turn off in the middle of an important boss fight. Frustrating, infuriating, all the synonyms. If you want longer battery life, it's worth spending some extra money on the Cherry M68 Pro ($139), whose battery life can last up to 90 hours at 1,000Hz and, in our testing, 'drained incredibly slowly.' Or, if you want to save some money, the Lemokey G1's battery life when using 8,000Hz polling is better than the Model D2 Pro's at 40 hours. The Glorious Model D2 Pro is a good gaming mouse if you're right-handed and not short on money. It boasts 4,000Hz polling over a 2.4GHz dongle and 8,000Hz over a wired connection. It's got a maximum DPI of 26,000, too, giving you an edge in competitive gaming. Also, customizing the mouse is a walk in the park, thanks to the user-friendly companion software. However, the mouse doesn't come cheap, and there's no left-handed version. I'm also not a fan of the cheap-looking and cheap-feeling plastic used in its construction. The battery life isn't anything to write home about either. I believe mice like the Fnatic x Lamzu Maya 8K and the Cherry M68 Pro offer better value for money. The Model D2 Pro faces fierce competition and, alas, doesn't do enough to taste glory.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx among honorees at 2025 BET Awards: Full winners list (updating live)
The 2025 BET Awards, hosted by Kevin Hart, took center stage Monday night to honor Black excellence across music, film, television, and sports. Dubbed "Culture's Biggest Night," the star-studded event showcased the best of the best in creative achievement. Heading into the ceremony, Kendrick Lamar led the nominations with an impressive 10 nods, including Album of the Year for GNX, Video of the Year, Viewer's Choice Award, Best Collaboration, Video Director of the Year, and Best Male Hip Hop Artist. Close behind were Doechii, Drake, Future, and GloRilla, each receiving six nominations. Metro Boomin came in with five bids, while SZA and The Weeknd tied with four nominations apiece. More from GoldDerby Billy Bob Thornton on 'Landman's' overnight 'international hit' status and how he's 'afraid' to read reviews 'Sly Stone was way ahead of the game': Questlove explains the 'genius' legacy of the late funk-rock master Pickleball, punchlines, and personal growth: 'Hacks' stars Megan Stalter and Paul W. Downs on their bond and what's next Lamar's fellow Album of the Year nominees are Chris Brown for 11:11 (Deluxe), Doechii for Alligator Bites Never Heal, Beyoncé for Cowboy Carter, GloRilla for Glorious, the Weeknd for Hurry Up Tomorrow, Drake and PartyNextDoor for Some Sexy Songs 4 U, and Future and Metro Boomin for We Don't Trust You. The eight films nominated for Best Movie are Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Luther: Never Too Much, Mufasa: The Lion King, One of Them Days, Rebel Ridge, The Piano Lesson, and The Six Triple Eight. Adding to the night's celebration, BET previously announced that Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg, and Kirk Franklin will receive the prestigious BET Ultimate Icon Award. The honor recognizes their decades of groundbreaking contributions to music, entertainment, advocacy, and community impact. The 25th annual BET Awards will air live on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. ET/PT. See the full list of 2025 BET Awards winners below. ALBUM OF THE YEAR 11:11 (Deluxe) — Chris Brown Alligator Bites Never Heal — Doechii Cowboy Carter — Beyoncé Glorious — GloRilla GNX — Kendrick Lamar Hurry Up Tomorrow — The Weeknd Some Sexy Songs 4 U — Drake and PartyNextDoor We Don't Trust You — Future and Metro Boomin VIDEO OF THE YEAR '3AM in Tokeyo' — Key Glock 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' — Shaboozey 'After Hours' — Kehlani 'Denial Is a River' — Doechii 'Family Matters' — Drake 'Not Like Us' — Kendrick Lamar 'Timeless' — The Weeknd featuring Playboi Carti 'Type Shit' — Future and Metro Boomin featuring Travis Scott and Playboi Carti VIEWER'S CHOICE AWARD 'Residuals — Chris Brown 'Denial Is a River — Doechii Nokia — Drake 'Like That — Future and Metro Boomin featuring Kendrick Lamar 'TGIF — GloRilla 'Not Like Us — Kendrick Lamar 'Luther — Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA 'Brokey — Latto BEST COLLABORATION '30 for 30' — SZA featuring Kendrick Lamar 'Alter Ego' — Doechii featuring JT 'Are You Even Real' — Teddy Swims featuring Giveon 'Beckham' — Dee Billz featuring Kyle Richh, Kai Swervo and KJ Swervo 'Bless' — Lil Wayne, Wheezy and Young Thug 'Like That' — Future and Metro Boomin featuring Kendrick Lamar 'Luther' — Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA 'Sticky' — Tyler, the Creator featuring GloRilla, Sexyy Red and Lil Wayne 'Timeless' — The Weeknd featuring Playboi Carti BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST Bruno Mars Chris Brown Drake Fridayy Leon Thomas III Teddy Swims The Weeknd Usher BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST Ari Lennox Ayra Starr Coco Jones Kehlani Muni Long Summer Walker SZA Victoria Monét BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST Cardi B Doechii Doja Cat GloRilla Latto Megan Thee Stallion Nicki Minaj Rapsody Sexyy Red BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST BigXthaPlug Bossman Dlow Burna Boy Drake Future Kendrick Lamar Key Glock Lil Wayne Tyler, the Creator BEST NEW ARTIST 41 Ayra Starr BigXthaPlug Bossman Dlow Dee Billz Leon Thomas III October London Shaboozey Teddy Swims BEST GROUP 41 Common and Pete Rock Drake and PartyNextDoor Flo Future and Metro Boomin Jacquees and Dej Loaf Larry June, 2 Chainz and the Alchemist Maverick City Music BET HER AWARD Beautiful People — Mary J. Blige Blackbiird — Beyoncé Bloom — Doechii Defying Gravity — Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Heart of a Woman — Summer Walker Hold On — Tems In My Bag — Flo and GloRilla VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR Anderson .Paak B Pace Productions and Jacquees Benny Boom Cactus Jack Cole Bennett Dave Free and Kendrick Lamar Dave Meyers Foggieraw Tyler, the Creator BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD 'A God (There Is)' — Common and Pete Rock Feat. Jennifer Hudson 'Amen' — Pastor Mike Jr. 'Better Days' — Fridayy 'Church Doors' — Yolanda Adams Feat. Sir The Baptist and Donald Lawrence (Terry Hunter Remix) 'Constant' — Maverick City Music, Jordin Sparks, Chandler Moore and Anthony Gargiula 'Deserve to Win' — Tamela Mann 'Faith' — Rapsody 'Rain Down on Me' — Glorilla Feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT Any Gabrielly (Brazil) Ayra Starr (Nigeria) Bashy (United Kingdom) Black Sherif (Ghana) Ezra Collective (United Kingdom) Joé Dwèt Filé (France) Mc Luanna (Brazil) Rema (Nigeria) Sdm (France) Tyla (South Africa) Uncle Waffles (Swaziland) BEST NEW INTERNATIONAL ACT Abigail Chams (Tanzania) Ajuliacosta (Brazil) Amabbi (Brazil) Dlala Thukzin (South Africa) Dr Yaro (France) Kwn (United Kingdom) Maglera Doe Boy (South Africa) Merveille (France) Odeal (United Kingdom) Shallipopi (Nigeria) Txc (South Africa) BEST MOVIE Bad Boys: Ride or Die Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Luther: Never Too Much Mufasa: The Lion King One of Them Days Rebel Ridge The Piano Lesson The Six Triple Eight BEST ACTOR Aaron Pierre Aldis Hodge Anthony Mackie Colman Domingo Denzel Washington Jamie Foxx Joey Bada$$ Kevin Hart Sterling K. Brown Will Smith BEST ACTRESS Andra Day Angela Bassett Coco Jones Cynthia Erivo Keke Palmer Kerry Washington Quinta Brunson Viola Davis Zendaya YOUNG STARS AWARD Akira Akbar Blue Ivy Carter Graceyn 'Gracie' Hollingsworth Heiress Harris Melody Hurd Thaddeus J. Mixson Tyrik Johnson Vanvan SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR A'ja Wilson Angel Reese Claressa Shields Coco Gauff Dawn Staley Flau'jae Johnson JuJu Watkins Sha'Carri Richardson Simone Biles SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR Aaron Judge Anthony Edwards Deion Sanders Jalen Hurts Jayson Tatum LeBron James Saquon Barkley Stephen Curry SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby Brandon Scott Jones on CBS' 'Ghosts': 'I enjoy playing characters that are desperate' 'She's got tunnel vision': Wendi McLendon-Covey reveals what she loves most about her character Joyce on 'St. Denis Medical' Marlon Wayans on laughing through tragedy in 'Good Grief' and why social media has made comedy 'toxic' Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Here Are the Performers & Presenters for 2025 BET Awards
BET has enlisted top talent to appear on its 25th annual BET Awards show, which will air live from Peacock Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Monday, June 9, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET. Comedian Kevin Hart is set to host the show. It's his second time fronting the ceremony, having previously hosted in 2011. More from Billboard Kendrick Lamar Leads 2025 BET Awards Nominees With 10 Nods Jon Bellion Was Tired of Songwriters Getting 'Paid F-king Dirt' - So He Flipped the Script With 'Father Figure' Elvis Crespo, Elena Rose, Kapo & More: Vote for the Best New Latin Music This Week Lil Wayne, Teyana Taylor, GloRilla, Playboi Carti and Leon Thomas are set to perform. GloRilla is one of this year's leading nominees, with six nominations, including album of the year for Glorious. Playboi Carti has one of the most successful albums of 2025; Music (which was released after the eligibility period for the 2025 BET Awards ended) topped the Billboard 200 for three weeks in March and April. Four top stars — Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg and Kirk Franklin — are set to receive the Ultimate Icon Award. Living legend Stevie Wonder joins the list of presenters and participants, along with Busta Rhymes, Ciara, Quinta Brunson, Kerry Washington, Keke Palmer and more, Billboard can exclusively reveal. Other participants include Tyler Perry and LeToya Luckett-Coles and Devon Franklin from the cast of Divorced Sistas, a spinoff of the BET comedy series Sistas. The spinoff is set to premiere on BET+ on June 10. As previously announced, BET will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the launch of its music video countdown show 106 & Park with a special tribute. 106 & Park aired on BET from 2000-14. There are reports that a reboot of the show will premiere by September. Kendrick Lamar leads the 2025 BET Awards nominations with 10 nods. Doechii, Drake, Future and GloRilla are tied with six nominations, Metro Boomin earned five, and SZA and The Weeknd are tied with four each. Connie Orlando — evp of specials, music programming and music strategy at BET — serves as the executive producer for BET Awards 2025, with Jamal Noisette, svp of tentpoles and music community engagement, for BET. Jesse Collins Entertainment is the production company for the show, with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay also serving as executive producers. Lil Wayne Teyana Taylor GloRilla Playboi Carti Leon Thomas Mariah Carey Jamie Foxx Snoop Dogg Kirk Franklin LeToya Luckett-Coles (Divorced Sistas) Devon Franklin (Divorced Sistas) Tyler Perry Keshia Chante (106&Park Tribute) Terrence J (106&Park Tribute) Free (106&Park Tribute) Julissa Bermudez (106&Park Tribute) DC YoungFly Big Tigger (106&Park Tribute) Crystal Renee Busta Rhymes Ciara Tyler James Williams Quinta Brunson Drew Sidora (Cast of Run) Marques Houston (Cast of Run) Annie ilonzeh (Cast of Run) Erika Pinkett (Cast of Run) Erica Mena (Cast of Run) Ken Lawson (Cast of Run) Claudia Jordan (Cast of Run) Kerry Washington Deon Cole Druski Kai Cenat Mariah the Scientist Keke Palmer LaLa Anthony Diamond White T.I.P. Xavier Smalls Ashley Nicole Moss Cam Newton Stevie Wonder Tichina Arnold Tisha Campbell Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
USA Today
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Xavier Legette featured in cover art for rapper GloRilla's new single
Xavier Legette featured in cover art for rapper GloRilla's new single Show Caption Hide Caption Luke Kuechly praises 2025 HOF class Carolina Panthers legend Luke Kuechly has nothing but great things to say about the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. What NFL players do during the offseason is entirely their prerogative. Some try to pursue rap careers, others enjoy hanging out on boats, and still others take photoshoots with rappers in the hopes of being featured on the cover art of a new single. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette picked the third choice. When rapper GloRilla announced she's releasing a new single, "Typa," on Friday, her social media post included the cover art for the song. The photo she chose for the single prominently features the Panthers' second-year receiver sitting behind the rapper as she counts a stack of $100 bills. CAROLINA PANTHERS SCHEDULE: Games, dates, TV channels, predictions for 2025 season Legette entered the NFL last year after the Panthers selected him with the final pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Playing in 16 games, he led the team with 84 targets and 49 receptions and was second with his 497 receiving yards and four touchdowns behind veteran Adam Thielen. The second-year South Carolina product is projected to enter the 2025 season as the team's third starter at receiver next to Thielen and incoming rookie – and fellow first-round pick – Tetairoa McMillan. GloRilla is a rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. She released her first commercial mixtape, "Ehhthang Ehhthang," last April before debuting her first studio album, "Glorious," in October. "Typa" will be her first single since she the three she released off of her debut album.
Korea Herald
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
J-Hope to drop new track on 12th BTS anniversary
K-pop sensation to drop third song of solo single project J-Hope of BTS is set to release a new single, 'Killin' It Girl (Feat. GloRilla),' on June 13, marking the 12th anniversary of the boy band's official debut. The hip-hop track candidly expresses the fluttering excitement of falling in love at first sight. It follows J-Hope's solo singles released in March, 'Sweet Dreams (Feat. Miguel)' and 'Mona Lisa,' making it the third installment in his ongoing solo single project. A snippet from the track reveals a sleek, rhythmic flow paired with a heavy beat, hinting at another addictive release. Ahead of the official drop, concept photos and a music video teaser will be unveiled sequentially to build anticipation. The track features GloRilla, a rising star in the global hip-hop scene known for her bold raps and powerful energy. Her studio album "Glorious," released last year, reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200. She was also named as best new hip-hop artist at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards. On June 13 and 14, coinciding with the release, J-Hope will hold the finale concerts of his solo world tour 'Hope on the Stage' at Goyang Sports Complex in Gyeonggi Province, where he will perform 'Killin' It Girl' live for the first time. J-Hope recently appeared on Apple Music's radio program "The Zane Lowe Show" and shared his thoughts about the solo single project. He stressed that the sequence was designed by the flow and order of emotions in the overall composition. "The last single is my personal favorite, so please look forward to it," he said. jy@
