At the start of the week, President Trump blocked Broadcom’s proposed takeover of Qualcomm on the grounds that it posed risks to national security. Initially, the chipmaker was scouring over the executive order with an idea to protest but it looks like Broadcom has withdrawn its bid entirely. The decision …

Ahead of OnePlus unveiling its next flagship smartphone, we’ve learned that the device will more than likely carry a bezel-less display with an iPhone X-style notch at the top. Further driving the nail in the coffin is newly revealed OxygenOS code that shows that the divisive feature is definitely on …

AOC has launched its brand new P1 Series of monitors, the successor to its business-focused 75 Seires. Designed from the ground up to offer versatility, the P1 series caters to a range of different sizes from 21.5 to 27-inches, with a choice of TN, IPS and MVA panels. The AOC …

While immensely popular across a plethora of digital markets, Apple has always been known for its premium pricing. This year, however, the company is expected to switch things up, as its MacBook and iPad lines are rumoured to receive cheaper entry level variants. Rumours began cropping up last week, stating …

While it seems that PUBG Corp has faltered in its last update, that hasn’t stopped the developer from rolling out new content with PC Update #7. Abiding by its roadmap, players of Battlegrounds will now have access to emotes, Steam achievements and an in-game friends list. Emotes mostly act as …

Broadcom’s hostile takeover of Qualcomm was stopped in its tracks last week after the US began conducting an investigation into the risks the merger posed to national security. The investigation has now come to an end, with President Trump releasing an executive order blocking the acquisition entirely. Trump didn’t elaborate …

As Fortnite grows in popularity, an increasing amount of players are finding themselves the targets of hackers who have managed to rack up fraudulent charges, sometimes worth hundreds at a time. Developer Epic Games has stated that it is aware of the problem and outlined what each player can do …

Researchers have uncovered malware that has kept hidden since 2012, dubbing the malicious strain Slingshot after names found within the files. Despite only 100 systems found infected, Slingshot is sophisticated and no short of a “masterpiece” according to its discoverers. Slingshot was revealed by researchers at Kaspersky Lab as a …

PUBG Corp’s latest attempt at quelling cheaters has caused quite the stir, with its initial testing having caused legitimate players to receive a temporary ban. This issue was quickly ironed out, however more cropped up over the weekend as many players began reporting a series of crashing and stuttering. Ultimately, …

Broadcom’s journey in its attempt to acquire Qualcomm has taken some twists and turns, from the Snapdragon chipmaker declining a record-breaking buyout offer to possible delays in the acquisition due to fears of national security implications. Now, it seems that Intel is a little worried about the merger as it …

Along with the announcement of Fortnite: Battle Royale coming to iOS and Android, we learned that the title will be featuring cross-play and cross-progression between all platforms, with Xbox One noticeably missing from the list. It turns out that the Microsoft console will be supporting cross-play with all platforms apart …

The original State of Decay launched back in 2013, sporting a handful of microtransactions before the boom of controversy ridiculing the practice as exploitative. As we approach the impending release of the sequel, developer Undead Labs has revealed that State of Decay 2 will buck this trend entirely. While Middle-earth: …

Epic Games has announced that it will be porting its popular, free-to-play shooter Fortnite Battle Royale to mobile devices. The game will initially be tested on iOS, with Android support following shortly after. “On phones and tablets, Fortnite is the same 100-player game you know from PlayStation 4, Xbox One, …

While not officially announced, it seems that Microsoft is planning to reuse its “Creators Update” moniker for a third Windows 10 build. The firm is currently working on an update codenamed Redstone 4, which is the most likely candidate for the leaked, and debatably catchier “Windows 10 Spring Creators Update” …

Google is doubling down on emerging technology, debuting its new quantum computing chip that could potentially lead to a major breakthrough. While still in the theoretical stages, the company has stated that its Bristlecone design can outdo today’s CPU technology still using silicon. “We are cautiously optimistic that quantum supremacy …

President Trump’s meeting surrounding video game violence went ahead as planned yesterday, starting with a montage of bloody clips handpicked from specific titles. This seems like the first of many discussions, with no answers achieved as of yet, however the President was praised for his “receptive and comprehensive approach.” According …

Miramar released in December, marking the PC version’s transition from Early Access to full release. The desert setting provided quite the departure from the grassy setting of the original map and it looks like the next map is to do the same once again, introducing a jungle environment in a …

Earlier this year, Facebook went on a crusade against cryptocurrency scams, banning advertisements left, right and centre. Twitter now looks to be doing the same thing, cracking down on scam accounts, however it seems legitimate crypto enthusiasts have been caught in the crossfire. As it stands, Twitter has left alone …

While Mario Tennis Aces did get given a sizeable platform, revealing all we’d come to know from the leak, it was another title that stole the show. Alongside some surprising ports, Super Smash Bros is finally coming to the Nintendo Switch, and even more shocking is that it’ll arrive this …

It seems that claims of the OnePlus 6 potentially following in the footsteps of the iPhone X with its notched bezel-less screen might have some truth in them, as a leaked benchmark shows the device’s 19:9 aspect ratio. It also reveals that the upcoming flagship smartphone will continue the company’s …

PUBG Corp has placed a great amount of effort into its latest anti-cheat methods in an attempt to quell the waves of hackers spoiling PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds for the general community. Unfortunately, a bug had caused the new measures to run a little bit haywire, banning legitimate players in the process. …

It seems that news of RAM prices stabilising has been greatly exaggerated, as datacentre demand has begun to drive costs even higher than before.

While many are still hoping to see Diablo 3 receive a surprise announcement in tonight’s Nintendo Direct despite Blizzard saying otherwise, it looks like Mario Tennis Aces will be getting a sizeable mention. Leaked ahead of time, it looks like Mario’s sport debut is headed to the Nintendo Switch this …

President Trump’s meeting with video game professionals is set to take place later today, March 8th, and now we have a better understanding of who will attend. ZeniMax and Take-Two are two of the big hitters invited to join the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) to discuss the effects of video …

Hot off the heels of dual lens camera technology becoming the de facto in high end flagship smartphones, Huawei is going one step further by introducing yet another lens. New images of the Huawei P20 have leaked, showing the device’s strange third lens, alongside the reveal that it will be …

June 2017 officially saw the end of roaming charges for mobile networks across the EU, thanks to the ‘Roam like Home’ legislation. This could soon change in the UK as Prime Minister Theresa May has confirmed the collection of countries will no longer be a part of the Digital Single …

The Witcher 3 fans got their final taste of the Wild Hunt when its last downloadable content, Blood and Wine dropped in 2016. This might not be their last outing with Geralt of Rivia, however, as community leader Marcin Momot has teased that the Witcher might just step out of …

PUBG Corp is testing out new ways to stop those pesky hands from blocking headshots in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. Later this week, the developer will be launching the test servers once again, trialling bullet penetration and new in-game social features. Players of PUBG will soon see an overhaul to the in-game …

Last September, Mario officially retired his plumber profession when his Japanese language biography swapped it out for the numerous other things that the Goomba stomper has done over the years. It turns out that he was just taking a quick vacation, as Mario is back to being a plumber once …

Despite being a premium brand with costs that often reflects as such, Corsair hasn’t forgotten about its mid-range fans by adding a new chassis to its Carbide series. Introducing its new Carbide 275R case, Corsair claims it packs “high-end features you need, and nothing you don't,” all for £75. Shaving …