While the Samsung Galaxy S9 was tipped for a March reveal during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) event, it was unknown whether it would launch shortly after or wait until later in the year for suitable competition. It seems that an earlier release date has now been suggested, as case …
Read More »Google’s Pixel 2 XL is still experiencing crackling audio issues
Despite Google’s Pixel 2 line of smartphones experiencing a plethora of troubles since they released starting October, both the Pixel 2 and its big brother, the Pixel 2 XL have maintained a certain amount of popularity. It seems that the troubles are far from over, however, as Pixel 2 XL …
Read More »Intentionally reducing iPhone performance has earned Apple a few class action lawsuits
Despite an arguably justifiable reason as to why, customers aren’t pleased that Apple has been hiding the fact it intentionally slows down aging iPhones. Multiple class action lawsuits have come out attacking the firm, claiming compensation against the underhanded tactic. The first lawsuit cropped up in California, requesting Apple to …
Read More »Is slowing the performance of iPhones Apple’s only solution to battery degradation?
Yesterday, Apple confirmed the accusations that it was intentionally slowing down the performance of its iPhones in order to combat the repercussions of battery degradation. This does mostly fix the problems of spontaneous shutdowns, but was it really Apple’s only solution? Speaking with The Verge, battery experts Marca Doeff of …
Read More »Nintendo Power rises from the ashes as a podcast
After 285 issues, Nintendo Power was closed on December 11th 2012, ending its 24-year run. Just five years later, the publication has officially returned, this time in the form of a podcast. The revival is hosted by Chris Slate, a former Editor-in-Chief for the original publication, who opens by stating …
Read More »Sea of Thieves devs give an hour of gameplay, announce a new comic series
Ahead of its release in March, Rare is giving its Sea of Thieves a lot of attention. First, it reveals a companion comic book and now, it’s given us an hour-long gameplay trailer straight from the developers themselves. The comic series is being published by Titan Comics, who is also …
Read More »Micron begins the transition to GDDR6 graphics memory
Micron has been working on GDDR6 graphics memory for quite some time, announcing earlier this year that the time frame for release had moved up this year. While we won’t see commercial launched until next year, the company has made good on its promise as it increases production ready to …
Read More »Sid Meier’s Civilization VI appears on iPad’s App Store
Firaxis is set to release its first expansion for Civilization VI early next year, with Rise & Fall offering a bunch of new features that will give players a fresh experience. Before that, though, Civ VI has made its way to iPad via the App Store for just $30 until …
Read More »StudioMDHR’s Cuphead goes Double Platinum with 2 million sales
While there are fakes of StudioMDHR’s Cuphead around, they say imitation is the highest form of flattery. I’d say there’s nothing more flattering than winning multiple awards and, now, passing the sales milestone of 2 million copies. Cuphead is a game that outdid itself within its first two weeks, breaching …
Read More »Fallout 4: New Vegas mod gets beautiful new screenshots
Earlier this year, Reddit user ‘Sir_Bumfrey_Diggles’ announced that Fallout New Vegas was being built within Fallout 4. The aptly named Fallout 4: New Vegas mod seems to be coming along nicely, with an update showing that it’s taking full advantage of the weather system. Unfortunately, still no snow in time …
Read More »3GPP signs off on new 5G specification
The organisation which manages cellular standards, the 3GPP, has capped off the year by signing off on the first specification for Non-Standard 5G NR (New Radio). This is something that has been in production for quite some time, but has recently been pushed on an accelerated timeline in order for …
Read More »Apple confirms that it intentionally dampens iPhone performance via updates
It seems that Geekbench’s accusation that Apple purposefully slows down iPhone performance wasn’t all that wrong, as the company has now responded. Admitting that his is, in fact, the case, Apple went on to confirm that the reasoning is to ensure device performance after battery degradation. “Our goal is to …
Read More »Windows Hello facial recognition is bested by a photograph
It seems that Apple’s Face ID isn’t the only biometric authentication system that has been fooled recently, as researchers have managed to trick Windows Hello with a mere photo. Multiple versions of Windows 10 are affected, across different hardware configurations. The research was conducted by German firm SYSS, are reported …
Read More »PUBG Corp. CEO talks 2018 for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
It’s official, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has reached its full release on PC with a brand new Nvidia-optimised driver to boot. This is “not the end to anything,” according to the CEO of PUBG Corp. as more is promised throughout 2018. Talking to PC Gamer, CEO of PUBG Corp. CH Kim has …
Read More »Apple now forces loot boxes to disclose drop rates before sale on iOS
With every advancement in technology, the law has always lagged behind. This is most recently evident in the controversy of loot boxes and how to regulate them, but things might be beginning to change. Apple has updated its iOS developer guidelines, now requiring games with loot boxes to disclose their …
Read More »EU defines Uber as a taxi service rather than a digital service
Since its inception, Uber has revolutionised how the public utilises transport using new technology. Despite Uber maintaining that it is a digital information service that simply acts as an intermediary between drivers and customers, the EU has now stated in a ruling that it should be treated as a “service …
Read More »THQ Nordic unleashes Fury as War is set to return in Darksiders 3
THQ Nordic revealed its upcoming continuation of the Darksiders series earlier this year, debuting the third horseman (horseperson?), Fury. Armed with a whip, the latest trailer for Darksiders 3 shows off Fury’s skills and utility with a surprise interaction with original protagonist, War. The new gameplay trailer depicts a much …
Read More »Geekbench call out Apple for intentionally reducing iPhone performance via updates
Smartphone manufacturers have often been under scrutiny from users for allegedly pushing out updates that slow the performance of previous models. This time, however, benchmarking firm Geekbench has directly accused Apple of just that, but the reason behind it might not be as bad as you’d think. The usual response …
Read More »Call of Duty: WWII is getting The Resistance and The Darkest Shore Zombies DLC
Call of Duty: WWII continues to be a big hitter with its base sales, but many are looking ahead as to what the title has in store for its post-game content. Now, Sledgehammer Games has announced The Resistance which includes three new multiplayer maps and a new War Mode, as …
Read More »The government has decided UK public will get 10 Mbps minimum download speed by 2020
As the UK government is getting rid of “up to” speeds used in advertising, it is also wanting to introduce a set standard of speed across the collection of countries. By 2020, it hopes to endow the public with the legal right to a minimum of 10 Mbps from their …
Read More »Teemo’s Adventure is rumoured from League of Legends developer, Riot
Riot Games is better known for its super-massive hit League of Legends, but it seems that it has a team working on a brand new title. Teemo’s Adventure is the rumoured name of the title, and is expected to focus on the loveable (?) fur ball that is perhaps League’s …
Read More »Nexus Mods redefines how to pay modders while keeping mods free
Bethesda continues to push its paid-mod centre, the Creation Club despite the utter failure and removal of the concept when it was tried in Steam. Now, Nexus Mods is asking the others to hold its beer, as it demonstrates how to truly attach a monetary system to mods: a Mod …
Read More »Smurfs invade Overwatch’s Top 500 as pros brag about multiple accounts
In its year and a half lifespan, Overwatch has developed quite the competitive scene, with many vying to earn a spot in the top 500. Unfortunately, the Top 500 is more like the Top 300, as many of the spots are occupied by alternative accounts, otherwise known as ‘smurfs’. For …
Read More »Even Facebook thinks Facebook is bad for your health
Last week, former Vice President for growth at Facebook, Chamath Palihapitiya came out against the platform, stating that it tears society apart. Now, it seems that Facebook itself thinks it’s bad for your health, but it has steps in place to help with that. Facebook has taken a lot of …
Read More »PUBG’s 4.7GB patch fixes some visual & performance issues on Xbox One
Since its release for Xbox One, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has experienced numerous issues, including frame drops, textures not loading and plenty of glitches to go around. Today, PUBG Corp. has issues its first patch, and sitting at 4.7GB, it contains plenty of fixes. “We are glad players are enjoying PUBG in …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S9 might have a front-facing dual camera and 3,200 mAh battery
Samsung has launched its budget Galaxy A8 and A8 Plus handsets, bringing some of the more premium features into more affordable devices in January. The choices that Samsung has made on these handsets, however, give insight into what we can expect for the flagship Galaxy S9 and its big brother, …
Read More »CSGO Lotto was never actually a gambling site
Back in September, the FTC settled its quarrel with CSGO Lotto runners Tom “Syndicate” Cassel and Trevor “TmarTn” Martin, in a ruling that seemed weak to the KitGuru team. This is because neither of them were apparently running a gambling site at all and no laws were broken. Considering CSGO …
Read More »The US publicly declares North Korea responsible for WannaCry cyberattacks
Earlier this year, The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) concluded that May’s WannaCry malware attack originated from North Korea from a hacking group with links to the country’s government. Now, it seems that the US agrees, as the Trump administration has publicly declared that North Korea is responsible. President …
Read More »Advertising Standards Agency is assessing Amazon’s Prime service after complaints
Amazon shifted the ecommerce front when it introduced its “Unlimited One Day Delivery” Amazon Prime service, but many are complaining that the service isn’t being met. This has drawn attention from the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) and could lead to the possibility of an investigation. Out of the plethora of …
Read More »Wolfenstein II is being ported to the Nintendo Switch by the same team that adapted Doom
Winner of Best Action Game at The Game Awards as well as nominated for three others, Wolfenstein II has had a rather successful year since its October 27th release. Now, the game will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch, ported by the same team that handled Doom on …
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