If you haven’t heard of Dynamic Pixels’ upcoming survival horror Hello Neighbor, then you’re missing out as it takes a contemporary look into the over-saturated genre using artificial intelligence. A new trailer has dropped in preparation for its release later this week, showing more of its sneaky, creepy action in …
Read More »Google plans to remove YouTube app from all Amazon products by the end of the year
Google and Amazon have been embroiled in a tit for tat dispute for quite some time now, with each company taking pot shots at the other’s source of revenue. Now, it seems that Google will go as far as to remove its YouTube from all Amazon products by the end …
Read More »Qualcomm’s officially unveiled Snapdragon 845 SoC will come to Xaomi Mi 7
As we approach 2018, many are wondering what new features phones will possess, including what will power them. Many devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S9 have already been rumoured to include Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 845 SoC, which seems all the more likely now the processor has been confirmed to appear …
Read More »AMD’s Vega 11 might not be a dedicated GPU, but an APU instead
Since AMD launched its Vega line of graphics cards, many have speculated about a potential budget card. This became known as Vega 11, which might actually be here sooner than you think, but not in the way you would imagine. AMD’s business development manager, as well as product manager for …
Read More »Darkest Dungeon reveals next expansion, The Color of Madness
Following on from its sizeable expansion this year, the developers behind indie hit Darkest Dungeon have revealed what’s in store next year. Beyond celebration of its 2-year anniversary, The Color of Madness DLC is set to launch during Spring 2018. Continuing the macabre, Lovecraftian adventures set in the village of …
Read More »Samsung is set to pad next-gen smartphones with new 512GB Universal Flash Storage technology
Samsung is back in the labs, this time producing the industry’s first 512GB embedded Universal Flash Storage (eUFS). According to the firm, this new chip boasts incredible speed and is being developed for “next generation” smartphones, which could include the tentatively titled Samsung Galaxy S9. While consumers won’t care too …
Read More »Windows Update is experiencing problems for those on Windows 7
While Windows 10 is picking up steam and Microsoft is leaving its older operating systems in the dust, Windows 7 still remains rather popular among users. Unfortunately, users of the older OS have recently reported a problem with Windows Update. According to Betanews, users are unable to update their machines, …
Read More »Nintendo to release first-party titles such as Super Mario Galaxy on Nvidia Shield
While Nintendo Switch owners patiently wait for signs that the company will bring its traditional Virtual Console to the platform, Nvidia Shield users will be getting treated to a selection of Wii titles. Each game will be remastered to Full HD, but unfortunately will only be available in China. This …
Read More »Bungie releases a new trailer for Destiny 2’s first expansion, The Curse of Osiris
The first expansion for Destiny 2 releases tomorrow, sending players to Mercury to meet a fabled character in the series. Ahead of its launch, Bungie has released a trailer for The Curse of Osiris that gives a first look at its upcoming raid. Players missed out on new details surrounding …
Read More »Google’s AI successfully creates a record-breaking AI of its own
Along with many other companies, Google has been developing its own artificial intelligence for quite some time. This is, of course, a slow process due to the early stages of the technology, but what if AI could create better AI, faster? Google asked the very same question, prompting its own …
Read More »Google is now cracking down apps that track data without permission
While Android OS is often exploited due to its open platform, Google has begun cracking down on the applications that aren't playing by the rules. This began with the announcement that it would be booting any app that pushes advertisements to the lock screen and has now extended to axing …
Read More »Coffee Lake processor runs on a modded Z170 motherboard
Intel released its Coffee Lake line of processors earlier this year, causing quite the stir among customers by requiring an entirely new chipset. Now, a modder has successfully booted an i3- 8350K on an old Z170 motherboard. Although Intel often move chipsets for new CPUs, its common for the company …
Read More »It seems cost was to blame for you getting the USB the wrong way around
Any owner of a computer for the past 18 years has experienced the frustration of the standard USB. Putting it in the wrong way, only to flip it to find out that you chose the right way to begin with. Now, USB developer Ajay Bhatt has spoken out as to …
Read More »Nintendo announce Super Mario Cereal with amiibo features
Toys-to-life figurines have had varying degrees of success. Whereas Disney Infinity and LEGO Dimensions have officially been discontinued, Nintendo’s amiibo seems to be going stronger than ever; the latest of which comes in the form of a box of breakfast cereal. Collaborating with Kellogg’s, “Super Mario Cereal” contains a “mixed …
Read More »Amazon patent self-destructing fail-safe for its drone service
Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery service is still trying to take off, but it seems that the company might have finally quelled customer fears over the vehicle malfunctioning mid-flight. Addressing the safety concerns, Amazon has now been granted a patent for self-destructing drones. Specifically, the paten regards the “direct fragmentation …
Read More »HEX release Star Wars themed iPhone cases
It’s unsurprising that Disney wants to get the most out of its Star Wars IP in the run up to its latest blockbuster, Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. We’ve already seen Nvidia clad its Titan GPUs with Jedi and Sith casing, and now the theme has made its way to …
Read More »MSI ends Cyber Monday deals by slashing prices from its range of desktop PCs
The week of Cyber Monday sales is coming to a close, but it isn’t over for MSI here in the UK. The company is giving one last slash to the prices of its desktop offerings, throwing in some free goodies for eligible purchases for good measure. First up is eBuyer’s …
Read More »Thermaltake unveils Core P90 open-frame case
While tempered glass cases are currently the ‘in thing’, open-frame cases are still somewhat few and far between. Thermaltake continues to expand its Core brand to include the P90, retaining the hybrid open-frame and tempered glass approach while changing up its shape. The unique triangular prism shape of the Core …
Read More »Apple to potentially improve iPhone battery life by creating its own power chips
After splitting with Imagination Technologies, Apple is continuing its trend of bucking reliance on others in favour creating its own technology. Anonymous sources now state that the company plans to take power management chips into its own hands, eventually dropping Dialog Semiconductor as its supplier. The reports come from Nikkei …
Read More »Microsoft has finally Edged its browser onto Android and iOS
Over the past month, Microsoft Edge has enjoyed a beta period across smartphone devices, with its focus being its “continue on PC” functionality. This was originally a closed testing period requiring people to sign up for special access, but now all Android and iOS users can get their hands on …
Read More »Digital game revenue has climbed 15 percent since 2016
Industry analyst SuperData Research has announced that digital video game spending has increased by 15 percent, year-over-year in October. Most of this is attributed to multiplayer games, despite the current controversy they are surrounded in. Collectively, sales on PC, consoles and mobile amounted to $8.5 billion, an increase of $1.1 …
Read More »Dataminer uncovers unused Star Wars Battlefront II cosmetics
Yesterday, EA commented on Battlefront II’s loot box system, stating that the reason it hasn’t stuck solely to cosmetics is to abide by the current Disney canon of the Star Wars universe. It seems that this wasn’t always an issue, however, as dataminers have uncovered deeper character customisation within the …
Read More »Samsung botches 960 Pro SSD firmware update
It’s no secret that Samsung continuously impresses us with its line of SSDs, however its latest update might have botched it for owners of Samsung's 960 Pro drives. Reports have been cropping up that its latest firmware is causing instability across the board, and while Samsung is aware of the …
Read More »Sony reveals its PlayStation Experience 2017 line-up
Although Sony has revealed quite a lot of exclusives throughout 2017, padded out through events such as E3 and its Paris Games Week, it has one more event to close out the year. PlayStation Experience 2017 lands on December 9th, and Sony has announced its full line-up of what to …
Read More »Google promises software fix for Pixel 2 shutdown and reboot issues
Following reports of display issues, speaker problems, and some not even housing its operating system, the Google Pixel 2 disaster continues, as reports have surfaced surrounding impromptu shutdowns on both devices. Google has said that it will fix the issue “in the coming weeks” via a software update. The bug …
Read More »Session successfully crowdfunds its skateboarding antics, moves onto stretch goals
A few weeks ago, Session released its demo ahead of launching its Kickstarter campaign, with gameplay that reminisced over EA’s incredible, but long-gone Skate franchise. Now, with three weeks left on the clock, Session developers turn to backer-voted stretch goals after smashing its goal by £13,000. “It's time to change …
Read More »Star Citizen adds more microtransactions in the form of land licenses
Despite already earning a whopping $168 million from its crowdfunding efforts, developer Cloud Imperium is looking to expand its income for Star Citizen. Now, it is offering plots of in-game land to try and generate more money, acting almost like the players own base. These microtransactions are claim licenses in …
Read More »Patriot Viper V770 Keyboard Review
Patriot making keyboards? This is actually surprisingly very good, read on for more
Read More »Hearthstone ends the year with another big expansion, three more due 2018
Hearthstone is set to close out the year with its 135-card expansion, Kobolds & Catacombs on December 12th. This hasn’t stopped people looking ahead at what’s to come, as lead artist, Ben Thomson reveals that 2018 is set to see three more sizeable expansions, including single-player content. Kobolds & Catacombs …
Read More »Researchers warn casual users of Face ID security as the iPhone X is bested again
By this point, the iPhone X Face ID has been bested on numerous occasions, one of which was conducted by Bkav Corp. The Vietnamese researchers are back at it again, this time from a simpler, more realistic method. While another attempt at cracking Apple’s authentication system might seem a little …
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