Alongside its October release date, Intel has released a host of details about its Coffee Lake processors and Z370 chipset.
Read More »G.Skill updates its keyboard software with new lighting effects
Solidifying its foray into the peripheral market, G.Skill has announced a rework to its RIPJAW keyboard software. The 2.0 update streamlines the tool, adding new modes for lighting, reducing the number of clicks per option and abandoning the .NET Framework as a requirement to update its drivers. G.Skill began its …
Read More »G.Skill launch AMD-Optimised Trident Z RGB memory
G.Skill pushed its Trident Z memory into the RGB world last year, shrouding a beautiful upward-pointing light strip surrounded by a metal heatsink to keep it cool. Ryzen users need not be jealous any longer, as G.Skill has released AMD compatible Trident Z RGB kits that range up to 3200MHz. …
Read More »Guillemot might lose Ubisoft to Vivendi in November
Ubisoft’s Yves Guillemot might feel ready to fight, but the threat from Vivendi is stronger than ever as the media conglomerate is set to receive double voting rights in November. This would result in the Vivendi breaching 30 percent voting rights, prompting a hostile takeover that could end the Guillemot’s …
Read More »Rockstar tease Red Dead Redemption 2 news for next week
Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the most hotly anticipated games in recent years, so much so that the title is competing against other big hitters for the title of “Most Wanted Game” in this year’s Golden Joystick Awards. Those of you patiently waiting might want to mark your …
Read More »Deepcool gives its Captain EX AIO coolers a new coat of paint
Deepcool refreshed its Captain EX range of all-in-one coolers back in May, giving them all the RGB treatment complete with a wired controller. Adding to that line-up, the company has now launched the Captain 360 EX and 240 EX, both in white and with RGB functionality. Deepcool has dabbled in …
Read More »Calyos updates its fanless NSG S0 chassis for Threadripper
Back in February, KitGuru tested a prototype of the Calyos NSG S0, a complete-passive chassis designed to cool components without the need of fans. After a successful Kickstarter campaign, the finalised case was supposed to ship in August, however the team is now looking at a December release due to …
Read More »Adblock Plus enables users to block cryptocurrency mining websites
Popular pop-up blocker Adblock Plus has added a new function to its browser extension, aiming to protect users from websites that aim to hijack vistors’ computers to mine cryptocurrency. The new filter can be added to existing extensions on Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Android and seems to be a direct …
Read More »Nintendo shuts down Super Mario 64 Online mod
Just over a week after it went live, the fan-made Super Mario 64 Online has unsurprisingly been hit by multiple copyright strikes from Nintendo itself. The company has gone as far as to make it personal against co-creator Kaze Emanuar by taking out his Patreon account, to which he says …
Read More »Amazon rumoured to push Alexa-powered smart glasses
It’s no surprise that Amazon is pushing Alexa given that its virtual assistant dominates much of the market. Alongside implementing the AI into its rumoured 2017 revamp of its Fire TV series, the company is also possibly going to be pushing wearables with its own pair of glasses. The rumoured …
Read More »Nvidia drops Shield TV pricing to compete against Apple TV 4K
In light of the new Apple TV 4K hitting shelves tomorrow, Nvidia is stepping up its game by announcing a price drop to its own 4K media box. The Shield TV comes in at the same $179 price as Apple’s iteration, bundled with a remote and will play nicely for …
Read More »First look at the world and gameplay of Left Alive
Following on from its reveal during Sony’s Press Conference, Square Enix has given a first look into its mech-ridden action shooter Left Alive during a panel at the Tokyo Game Show. Set in the Front Mission universe, the game is set to arrive on PlayStation 4 and PC next year. …
Read More »The Hydra Desk PC enclosure is now available at Overclockers UK
Hydra is a relatively new kid on the block, but one that is offering enthusiast grade products with a focus on community feedback. Its latest release is The Hydra Desk, featuring a built in PC enclosure big enough to house two systems. The Hydra Desk case is built out of …
Read More »Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner remaster touts 4K and VR support
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner is being brought back for another round as Konami has announced the title will be available for PC and PS4 in 2018. The Hideo Kojima produced mech-action game will be receiving virtual reality support across both platforms and make use of 4K resolution …
Read More »GeIL launches affordable Super Luce RGB RAM kits
In the wake of new, faster processors entering the market, many memory companies are revising RAM kits to focus on utilising speed. GeIL, however, is focusing on the unwavering demand for RGB, introducing its new Super Luce RGB Sync and Super Luce RGB Lite DDR4 RAM. GeIL is targeting the …
Read More »Pimax launch the world’s first 8K VR headset
As the VR headset market is getting flooded by different brands, it’s becoming difficult to tell them apart and discern which device actually offers something different. Pimax hopes to break this trend with its new 8K virtual reality headset taking the crowdfunding scene by storm. Pimax launched its Kickstarter campaign …
Read More »Jump launches indie game subscription service
Jump launched its new game subscription service this Tuesday, delivering over 60 games for $9.99 per month. While other subscription services often cater to AAA titles, Jump bases its growing library around the more “revered” indie games, even launching with Ed McMillen and Tyler Glaiel's new game The End Is …
Read More »Kaby Lake processors are incompatible with the Intel Z370
Last month we found out that Intel’s upcoming Coffee Lake series would be incompatible with 200 series motherboards, instead being confined to a new 300 series. The same can be said for Kaby Lake processors, which have been found not to work with the new Intel Z370 motherboards. Upon finding …
Read More »iPhone X benches more than the latest MacBook Pro
The new iPhone X’s new A11 Bionic processor is doing wonders in benchmarking, outclassing the iPad Pro and more impressively, beating the latest MacBook Pro at multi-core performance. As of yet, no Qualcomm processor has managed to achieve such heights, leaving the next-gen iPhone in a class of its own. …
Read More »Compromised CCleaner software leaves millions with malware
Avast owned CCleaner hasn’t been clean itself for the past month, with hackers piggybacking malware on the software for at least a month. As the maintenance tool is free, its downloads are well into the millions meaning up to 3.9 million users could be affected. Researchers at Cisco’s Talos Intelligence …
Read More »Shadow of War gets interactive trailer from Avatar and Game of Thrones veterans
Middle-earth: Shadow of War prides itself on its revised Nemesis System, giving weight to the choices you make in game. Giving a taster at what’s to come, Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment has released an interactive live-action film headed by veterans of Avatar, Watchmen and Game of Thrones. The Campaign That …
Read More »Hidden NES Golf game prompts Virtual Console hype for Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch owners have been waiting patiently for the company to implement its Virtual Console, giving the ability to play old school games on the go. Excitement has been raised once again, as fans have found a fully-fledged NES emulator nestled inside the Switch’s system ROM. Last week, the Nintendo …
Read More »Destiny 2’s console launch has proven a success
Earlier this week, Destiny 2 managed to surpass 1.2 million concurrent players on console alone, reaching 1.3 million as of developer Bungie’s blog update last night. Publisher Activision has continued to share the good news about Destiny 2’s success by revealing the console launch press release. “With franchise pre-order records …
Read More »iPhone X has Face ID security in case of theft
Apple’s recent goof during its recent iPhone X Face ID display was promptly explained, with the company stating that it was simply a security measure in place. The tech giant’s effort with security doesn’t stop there, as preventative measures have been put in place in case a thief tries to …
Read More »Elite gets Dangerous as Thargoids arrive later this month
Frontier Developments teased the return of the villainous Thargoids back in January, as Elite: Dangerous players were pulled out of hyperspace to be met by an intimating, yet harmless ship. The upcoming 2.4 update aptly titled The Return is set to see this race coming back in a greater capacity, …
Read More »Facebook shuts down ad targeting due to hate speech filter
Facebook has had a lot of difficulties developing its AI, particularly in its inability to discern hate speech. This has now resulted in the social media giant having to temporarily suspend advertisers from targeting people via employer or education, as the AI continued to let keywords like “Jew hater” slip …
Read More »Apple Watch 3 conflicts with EU roaming laws
Apple has revealed that its upcoming smartwatch won’t support international roaming, which means that the Apple Watch 3 might breach new EU law. This is due to the European Commission having tackled roaming charges in June, making them a thing of the past in a bid to enable people to …
Read More »Dell’s Visor Mixed Reality headset is up for pre-order
The push on Mixed Reality headsets is well under way, with Valve confirming SteamVR support and many companies announcing upcoming devices. Dell is a little ahead of the curve with its upcoming Visor, offering pre-orders in the US and the UK. Dell describes jumping into Mixed Reality as we currently …
Read More »Gigabyte’s component sales continue to sink
Gigabyte’s motherboard sales have been a bit of a rollercoaster over the last decade, with the company experiencing high sales between 2013 to early 2015 only to dip again in subsequent years. 2017 has seen a drop in over a third of its sales, which is expected to continue and …
Read More »Leatherface tears his way into Dead by Daylight
Dead by Daylight developer Behaviour Digital Inc announced that the title was set to get more licensed characters after its introduction of Halloween’s Michael Myres last October. Much to everyone’s surprise, The Texas Chainsaw Massicre’s Leatherface has been introduced as the next killer, clashing with the already established Hillbilly. Hillbilly …
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