While AMD initially planned to launch RX Vega in high volume, it seems that retailers in many countries have been struggling to get stock in. While we know that more stock is coming in, we could be stuck with a shortage until October according to a report this week. According …
Read More »HTC may spin-off or sell the Vive business
Over the last few years, HTC has struggled a bit in the smartphone market. However, the company has found renewed success in the virtual reality market. Right now, the HTC Vive is the most popular PC VR headset but as it turns out, HTC might not be entirely sure what …
Read More »One of Apple’s new iPhones could end up starting at $999
Earlier this week, Samsung launched its most expensive smartphone ever, the Galaxy Note 8, which came in with a $930 starting price. It looks this may be the start of a new wave of ultra-expensive smartphones as Apple is also reportedly planning a higher price for one of its new …
Read More »Half-Life’s lead writer just revealed the plot behind Half-Life 2: Episode 3
Ever wanted to know what was set to happen in Half-Life 2: Episode 3? Well Valve's former lead writer is happy to oblige...
Read More »Microsoft has patented an augmented reality wand
Microsoft has been experimenting with augmented and virtual reality headsets for a while now but it looks like the company is now starting to turn its attention to coming up with new input methods. While companies like Vive and Oculus are focussing on creating controllers that bring natural hand presence …
Read More »Report: Western Digital to offer $17.4 billion for Toshiba’s memory chip business
Yesterday it was reported that Western Digital is back in the running to buy Toshiba’s memory chip business after talks with the company’s preferred bidder fell through. So far, Toshiba’s asking price has been $18 billion but it looks like WD may try and get away with a lower offer. …
Read More »Elon Musk reveals first look at the SpaceX space suit
Elon Musk is another step closer to launching his own manned mission to space as the SpaceX founder has revealed the company’s official, fully working space suit. As you might expect, it looks like something pulled out of a futuristic sci-fi movie. Elon Musk posted the photo to Instagram, explaining …
Read More »Ark: Survival Evolved will be killing off servers ahead of final release
With Ark: Survival Evolved set to leave early access and ‘fully launch’ at the end of this month, new details are emerging about changes coming to the game. Over the course of Early Access, Ark has had hundreds of official servers for players and since many of them are low-population, …
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Read More »EA exec confirms that Mass Effect will be returned to
Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Mass Effect: Andromeda would not be receiving any single-player DLC or further patches. This appears to be the end for Andromeda but it won’t be the end of Mass Effect as a whole, as EA’s Patrick Soderlund has spoken out, explaining that despite …
Read More »Bethesda’s 2011 shooter ‘Brink’ is now free on Steam
Back in 2011, Splash Damage and Bethesda teamed up to launch a first-person shooter known as ‘Brink’. In the years following, the game was quickly forgotten with much of the player base on console and PC moving on to other titles. Now, it looks like Brink may be getting a …
Read More »Shenmue III’s stiff facial animations are temporary
Earlier this week, Shenmue fans got their first look at in-game footage for Shenmue III. With the game still at least a year away, there were some areas where things lacked polish, in particular, fans noticed the stiff facial expressions of the characters. Fortunately, Yu Suzuki has explained that the …
Read More »Google to launch the Pixel 2 on October 5th
Earlier this week, Google announced that it had finished development on Android 8.0 (now Android Oreo) and was ready to start rolling it out. While Nexus phones and the original Pixel will be amongst the first to receive the update, traditionally, a new version of Android also means a new …
Read More »Western Digital may end up buying Toshiba’s memory chip business after all
It looks like Western Digital may end up buying Toshiba’s memory chip business after all as Toshiba was unable to solidify a deal with its preferred bidder. Toshiba has been in talks with various potential buyers for months now but a wrench was thrown into the works when WD filed …
Read More »Linksys new router takes aim at gamers, claims to reduce ping by 77% at peak times
Linksys is looking to tap into the growing PC gaming market with its new router
Read More »Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 to cost more than £850 SIM-free
Back in June, we first began hearing rumours surrounding the Samsung Galaxy Note 8’s price. At the time, we heard that the phone would cost as much as €999 at launch in Europe. Now, we have an even clearer look at pricing, as the Carphone Warehouse accidentally let its listing …
Read More »You can grab Shadow Warrior (2013) on Steam for free if you act fast (now over)
Update: This game is no longer being given away for free. It is still on sale for 80 percent off on Steam though, bringing the price down to around £5. If you never had the chance to check out 2013's Shadow Warrior, then you may want to correct that this …
Read More »Apple’s 2017 iPhones said to receive big storage upgrades
The 2017 iPhone launch is less than a month away at this point and we already have a very good idea of what to expect from Apple. However, there are still a few little tidbits of information getting out, including a big change to Apple’s iPhone storage lineup. Reports this …
Read More »Final Fantasy XV PC requirements not finalised, game won’t take up 170GB
This week, Square Enix confirmed that Final Fantasy XV would be heading to the PC after many months of teasing from director Hajime Tabata. We’ve already heard about plans to bring mod support to the game and we have seen a breakdown of all the PC graphical improvements. However, some …
Read More »Bethesda’s VR versions of DOOM, Fallout 4 and Skyrim now have release dates
At E3 this year, Bethesda gave us a good look at its first batch of virtual reality games. Not only are DOOM and Fallout 4 making their way to VR but Skyrim is also getting a new version to take advantage of this technology. Now, all three games have release …
Read More »QNAP launches quad-core rack mount TS-x53BU NAS
QNAP Systems this month is launching an all new NAS series, the TS-x53BU featuring expandable PCIe M.2 SSD and 10GbE connectivity. This particular series is available in 4, 8 and 12 bay models and offers optimal performance with 4 Gigabit LAN ports and room for M.2 SSDs and 10GbE connections. …
Read More »QNAP expands its AMD-powered offerings with TS-x73U Rackmount NAS
QNAP has launched its latest business-class, AMD-powered NAS known as the TS-x73U. This latest addition to its AMD-powered offerings comes in 8,12 and 16-bay models and are equipped with AMD Embedded R-Series RX-421ND quad-core CPUs running at 2.1GHz with a boost to 3.4Ghz. Beyond that, the TS-x73U comes with single …
Read More »AOC shows off new AGON 3 gaming monitors, 4K/144Hz and Ultrawide 200Hz
At Gamescom today, we had a chance to catch up with the folks at AOC, who showed us their new AGON III range of monitors. With this latest range, AOC is looking to combine top picture quality with high refresh rates all at competitive pricing, with the star of the …
Read More »Western Digital launches 20TB external storage solution
Storage needs have drastically increased over the last ten years as more people switch to digital content and file sizes increase. As a result, larger hard drives are needed, whether it be for work-related projects, personal use or a mix of the two. With that in mind, Western Digital has …
Read More »Samsung’s Bixby Voice Assistant is now available in more than 200 countries
While Samsung initially had some trouble getting its Bixby assistant working for English speaking countries, it seems those early struggles are well and truly in the past. Now, Bixby Voice has rolled out to more than 200 countries, with the US, UK and Canada all having access. While the assistant …
Read More »Final Fantasy XV director still planning to bring mod support to PC version
Yesterday PC gamers rejoiced when Final Fantasy XV was finally announced for the platform. At the time, Square Enix promised that this would be the ultimate version of the game but that will stretch beyond graphical changes. Final Fantasy XV director, Hajime Tabata has confirmed that he is still planning …
Read More »The Deutsche Case Mod Meisterschaft competition kicks off at Gamescom
Our Gamescom 2017 coverage continues. Earlier today, we had a chance to swing by the Deutsche Case Mod Meisterschaft competition and get an early look at the case mod projects getting under way this year. Some teams this year were laser focussed on set-up, meanwhile others were laying out previous …
Read More »Google officially names Android O as Android Oreo
After months of testing, teasing and various developer versions Android O finally has an official name. It is called Android Oreo and you can expect it to begin rolling out to smartphones and tablets fairly soon. Android has a history of naming its various versions after deserts or sweet snacks. …
Read More »Forza Motorsport 7 PC requirements released alongside a list of supported peripherals
Crackdown 3 might be off the table but Microsoft still has one big exclusive game coming our way later this year in the form of ‘Forza Motorsport 7’. Much like Forza Horizon 3, this game will appear on both Xbox One and PC at launch. If you are planning on …
Read More »Gigabyte has a massive presence at Gamescom this year
The halls at Gamescom 2017 are about the same size of a massive supermarket and as is the case with most events, some companies have a larger presence than others. This year we were particularly impressed by Gigabyte, as the company has taken up a big chunk of Hall 10 …
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