Over the last few months, we have been hearing more and more details surround Microsoft's work with Qualcomm to bring Windows 10 to ARM CPUs. This all came to a head this month when it was announced that PCs running Windows 10 and the Snapdragon 835 SoC would be released …
Read More »Project Scorpio devs now have 9GB of GDDR5 RAM to play with
While much of Project Scorpio has been finalised for some time now, including the hardware spec, Microsoft is still making some tweaks to make its platform easier for developers to work with. Project Scorpio is set to ship with a massive 12GB of GDDR5 memory and while previously the planned …
Read More »E3 2017: Here is the schedule for each of the big conferences
E3 is consistently the most exciting time of the year for gamers everywhere and this year should be no different. The event kicks off in just a handful of days, so if you want to tune in to any of the major conferences to catch the announcements live, then look no …
Read More »Samsung launches world’s first FreeSync 2 monitors, including a 49-inch ultra-wide
Back in January, AMD first began opening up about FreeSync 2, the next-generation version of its open source variable refresh rate technology. Now, it looks like FreeSync 2 is officially ready for prime time as Samsung today has launched the world's first FreeSync 2 supported displays, including a massive 49-inch …
Read More »Microsoft’s Hexadite acquisition means Windows Defender is going to get a lot more secure
It looks like Microsoft is looking to beef up its Windows Defender security system, following a new deal to acquire cybersecurity firm Hexadite. Once the deal is finalised, Hexadite's anti-virus technology will be rolled in with Windows Defender, paving the way for AI-powered automatic system scans and virus cleaning. Microsoft …
Read More »Middle-Earth: Shadow of War’s new story trailer puts Talion up against some huge foes
Middle-Earth: Shadow of War is heading our way a little later than expected after a small two month delay but the game appears to be coming along nicely. This week, Monolith released a new 4K story trailer for the game, pitting Talion up against some pretty major beasts and foes from …
Read More »You can grab Payday 2 for free on Steam right now
If you are in need of a new multiplayer game to play over the weekend, then it looks like Overkill has you covered as the studio is giving away five million copies of Payday 2 for free. All you have to do is head to the game's Steam Store page …
Read More »iOS 11 will ditch 32-bit, iPhone 5, 5C and iPad 4 will miss out on the update
As we reported earlier this year, iOS 11 will in-fact drop support for 32-bit apps. The move was confirmed during Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference earlier this week, while also confirming the fact that the latest version of iOS would not be coming to the iPhone 5 or 5C. Apple's iOS …
Read More »Samsung to release Galaxy Note 8 in August to get ahead of the next iPhone
It looks like we can expect plenty of competition in the high-end smartphone market later this year as it is being reported that Samsung is planning to get the Galaxy Note 8 out in August, in an attempt to launch before the next iPhone. Beyond that, LG, is also said …
Read More »Someone is extorting CD Projekt Red and threatening to release files related to Cyberpunk 2077
It seems like CD PROJEKT RED has become the target of cyber criminals as the studio confirmed today that they had received a ransom demand from someone claiming to be in possession of files relating to Cyberpunk 2077. The studio has immediately informed fans of the threat the company received …
Read More »The new iMac is Apple’s first upgradeable desktop in years
It looks like Apple is taking a step back in the right direction as this week, it was confirmed that upgradeability has returned to the iMac line. The latest round of 21.5-inch 4K iMac all-in-ones see the return of upgradeable RAM and even a modular CPU, making it the first …
Read More »Microsoft may have sneakily revealed Project Scorpio’s release date
We are just a few days away from Microsoft's E3 press conference, which by all accounts will have a significant focus on Project Scorpio. Microsoft has been teasing its Scorpio reveal all week but it looks like fans are starting to pick up on the hidden messages, with one in …
Read More »Shenmue III won’t be coming out until the second half of 2018
It has been almost two years since Shenmue III first launched on Kickstarter, after being announced live on Sony's stage at E3. Since then, series creator Yu Suzuki has been working away on the game with the goal of a late 2017 release. However, the studio needs more time, so …
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Read More »Apple Music has racked up 27 million subscribers
It has been around two years since Apple first launched ‘Apple Music', its own streaming service set to take on Spotify. Since then, the service has expanded into offering original video content in addition to music and it appears to be paying off nicely, with 27 million people now subscribed. This …
Read More »Valve has lost another one of its veteran writers
It looks like Valve has lost yet another writer as this week, Jay Pinkerton parted ways with the studio. Since the start of 2016, we have seen several writers leave Valve's offices for various reasons, all of which previously worked on the Half-Life series. This time around, it is Pinkerton …
Read More »AOC’s PDS Porsche-styled monitor wins the Computex design and innovation award
Back in April, AOC launched a new range of monitors designed in collaboration with the same team behind Porsche. We have already had the chance to review one of these monitors, praising the design but we weren't the only ones to be impressed. After appearing at Computex last week, AOC …
Read More »G.Skill RAM used to set new world record for DDR4 speed, breaks 5.5GHz barrier
There has been a lot going on in the overclocking scene over the last week or so. While a lot of recent news has focussed on CPU-related overclocks, today we got word that a new world record had been set for DDR4 frequency, with a G.Skill kit breaking past the …
Read More »Steam Greenlight submissions are closed, will be replaced by Steam Direct next week
Over the last few months, Valve has been preparing for the death of Steam Greenlight, with plans to replace it with a new service known as Steam Direct. Just a few days ago, Valve announced the new fee for Steam Direct submissions and now, the company has confirmed that Greenlight …
Read More »Mass Effect Andromeda’s latest patch improves character creation
While there is talk of Bioware placing the Mass Effect series on ice for a few years, Andromeda is still receiving patches to improve overall quality. This week, Mass Effect Andromeda patch 1.08 released, which focusses on improving the game's character creation and making some additions/changes to certain dialogue options. …
Read More »Intel Core i7-7740K overclocked to 7.5GHz with Gigabyte X299, breaks several world records
Gigabyte has been keeping busy since the launch of X299, bringing together some veteran overclockers to put the Gigabyte X299-SOC Champion motherboard to the test. It seems the tests taking place at Gigabyte's OC lab were successful too, as four new benchmarking records were set, using an Intel Core i7-7740K …
Read More »Computex: FSP debuts water cooled Hydro series PSU and more
FSP is a name that KitGuru readers should recognise by now but if not, I am confident you will remember them after today. Last week during Computex, we swung by the FSP booth to check out what they had in store and amongst the usual coolers, fans and updated PSUs …
Read More »G.Skill OC World Cup 2017 Winner announced
At Computex this year, G.Skill returned once again to hold the Annual OC World Cup, inviting top overclockers from around the world to gather and compete for an ultimate grand prize of $10,000. In 2016, the overclocker known as ‘Splave' came out on top. However, this year, he was dethroned …
Read More »Kaspersky Lab files new antitrust complaint against Microsoft over Windows Defender
It looks like Microsoft is going to have to fend off a new antitrust complaint in Europe. This time around, Kaspersky Lab is filing a complaint against Microsoft claiming that the company is using its dominant position in the OS market with Windows to push its own anti-virus software over …
Read More »Computex: ASRock goes all in on X299, smaller form factors and Bitcoin mining
ASRock had one of the busier booths at Computex this year, with a ton of new HEDT motherboards on show, on top of a focus on small form factor systems and even Bitcoin mining. Obviously with the launch of X299, there were a lot of motherboards on show at ASRock's …
Read More »The Nintendo Switch is getting a Pokemon game this year but the 3DS is still the main focus
Yesterday, Nintendo announced that the Pokemon Company would be holding a surprise 8-minute Nintendo Direct stream. Well, the stream just concluded and in total, we got three announcements. For starters, yes a Pokemon game is coming to Nintendo Switch this year but it isn't the rumoured Pokemon Stars. Instead, Switch …
Read More »A successor to the PlayStation Vita sounds increasingly unlikely
With the launch of the Nintendo Switch, we are starting to see a resurgence of interest in handheld gaming. This has given hope to some of Sony's dedicated Vita fans but unfortunately, it doesn't seem like Sony is planning on getting back into the handheld arena any time soon. At …
Read More »Apple launches the HomePod, a Siri-powered wireless speaker
Back in early May, we heard that Apple may be expanding its foray into the Smart Home market with its own Amazon Echo competitor. Now, at WWDC, Apple has made the ‘Siri Speaker' official. The product is officially called the HomePod and it is designed to use spatial awareness to …
Read More »Apple announces iMac Pro with 18-core Xeon CPU and Radeon Vega GPU
Back in April, we first heard that Apple may be planning a new iMac Pro, powered by an Intel Xeon processor, ECC memory and better discrete graphics. Last night at WWDC, that machine became a reality, with Apple making the iMac Pro official, powered by an 18-core Xeon processor and …
Read More »Apple updates its iMac lineup at WWDC
Apple's annual Worldwide Developer Conference is officially under way and so far, there has been plenty of talk surrounding the Mac. We already knew that Apple was planning a Mac Pro redesign for 2018, which would be preceded by an iMac refresh this year. Now, the new series of iMacs …
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