Way back in 2015, Cooler Master came out with the MasterCase Pro 5, which helped launch the company's modular ‘freeform' design. However, it is now time for an upgrade, which is why this week Cooler Master is launching the MasterCase Pro 6, a discreetly designed mid-tower featuring all of the …
Read More »Vizio tracked its customer’s viewing histories without permission and sold the data
It looks like Vizio has some explaining to do as the Federal Trade Commission has found that the US TV seller illegally tracked its customer's viewing habits and then sold that information on all without any form of consent. Vizio is said to have installed software on 11 million of …
Read More »Blizzard now lets you trade WoW tokens for Battle.net credit
It looks like Blizzard has found another use for WoW tokens as now not only can you use the currency to buy a month of subscription time for World of Warcraft, but you can also transfer a token into Battle.net credit. Transferring your WoW token into Battle.net credit will give …
Read More »Fallout 4’s 58GB high-resolution texture pack is now available for PC
Update: Just as Bethesda announced last week, Fallout 4's massive 58GB high-resolution texture pack is now available to download on PC. This is set to be a major graphical upgrade for the game but you will need a seriously high-end gaming PC to run it smoothly. You will also need …
Read More »Dangerous XSS exploit affecting Steam users
It looks like Steam users might want to be careful when browsing Steam as an XSS exploit has been discovered which can seriously affect account security. The issue was made public earlier today and can allow attackers to inject their own code, which could allow someone to hijack your Steam …
Read More »Micron to launch GDDR6 graphics memory this year
This is going to be an interesting year as far as GPU memory goes as not only are we expecting HBM2 to debut on AMD's upcoming Vega graphics card but it seems that Micron might be gearing to launch GDDR6 by the end of 2017. This new memory was initially …
Read More »Intel may be planning Kaby Lake shake up to combat Ryzen launch
It looks like Intel may be anticipating AMD's Ryzen launch as much as the rest of us as the company is said to be already preparing a shake up of its Kaby Lake line. According to reports this week, Intel is currently planning a new Core i7 and a new …
Read More »Palit launches world’s first GTX 1050Ti with passive cooling
Palit has a history of releasing passively cooled graphics cards from time to time but each generation the ante is upped just a bit more as GPUs get more powerful. We have previously reviewed Palit's KalmX passive GTX 750Ti but this week, the company is introducing an all new KalmX …
Read More »Square Enix already has Final Fantasy XV running on PC, but only as a ‘technical experiment’
Recently, we heard Final Fantasy XV director, Hajime Tabata talk a bit more about a PC version of the game, mostly for the purposes of really pushing the engine as far as it can go graphically. Now, just over a week later, it seems that an experimental PC version of Final …
Read More »Mouse and keyboard users are invading Overwatch on consoles
It is well known that the keyboard and mouse combo is generally faster and more accurate to aim with than a controller. This is why you won't find many developers willing to allow cross-platform multiplayer between PC and consoles for competitive games. However, there are ways out there for users to …
Read More »AMD legal complaint calls for ban on products from LG, Vizio and more
It looks like AMD has a bone to pick with LG, Vizio, MediaTek and Sigma Designs as the chip maker has filed a lawsuit recently, requesting bans on products sold by these companies due to patent infringements. In its legal complaint, AMD has requested that the US International Trade Commission …
Read More »Patent troll files lawsuit against Netflix and others over offline downloads
Late last year, Netflix finally gave subscribers something they had been wanting for years- the ability to download movies and shows for offline viewing. Unfortunately, it hasn't taken long for patent trolls to start gunning at Netflix over this new feature as this week, ‘Blackbird Technologies' filed a lawsuit against …
Read More »Fresh Ryzen benchmark results are showing up online
It looks like people are starting to get their hands on close to if not completely finished Ryzen processors as third-party benchmark numbers are now starting to leak. We have previously seen some benchmark leaks for engineering samples of Ryzen and we have seen a few cherry picked performance examples …
Read More »Acer launches its largest ultra-wide monitor yet
This week, Acer has launched its largest ultra-wide monitor yet with the XR382CQK, a 37.5-inch IPS panel offering all the benefits of the 21:9 aspect ratio and the added immersion of a curved design. It even comes with Adaptive Sync, so those who like to be productive but also play …
Read More »Blizzard brings banhammer down on 22,000 Overwatch cheaters
Blizzard has taken a stern stance against cheaters in Overwatch since the very beginning, a move that has often been praised by the community. There have been several large ban waves in the past but this weeks was one of the biggest, taking down 22,865 cheaters playing on the game's …
Read More »Lawsuit claims Apple purposefully broke FaceTime on iOS 6
It looks like someone isn't too happy with Apple right now as a new lawsuit thrown at the company alleges that it purposefully broke the FaceTime app on iOS 6 in an effort to save money and force users of the older iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S to upgrade to …
Read More »G2A’s Reddit AMA didn’t go down too well
G2A is often the centre of plenty of controversy, the grey market key seller has been accused of plenty, from hurting indie developers to knowingly selling stolen keys. While G2A has made some steps to make itself more accessible to developers and clamp down on dodgy sellers, the company's reputation still …
Read More »Rainbow Six Siege is free to play this weekend
If you're in need of a new multiplayer shooter this weekend then Steam has you covered as Rainbow Six Siege will be free to play for the next few days. If consoles are more your thing, then you can also take part in the free weekend on Xbox One and …
Read More »Hacker leaks the iOS cracking tools that the FBI paid for
Last year, the FBI and Apple were embroiled in a legal battle over encryption after Apple refused to unlock an iPhone 5C at the center of an investigation. After it became clear that Apple wasn't going to budge, the FBI hired a firm known as Cellebrite to develop a tool …
Read More »LG is going to fix its 5K monitor issues to stop routers from breaking it
Earlier this week, LG's UltraFine 5K monitors finally began shipping out to Apple customers but unfortunately, buyers of the $1300 monitor quickly discovered some major problems. The main issue was that the display would flicker or become completely unresponsive when placed within a two meter distance of a wireless router, LG previously …
Read More »Noctua is releasing three special-edition CPU coolers for AMD’s Ryzen
Noctua is legendary in the world of air cooling, not only does the company often have the quietest coolers but they also tend to perform the best too. However, with AMD's Ryzen launch approaching fast alongside a new AM4 socket, it is time for a few coolers to get updated …
Read More »Cooler Master releases list of Ryzen and Kaby Lake compatible CPU coolers and PSUs
The first few months of this year are going to be quite hectic in the tech world, we have already seen the launch of Intel's new Kaby Lake processors but we also have AMD's Ryzen launch coming in early March. As a result of these huge launches, CPU cooler makers …
Read More »Nvidia clamps down on promo game codes to stop you selling them on
Nvidia has been known to offer some decent game bundles with its graphics cards from time to time. However, often those promotional game keys can end up for sale somewhere like eBay or G2A. Nvidia is well aware of this, which is why going forward, the company will be tying promotional …
Read More »There might be a six core Ryzen CPU after all
This is one of those weeks where the rumour mill can't quite make up its mind. Following on from reports just a few days ago claiming that AMD would not be releasing any six core Ryzen processors, a bunch of sources have come out to say the exact opposite. In …
Read More »Nintendo’s Switch online subscription will cost a lot less than Xbox Live or PS+
One of the downsides to come from Nintendo's recent Switch event was the news that future online services for the console would require a paid subscription. This was an unappealing move for a number of reasons, Nintendo's online infrastructure has never been great to begin with, you don't get the …
Read More »The EU Commission is investigating Valve over geo-blocked games
It looks like the European Commission has turned its attention away from the tech giants of the world and now has its sights set on Valve along with five other PC game publishers. The commission is launching an antitrust investigation into Valve's business practises alongside Zenimax (Bethesda parent company), Capcom, …
Read More »Adobe is raising its Creative Cloud subscription prices in the UK
Adobe has announced this week that it will be the latest company to start raising its prices here in the UK, citing the Brexit vote and the subsequent fluctuation of the GBP as the main cause. The company made the announcement in a notice sent out to Creative Cloud subscribers, …
Read More »Netgear speaks out on new vulnerabilities, firmware updates available for most devices
Update (02/02/17): Following on from our initial report on the new security vulnerabilities found in Netgear routers, the company got in touch with us to provide a fresh statement on the matter and clear a few things up. Recently, two new vulnerabilities were made public by security researcher TrustWave, making …
Read More »Apple beats out Samsung for top spot in smartphone market
It looks like Apple has taken the crown as the world's top smartphone seller once again, after overtaking Samsung in the fourth quarter of 2016. It seems that some of Apple's growth last quarter can be attributed to Samsung's battery misfortunes, which kept the Note 7 off the market, leaving …
Read More »AMD confirms Vega still on track for Q2 2017
Last night, AMD held its quarterly earnings report, during which CEO Lisa Su revealed a few details about launch plans for the first half of 2017. Firstly, she confirmed to investors that the first Ryzen desktop processor will be launching in early March as previously thought, but secondly, we also …
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