While Skype was at one point the dominant VOIP software in the market, over the 2010s, Microsoft saw a rapid decline in users thanks to competing technologies and nowadays, services like Discord, Microsoft Teams and Zoom have essentially replaced Skype entirely. Now, Microsoft is shutting Skype down for good.
Read More »Sharkoon’s new Shark Mirror fans offer ARGB goodness on a budget
Sharkoon has launched its best looking fans yet. The new Shark Mirror RGB PWM fans are perfect for those looking to spruce up their build without spending a fortune. While a lot of ARGB fans nowadays come in at over €20 per fan, Sharkoon has kept prices well within a reasonable range at €9.90.
Read More »PlayStation VR2 gets a much needed price cut
The PlayStation VR2 hasn't made very many headlines since launch, in large part due to low sales, which in turn led to a drought of significant game releases. That may finally start to change, as the headset is finally getting a much needed price cut.
Read More »Cooler Master’s new Hybrid M doubles as a massage chair
Cooler Master is well known for its peripherals, PC cases, CPU coolers and even gaming monitors. This week, they are adding gaming chairs to that list, but this isn't your standard racing seat affair. Instead, Cooler Master has opted to release one of the few gaming chairs on the market with a massage function.
Read More »Nvidia rolls out new Game Ready driver for Monster Hunter Wilds
Monster Hunter Wilds is launching this week, complete with support for DLSS and other RTX features. As a result, it is also time for a new Game Ready driver.
Read More »Razer’s latest Blade gaming laptops now available starting at £2699
At CES, Razer unveiled its latest Razer Blade 18 and 16 laptops, powered by RTX 50 graphics. Now, both are up for pre-order. The new Razer Blade 18 utilises the world's first dual-mode laptop display with 4K/240Hz and 1080p/440Hz modes, while the new Razer Blade 16 is Razer's thinnest laptop …
Read More »Nvidia says less than 0.5% of RTX 50 GPUs affected by missing ROPs
In recent weeks, early buyers of RTX 50 series graphics cards have discovered that their GPU does not meet the advertised specification. At first, it was thought that this issue was only impacting a limited number of RTX 5090 and RTX 5070 Ti models, but this week, the first affected RTX 5080 was discovered. Now, Nvidia has responded with an updated statement.
Read More »Market research shows Valve’s Steam Deck has dominated handheld market
It has been three years since Valve first launched the Steam Deck, its own handheld gaming PC utilising custom AMD silicon and its own Linux-based operating system, SteamOS. Since then, a number of competitors have popped up on the market, some with even better specs than the Steam Deck, but according to market research, Valve's handheld has managed to maintain its number one spot on the market.
Read More »Elgato partners with OBS for plugin integration and future feature development
Corsair's streaming-focused brand, Elgato, is now a Diamond-level sponsor of the OBS project. OBS, otherwise known as Open Broadcaster Software is a tool used by thousands of creators to record and livestream content to sites like Twitch, YouTube, Kick, Rumble and others. The free open-source platform relies on partnerships to …
Read More »Intel 18A process node detailed
Intel has launched a dedicated webpage showcasing its Intel 18A (1.8nm-class) fabrication process. While launching a website solely for a manufacturing process might seem unusual, especially since it primarily reiterates previously announced milestones, it's a strategic move for a company facing intense scrutiny from many sources, including investors, industry observers, …
Read More »MSI 800 and 600 series motherboards now support Ryzen 9900X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X3D
MSI has announced support for the upcoming AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors, built on the Zen 5 architecture and featuring AMD’s cutting-edge 2nd generation AMD 3D V-Cache technology. This innovative technology is designed to significantly increases the cache size, allowing faster data access and improved performance. Engineered to …
Read More »Gamdias unveils its best-looking AIO CPU cooler yet
Nowadays, everyone wants an AIO cooler with an LCD display on the pump. Gamdias is launching one of the nicest looking AIOs yet this week with the new Chione P5 series, available in sleek black and white colours. The Gamdias Chione P5 series AIO coolers feature a 3.4-inch IPS LCD …
Read More »SCAN launches RTX 50 stock tracker for customers
The RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards officially launched last week but eager buyers were disappointed to find that the majority of stock had sold out and that prices were already on the rise. To make the buying process simpler, SCAN has launched its RTX 50 tracking page, promising transparent updates on stock, timings and even pricing changes.
Read More »Corsair redefines desk storage with Multi Frame Pegboard
Corsair is expanding its workspace solutions with the Multi Frame Pegboard, a versatile add-on designed to bring order and extra storage to any workstation. Its clamp-on system attaches to your desk, instantly increasing usable space by moving items from the desktop to the pegboard and its accompanying shelves, keeping essential …
Read More »The Lian Li Digital Expo returns for 2025
The Lian Li Digital Expo returns for 2025. If you are in the market for a new case, and you are looking to go with one of Lian Li's many aesthetically pleasing options, then the digital expo is a great way to preview some new and upcoming hardware.
Read More »AOC unleashes its best budget gaming monitors yet – 180Hz for under £130
In recent years, high refresh rate gaming monitors have dropped in price quite dramatically. While we used to have to spend north of £300 for a 144Hz monitor, nowadays, new-generation Fast IPS panels can be found for under £200. This week, AOC is launching its most wallet-friendly gaming monitors yet in the G42 series.
Read More »Elgato Wave Link 2.0 brings massive improvements
Corsair's Elgato brand is launching the Wave Link 2.0 this week. The latest evolution of Elgato's audio management software brings new features to the table, and a host of quality-of-life improvements to make usage easier for customers. One of the new features in Wave Link 2.0 is Voice Focus, a …
Read More »Acer’s latest compact projector can create a 100-inch screen with just centimetres of space
Everyone likes a big screen for watching content but often, 65+-inch TVs are prohibitively expensive, and projectors can be too bulky to set up properly in a lot of spaces. Acer looks to solve this issue with the Acer PD1520Us, a compact LED projector that weighs less than 1kg.
Read More »Acer celebrates IEM Katowice with VIP giveaway
Intel Extreme Masters is kicking off for 2025 and the first event, taking place in Katowice, is just around the corner. Acer Predator Gaming has re-signed as the official hardware partner for IEM Katowice in 2025. The event, which will see 24 teams competing in a series of tournaments, will …
Read More »ASUS launches new products into every market segment
ASUS is kicking off 2025 with a plethora of launches from every one of its business units. While graphics will be at the forefront after the official RTX 50 launch, there are also a lot of new products coming from the monitor, motherboard, power supply and cooling departments.
Read More »CES 2025: Endorfy showcases upgraded peripherals, coolers and more
The KitGuru team has been over in Las Vegas at CES 2025- today they managed to get some time to visit Endorfy at their room and look at new keyboards, headsets, mice and some new air coolers - as well as a prototype case they are releasing later this year.
Read More »CES 2025: PC Cooler Showcase
At CES this week, a mysterious company known as Shenzen Fluence Technology caught our eye. This company is responsible for the PC Cooler / CPS brand and it appears they share some similarities with another company many KitGuru readers are familiar with - Deepcool.
Read More »CES 2025: Leo gets up close with Gigabyte’s RX 9070 and RTX 50 GPUs
Both AMD and Nvidia announced new GPUs this week and that means there are a ton of custom-cooled graphics cards heading our way in the coming weeks. At CES this week, Leo caught up with Gigabyte to get a closer look at their new Radeon RX 9070 graphics cards, as well as new RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 models.
Read More »CES 2025: Patriot unleashes ultra-fast 9600MT/s memory and previews LPCAMM2
When it comes to ultra high-speed DDR5 memory, typically names like G.Skill and Corsair spring to mind. However, Patriot looks to be making a push to rank amongst the fastest DDR5 memory providers with its new 9600MT/s kit. Join Leo as we take a closer look, live from the CES show floor.
Read More »CES 2025: New MSI OLED monitors, dual-system case and more
We've already taken a look at laptops, now it is time to take a look at components
Read More »Thermal Grizzly makes Core Ultra 200 CPU delidding easy with new tools
Delidding your CPU has a number of benefits, mostly related to better cooling, but the process can be a tricky task. Thermal Grizzly is looking to make it easier with their new 1851 Delid-Die-Mate Heater, a tool designed to assist in removing the heat spreader from Intel Core 200 CPUs. …
Read More »CES 2025: PowerColor unveils new RX 9070-series graphics cards
Get a sneak peek at upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 graphics cards...
Read More »CES 2025: Palit and Gainward showcase custom RTX 50 graphics cards
At CES this week, Nvidia launched its new RTX 50 series graphics cards, which naturally means that lots of board partners are now showing off their upcoming custom-cooled models. Today, Leo stops by to meet with Palit to take a look at all of their upcoming graphics cards.
Read More »CES 2025: Acer unveils Project DualPlay laptop, Nitro Blaze handheld and more
Day One of CES continues. This time around, Leo and Mat stop by the Acer booth to check out everything from new gaming monitors and laptops, to new PCs and even an interesting prototype known as the 'DualPlay Laptop'.
Read More »CES 2025: AMD launches Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D processors
Aside from new X3D CPUs for laptops, AMD is also launching new Ryzen 9 X3D processors for desktops. Following on from the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, AMD is now unveiling the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D CPUs with up to 144MB of total cache. Ryzen X3D processors are well …
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