General Tech

Yesterday, Vox Media and The Verge were found to be sending out copyright strikes against two specific channels for reacting to a PC build guide video from several months ago. At the time, the two channels affected disputed the claims and were able to get them retracted fairly swiftly. At …

A familiar tale of false copyright strikes, YouTube drama and big media companies attempting to suppress Fair Use.

Game Workers Unite has been expanding its reach, joining the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) at the end of last year to do away with wrongful practices in the UK’s biggest industry. Now, the organisation is attempting to see Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick fired for his hand …

Often used by professionals wanting to flex their career experience, LinkedIn is frequently the source of leaks within the video game industry and we couldn’t be more thankful. Now, it seems as though the platform is set to embrace the increasing popularity of livestreaming, unveiling its very own ‘LinkedIn Live’ …

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is shaking things up, with former PlayStation Europe head Jim Ryan replacing the current president and CEO. It seems as though Ryan’s vision for the company is much more in line with other executives, as SIE chairman Shawn Layden tries to shed new light on why …

While there are plenty of all-in-one substitutes out there, there’s nothing quite like the personalisation of a fully watercooled system. Knowing where to start can be intimidating for newcomers, but Thermaltake’s new guide to watercooling walks users through the process step by step, from gathering the hardware to fitting the …

Music streaming service Spotify is cracking down on those abusing its free ad-clad package by introducing a zero-tolerance policy against ad blockers. Any account caught breaching its terms of service will be immediately booted from the platform as of March. For those that don’t want to opt for Spotify’s monthly …

When the Switch launched back in 2017, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé was quick to quell concerns that the introduction of the hybrid console meant the end of the 3DS. Unfortunately, the market for the aging handheld device seems to be contracting faster than the company had initially anticipated, …

In an attempt to quell keyboard issues on its range of MacBook Pro laptops, Apple subtly added a silicon membrane in its latest model to prevent dust build-up affecting the butterfly switches. It looks as though the company is set to go in an entirely different direction with future devices, …

While UK networks have previously stated that there are “no plans” to bring back data roaming charges, the government has formally announced that limitations would be immediately lifted in the event of a no-deal Brexit. This would allow companies to once again impose surcharges to UK customers using their mobile …

VLC Media Player is already regarded as one of the best pieces of free software around, but developer VideoLAN isn’t stopping there. Announced during the Free and Open Source Developers European Meeting, the upcoming VLC 4.0 update is set to bring a whole host of new features. The first thing …

A couple of weeks ago, we learned that the Machinima YouTube channel had removed all videos without warning. Years of YouTube gaming history was gone in an instant. Now, Machinima is shutting down for good. Machinima started off as an independent multi-channel network for YouTubers. For a period of time, …

If there are two things that the average American internet user would agree shouldn't go together, it's Comcast and network traffic monitoring. After all, it was Comcast's own shady data practices that helped spur the calls for net neutrality regulations in the US (which have since lapsed) and drove millions …

At the start of the year, a simple picture of an egg became the world’s hottest sensation, overtaking Kylie Jenner for the most-liked post on Instagram. London-based creator Chris Godfrey has since teamed up with Hulu, launching a heart-warming 30-second video that uses the world record egg to advocate support …

Microsoft might be lagging behind in core hardware sales this console generation, but the company seems to be making up for it somehow with continued revenue growth. Microsoft's gaming revenue rose by eight percent during Q2, generating $4.23 billion overall. While Microsoft scrounged up $4.32 billion over the holiday period, …

Update (30/01/19): Overclockers UK’s January Sale is coming to an end, with just two more days to take advantage of the savings and additional goodies. Alongside full systems and displays, there are deals on VR headsets, components and peripherals listed until February 1st. OCUK’s Radiance G1 system joins the other …

TSMC suffered a major setback this week after it emerged that substandard chemicals were used in the production of 10,000 wafers. Chips being produced on the 12nm/16nm line were affected, which could have a knock-on effect for TSMC customers, like Nvidia. TSMC confirmed the news in a statement given to …

Controversy enveloped Twitch at the end of last year, with content creators criticising the platform’s promotion of a Ninja-hosted event during their streams. After repeating the mistake a second time with Pokimane just last week, Twitch has finally promised broadcasters that it will no longer advertise big streamer events across …

Over the last few months, there's been plenty of talk about when the first mainstream 5G cellular networks (not counting test networks like Verizon's) would become available in the United States. So far, aside from AT&T's misleading 5G offering, there hasn't been much to report. Most of the reason for …

Technology often comes in fancy packaging due to its expensive nature, with the cardboard shell often featuring in the backdrop of professional videos and finding their way onto shelves. The plastic wrapping inside not so much, with South Korean electronics manufacturer Samsung opting to ditch the harmful packaging in favour …

Intel might not have a permanent leader in place since former CEO Brian Krzanich stepped down in June, 2018, but that hasn’t stopped the company from hitting new milestones. Today, the company announced that it has achieved gender pay equity on a global scale, including the addition of stock-based compensation. …

It seems as though increasing US pricing hasn’t deterred Netflix subscribers, as the platform’s user base continues to grow. Customers have drawn their line in the sand however, with over half stating that they would leave should Netflix introduce full advertisements. New research from technology firm Audience Project shows that …

Back in the early days of YouTube, Machinima was the ‘go to' channel for gaming content. That early popularity led to the Machinima channel amassing over 12 million subscribers but it looks like all of that content is being left behind. Over the weekend, Machinima's YouTube channel privatised all past …

2018 held more marked developments and revelations concerning the field of AI than ever before, yet the public at large seems more concerned with its potential shortcomings than its inevitable benefits. These concerns are hardly unfounded yet could prove troublesome for the future development of machine learning processes. After all, …

Over the past year, Facebook has committed itself to livestreaming, enticing viewers with in-game rewards and making deeper analytics available to content creators. Placing it on equal footing with competitors, Streamlabs has announced that Facebook Gaming is now completely integrated into its OBS software. With access to Facebook’s developer APIs, …

Elon Musk’s personal vendetta with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) didn’t hinder Tesla’s bottom line last year, as the company managed to make its first-ever quarterly profit. In order to maintain this trajectory throughout 2019, it seems as though Tesla is forced to implement some extreme cost-cutting measures, …

Elgato released the original model of the Cam link back in 2017. The small device allows any compatible DSLR to be used as a webcam. This proved to be popular among professional streamers where grainy webcam quality just won't cut it anymore. It also removes the need to go out …

Leo is back on UK shores after a long week at CES with Briony in Las Vegas. In today's episode, Leo runs over some additional thoughts on the show, AMD's recent CPU & GPU announcements, Intel's illusive 28-core Xeon, Nvidia RTX and more.

YouTube has updated its official policies this week, with its support page detailing a stronger stance against harmful content such as dangerous challenges and pranks. Of course, the Google-owned platform has never endorsed such behaviour, but feels the need to embed its opposition in legal terms following the inconceivably popular …

Although Netflix has had to drop the majority of its Marvel shows, the streaming giant has more original programming now than ever.  It is because of this that users are yet again seeing a price rise, with every tier increasing by $1-2 per month. Netflix has managed to build a …