Are you tech savvy and good with social media? ASUS UK is looking to hire a social media and community specialist to manage and develop the Republic of Gamers UK Facebook page and Twitter account, and ASUS partner forums, in addition to working on community projects related to ASUS’ leading …
Read More »Apple may ditch Google as Safari’s default search engine
Apple's map and search partnership with Google is set to expire in early 2015, meaning that Safari on iOS devices may be due to get a new default search engine. It won't take long for Apple to line up a replacement though as Yahoo and Microsoft have already met with …
Read More »Google Glass 2 to launch next year powered by Intel
Google is reportedly planning to release a new Intel powered version of its Google Glass wearable next year in an effort to re-spark interest in the technology as adoption of the first generation device dies down. Sources are currently expecting Google to call its new eyewear ‘Glass 2', the company …
Read More »MPs warn about Facebook snooping
In a move that seems to counter that of their peers, who have continued the push for tighter surveillance laws so much that there's a pending Human Rights investigation into GCHQ spying, MPs on the Science and Technology select committee, have warned their contemporaries and the public that Facebook has too much …
Read More »Kim Dotcom on his bail continuance
Last week saw MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom heading back to court to answer questions on whether he had breached his bail requirements, which prevent him from contacting the other defendants in his MegaUpload case. While all seemed well for him after the hearing, it was only today that he was …
Read More »If George Lucas directed the new Star Wars trailer…
While it was no Jurassic World, the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer has been setting the internet afire over the past few days, but clearly it was missing a few things. Like extraneous and unnecessary CGI, random things taking up half of the shot, more tie fighters and …
Read More »UK ISPs are now blocking 93 piracy sites
UK internet providers have been forced in to blocking another 53 piracy websites, bringing the total number of sites banned by court order to 93. The ruling came down from the high court and is the latest in a series of on-going blocks. The Motion Picture Association is obviously supportive …
Read More »Sony has developed a watch made out of e-paper
Sony has developed a new watch made entirely out of e-paper, allowing the band and watch face to change in response to a user's wrist gestures. The device is called the FES Watch and has been worked on at Sony's Fashion Entertainments start-up division, according to The Wall Street Journal. …
Read More »This is what Thanksgiving in Space looks like
While a lot of us British readers and writers may not be quite 100 per cent on what thanksgiving is all about, we do understand the concept of a party and any excuse to sit around eating good food with friends and family is good enough for us. However due …
Read More »Dotcom walks free after bail hearing
Kim Dotcom has come out the other side of his bail hearing a free man, with everyone satisfied that he hadn't been in breach of his terms. Shortly after he posted on his Twitter account that the hearing was “just like the entire #Megaupload case. Nonsense!” During the trial Dotcom, …
Read More »Researchers say social networks not good gauge of public opinion
It seems now that almost every news show, every radio show and indeed, every news site – ourselves included – solicits opinion from their readers, viewers and listeners via social networks like Facebook and Twitter. It's a great way to find out what your audience thinks, or so we thought. …
Read More »Overclockers UK slashes £300 from a £1000+ PC DIY bundle
As reported, Overclockers UK has decided to follow its colleagues from the U.S. with special discounts on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Unlike “traditional” price slashes many of which look rather symbolic, deals on the special days usually result in rather dramatic savings. For example, OcUK will offer a bundle …
Read More »GoPro developing consumer drone with HD camera
GoPro, the company behind the popular HERO range of small, easily mountable cameras, is currently developing a consumer grade drone with a HD camera attached according to new reports. Sources are currently saying that the company is going to start selling ‘multi-rotor helicopters equipped with cameras', these will cost between …
Read More »Razer opens up a limited round of Nabu pre-orders for $79.99
Razer's Nabu smartband will be releasing in the US on the 2nd of December for $100 but members of Razer's insiders club will be able to pre-order one for $79.99 for a limited time. There's only an initial batch of 5000 available to Razer Insider members though so those looking …
Read More »OCUK jumps the gun on Black Friday deals
The worst thing about shopping on Black Friday is the fear of being trampled to death by an army of bargain hunters. Fortunately though, for us geeks, we can usually find all of the best deals online and avoid the drama. Overclockers UK has launched its own Black Friday sale, …
Read More »Windows 10 to have native support for FLAC files
Microsoft has some good news for the audiophiles of the world, Windows 10 will have native support for FLAC audio files. The primary advantage of a FLAC file over something like an MP3 is that the Free Lossless Audio Codec doesn't lose any data in compression, resulting in higher sound …
Read More »BT begins blocking private torrent sites
UK based ISP, BT, has gone on another torrent site blocking spree this week, shutting down access to sites that use private trackers and require invites from current members to download from, such as IPTorrents and TorrentDay. This is the first time that a UK ISP has decided to block …
Read More »Music industry wants tax for music copying
Chances are, unless you were reasonably well versed in copyright law, you weren't aware that until very recently, it was actually illegal for you to copy media you owned. That's right, taking that CD and ripping it to your PC, or taking songs you've downloaded and putting them on an …
Read More »EU wants search ‘right to be forgotten’ extended worldwide
As it stands, if you live within the EU or in Argentina, you have a right to get in touch with Google and ask it to remove links to something about you that you don't find flattering. However, those search results will currently only be removed within the EU, so …
Read More »Twitter to collect data on all your phone apps
As the world's second most well known and talked about social network, you would think Twitteer would have had the same storied history of privacy concerns that Facebook has. Traditionally however, it's not monetised its service quite as much as others, so has left the personal lives of its users more …
Read More »Logitech wants to spark a wireless revolution
If you'd asked me a couple of weeks ago, whether I'd like to trade in my wired mouse for a wireless one, I'd have thanked you with a polite smirk and told you that since I work and play with mine 12 hours a day, I don't want to be …
Read More »Samsung’s ‘eye mouse’ will help those with disabilities use computers
Samsung has finished work on the latest version of its eye tracking computer mouse, named the EyeCan+. The device helps people with disabilities use PCs through eye movements, allowing them to perform tasks like browsing the web and creating documents. The EyeCan+ is now in its second generation and while …
Read More »US concerned over EU proposal to break up Google
Last week it was revealed that the European Parliament had drafted a motion that would call for the separation of Google's search engine from its other services, as a way of challenging the company's dominance. This motion has the support of Europe's two main political parties as a way of …
Read More »Thermaltake Core V 51 chassis spotted at Multiplay i53
Multiplay's legendary Insomnia events are a great place to get hands-on with a ton of kit that you don't normally find in the shops. On hand for Thermaltake was Martin Pajenkamp to explain the cool features of his Core V51 chassis. Have to say that we do like an intelligently …
Read More »Alleged Expendables 3 leakers arrested
Earlier this year saw a massive leak hit the internet. No, it wasn't a pre-release game, or another Edward Snowden revelation, but the latest Sylvester Stallone movie, The Expendables 3. The reason this was such a big deal however, wasn't just because a movie leaked, that happens all the time, but …
Read More »Youtubers warned by Ad Standards to flag promo videos
Along with all of the GamerGate furore that has engulfed the world of games journalism in the past few months, Youtube Let's Players have been catching flak too, for not making promotional videos obvious enough. Sure they might have put a disclaimer in the description, but when the content in …
Read More »Kim Dotcom running low on funds pre-bail hearing
Kim Dotcom has been legally embattled for a long time now. Three years come January 2015 in-fact and as you might imagine, it's left him tired and a little pessimistic about thee future. It's also left him broke however, which is why his New Zealand based legal team recently deserted him. …
Read More »AMD delays financial day event as it rethinks its roadmap
Advanced Micro Devices traditionally holds its Financial Day for investors and financial analysts in November, just like Intel Corp. However, it will not host the event this year as it is reshaping its roadmap and reconsiders its goals going forward. A spokesperson for AMD has confirmed KitGuru that the company …
Read More »Apple job listing hints at future virtual reality plans
Apple's potential commercial interest in Virtual Reality seems to be growing as a recent job listing hints at the company's future plans for the technology. Apple is currently seeking out engineers to “create high performance apps that integrate with virtual reality systems”. The job listing also said “We are looking …
Read More »Sony to cut back on Xperia Smartphone releases
Sony is reportedly planning to cut back on the amount of Xperia smartphones it releases in an effort to try and turn its failing mobile business around. The firm announced a massive loss this year, which was largely blamed on the mobile division. This move is similar to Samsung's own …
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