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Every TV manufacturer and his dog are pushing 4K resolution right now, hoping to make it mainstream as soon as possible. Likewise, they're also gunning for people to upgrade their LCDs and Plasmas, to OLED set ups, but few are pushing both at the same time – that's where LG …

We've heard a lot about Kim Dotcom's Megabox in the past, even seeing a video teaser of some skinny jeans working on it back in September last year, but now apparently that name is dead. Following on from Dotcom's resignation as director of encrypted backup service MEGA, he's renamed his …

Every year, the panic sets in. You have money, a friend/partner who loves technology and you need a cool gift that they will (a) appreciate and not (b) say ‘Sorry, have 5 of those already'. The iWatch concept looks like it could get some serious holiday sales – but KitGuru …

For the first time in their history Sony will not be releasing the Playstation 4 in Japan before other countries. The Playstation 4 will get a February 2014 release in Japan, way behind the US November 15th 2013 and UK November 29th 2013 debut. Sony said today that the Playstation …

Nissan have joined the latest rage for wearable technology and are releasing a new smartwatch for drivers of their Nismo cars. The ‘Nismo Concept Watch' will be the first smartwatch to connect drivers to their cars, according to the company. The smartwatch will allow the driver to monitor the efficiency …

Nikon have announced the Coolpix S02, a replacement for the S01 which features a resolution increase. The new version uses a 13 megapixel 1/3.1 inch CMOS sensor (up from a 10 megapixel CCD). It ships with a 30-90mm (33mm equivalent) f/3.3-5.9 lens. Video recording capabilities have also increased from 720p …

Lexar have announced the new Professional Workflow HR1, a four bay USB 3.0 card reader hub designed for professional photographers. This new multi card reader has four different trays which can be individually removed for portability. The four trays are stacked vertically to save physical desk space. All four can …

Apple are due to unveil the new iPhone in the next couple of days, but people have been queuing since late last week at the Apple New York store. Apple will be showing their new flagship iPhone 5S and possibly their budget model next week, but it doesn't necessarily mean …

The battle between Korean companies Samsung and LG continues to heat up. LG have just announced an even bigger Super HD OLED screen, comfortably beating the Samsung 55 inch models. LG are showing this 77 inch monster off at IFA 2013. The television is only a concept idea right now, …

Famous for his record breaking overclocking achievements and benchmark scores, Ian Parry, better known as 8Pack, has spent many months perfecting his own range of ultra high end, watercooled systems. Since seeing a teaser picture back in August, KitGuru couldn't wait to see what OverclockersUK and 8Pack had in store …

Forget Robert Downey Jr., forget the cars, the robot helpers, forget even the Iron Man suits in all their iteration, the star of every Iron Man movie to date has been that sweet holographic rig Stark has. While we still have a ways to go, the hand gesture manipulation of …

In the latest in a long line of leaked information from ex CIA Edward Snowden it seems that the NSA is in collaboration with the US, Canada, New Zealand and the British GCHQ. They have an active and aggressive programme for obtaining encryption keys and more worryingly, they have also …

Sources close to Apple have spoken to the Wall Street Journal. They claim that the company have been evaluating a range of screens from 4.8 inches to 6 inches in size. The current iPhone has a 4 inch screen so it would be a significant increase if they opted for …

Nikon has announced an update to their top of the range Coolpix digital compact camera. The Coolpix P7800 has a new improved viewfinder which has a 921k dot resolution, delivering clear and sharp images. With the addition of the new viewfinder Nikon have had to move the buttons around. The …

There is no doubt that dog is man's best friend. Between helping blind people to sniffing out explosives and drugs, their willingness to support knows no bounds. Scientists at the Alabama Auburn University are taking it one stage further by developing a control system to help guide them in specific …

The electric version of the world's best selling car has hit the UK. It can run on battery power for up to 100 miles between charges and has a top speed of 85mph – enough for motorway cruising. Sadly the asking price of £28,500, after a government grant will prove …

Anyone thinking 4K TV isn't true to life, should have a chat with the four unfortunate stars of LG's latest marketing campaign, who were brought in under the assumption that they were applying for the job but instead found themselves as part of a prank to advertise the latest display …

The display expert MMD, a leading technology business and the brand license partner for Philips monitors, will be unveiling its exciting new 61 cm (24″) Full HD monitor for the ultimate viewing experience in gaming at the Philips booth no 101 in hall 22. The 144 Hz gaming monitor boasts …

Qualcomm have announced that they are joining the smartwatch ranks, announcing that they will release their TOQ product in Q4 this year. The ‘Toq' brandname was chosen because of the similarity with the word ‘talk'. mmm. The company say that the device is ‘Designed to serve as a second display …

Looks like the plant management at Hynix can breath a large sigh of relief as teams assess damage to the plant and report that it could have been much worse. As the smoke clears, KitGuru holds a damp Kleenex over its mouth and searches the rubble for answers. We all …

Sony Mobile have announced a new addition to their Xperia smartphone lineup this week – which has a 20.7 megapixel camera and can accept add on lenses. The Xperia Z1 looks set to target an audience who want a much higher grade camera on their smartphone. The high resolution lens …

Many gamers are waiting with bated breath for the new consoles from Sony and Microsoft, and yesterday the Windows giant announced that the Xbox One would be released on the 22nd of November. The Sony prelaunch Playstation 4 details have been more warmly received by the enthusiast user, not really …

Samsung have unveiled their upcoming Galaxy Gear Smartwatch which can make calls, receive emails and take photographs. The company showcased the watch at a Samsung Unpacked event in Berlin. Users can speak directly into the watch and receive audio, due to the incorporation of speakers and a microphone. Pranav Mistry …

Sony have announced their latest SmartWatch 2, which is billed as the first NFC watch which is resistant to water. The SmartWatch 2 is created to work with Android smartphones as an extension of the existing screen. It can serve as a notification device meaning a smartphone can be kept …

Whether it was the minimal increase in performance for the Haswell processors or the terrible reception that Microsoft got for shipping Windows without the Start button – the PC market has not been kind to Intel recently. The chip giant's situation could get even worse. KitGuru considers the consequences. Executives at …

Following the huge chemical explosions that took out 15% of the world's memory production a short while ago, KitGuru has now been in contact with several major memory companies and we have been told “Everything is on hold”. As KitGuru reported earlier today, Hynix fabrication plants 1 and 2 (FABs) …

World DRAM prices are set to rocket as news comes in that Hynix FABs 1 and 2 have been engulfed in a ball of flame following a huge chemical explosion. UPDATE: We have just heard that several major memory suppliers have stopped shipments – read more here. Reports are still …

Internet mogul Kim Dotcom and owner of the phoenix like, MEGA, the spiritual successor to Megaupload, has announced that he is stepping down as the company's director, in order to focus more on his impending extradition trial, which could potentially see him booted out of New Zealand and sent to …

Stylish headphone maker Skullcandy, has announced that today sees the release of its new pair of bass heavy headphones. Called the Crushers, they come packing something called “dual driver” technology and a big warning label, letting you know to be careful, because this bass, “you can feel.” The Crushers make …

Ah those politicians, they do love their vaguely worded bills don't they? We've had SOPA and PIPA before with their thinly veiled restrictions on freedoms and now there's a new one, though admittedly in a different sort of vein. Known as the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union …