Microsoft has released many major first party titles in November, with both Forza Horizon 5 and Halo: Infinite (multiplayer) being made available for free to all those with an Xbox Game Pass subscription. What this has meant however is that the second half of November is appearing to be rather …
Read More »Apple will sell iPhone and Mac parts so users can self-repair devices at home
After years of fighting against customer's right to repair, Apple is taking a step in the right direction. Today, Apple announced plans to start selling its own parts and tools for users to repair their devices at home. To start off with, Apple will release repair parts for the iPhone …
Read More »New Asus ROG Strix 15 laptop may feature RTX 3080 Ti and AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
An FCC entry suggests Asus is working on new gaming laptops, some of which will reportedly feature upcoming hardware like the RTX 3080 Ti for laptops and a next-gen Ryzen 9 6900HX processor with DDR5 memory support. The leaked spec sheet was acquired by MyLaptopGuide, which also shared the FCC …
Read More »Launch dates for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and Galaxy S22 leak
We're still a couple of months away from the next Samsung Unpacked event, but leakers have already revealed what we can expect. Not only is Samsung going to finally launch the Galaxy S21 FE in January, but the next flagship, the Galaxy S22, won't be far behind. According to renowned …
Read More »Apple 3nm chips to launch in 2023, sources claim
After launching the M1 and M1 Pro chips based on the 5nm process node, it seems Apple is now moving to newer process nodes. According to sources, Apple will be making the jump to 3nm for its second and third generation M-series processors over the next two years...
Read More »Shure launches its first true wireless earbuds
World-renowned audio gear company, Shure, has finally launched its own set of true wireless earbuds – the Aonic Free. Shure's new earbuds aim to deliver the same quality you would expect from Aonic earphones in a new compact, cable-free design. Based on the Aonic 215 Gen 2, the Shure Aonic …
Read More »Genshin Impact beats Fortnite with highest first year gaming revenue ever
Genshin Impact has had an interesting first year. From being viewed as a simple Breath of the Wild clone pre-launch, to its massive and continued success following its release, the game has managed to break a few records along the way too – managing to achieve the highest first year …
Read More »Apple cuts iPad production to boost iPhone 13 amid chip shortage
While the global chip shortage didn't affect Apple's product line-up much in 2020, it is a different story this year. Tim Cook previously warned investors that the on-going chip shortage may impact the iPhone 13, and now in an effort to combat that, Apple is cutting down on iPad production …
Read More »MSI launches Z16 Creator limited edition laptop designed with Hiroshi Fujiwara
The MSI Creator series of laptops has gone from strength to strength in recent years. Now, the company is launching its best Creator laptop yet, the Z16 Creator Hiroshi Fujiwara edition, a limited edition created in collaboration with Fragment Designs. Hiroshi Fujiwara, regarded as the godfather of street fashion, collaborated …
Read More »AirPods 3 come with a new design, spatial audio technology and more battery life
During an event last night, Apple introduced its new generation of earbuds, the AirPods 3. Designed to be more durable, offer more playtime and improve upon its predecessors, the new AirPods aim to offer better value than previous generations. The AirPods 3 design was slightly tweaked, supposedly to offer a …
Read More »Apple’s new M1 Pro and M1 Max processors are up to 70% faster
Since launching the Apple M1 processor last year, many rumours have surfaced about what's next. While we expected an upgraded 'M1X' chip at some point later this year, it turns out Apple was actually working on two new SoCs - the M1 Pro and the M1 Max, bringing up to a 70 percent boost in CPU performance.
Read More »Apple says apps must offer a way for users to delete their account starting in 2022
Apple is making some more changes to its app rules in 2022. Starting early next year, developers that allow for account creation in iOS, iPadOS or macOS apps must also offer a way to delete the account. Apple announced this week that this new rule will come into effect on …
Read More »Samsung Exynos with AMD RDNA2 graphics will support ray tracing
We've known about Samsung and AMD's partnership to create a new Exynos SoC with RDNA 2 graphics for quite a while. Most of the information we have about this chip comes from rumours, but it looks like Samsung has finally begun to lift the curtain on the Exynos 2200 SoC. …
Read More »Leaked Intel mobile consumer CPU roadmap details the Alder Lake-P and M platforms
What seems to be a leaked roadmap referring to Intel mobile consumer CPUs has been posted online, corroborating some rumours. Moreover, the roadmap also shows when production of the Alder Lake mobile platforms will start, giving us an idea of when we will see the first devices equipped with them. …
Read More »Genshin Impact has generated $2 Billion in one year on mobile alone
While the mobile market is often forgotten, it continues chug along as the single biggest video game sector. An example of this can be seen by none other than Genshin Impact, which has now officially made over $2 Billion within its first year – the kicker being that this was …
Read More »Google Stadia now lets you use any controller
One of the main issues with Google Stadia is that while the search giant pitched the service as being the cheaper alternative to console gaming, the need for a bespoke controller for minimum latency brought the cost up considerably. For those who were not invited to the recent Stadia promotion …
Read More »ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 Review (5900HX/RTX 3080)
It's got a Ryzen 9 5900HX, RTX 3080 Laptop and 32GB DDR4 - interested?
Read More »Microsoft Surface Duo 2 makes the jump to flagship-level hardware specs
Following on from recent leaks, last night the Surface Duo 2 was officially announced, breathing new life into Microsoft's take on the dual-screen smartphone concept. The original Duo launched with a flagship price tag without the specs to match. This is changing with the Duo 2, which makes significant upgrades …
Read More »Microsoft launches Windows 11 flagship Surface Laptop Studio
Last night during its annual Surface event, Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Studio, a follow-up to the high-end Surface Book line of laptops. The new laptop will make the jump to the latest generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, as well as Nvidia RTX 30 series graphics. The Surface …
Read More »Fortnite could be banned from Apple until 2027
One of the biggest video game stories in recent years revolves around the Epic Games v Apple lawsuit, which saw the Fortnite creator have its biggest money maker banned from the Apple App Store. Following the recent conclusion of the trial, it was revealed that the battle royale game may …
Read More »Microsoft revamps tablet line-up with Surface Pro 8, Pro X and Go 3
Last night, Microsoft held its annual Surface event, revamping its entire line-up of tablets, phones and PCs. On the tablet side, Microsoft launched three new Windows 11 devices – the Surface Pro 8, Pro X and Go 3. The Surface Pro 8 looks to be a reasonable upgrade over its …
Read More »iPhone 13 reviews are in, and it is all good news
People love to hate on Apple and their iPhones, however the smartphone brand continues to dominate when it comes to profits and mindshare. Ahead of the latest iPhone 13’s release on the 24th of September, review embargoes have been lifted, and almost all of the talk surrounding Apple’s latest and …
Read More »Google teases ‘surprise’ for next week
Google has always been experimental with its marketing, from revealing phones prior to its announcement, to announcing a phone only by confirming that the unannounced phone’s purported cancellation was false. The search engine giant has now sent out an email to its fans saying “You're invited to Google's Birthday party.” …
Read More »iOS 15 is officially here…with some promised features being delayed
After a lengthy beta period, the newest version of iOS is out now, though with some of the biggest promised features missing. Even so, those with an iPhone or iPad can look forward to a plethora of improvements and additions (and perhaps a few downgrades too), including a new Safari …
Read More »Sonic creator is singlehandedly developing a mobile game
Sometimes you have to fall in order to rise again. Such is the case for Sonic creator Yuji Naka, who following the critical and commercial failure of Balan Wonderworld, left Square Enix and is beginning from square one. As part of this journey, Naka has announced that he is teaching …
Read More »SEGA’s brand new RPG is (unfortunately?) a mobile game
Recently we reported that SEGA announced that it would be revealing a brand new RPG at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show. With the publisher owning so many iconic RPG franchises, fans began to speculate about what the game could be – from a new Valkyria Chronicles to Persona 6. Unfortunately, …
Read More »PlayStation revives the WipEout franchise…on mobile
The WipEout franchise has historically offered a fast-paced and hectic futuristic racing experience as far back as the playstation One. The past decade has not been kind to the franchise however, with the last original game releasing all the way back in 2008. After waiting for so long, WipEout is …
Read More »iPhone 13 specs and pricing revealed, Pro models finally get 120Hz display
Just as promised, last night Apple officially announced its new set of iPhones for the year. The iPhone 13 line-up consists of the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max, iterating on the iPhone 12 with improved internal specifications. The next major iPhone …
Read More »Samsung Exynos 2200 SoC with AMD RDNA 2 graphics benchmarked
Earlier this year, we learned that Samsung and AMD were partnering up on a new Exynos SoC featuring RDNA 2 graphics cores. Now, the first benchmark result for the Samsung Exynos 2200 has appeared online, but while the results are decent, we're still months away from the planned Q1 2022 …
Read More »Apple to announce the first iPhone with 1TB storage and AirPods 3
It’s September, which means Apple will be hosting its annual iPhone launch event very soon. Apple has a streamed event planned for the 14th of September, during which we expect to see the iPhone 13 announced, alongside new and improved AirPods. Further more, the announcement will include a 1TB iPhone …
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