Last week, industry sources claimed that the delay for the English version of Samsung’s Bixby was due to a lack of resources. This has since been elaborated on this week with new reports claiming that the problem lies with a lack of “big data” in the English language, particularly in …
Read More »Tencent will impose limits on play time to combat gaming addiction
Free to play mobile games have become huge over the last few years, particularly in Asia. However, recently one of the biggest free to play gaming companies, Tencent, has recently been fielding complaints from parents in China regarding video game addiction, so to combat this, one of the company's most …
Read More »The US government to intervene in Apple EU tax dodging case
Over the last year, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding Apple's tax payments here in Europe. The company based its EU HQ in Ireland and benefitted from lower corporation tax, which the European Commission objected to, handing down a €13 billion fine. The Irish government is siding with …
Read More »Imagination confirms no progress has been made in Apple dispute, still looking for a buyer
Two weeks ago, Imagination Technologies announced that it would be putting itself up for sale, following on from its dispute with Apple. Essentially, Apple no longer wants to license GPU technology and wants to create its own, Imagination doesn't exactly see that being a possibility without treading on a patent …
Read More »Apple in talks with LG as OLED supply struggles continue for next iPhone
Last week, we heard that Apple was struggling to get enough OLED displays created for the launch of its next iPhone. Now, it seems that the company has asked LG to step in and come to the rescue as reports this week claim that Apple has agreed to invest a …
Read More »Samsung is bringing out a Galaxy Note 7 ‘Fan Edition’
Over the last few months, there have been a ton of reports surrounding Samsung's plans for its recalled Galaxy Note 7 units. The company already pledged to be eco-friendly and dispose of these units in a way that minimises waste. However, it was also considering re-selling refurbished units with a …
Read More »Microsoft’s cancelled Surface Mini tablet has been unearthed
Way back in 2014, Microsoft was planning to expand its Surface tablet line with the launch of a Surface Mini. The tiny tablet was supposed to launch alongside the Surface Pro 3 that year but just a few weeks before the scheduled unveiling, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and former Nokia …
Read More »Apple’s macOS High Sierra update is now in public beta
During Apple's World Wide Developer Conference earlier this month, the company unveiled its next version of macOS, known as High Sierra. The latest update won't be rolling out to users until later this fall but if for some reason you would like to be ahead of the curve, you can …
Read More »Samsung’s Bixby hasn’t made its way to US or UK due to ‘lack of resources’
Galaxy S8 and S8+ owners in the US and UK have been waiting for its virtual assistant since the smartphones released in April. Samsung's new digital assistant has been in beta in the US, however, it seems a lack of manpower means US and UK Galaxy owners may need to wait …
Read More »Qualcomm show off its new under-display fingerprint sensor
Despite being under immense pressure from its various legal battles, chip manufacturer Qualcomm shows no signs of slowing down. The tech firm has been pushing forward with its new ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, moving away from traditional capacitive sensors to underneath the screen itself. With edge-to-edge displays becoming more popular in …
Read More »OLED supply issue suggests an iPhone 8 delay
Apple has been preparing for the high demand of its next flagship smartphone, with production on the iPhone 8 starting much earlier than usual. Despite this, it looks like only 4 million units will be ready for release due to a shortage of OLED panels. Samsung were to provide as …
Read More »Asus ROG GX501VI Zephyrus 120hz IPS (GTX 1080 NVIDIA MAX-Q) FULL Review
Super Thin, super quiet, 120hz IPS panel, New GTX 1080 Max-Q, Intel Core i7 7700HQ. Is this the new laptop YOU want?
Read More »Drobo 5D3 DAS Review (Thunderbolt 3)
KitGuru has reviewed a handful of Drobo products in recent years and today we present our analysis of their latest Thunderbolt 3/USB C DAS called the Drobo 5D3. Drobo are still working on finalising Thunderbolt 3 Windows support so we were asked to review this particular sample on an Apple …
Read More »The Galaxy Note 8 may be Samsung’s most expensive phone yet
There have been a lot of rumours and leaks surrounding the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 over the last few weeks. So far, we are expecting to see a larger version of the Infinity Display, more RAM and a dual-camera design. All of that hardware doesn't come cheap though, with a …
Read More »It looks like the iPhone 8 is popping up in the wild
There have been quite a few leaks regarding the next iPhone over the last few months, some more trustworthy than others. Today's leak comes from a very trusted source, giving us our first decent look at the front and back of the next iPhone redesign. This is the iPhone currently …
Read More »Venturer PrimePro 12 TS 2-in-1 Review
It's a £350 2-in-1 laptop/tablet from Venturer. Good enough to replace your iPad?
Read More »Imagination Technologies puts itself up for sale following Apple split
Earlier this year, Apple made the surprise announcement that it would not be renewing its GPU licensing deal with Imagination Technologies. The decision clearly caught Imagination off guard and while no lawsuits have been filed yet, the company has put itself up for sale in an attempt to try and …
Read More »Qualcomm fires back at Apple, claims its own technology powers the iPhone
The legal battle between Qualcomm and Apple rages on, with Qualcomm hitting back at Apple once again. This time, the chip maker is claiming that Apple's iPhone simply would not exist without the use of its patented technology, going as far as to say: “Qualcomm innovations are at the heart …
Read More »OnePlus responds to OnePlus 5 benchmark cheating controversy
OnePlus relished in the success of its OnePlus 5 launch with many first time users taking to social media to praise its speed, software and relatively low price. The very same day, the company has come under fire for cheating its benchmark scores and lying about the true performance. Traditionally, …
Read More »Even Apple’s strategy for dealing with leaks has leaked
Leaks are a bit of an issue for tech companies far and wide but the situation only gets worse for larger companies. For instance, Apple can't seem to keep anything secret, in-fact, it appears to be so bad at stopping leaks that even the the company's policy on how to …
Read More »Up close and personal with Acer’s new Predator 21X laptop, curved monitors and more
Dom takes a trip to check out Acer's ultra-wide behemoth.
Read More »Asus ROG GX501VI Zephyrus with Nvidia Max-Q EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW
Today we look at a preproduction Asus ROG GX501VI Zephyrus with Nvidia Max-Q technology
Read More »OnePlus 5 packs a punch for under £500, full specifications and release date revealed
OnePlus has made headlines the past few weeks, with each leak of its new flagship-killer leaving fans a little less settled. After three and a half years in development, the OnePlus 5 has been fully revealed ahead of its launch on the 27th of June. With just a slight markup …
Read More »New report claims August launch for Galaxy Note 8
Samsung's much anticipated return to the phablet market is approaching fast as a new report this week claims that Samsung will be launching the Galaxy Note 8 in August. This is the second time we have heard of an August launch for the Note flagship, so it is looking more …
Read More »MSI Gaming Notebook Factory Secrets Revealed
KitGuru was fortunate enough to be invited one of MSI's giant factories in Shanghai, China. We expected to be given a limited tour and told to ‘keep behind the barriers', but we were actually given full access to the entire process – from the soldering of components onto the mainboards, …
Read More »Microsoft’s Surface Laptop can’t be opened up without damage, impossible to repair
Microsoft’s Surface Pro 1 was the first to receive a shocking 1 out of 10 score for repairability, from the teardown experts at iFixit. Now this week, the company seems to have broken its own record with the new Surface Laptop netting the worst possible score of 0. Apple’s …
Read More »Three fined £1.9m over flawed handling of emergency service calls
Mobile network Three has been hit with a £1.9 million fine after Ofcom uncovered weaknesses in how the network handles emergency calls. According to Ofcom, Three's network wasn't fit to deliver all emergency calls, with loss of service reports coming in from customers across the country. The fine was passed …
Read More »Bixby voice assistant preview announced by Samsung
While virtual assistants are becoming a standard feature for smartphones, Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S8 and S8+ launched without one back in April. Now, following in the footsteps of Google, Apple and Microsoft, Samsung has announced a preview for its own virtual assistant, Bixby. A limited number of Bixby features are available …
Read More »EU roaming charges are officially dead, though some loopholes remain
As of today, mobile networks across the EU will no longer be charging for data roaming across member states. The new ‘Roam like Home' legislation means that mobile customers across the EU (including the UK) can travel and use their allowance of minutes, texts and data without extra charges. However, …
Read More »OnePlus 5 images leaked, confirms a 3.5mm headphone jack
The upcoming OnePlus 5 smartphone has been getting a lot of attention ahead of its June 20th reveal thanks to a steady stream of leaks. This time we are treated to a closer look at the phone as a flood of new images have surfaced online. The images show off the …
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