Over the last week or so, we have been hearing more and more information about Samsung's comeback to the phablet market with the Galaxy Note 8. However, it seems that talk of an August release date may have been premature, with reports this week claiming the Galaxy Note 8 will …
Read More »Razer updates the Blade Stealth with Kaby Lake and new 13.3-inch display
Razer has launched some excellent laptops over the years and most recently, it expanded on its Blade line with a third laptop, the Razer Blade Stealth. Now, Razer's tiny 12.5-inch thin and light has been upgraded, bumping the screen up to 13.3-inches, making the body thinner and upgrading the internal …
Read More »Google has hired a former Apple chip architect, custom SoCs on the way
It looks like Google is preparing some big changes to its mobile division going forward as reports this week claim that Google has managed to hire up an ex-Apple chip architect. The idea of Google producing its own hardware for future smartphones has been floating around for a while but …
Read More »A song of Ice and Fire for Amazon as it plans to re-enter the Android market
Back in 2014, Amazon attempted to make its mark on the saturated Android smartphone market with the Fire Phone. This was a product that absolutely no one was asking for and that was reflected in low sales. It didn't take long for Amazon to pull the plug on its first …
Read More »OnePlus 5 first official image revealed, will pack 8GB of RAM and Snapdragon 835
With the OnePlus 5 reveal just over a week away, the company has gone ahead and given us our first official look at the smartphone, while also going live with the first retail listing. Unfortunately, this seems to have been a double edged sword for the company, as a quick …
Read More »iOS 11 will ditch 32-bit, iPhone 5, 5C and iPad 4 will miss out on the update
As we reported earlier this year, iOS 11 will in-fact drop support for 32-bit apps. The move was confirmed during Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference earlier this week, while also confirming the fact that the latest version of iOS would not be coming to the iPhone 5 or 5C. Apple's iOS …
Read More »Samsung to release Galaxy Note 8 in August to get ahead of the next iPhone
It looks like we can expect plenty of competition in the high-end smartphone market later this year as it is being reported that Samsung is planning to get the Galaxy Note 8 out in August, in an attempt to launch before the next iPhone. Beyond that, LG, is also said …
Read More »The new iMac is Apple’s first upgradeable desktop in years
It looks like Apple is taking a step back in the right direction as this week, it was confirmed that upgradeability has returned to the iMac line. The latest round of 21.5-inch 4K iMac all-in-ones see the return of upgradeable RAM and even a modular CPU, making it the first …
Read More »Apple Music has racked up 27 million subscribers
It has been around two years since Apple first launched ‘Apple Music', its own streaming service set to take on Spotify. Since then, the service has expanded into offering original video content in addition to music and it appears to be paying off nicely, with 27 million people now subscribed. This …
Read More »Samsung is prepping its phablet comeback according to Galaxy Note 8 leak
While many fans expected the disastrous launch of the Galaxy Note 7 to be the end of Samsung’s Note line of handsets, it was confirmed last year that this would not be the case. Now, the Galaxy Note 8 appears to be edging closer to release as leaked images have …
Read More »MSI Introduce new 2017 Gaming Dimension Laptops
The battle for top spot in the gaming laptop market continues to intensify, with notebook specs improving all the time. MSI is clearly one of the front runners and working hard to innovate its way to a leadership position. At Computex 2017, we caught up with MSI marketing guru, Chris Gough. As …
Read More »The OnePlus 5 is on the way, reveal event happening this month
There has been much speculation surrounding the upcoming OnePlus 5 in recent months but it looks like all of our questions will soon be answered. This week, OnePlus announced that it would be revealing its next smartphone later this month, so expect ‘the flagship killer' to return quite soon. The OnePlus …
Read More »Apple launches the HomePod, a Siri-powered wireless speaker
Back in early May, we heard that Apple may be expanding its foray into the Smart Home market with its own Amazon Echo competitor. Now, at WWDC, Apple has made the ‘Siri Speaker' official. The product is officially called the HomePod and it is designed to use spatial awareness to …
Read More »Apple announces iMac Pro with 18-core Xeon CPU and Radeon Vega GPU
Back in April, we first heard that Apple may be planning a new iMac Pro, powered by an Intel Xeon processor, ECC memory and better discrete graphics. Last night at WWDC, that machine became a reality, with Apple making the iMac Pro official, powered by an 18-core Xeon processor and …
Read More »Apple updates its iMac lineup at WWDC
Apple's annual Worldwide Developer Conference is officially under way and so far, there has been plenty of talk surrounding the Mac. We already knew that Apple was planning a Mac Pro redesign for 2018, which would be preceded by an iMac refresh this year. Now, the new series of iMacs …
Read More »Computex: Gigabyte showcases Aorus, Sabre, P-series and Aero gaming laptops
Today marks the final day of KitGuru's coverage of Computex 2017, but before we finish there are just a few more stories to bring you. At the Gigabyte booth we got a look at a whole range of gaming laptops, including the Aorus, Sabre and Aero families. Starting with the P …
Read More »Computex: MSI Laptop Showcase
We had a chance to stop by the MSI booth at Computex today . We've already covered some of the bigger laptop announcements from earlier in the week but now we have had a chance to get up close and personal with what MSI has to offer this year. In …
Read More »Computex: Acer reveals new ultra-thin gaming laptop and UltraWide monitor
Today, Acer has unveiled two new gaming products: the Predator Triton 700 gaming laptop, as well as the Predator Z35P UltraWide QHD monitor. While neither come cheap, both are packed to the rafters with features that will appeal to gamers everywhere. Starting with the Predator Triton 700, it is a 18.9mm-thick gaming …
Read More »Computex: MSI launches new high refresh-rate gaming laptops
At Computex today, MSI unveiled five new gaming laptops in its product portfolio: the GT75VR Titan, GE63VR/73VR Raider, and GS63VR/73VR Stealth Pro. While each cater to different market segments, they have at least one thing in common – 120Hz displays for a smoother gaming experience. Starting with the GT75VR Titan, the ‘Titan' moniker …
Read More »Asus ROG Strix Magnus AURA – USB condenser gaming microphone
If you are a YouTuber or a Twitcher then this might just be one of the best bits of kit you buy
Read More »Razer Blade Stealth (Kaby Lake) with Core / GTX 1070 graphics
We test the latest Razer Blade Stealth - and we also hook up the Core with GTX1070 discrete.
Read More »Motorola Moto Z gets hefty £200 price cut
While Motorola probably isn't the first name that comes to mind when you think of luxury Android smartphones, the company has built a good reputation for offering solid handsets at decent prices. If you're looking for something a bit flashier, though, you may be interested in this: their flagship Moto Z handset is …
Read More »Nonda Zus Smart Car Charger – boiled to 100C!
They claim it can withstand high temperatures, so we boil it to 100c! See our latest review
Read More »Sony is going back to the drawing board with its smartphone range
Sony has made some excellent phones over the years but still, over time, the company's place in the smartphone market has slipped. Unfortunately, now it is having a larger effect on Sony's bottom line and as a result, the company is throwing in the towel when it comes to its …
Read More »Samsung responds to recent Galaxy S8 iris scanner hack
This week, a security research report began doing the rounds showing a flaw in Samsung's Galaxy S8 iris scanner. The report went on to show how someone could trick the phone into unlocking using a picture of someone's eye and a series of other steps that further complicate matters. It …
Read More »Nokia and Apple settle patent dispute with new partnership
It looks like Nokia and Apple have managed to settle their differences as the Nokia V Apple patent dispute is now officially over. The two companies managed to settle out of court by hammering out a new licensing deal, a surprising move given how often these cases can drag on. …
Read More »Samsung reportedly set to show off ‘stretchable’ OLED display
Over the last few years, companies like LG and Samsung have been experimenting with new display technologies. One of the most exciting so far has been foldable and rollable OLED displays but now, it looks like Samsung is taking things a step forward and developing ‘stretchable' screens. According to reports …
Read More »ASUS set to reveal its first Ryzen-powered ROG gaming laptop
It looks like Ryzen is set to expand further this year, we've already caught wind of upcoming datacenter and HEDT CPUs but now, it looks like Ryzen-powered laptops are also on the way this year. This week, ASUS has begun teasing its first ROG gaming laptop to be powered by …
Read More »Ofcom wants to let you break up with your mobile provider with a text message
There comes a time in most people's lives where we need to debate switching mobile providers, whether its due to poor signal, or a lack of upgrade deals. However, the call to ditch your provider can often be awkward and filled with salesmen trying their best to change your mind. …
Read More »The Android O beta is now rolling out, will focus on OS ‘vitals’
Android O has been available in its developer preview form for a few months now but with the final release just a few months away, it is time for the beta to begin rolling out. During its I/O conference this week, Google announced that Android O is now in beta, …
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