Intel has been looking to pin its flag in the AI market for years now, with efforts to create AI chips kicking off with the purchase of Nervana in 2016 and extending to a huge $2 billion acquisition of Israeli firm, Habana Labs. While Intel only just announced new Nervana …
Read More »Nintendo hacker pleads guilty and faces time in prison as well as a $260,000 bill
Normally when we hear early details about new consoles or video games, it is just a case of word of mouth within the industry spilling out on to the web. In some instances though, more illicit means are used to gather information, as is the case with one California resident …
Read More »Platinum Games to turn to Kickstarter to bring The Wonderful 101 to Switch and PS4
Just a few weeks ago, rumours began swirling about two more Wii U games set to join the Nintendo Switch library and get a second shot in the spotlight. Now, it appears that one of those games will be The Wonderful 101, Platinum Games' superhero action adventure. The Wonderful 101 …
Read More »Dota Underlords will leave Early Access this month
Over the last year, Valve has been working away on Dota Underlords as an Early Access title. Now, the game is ready for a full release, with the game set to leave Early Access this month, complete with new features, including a single-player component. Dota Underlords is leaving Early Access …
Read More »Rainbow Six Siege gets dynamic resolution scaling and target frame rate lock
Rainbow Six Siege got a brand new PC feature recently, with Ubisoft adding Vulkan API support to the game, complete with an adaptive scaling option with its own frame rate lock so you can guarantee peak performance during gameplay. This update is available on both the Steam and uPlay versions of …
Read More »Bungie begins hiring for new non-Destiny project
Remember a couple of years ago when Bungie received a huge $100 million investment and trademarked a new game series? Well that project seems to be finding movement this year, as the studio begins expanding, seeking talent to help out with a brand new IP. Ever since leaving Microsoft and …
Read More »Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order exceeded EA’s sales expectations
EA has notoriously had controversial opinions when it comes to the value of publishing single-player only games and story-driven titles. That could start to change though, as Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is surpassing lofty sales expectations. Initially, EA was hoping to sell 8 million copies of Respawn's Star Wars …
Read More »Apple AirPower may return as a smaller wireless charger
Way back in September 2017, Apple not only announced that it would be supporting Qi wireless charging on its iPhones going forward, but also announced the AirPower charging mat. This was a fairly ambitious product, which would support wireless charging for up to three devices at once. AirPower was supposedly cancelled after …
Read More »Nintendo’s Breath of the Wild sequel apparently won’t be out in 2020
One of the biggest surprises from E3 2019 was Nintendo's announcement for a sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. So far, all we've had is a short teaser and confirmation that the game is in the works. Rumours have risen expectations for a release date this …
Read More »Warcraft 3: Reforged gets one of the lowest Metacritic user scores of all time
The lowest user score in Metacritic's history?
Read More »Zalman CNPS20X and CNPS17X: Noctua didn’t see this coming!
Zalman are back! and with a bang too - their new 20X is a monster performance cooler!
Read More »Former BioWare and Naughty Dog developers team up for new sci-fi RPG
Early last year, Wizards of the Coast announced that it was forming a new game studio in partnership with former BioWare veterans. Now almost a year later, the studio has been officially unveiled as Archetype Entertainment, and their first game will be a sci-fi RPG. James Ohlen, formerly a BioWare …
Read More »Apple ordered to be over $800 million for patent infringing WiFi chips
Apple often has so many legal battles going on that it can be hard to keep track. The latest case dates back to 2016, when the California Institute of Technology accused Apple of selling iPhones with WiFi chips that violate several patents. Now, Apple is being ordered to pay a …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake gets a new story trailer
While the recent Final Fantasy VII Remake delay was a bit of a downer, Square Enix is swiftly lifting our spirits with a brand new trailer for the game. Better yet, the trailer acts as the debut for the remake's theme song, composed by Nobuo Uematsu. The trailer mostly features …
Read More »Asus launches a revised thermal solution for the RX 5700 TUF Gaming X3 OC series
When Asus launched the RX 5700 TUF Gaming X3 OC series graphics card back in October 2019, it received some rather negative criticism from enthusiasts and tech reviewers across the industry, due to the design of its thermal solution. Asus has acknowledged this now and updated the cards cooler with …
Read More »Nintendo squashes ‘Switch Pro’ rumours once again
There have been rumours surrounding a ‘Switch Pro' release since 2018 and so far, Nintendo has squashed them each time. With next-gen consoles coming this year, expectations for a Switch Pro in 2020 began to rise, but Nintendo says it is not happening. An additional Switch model did end up …
Read More »An updated AMD Raise The Game bundle is coming
AMD’s Raise the Game bundle was available with the purchase of selected AMD Radeon graphics cards during 2019 but officially ended on 31st December. AMD graphics card owners were still able to redeem bundle codes until 30th January 2020. A new Raise the Game bundle has been expected from AMD …
Read More »EIZO introduce the FlexScan 27-inch frameless IPS monitor
EIZO has launched a new 27-inch addition to its range of FlexScan frameless monitors designed for professionals. The EV2760 is equipped with an IPS QHD resolution panel and is available in black and white colour options. The new FlexScan EV2760 series from EIZO features an ergonomic stand with 169mm height adjustment, a …
Read More »Twelve South launch the AirSnap Pro case for AirPod Pro
Apple launched its premium AirPod Pro earbuds in October last year and they have been a big hit with users of Apple devices. With a modest price tag that the AirPod Pros command, users will be looking for a way to protect their investment from the wear and tear of …
Read More »Acer unveils the PM161Q lightweight portable monitor
The PM161Q is a lightweight, 15.6-inch monitor with a slim design that weighs just under 1kg...
Read More »The ESA is revamping E3 and the media registration process to avoid data leaks
E3 has been in some trouble for a while now, with publishers losing interest and the number of attendees paving the way for very lengthy waiting lines for short gameplay demos. The situation reached new heights last year when the ESA leaked personal details of media attendants via a security …
Read More »Farming Simulator 19 is the latest free game from Epic Games Store
Another week, another free game on the Epic Games Store. Throughout the next six days, Epic will be giving away a digital copy of Farming Simulator 19 for free. The latest game coming from the Farming Simulator series is the most complete too. Built upon the success of Farming Simulator …
Read More »Google attempts to ease concerns with Stadia news update
This week, we observed growing concern and unease from Google Stadia users, with early adopters taking to forums to discuss a lack of updates, missing features and other issues. Google has seemingly taken notice, finally releasing a January update running down newer developments for the platform. On the latest Stadia …
Read More »Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary PC flight and Reach Forge mode are making progress
As part of the MCC December development update, we learned that good progress was being made on Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary for PC, with Halo 2 and 3 also not being far behind. Now, we’ve got another update, with Halo 1’s remaster to begin beta testing in February, as well as …
Read More »Huawei unveils its ultra-light MateBook D laptop series
Huawei has launched a new range of ultra-light MateBook D laptops aimed towards young customers. The series includes two new 14-inch and 15.6-inch devices that offer a revolutionary cross-platform experience. The Huawei MateBook D series includes a range of new features such as support for multi-screen collaboration and an ultra-slim …
Read More »Nintendo Switch surpasses SNES in lifetime sales
The Nintendo Switch has been surpassing expectations since it first launched in March 2017. It didn't take long for the console to surpass the Wii U in lifetime sales and now just ahead of the console's third birthday, the Switch has surpassed the SNES. During the Q4 holiday season of …
Read More »Rockstar Games offering huge in game bonuses for GTA and Red Dead Online
Rockstar Games is celebrating a record-breaking 2019 holiday season in both GTA Online and Red Dead Online by offering huge bonuses in both games. Starting today and during the beginning of February, GTA and Red Dead Online players will receive in-game cash bonuses and free gifts. Grand Theft Auto V …
Read More »AOC’s B2 series offers 75Hz, 1080p IPS displays for less than £100
We often look at the ‘best of the best' when it comes to monitors but there are some interesting shifts taking place in the entry-level price range this year. AOC has announced its new entry-level B2 series, offering IPS panels, 1080p resolution and 75Hz refresh rates while keeping costs down. …
Read More »Enermax launches the MAKASHI MK50 E-ATX case
Enermax has introduced a new E-ATX, RGB-ready PC chassis this week. The MAKASHI MK50 features a uniquely shaped RGB strip in the front panel to complement the simple but commanding exterior appearance. A large mainboard tray situated inside the MAKASHI MK50 offers ample space for the installation of motherboards up …
Read More »Details emerge on Zhaoxin’s first x86 processor for DIY PC builders
Zhaoxin is a Chinese semiconductor company built on a partnership between Via Technologies and the Chinese Government. This company already has multiple companies using its processors, but with the launch of what seems to be Zhaoxin's first CPU for DIY enthusiasts, the KaiXian KX-6780A, the company may start to target a new …
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