Facebook has been at the centre of a few major controversies recently. The social network has been embroiled in everything from privacy scandals to politics. Another long-criticised aspect of Facebook is the inconsistent moderation of offensive material. Similar to the undercover Cambridge Analytica investigation, an undercover reporter has since tackled …
Read More »Nintendo is using legal action to take down emulator sites
While there’s an argument to be made for video game emulation when it comes to the preservation of titles, Nintendo has been staunchly clear from the beginning that it is against such practices. Now it is targeting two ROM-hosting websites with a lawsuit, aiming to claim for statutory damages, seize …
Read More »Valve makes history with over 90,000 VAC bans in one week
While Ubisoft is just finding its feet in punishing hackers, Valve Anti-Cheat (VAC) is often celebrated among players, becoming a staple term for those that get banned both on and off Steam. VAC bans have reached an all-time high last week, with over 90,000 players being hit with the banhammer. …
Read More »Philips 328E8QJAB5 31.5in FreeSync CURVED Monitor (£230)
The Philips 328E8QJAB5 is a monitor that serves up a tempting design for a surprising price.
Read More »Briony Games (livestream) – Ep 1: PC Building Simulator !
In the first of our new 'Briony Games' series - reviewer and gaming addict Briony Hannam takes a look at 'PC Building Simulator' - a new title which is designed to let people build their own virtual PC system. It could be used as a way of checking how a rig looks before buying the real, physical components online. Briony had never loaded this simulator before producing this video - it was recorded live as she played about with the software herself at home.
Read More »Trump lambasts the EU’s $5bn fine against Google, as worries of a licensed version of Android rise
United States president Donald Trump has lambasted the European Commission for hitting Google with a record breaking $5 billion fine amidst anti-competitive complaints, stating that the governing body is taking advantage of the US. The staggering number also has many concerned that Google will change its approach to Android, potentially …
Read More »Corsair launches the H100i PRO AIO CPU cooler
Corsair’s Hydro series of AIO liquid coolers are often regarded as some of the best on the market. Varying from single slim 120mm radiator designs, all the way up to beefy 360mm options, the Hydro line-up has something for everybody. For a long time, the H100i was the favourite of …
Read More »Apple repair guidance document confirms keyboard fix
Last week when Apple first rolled out its new 2018 range of MacBook Pro laptops, the company claimed that while it did tweak its keyboards to be quieter, it did not do anything to stop dust or debris from affecting its butterfly switches. It didn't take long for this to …
Read More »TalkTalk still has the most dissatisfied broadband customers in the UK
On the surface, UK broadband provider TalkTalk is doing rather well. It grew its customer base by a net 80,000 in the first quarter of FY19, pushing above 2.1 million subscribers in total. Not everyone is happy to be with the company, however, as Ofcom outs that the company is …
Read More »It looks like the Spyro: Reignited Trilogy will be heading to PC and Switch
Earlier this year, after several leaks and a full year of rumours, Activision officially announced Spyro: Reignited Trilogy. The remakes of Insomniac's original three Spyro games will be launching on the 21st of September for Xbox One and PS4, but we now seem to have confirmation of a Nintendo Switch …
Read More »Bethesda says it’s unlikely that another Fallout: New Vegas deal will happen again
Capitalising on Fallout 3’s success, Bethesda contracted third-party developer Obsidian to make Fallout: New Vegas while it shifting its own focus towards the very first release of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Although the spin-off arguably remains one of the most beloved games in the series, Bethesda boss Todd Howard …
Read More »Sapphire INCA CS-14 Compute System Review – £5.5K Mining Rig
With 14 AMD RX 470 GPUs, and a £5K price tag, this is one mega mining rig
Read More »Corning introduces Gorilla Glass 6 with improved drop resistance
High-end smartphones have had Corning’s Gorilla Glass for years now. It offers not only scratch resistance but full on crack and shatter resistance too. Corning has been hard at work on its latest iteration, and now Gorilla Glass 6 is ready for prime time. Corning announced Gorilla Glass 6 earlier …
Read More »Nvidia, Oculus, AMD, Valve and Microsoft band together to push new VR connection standard
One of the big problems to come with VR headsets is the abundance of wires that require connecting to your PC. The big players in the VR space are looking to change that with the introduction of the VirtualLink standard, which aims to simplify connections into a single USB Type-C …
Read More »Intel rumoured to launch its 9th Gen processors next month
Whispers of Intel’s 9th generation of processors have been doing the rounds for quite some time, hinting that the chip will be an 8th gen refresh sporting Coffee Lake-S architecture rather than a brand new design. We’ve known that it is right around the corner for quite some time, but …
Read More »Video streaming services have overtaken pay-TV subscriptions in the UK
Even though investors are seemingly wary about Netflix’s next step, the platform is still unquestionably at its peak and leading the charge against traditionally paid television. Alongside Amazon Prime and Sky’s Now TV streaming services have garnered more subscriptions than pay-TV, with pay-TV actually shrinking for the first time in …
Read More »Microsoft teases new ‘hardware and accessory’ announcements for Gamescom
Prior to Microsoft's E3 conference this year, there were a few rumours floating around suggesting that we may see some new Xbox hardware/accessories. Instead, Microsoft took the opportunity to focus as much on games as possible. Now, it looks like we'll be seeing those hardware launches at Gamescom instead, as …
Read More »Star Citizen backer denied claim for $4,500 refund
Back in 2016, a dissatisfied backer of Star Citizen managed to claim full refund of $3,000 from developer Cloud Imperium Games after filing a complaint with the District Attorney of Los Angeles. As much as this was thought to have set a precedent, breaching the 14-day Kickstarter refund period, a …
Read More »Xaviant is taking down The Culling 2 and will revert back to the original game
Just a few days ago, we learned that Xaviant, the studio behind The Culling, was facing some difficult decisions following the launch of The Culling 2. We weren't sure exactly what would happen to the studio, but last night, a plan of action was officially put in place. The Culling …
Read More »Apple’s latest £2,700 MacBook Pro is reportedly throttling performance due to thermal issues
Apple launched its brand new MacBook Pro last week, sporting high-end Intel Core i9 processors and an equally premium £2,700 price tag. Unfortunately, one gadget expert is calling the company out for drastically throttling the device’s performance thanks to thermal issues. YouTuber Dave Lee got his hands on the latest …
Read More »European Commission fines Google a record-breaking $5 billion
The European Commission has finally decided the fate of Google following complaints of anti-competitive behaviour surrounding its Android platform. Google has been ordered to pay a record-breaking €4.34bn (£3.8bn/$5bn) fine, which the company states is unjustified given that “Android has created more choice for everyone, not less.” European competition commissioner …
Read More »NZXT has announced it is re-entering the PSU market
NZXT is most well-known for its unique cases, but recently it has been starting to branch out. A couple of months ago it released its first motherboard, with its distinct aesthetic. Now NZXT is once again trying its hand in the PSU market with the announcement of the new E …
Read More »Samsung claims 6.4Gbps data rates with world’s first LPDDR5 DRAM chip
Samsung has announced the completion of its new 8-gigabit LPDDR5 DRAM chip, raising data rates up to 6.4Gbps-per-pin. While mass production is seemingly a little way off yet, the new memory is expected to help bolster artificial intelligence (AI) technology in smartphones within the next few years. Beyond its 16Gb …
Read More »Multiplayer is finally making its way to No Man’s Sky in its Next update
It’s safe to say that when No Man’s Sky launched, it brought a lot of controversy with it. From a false multiplayer mode to an overhyped and underwhelming end, Hello Games has had its work cut out in making the game what it should have been at launch. As of …
Read More »Bethesda eschews the word ‘survival’ when describing Fallout 76
While each Fallout game pits the player in the shoes of a survivor in a post-apocalyptic United States, it’s the introduction of multiplayer in Fallout 76 that truly draws comparisons to the survival genre. Bethesda’s Todd Howard says that this isn’t particularly accurate to what the developer is trying to …
Read More »WB and Monolith fully remove microtransactions from Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Alongside EA’s Star Wars: Battlefront II, Middle-earth: Shadow of War was one of the main culprits to raise concerns about loot boxes. WB heard concerns back in April, removing loot boxes and assured fans that it would eventually get rid of microtransactions in its entirety. As of the latest patch, …
Read More »Independent tests show that AMD has the most reliable graphics drivers
For many years, AMD was criticised for its driver support. Back when the Radeon Technologies Group began rolling out Crimson series drivers, AMD had a clean break from the past and doubled down on stability. That hard work now seems to be paying off, with a recent independent audit showing …
Read More »ASUS’ AREZ branded AMD Radeon graphics cards spotted with an unnecessary premium price tag
Despite Nvidia’s confusing and controversial GeForce Partner Program (GPP) coming to an end, ASUS confirmed that it was set to continue using its AREZ branding to distinguish its AMD Radeon range. AREZ GPUs have now been spotted in the wild, initially sporting a $160 premium price above its identical ROG …
Read More »Nintendo UK charging up to £180 for cracked Switches due to a design flaw
Nintendo is doing a lot right with the Switch, but it looks like Nintendo UK is letting the team down at the moment. Currently, Switch users are reporting that their consoles are cracking due to heat. While many would consider this to be a design flaw, Nintendo is charging UK …
Read More »Microsoft is apparently back to the drawing board for its alleged Surface Phone
Microsoft has been working on an all-but-official Surface Phone for quite some time, according to the many rumours surrounding project Andromeda, building fan hopes for a foldable smartphone without even saying a word. Fans have even created a petition in order to demand the device be released, however the latest …
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