Samsung has had its massive 49-inch 3840×1080 monitor on the market for a while now. The 32:9 super-wide is a step above the 21:9 screens we are used to seeing, but while its sheer size and 144Hz refresh rate is impressive, many have been holding out for a higher resolution …
Read More »Samsung is looking to fill ZTE’s Qualcomm-sized void with Exynos processors
South Korean chipmaker Samsung is looking to push its proprietary Exynos mobile processors onto rival OEMs, including Chinese manufacturer ZTE. It looks as though Samsung is attempting to capitalise on ZTE’s struggles with the US government, which currently prevents the smartphone maker from using Qualcomm’s chips. Currently, memory chip exports …
Read More »Nintendo rumoured to have Fire Emblem, Metroid, Pokemon and more at E3
E3 is just around the corner, which means we are currently right in the middle of ‘leak season'. Like every year, some of these will be fake and some of them will be very real. The Walmart Canada leak was a good start and gave us a decent first impression …
Read More »Google’s autoplay update is being reversed after causing issues for unintended targets
In the latest Google Chrome update, the browser attempted to tackle sites auto playing video with sound once and for all. Unfortunately, the update had some unexpected side effects, making some browser-based games completely unplayable. As a result, the new autoplay policy is being removed temporarily. In a Chromium bug …
Read More »Microsoft officially unveils the Xbox Adaptive Controller for accessibility users
Earlier this week, a brand new Xbox controller design hit the headlines with many suspecting it to be built around accessibility for the differently abled. Microsoft has now officially unveiled the gamepad, titled the Xbox Adaptive Controller, featuring modular inputs to ensure everyone can get the same immersive gaming experience …
Read More »The Senate has voted to overrule the FCC’s net neutrality repeal but there are more hurdles
It has been a crazy year for Net Neutrality. Over the course of 2017, the FCC, led by Ajit Pai, voted to repeal the 2015 Open Internet Act with the goal of giving ISPs more control over what customers could access and paving the way for ‘internet fast lanes' for …
Read More »OnePlus packs its all-glass OnePlus 6 with a host of high-end features for a fraction of the cost
OnePlus has debuted its OnePlus 6 smartphone, taking another crack at maintaining its reputation as a ‘flagship killer’. With an increased focus on speed and numerous improvements over its predecessor, OnePlus has impressively kept its competitive price point with the new device starting from £469 / €519 / $529. As …
Read More »Intel reportedly planning $5 billion production expansion in Israel
It is already the biggest chip maker in the world, but it looks like the company will be expanding further over the next couple of years. This week, Israel's finance ministry lifted the curtain on Intel's plan for a $5 billion expansion to production operations. While Intel is a US-based …
Read More »US Senate set to cast vote on saving Net Neutrality today
The US Senate is scheduled to vote on the reversal of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) repeal of Net Neutrality rules today, with a predicted 50-49 vote in favour of saving Net Neutrality. If this does end up being the outcome, however, the effort still faces a tremendous uphill struggle. …
Read More »Microsoft reveals its Surface Hub 2 ahead of 2019 launch
Building upon its premium all-in-one Surface Hub, Microsoft is well under way developing the Surface Hub 2 despite production issues resulting in the original device selling to little more than 5,000 customers in total. While the workplace device might never make it onto television commercials due to its exorbitant pricing, …
Read More »AMD has begun sampling its 2nd Gen Threadripper processors
We've known for a while that AMD is preparing to launch its 2nd Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors later this year. The current launch window is the second half of 2018, and it looks like we are inching closer as this week, AMD revealed that its new Threadripper chips are now …
Read More »Metro Exodus has been pushed back to 2019
Metro Exodus first appeared at E3 last year and went on to become one of the best reveals of the show. At the time, the game was due to launch on PC and consoles later this year, with some hints pointing towards August. However, now it seems that the developers …
Read More »Logitech makes its Lightspeed wireless tech affordable with new G305 mouse
Logitech has already proven that it has what it takes in the wireless market, however its high-end Powerplay lineup sports a cost that reflects its premium design. The company has recognised this, ushering in the G305, packing wired speeds into a sub-$60 wireless mouse. Given its much lower price point, …
Read More »The Honor 10 boasts an ‘AI Camera’, 5.8-inch screen and a low price tag
It is officially launch day for the Honor 10 smartphone here in London. The ‘AI powered' smartphone will be available in Europe starting today, complete with some funky design changes, some decent specs and a fairly low price tag. The Honor 10 seems to take a lot of its design …
Read More »There are already 4K 120Hz monitors out there but they come with some big drawbacks
Ever since the first Ultra-HD/4K gaming monitors began hitting the market, there has been a good chunk of enthusiasts waiting for higher refresh rate options to come down the pipeline. We already know that Nvidia has its own plans to usher in the age of 4K/144Hz gaming, but it looks …
Read More »Gigabyte pushes into the storage market with two SATA SSDs
Gigabyte is already well established in the motherboard and graphics card markets, making its latest expansion into the storage market a logical progression. Its first selection of UD Pro solid state drives will be available in 256GB and 512GB variants, with durability as the company’s primary focus over speed. Despite …
Read More »Lenovo is working on a true ‘all screen’ smartphone with no notch
Over the last year we have seen the smartphone industry switch over to a new design trend, with the goal of doing away with display bezels. The Galaxy S8 kicked things off with the ‘infinity display' with minimal bezel space at the top and bottom of the screen. This has …
Read More »Boss Key shuts down, says Radical Heights was ‘too little too late’
Just one month after launching Radical Heights, Boss Key Productions has announced that the studio is closing down. The studio was founded by Cliff Bleszinski, who previously helped lead work on the Gears of War series for Epic Games. Boss Key Productions was founded in 2014 and the studio immediately …
Read More »Intel officially unveils its Z390 chipset ahead of Computex
After numerous rumours, Intel’s Z390 chipset was confirmed at the end of last month, after eagle-eyed viewers spotted it within release notes for Intel’s Rapid Storage Technology. Now, Intel has made the chipset official by posting a full product brief of the Z390 on its website. It seems that the …
Read More »Bethesda has officially unveiled Rage 2
Update 2 (15/05/18): There is now a gameplay trailer and release window set for the game. You can find all of the details in our new article, HERE. Update (14/05/18): After a handful of leaks, Bethesda has finally made Rage 2 official, debuting its announcement trailer. Full of pink-clad post-apocalyptic …
Read More »Facebook has suspended 200 apps so far data misuse investigation continues
Facebook has been under the microscope over the last couple of months following on from the Cambridge Analytica revelations. Since then, Zuckerburg and the Facebook team have been reviewing policies and have been investigating other apps that may be harvesting large amounts of user data. So far, the investigation has …
Read More »OnePlus 6 European pricing leaked alongside new images
OnePlus is set to launch its next flagship smartphone in just two days’ time, leaving just enough time for more details to come to light. Over the weekend, the company hinted that the upcoming OnePlus 6 will be the first device to sport an IP68 water resistant rating, and we …
Read More »Eidos will return to Deus Ex eventually, but there are no plans for a return to Thief
Following on from the launch of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, there were plenty of reports stating that the franchise would be put on the shelf for a while. This ultimately led to the perception that the series is dead entirely, but that simply is not the case. Deus Ex: Mankind …
Read More »President Trump ensures the survival of Chinese telecoms firm ZTE
Last month, the US imposed a sales ban on Chinese telecoms firm ZTE, causing the company to fall into financial turmoil. Due to this putting too many jobs in China at risk, President Trump has now vowed to help the manufacturer to get “back into business.” The US Department of …
Read More »Microsoft refutes EA’s recent Xbox One sales estimates
EA held its quarterly financial earnings call last week, during which we received three big takeaways- Battlefield V will have a single-player campaign, there will be ‘early access' opportunities for Anthem and finally, an estimate on Xbox One sales. Microsoft stopped reporting exact Xbox One sales figures a couple of …
Read More »Valve is offering its own bug bounty program to uncover security flaws
Valve has started a bug bounty program, offering hackers cash rewards for identifying vulnerabilities across its various properties. Alongside the general Steam application, these rewards stretch across apps within Steam, Valve-owned web domains and the publisher’s own games. Bug bounty programs aren’t a new concept, with Valve publicly joining Twitter, …
Read More »Japan Display’s new virtual reality screens greatly improve pixel density
The future for virtual reality is continuing to look bright, as more behind-the-scenes development has resulted in new high pixel density displays. Japan Display has announced two new VR-specific displays, one sitting at over 1000 pixels per inch, and another with 800 pixels per inch. For those who don't know, …
Read More »Nvidia breaks more Q1 records, gaming revenue is strong and AI demand is growing
Nvidia's quarterly financial earnings report has come in and unsurprisingly, the GPU giant is continuing to do very well. In fact, its Q1 net income rose by 145 percent compared to Q1 last year, and its gaming specific revenue spiked up by 68 percent. During the first quarter of the …
Read More »Apple is removing apps that share location data with third-parties without user consent
Apple is cracking down on applications in its App Store that share location data with third party companies without explicit consent from its user. The violation of its terms and conditions has resulted in some applications being removed entirely until developers make the corrections needed to re-enter its marketplace. Affected …
Read More »13,000 BT employees will be made redundant in an attempt to save £1.5bn
British telecommunications firm BT is set to cut 13,000 jobs over the next three years in an attempt to save £1.5 billion. Simultaneously, the company is set to move from its London HQ for the first time in 150 years, maintaining a small presence in the city while relocating to …
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