As tech enthusiasts, we’ve all come across ‘warranty void if removed’ stickers. They are very common on lots of electronic devices, ranging from games consoles, to PC parts and mobile devices. Last month, the FTC called out six companies over illegal warranty voiding practices. Most notably, the three major console …
Read More »The Apple V Samsung lawsuit is getting another retrial next week
Seven years ago, Apple accused Samsung of infringing on its design patents for the iPhone. This lawsuit has become infamous over the years, largely because it just never seems to end. The case has gone through appeals and retrials, with Samsung often coming out on the losing end. Now, the …
Read More »BioWare hopes to tackle multiplayer storytelling with Anthem, but you can play solo
Last month, BioWare studio veteran and current General Manager, Casey Hudson, took to the internet to address fans and talk a little bit about how the team is going to recover and learn from Mass Effect Andromeda. This week, Hudson returned to his blog series to talk a bit about …
Read More »Crash Bandicoot is heading to the PC, Switch and Xbox earlier than expected
The Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy is heading to the PC, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch this year, and now it will arrive earlier than expected. In a rare change of pace, Activision has brought the game's release date forward. Initially, the highly regarded remasters were set to launch on other …
Read More »The Senate attempts to save Net Neutrality by forcing a congressional vote
Last December, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to scrap Net Neutrality, a decision which has faced a number of criticisms along the way. Now, in a last ditch effort to preserve online freedom, the US Senate has forced a full congressional vote that could restore Net Neutrality and …
Read More »Sony and Nintendo adjust warranty policies following FTC warnings
As tech enthusiasts, we’ve all come across ‘warranty void if removed’ stickers. They are very common on lots of electronic devices, ranging from games consoles, to PC parts and other products, like TVs or mobile devices. Last month, the FTC called out six companies over warranty voiding practices, stating that …
Read More »Bethesda teasingly responds to Walmart’s Just Cause 4, Gears of War 5 and Rage 2 listing
Yesterday, Walmart Canada managed to turn heads with new pre-order listings surrounding as-of-yet unannounced titles, such as Just Cause 4, Gears of War 5 and Rage 2. With a little tongue in cheeks, Bethesda revived its official Rage Twitter account to poke fun at the authenticity of the listings. Many …
Read More »GTX 1080s are starting to drop back below £500
Over the last few months, getting hold of a graphics card upgrade has been difficult for many. Crypto miners have been eating up supply and prices for regular consumers shot up. Fortunately, it looks like things might be starting to improve with GTX 1080 prices dropping back down to normal …
Read More »Soon you’ll be able to stream Steam games to iOS and Android
It has been a few years since Valve first unveiled the Steam Link, and over time, we've been wondering what the next step is for Steam in-home streaming. Now Valve has lifted the curtain on its plans, announcing the Steam Link app for iOS and Android, which will let you …
Read More »PC Specialist’s new RECOIL II gaming laptop has arrived
PC Specialist is bolstering its gaming laptop line-up today with the official launch of the RECOIL II. This new 15.6-inch gaming laptop slims things down with a new brushed aluminium chassis, while offering plenty of gaming power with new Intel 8th Gen processors and Nvidia GTX 10-series graphics. This is …
Read More »Intel needs more time to develop Spectre-NG mitigating patches
Earlier this month, security researchers claimed the discovery of 8 new Spectre flaws on top of the original CPU vulnerabilities, dubbing the security risks as “Spectre-NG,” shorthand for Spectre Next Generation. Intel was reportedly set to quell these new issues with an update on May 7th, which seems to have …
Read More »Anthem will be opening up for play tests to help ‘shape and refine’ the game
While Mass Effect Andromeda may not have been the critical success BioWare and EA had hoped for, the studio will hopefully turn things around with the launch of Anthem. The game was pushed back to 2019 a few months ago, but from the sounds of it, players will have plenty …
Read More »Apple is now checking iPhone X rear cameras when it comes to Face ID issues
It seems a problem is plaguing iPhone X owners recently, as floods of users are reporting issues with the device’s Face ID feature. Apple seems to have acknowledged the problem within a support document to its retail stores, telling employees to check to see if the rear camera is the …
Read More »PUBG Corp officially names its third map Sanhok ahead of next beta test
PUBG Corp is gearing for the launch of its third map in a couple of months, shedding its working title of Codename: Savage and taking on the official name of Sanhok. Following on from its second beta test three weeks ago, Sanhok is due for another public test later this …
Read More »Gigabyte X470 Aorus Gaming 7 WiFi – Hurrah for proper VRMs!
The Gigabyte X470 Aorus Gaming 7 WiFi is a belting motherboard - one you don't want to miss!
Read More »Acer’s 4K/144Hz HDR G-Sync monitor will apparently launch this month
At CES last year, Asus and Acer made a big splash by showing off the first 4K/144Hz gaming monitors with plans to launch them both later on in 2017. Unfortunately, delays got in the way, as they occasionally do. During March at GDC, we got a brief update on that …
Read More »Qualcomm might pull out of the server chip market
Last month, Qualcomm set in motion a range of cost cutting tactics in hopes of saving $1 billion, resulting in over 1,500 workers being made redundant. Now, it seems that the chipmaker is thinking of bowing out of the server chip market entirely due to stiff competition. Qualcomm has made …
Read More »Corsair gives its SPEC-OMEGA chassis an RGB makeover
Corsair’s launched its SPEC-OMEGA chassis at the start of the year, with a distinct front fascia design. Unfortunately for many, the unique design was married with a red LED strip through its centre, limiting its appeal to specific setups. Addressing this issue, Corsair has now released its SPEC-OMEGA RGB, leaving …
Read More »ASUS Blue Cave AC2600 WiFi Router Review
A router than can offer top performance without looking like an alien spaceship? We are intrigued
Read More »Microsoft’s ‘Your Phone’ app pushes smartphone functionality to PC
While a lot of Microsoft's Build conference announcements so far have related to cloud and AI services for Azure, Windows 10 has not been forgotten. Microsoft announced a new app for smartphones today, allowing users to mirror their mobile device to their PC, allowing you to access important notifications, send …
Read More »Apple states that all iPhone apps must support the notch by July
Committed to its notch design, Apple has now given developers their deadline to add support for the new Super Retina displays. Any updates after July must add support for the iPhone X-style notch by July, or potentially risk the updates being blocked. Apple initially prompted new application submissions to conform …
Read More »Microsoft’s Kinect sensor has found a new home in Azure AI
The Kinect has had a bad run in the video game world, with the original Xbox 360 sensor failing to catch on, and history repeating itself after the launch of the Xbox One. In October last year, Microsoft stopped manufacturing the Kinect 2.0, but it is making a surprise return …
Read More »Nintendo Switch Online service arrives in September with cloud saves and NES games
It has been quite some time since Nintendo last discussed its planned online subscription service for the Nintendo Switch. While in the past, Nintendo console owners have been able to play online for free, that will be changing later this year on the Switch, with Nintendo launching an Xbox Live/PSN …
Read More »Petition demands Apple addresses faulty butterfly keyboard by recalling all MacBook Pro models
It was revealed at the end of last month that Apple’s new ‘butterfly’ keyboard design has double the failure rate in comparison to that of older models. It seems that users have had enough, spawning a petition calling for Apple to recall all MacBook Pro models since 2016 to replace …
Read More »Samsung’s foldable Galaxy X handset tipped for 2019 launch at MWC
While Samsung seemed confident in launching its first foldable smartphone this year, the tentatively titled Galaxy X handset is now believed to be making its way early in 2019. Insider sources specifically tip 2019’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade show as the one to watch for more details. Foldable technology …
Read More »Cambridge Analytica could face consequences if it doesn’t hand over data on US citizen
Cambridge Analytica might have come to the end, filing for bankruptcy and shutting itself down, but that hasn’t marked the end of the company’s troubles. The company now faces criminal charges if it refuses to hand over the data it has on a US citizen, as per a demand by …
Read More »YouTube pulls hundreds of videos containing ads for academic cheating site
Hundreds of YouTube videos have promptly been removed from the platform over the weekend, as a BBC investigation turned up that they facilitated promotion of an essay-writing service that enabled students to cheat. While not breaking any laws, EduBirdie was in violation of YouTube’s terms and conditions, resulting in its …
Read More »British facial recognition system is falsely flagging thousands of people as criminals
Facial recognition technology has seen some tremendous success across the globe, helping to catch criminals at high profile events as far as China. Despite its four years in the making, the UK’s effort seems a lot less reliable, however, yielding thousands of false positives during its pilot test last summer. …
Read More »PUBG’s latest limited-time event was taken offline due to server issues
Last week, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds introduced a new time-limited game mode called Desert Knights, a 50-player deathmatch comprised of ten five-person teams in the wastelands of Miramar. Unfortunately, players had less than 24 hours to jump into the event before it was pulled from the servers thanks to stability issues. Developer …
Read More »ASRock X470 Taichi review – nice PCB, shame about the overclocking
Its a very pretty looking motherboard, but is it only skin deep?
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