In the ninth episode of ‘Leo Says' – our grumpy guru Leo discusses the Apple BatteryGate and price drops to appease customers, he bitches about RAM and SSD pricing and he also discusses the new and upcoming AMD hardware launches. He also decides to discuss Intel Whiskey Lake – and …
Read More »Apple offers $29 battery replacement as apology for intentionally slowing iPhones down
Last week, Apple admitted that it was intentionally slowing the performance of aging iPhones in an attempt to preserve battery life. In turn, users were outraged, investigations followed and class action lawsuits cropped up aplenty, causing the company to issue an apology. Throughout 2018, starting in January and ending in …
Read More »China’s economic regulator is investigating DRAM and NAND price fixing
Over the last year, we've been encountering increased reports of DRAM and NAND flash price increases. Each time, this has been chocked up to high demand and factories not being able to supply enough. However, it looks like China's economic regulator may think there's more to it, as a price …
Read More »Valve’s upcoming game ‘Artifact’ is already playable, esports players are currently testing it
Back in August, Valve did the unexpected and announced a brand new game. It's called Artifact and all we really know about it so far is that it is a spin-off card game based on Dota 2. Things have been quiet since the initial announcement, but this week we learned …
Read More »An early PSN listing has revealed details on Destiny 2’s second expansion
It has only been a few weeks since the launch of Destiny 2's The Curse of Osiris expansion but we are already starting to hear about what's next. The current expansion pass for Destiny 2 covers two expansions, now thanks to an early PSN listing, we know a few key …
Read More »PCB design change introduces EKWB compatibility issues with GTX 1080Ti ROG Strix
In the tech world, revised PCB designs aren't exactly uncommon and often go unnoticed. However, this week we've come across the rare occasion where a PCB design change has introduced some compatibility issues. Recently, Asus introduced a revised PCB design for the ROG Strix GTX 1080Ti, which EKWB has warned …
Read More »Shin Megami Tensei V for Nintendo Switch is currently in the ‘scrap and build’ phase
The Nintendo Switch has had a great year so far, we've seen plenty of excellent games launch on the system and even received a few teases for future games. One of the Switch's biggest upcoming exclusives is Shin Megami Tensei V, the first numbered game in the series to come …
Read More »World Health Organization pushing on Gaming Disorder to be a classified addiction
Being addicted to video games might finally be recognised by the International Classification of Diseases beginning next year, aptly named “Gaming Disorder.” The proposed diagnosis is in early stages, but would be housed under “disorders due to substance use or addictive behaviours,” and would follow the same line as gambling. …
Read More »iMac Pro base model teardown reveals a surprising number of user upgrade opportunities
Earlier this month, Apple launched the iMac Pro, its first professional grade desktop system in several years. This time around, Apple decided to refocus on making its Pro machines upgrade friendly, something that was sorely lacking from the 2013 Mac Pro. The first iMac Pro teardown has now arrived, giving …
Read More »Reader Review: FSP Hydro PTM 750W PSU and Windale 6 CPU cooler
You’ve probably noticed that over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been running a series of daily giveaways for the holiday season. These are all ‘reviewer’ giveaways, in hopes that readers will come back and share their thoughts on what they won with us and other KitGuru visitors. Our first …
Read More »Apple and suppliers see shares drop following reports of weak iPhone X demand
Shares in Apple and a few of its suppliers fell this week, after new reports indicated that iPhone X demand may not be as high as expected. Originally, Apple was reportedly forecasting 50 million sales in the first quarter, but it looks like that may have been a bit too …
Read More »G.Skill launches 2017’s fastest 64GB SO-DIMM memory kit
2017 has been a kind year to memory manufacturer, G.Skill which has managed to bag the “world’s fastest” title on numerous occasions. The year isn’t over yet, however, as G.Skill has now bagged itself the accolade for the world’s fastest 64GB SO-DIMM kit. Its latest 64GB SO-DIMM memory boasts high …
Read More »Nintendo delays 64GB cartridges for third-parties until 2019
The Nintendo Switch has been a massive success for Nintendo, with the console matching the sales of its rivals. It isn’t all bells and whistles for the platform, however, as Nintendo has delayed its 64GB cartridges for outside publishers until 2019. Switching back to cartridges hasn’t just left a mark …
Read More »Leo Says EP8: Reviewing Cases, Nvidia price drop, iMac Pro Vega, Office Fail, Apple throttle iphones
In the eighth episode of ‘Leo Says' – our grumpy guru Leo discusses iMac Pro with Vega graphics, Nvidia cutting the price of Nvidia Titan Xp Star wars limited edition cards, Windows 10 failing, Ryzen APU leaks and just how much he loves the Fractal Design Define R6 case. He …
Read More »Intentionally reducing iPhone performance has earned Apple a few class action lawsuits
Despite an arguably justifiable reason as to why, customers aren’t pleased that Apple has been hiding the fact it intentionally slows down aging iPhones. Multiple class action lawsuits have come out attacking the firm, claiming compensation against the underhanded tactic. The first lawsuit cropped up in California, requesting Apple to …
Read More »Nintendo Power rises from the ashes as a podcast
After 285 issues, Nintendo Power was closed on December 11th 2012, ending its 24-year run. Just five years later, the publication has officially returned, this time in the form of a podcast. The revival is hosted by Chris Slate, a former Editor-in-Chief for the original publication, who opens by stating …
Read More »Micron begins the transition to GDDR6 graphics memory
Micron has been working on GDDR6 graphics memory for quite some time, announcing earlier this year that the time frame for release had moved up this year. While we won’t see commercial launched until next year, the company has made good on its promise as it increases production ready to …
Read More »Reader Review: Riotoro Ghost writer Prism keyboard and Aurox mouse
You've probably noticed that over the last week and a half, we've been running a series of daily giveaways for the holiday season. These are all ‘reviewer' giveaways, in hopes that readers will come back and share their thoughts on what they won with us and other KitGuru visitors. Today, …
Read More »3GPP signs off on new 5G specification
The organisation which manages cellular standards, the 3GPP, has capped off the year by signing off on the first specification for Non-Standard 5G NR (New Radio). This is something that has been in production for quite some time, but has recently been pushed on an accelerated timeline in order for …
Read More »The Razer Phone has just got its first big camera software upgrade
Back when we reviewed the Razer Phone, we came to the conclusion that it was an excellent piece of hardware but we felt a bit let down by the camera software. At the time, Razer promised to improve the experience with future updates and today, they are starting to make …
Read More »Apple confirms that it intentionally dampens iPhone performance via updates
It seems that Geekbench’s accusation that Apple purposefully slows down iPhone performance wasn’t all that wrong, as the company has now responded. Admitting that his is, in fact, the case, Apple went on to confirm that the reasoning is to ensure device performance after battery degradation. “Our goal is to …
Read More »Windows Hello facial recognition is bested by a photograph
It seems that Apple’s Face ID isn’t the only biometric authentication system that has been fooled recently, as researchers have managed to trick Windows Hello with a mere photo. Multiple versions of Windows 10 are affected, across different hardware configurations. The research was conducted by German firm SYSS, are reported …
Read More »The Witcher 3’s Xbox One X patch enables 4K/30 and a 60 frames per second mode
CD Projekt Red isn't quite done with The Witcher 3 just yet. Earlier this year the studio pushed out a patch for the PS4 Pro version of the game and soon, the Xbox One X will also be getting an upgrade patch. While the PS4 Pro version didn't quite deliver …
Read More »Fractal Design Define R6 – Best PC case of 2017 (and no RGB!)
Leo is a tough audience, but he loves this case - so much he built two systems into it!
Read More »Has Mad Catz clawed its way back from bankruptcy?
Over the course of 2016, things started to go south for Mad Catz. The peripheral maker suffered from an $11 million loss following the launch of Rock Band 4 and a good chunk of employees were let go. This all led to March of this year, when Mad Catz ceased …
Read More »You can grab Watch Dogs, Assassin’s Creed IV and more for free on PC right now
If you never had the chance to play through Watch Dogs, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag or Ubisoft's World in Conflict, then now is the perfect time. For the next couple of days, you can grab all three of these games for free on PC. Ubisoft announced that it would …
Read More »The government has decided UK public will get 10 Mbps minimum download speed by 2020
As the UK government is getting rid of “up to” speeds used in advertising, it is also wanting to introduce a set standard of speed across the collection of countries. By 2020, it hopes to endow the public with the legal right to a minimum of 10 Mbps from their …
Read More »Teemo’s Adventure is rumoured from League of Legends developer, Riot
Riot Games is better known for its super-massive hit League of Legends, but it seems that it has a team working on a brand new title. Teemo’s Adventure is the rumoured name of the title, and is expected to focus on the loveable (?) fur ball that is perhaps League’s …
Read More »Nexus Mods redefines how to pay modders while keeping mods free
Bethesda continues to push its paid-mod centre, the Creation Club despite the utter failure and removal of the concept when it was tried in Steam. Now, Nexus Mods is asking the others to hold its beer, as it demonstrates how to truly attach a monetary system to mods: a Mod …
Read More »SERIOUS STORAGE Competition: Celebrating 5 years of WD RED!
In a KitGuru survey, you told us in no uncertain terms that WD RED was your HDD weapon of choice when it comes to populating NAS boxes. You've also told us plenty of times that you love Synology NAS devices. To help celebrate the WD RED Drive's 5th birthday, we've …
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