Over the last couple of weeks, there have been plenty of reports detailing the issues Apple is having behind the scenes getting the iPhone X ready. The main holdup appears to be the components required for Face ID, which were having serious yield issues. Now, in an effort to get …
Read More »Facebook’s new ‘explore tab’ test is worrying for publishers
It is no secret that Facebook has been putting publishers in a tough position over the last few years. Constant news algorithm changes make it difficult for publishers to get their content seen without ‘boosting’ specific posts and now, it seems that Facebook is testing a new way of displaying …
Read More »Microsoft drops its lawsuit against US government following new transparency rules
Last year, we learned that Microsoft would be suing the US government over its repeated attempts to force the company to hand over ‘cloud data’ and keep it quiet through ‘secrecy orders’. At the time, Microsoft said that the actions of the US Justice Department were “unconstitutional”, arguing that users …
Read More »Apple may only manage to ship 20 million iPhone X units this year
The iPhone X goes up for pre-order in just a few days time and amid numerous reports of production issues, many are going to have a hard time getting their phone early. We have already heard that Apple will only have around three million units to sell on launch day …
Read More »Samsung’s Galaxy S8 might not get Android Oreo until early 2018
When it comes to Google’s yearly Android updates, it is usually hard to predict how soon third-party phone makers will begin rolling it out for their respective flagships. This year, it looks like some phone makers are falling behind a bit, though Samsung has updated the status of its Galaxy …
Read More »Starbreeze drops its StarVR investment, Acer will gain majority control
Last year, Starbreeze teamed up with Acer to bring the ambitious StarVR headset to life. Both companies signed on to split a $25 million investment to get things off the ground, but it seems that now, Starbreeze has decided back off a bit, with Acer set to honour the remaining …
Read More »Rockstar finally sheds light on the lack of GTA V single-player DLC
In the years following Grand Theft Auto V’s launch, there was plenty of buzz surrounding potential single-player DLC. One of the game’s voice actors even teased additional content. Unfortunately, over the last year, things on that front have gone completely silent and now, Rockstar has finally shed some light on …
Read More »Newegg is being sued for alleged “massive fraud”
Newegg has come under fire recently, being sued by four South Korean banks that claim the company has aided and abetted in a Ponzi scheme, defrauding each by millions of dollars.
Read More »ASRock’s Intel Core-X X299E Mini ITX motherboard finally lands in the UK
ASRock's latest motherboard paves the way for tiny Skylake-X builds.
Read More »Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus PC system requirements are here
While most games get their PC system requirements in order a few weeks in advance, it has taken a short while longer to get things in order for Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus. The game launches in just a few days and now, the PC system requirements have been unveiled, …
Read More »Samsung has been granted a retrial in Apple patent suit
Over the last five years, Apple and Samsung have been embroiled in a huge patent lawsuit, with Samsung often ending up on the losing end. At first, Samsung was ordered to pay Apple as much as $1 billion but throughout many appeals, Samsung’s lawyers managed to cut that number down …
Read More »Nvidia’s latest Game Ready driver preps for Destiny 2 and Assassin’s Creed Origins
It’s October, which means for the next several weeks, we are going to be seeing a lot of major game launches. Coupled with that, will be Nvidia’s Game Ready driver updates. Today, Nvidia is rolling out a new Game Ready driver preparing GeForce users for Destiny 2 as well as …
Read More »Apple is getting sued over ‘Animoji’ trademark
With the iPhone X, Apple put a lot of effort into the front facing camera, adding new features like a dot projector and depth sensor. While the main purpose of these upgrades was to facilitate Face ID, Apple also put them to use for another feature called ‘Animoji’, allowing users …
Read More »KFA2’s GTX 1070Ti EX leaks ahead of official launch
Rumours surrounding the GTX 1070Ti have been circulating for a while now but this week has brought forward the most evidence so far. Not only have there been several benchmark leaks, but now KFA2’s custom-cooled GTX 1070Ti has leaked on its own website. KFA2 accidentally went live with a product …
Read More »There will be three Steam sales in the next three months
If you are holding off on buying any games and saving your cash for the Winter Steam Sales, then we have good news for you. Today, someone leaked the sale dates for Steam’s Halloween, Black Friday and Winter sales, so you can get a jump start on preparing your wallet. …
Read More »Supply struggles may hamper the iPhone X launch
Apple is set to open up pre-orders for the iPhone X in just one week and with iPhone 8 sales down, it seems that many are holding out for the release. Unfortunately, it seems that various production issues may hamper the launch, with analysts predicting that only 2-3 million units …
Read More »ASUS launches Mini-ITX ROG x370 and B350 motherboards for Ryzen
Small form factor enthusiasts are about to have a couple more motherboard options open to them as this week, ASUS has launched two new Mini-ITX boards, a Strix X370-I and a B350-I. With these new boards hitting the market, there are finally ROG Mini-ITX options available for those looking to …
Read More »US judge relaxes restrictions placed on MalwareTech following FBI arrest
Back in early August, we learned that Marcus Hutchins, otherwise known as MalwareTech online, was arrested by the FBI and charged with various offences. At the time, other cyber security researchers were shocked by the arrest and voiced their support. Hutchins was eventually released on bail under strict conditions but …
Read More »EA continues to try and quell Battlefront II pay to win concerns
Since the alpha build of Star Wars Battlefront II, there have been concerns surrounding the game’s ‘Star Card’ system, which offer power-ups in multiplayer matches and can be obtained by paying extra money. This came to a head during the recent open beta, forcing DICE to respond. Now this week, …
Read More »Armari AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X versus Intel Core i9 7980XE – Shootout!
Threadripper 1950X/Radeon Vega Frontier v Intel 7980XE/Titan Xp ? we all want to see that!
Read More »Zotac gives the ‘World’s smallest GTX 1080 Ti’ a water block
Last month, KitGuru was lucky enough to get a hands on with Zotac’s GTX 1080 Ti Mini, which still retains the title for ‘World’s smallest 1080 Ti’. Today, the company has announced that the card is getting a makeover, with the Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 Ti ArcticStorm Mini sporting a …
Read More »Star Wars Battlefront II’s campaign trailer is really good
While DICE’s first shot at taking on the Star Wars Battlefront series was entirely multiplayer focussed, this time around the team has dedicated time to creating a campaign- one that ties in to Star Wars cannon and tells an original story. While EA showed very little of the campaign at …
Read More »LG’s SteamVR headset set to be called the ‘UltraGear’
Earlier this year, LG began showing off its first SteamVR supported virtual reality headset at trade shows. First impressions so far have seemed rather positive and now, it seems that we may have an actual name for the headset. This week, LG filed a brand name request for the ‘UltraGear’, …
Read More »Apple reportedly cuts down iPhone 8 production
Earlier this week we heard that the iPhone 8 might not be doing so well over in the US, with data suggesting that many were still opting for the iPhone 7. Following on from that, a supply chain source has come forward, claiming that Apple has actually cut iPhone 8 …
Read More »The new version of Dust II is now live for everyone
Last week, Valve announced that it would be revamping Counter-Strike's most iconic map, Dust II. Shortly after, we got to see a complete comparison of the new version versus the old and beta testers had a chance to play it and provide feedback. It seems there has been a quick …
Read More »Samsung’s DeX smartphone dock will soon run a full version of Linux
One of the most interesting parts about Samsung’s Galaxy S8 rollout earlier this year was the inclusion of the DeX dock. The dock allows you to plug your smartphone in, hook it up to a monitor and use a keyboard and mouse for a full desktop experience. Since launch, the …
Read More »Updated: GeForce GTX 1070Ti spotted in benchmarks
First performance results for the GTX 1070Ti spotted...
Read More »Samsung’s high-end Odyssey VR headset isn’t coming to Europe
Just a couple of weeks ago, Samsung announced its first high-end virtual reality headset, known as the Samsung Odyssey. It is intended to be the Windows 10 competitor to the Oculus Rift and HTC VIVE with the specs to prove it. While this headset will be hitting store shelves in …
Read More »Razer amplifies its Blade Stealth laptop and introduces V2 External Graphics Enclosure
Razer is launching a new variant in its Blade Stealth laptops, swapping out the dual-core Kaby Lake processor introduced earlier this year for a much more powerful 8th generation quad-core mobile CPU. For those wanting to crank more power out of their laptops, the company has also upgraded its Razer …
Read More »Activision patents matchmaking system designed to push microtransactions
Publishers have been putting a lot of time and effort into finding new ways to sell microtransactions to gamers. Some games have managed to get it right, while others have fallen flat and drawn criticism for it. Activision has become the latest example of this, as the publisher recently patented …
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