Earlier this week, reports emerged claiming that Intel had outsourced some of its manufacturing to rival TSMC amidst a 14nm silicon shortage. In a bid to dispel these claims, Intel has since issued a statement emphasising that it would solely be investing in its own 14nm manufacturing capacity. The reason …
Read More »Nintendo Direct rescheduled for tomorrow, Switch online launch date announced
Last week, Nintendo planned to host a Direct focussing on upcoming Switch and 3DS titles. We were expecting a few new announcements to take place but unfortunately, a big earthquake hit Japan the day before and as a result, the Direct was understandably delayed. Now, Nintendo has announced the new …
Read More »Rapoo’s Multi-mode wireless technology allows users to pair to multiple devices at once
At the end of August, KitGuru met up with the wireless peripheral experts at Rapoo, who gave us a rundown on the company’s history, its dominance in China and how it plans to further its success overseas. The first step in this grand plan rests on its brand new Multi-Mode …
Read More »Leaks supposedly show off iPhone Xs and Xs Max hours ahead of Apple’s Gather Round event
Apple has temporarily taken its online store down in order to prepare for its Gather Round event later today. The rumoured iPhone Xs and Xs Max are said to be the headline devices ready for unveiling, however leaks have beat Apple to the punch, giving us our closest look to …
Read More »Megaleak unveils the rumoured specs of the OnePlus 6T ahead of October launch
The kings of price to performance are set to return once more with OnePlus rumoured to launch its brand new handset in October. As usual, leakers are determined to make sure there are no surprises in store for the unveiling, revealing much of what to expect from the OnePlus 6T. …
Read More »Nvidia Shield TV 7.1 update adds 120Hz support and other improvements
The Nvidia Shield TV is about to get even better as a new update is introducing 120Hz display support in addition to integrated Twitch streaming. Previously, the Shield TV was limited to 60Hz output but with Nvidia's BFGD 120Hz displays on the horizon, it was time to upgrade. Nvidia has …
Read More »Dr DisRespect forced to end Twitch stream after shots were fired at his house
Guy Beahm plays the popular Twitch personality Dr DisRespect, a character streamer with over 2.7 million followers on the platform. Sadly, Beahm had to abruptly break character during his regular stream yesterday, after assailant shot at his house for the second time in two days. Amidst his livestream of the …
Read More »Win an ARCTIC prize bundle this month! (closed)
Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Thanks to everyone who entered! Our three winners are: 1st place: Gerald Hefty. 2nd place: Steve Hamilton. 3rd place: James Ladbrook. You can find the full competition winners announcement post, HERE. We like to give back to our readers fairly often, so this month, …
Read More »Gaming on a budget with EasySMX!
Can't afford the fancy new peripherals from Corsair or Razer?
Read More »Win two tickets to EGX and some Aerocool goodies! (closed)
Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Thanks to all who entered. Our winner is… Neil Bhatia! You can find the full winner announcement post, HERE. Fancy going to EGX this year? How about winning tickets in addition to some PC hardware? If so, then we've got the competition for you. …
Read More »Rumours swirl around a secret Pixel 3 device untouched by leaks
Despite Google’s upcoming Pixel 3 range being one of the most anticipated launches of the year, reception towards the increasingly leaked Pixel 3 XL has been noticeably cold. Many believed Google has little left to surprise during its October event, however a recent move from the company suggests that there …
Read More »DRAM market expected to see a steeper price decline thanks to Intel’s 14nm CPU shortage
Industry analysts expect Intel’s 14nm CPU shortage to lead to a further price decline for DRAM and storage markets later in the year.
Read More »343 Industries employees deny reports that Halo 5 is coming to PC
Over the years, PC players have remained hopeful that the mainline Halo games would return to the platform some day. Microsoft is heading in that direction, as Halo Infinite is being developed for Xbox and Windows 10, but what about past games that PC purists missed out on? This week …
Read More »Nvidia’s latest GPU drivers prep for Tomb Raider, Assetto Corsa and COD Blackout
There are some big game launches heading our way this month, which means its time for a GPU driver update. This week, Nvidia has launched its new 399.24 WHQL driver for GeForce graphics cards, bringing optimisations for Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Assetto Corsa Competizione and the Call of Duty …
Read More »Some Switch games are forgoing cloud saves because it’ll apparently prevent cheating
Last week, sources let slip that Nintendo’s impending cloud support was set to be an optional feature that developers can choose to indulge or forgo. While it might be difficult to see why any developer would want to opt out of cloud saves, Nintendo has revealed that the choice is …
Read More »Samsung may partner with Qualcomm for in-display fingerprint sensor on Galaxy S10
In-display fingerprint sensors are on the verge of becoming a flagship feature of modern smartphones, with the Vivo X20 Plus UD being the first of its kind earlier this year. Despite worries that the technology wouldn’t be ready in time for the tentatively titled Galaxy S10, it looks like the …
Read More »Intel set to counter tight supply of 14nm chips by outsourcing some production to TSMC
Intel aims to counter reported 14nm yield problems by enlisting TSMC to deal with production for its lower-end products.
Read More »MSI MEG X399 Creation – The best motherboard ever!
This really is a hell of a showcase for MSI - read on to see why.
Read More »Huawei launches ‘Performance Mode’ in an attempt to do better following benchmark controversy
It seems passing off its smartphone cameras for DSLR quality isn’t the only controversy Huawei has gotten itself into lately, as it has been discovered that the company has been optimising its devices to perform better over benchmarks. Fortunately, Huawei has listened to the concerns of its fans’ and decided …
Read More »Two of Riot Games’ staff have been fired in the wake of sexism controversy
Last week, Riot Games found itself embroiled in controversy due to its decision to hold female and non-binary-focused workshops at PAX West, with some fans concerned that it was sexist against men. Two members of staff have since been fired from Riot in the aftermath, with system designer Daniel Klein …
Read More »Rocksteady begins hiring for its next triple A project
Having moved on from its celebrated Batman: Arkham series in 2015, fans have eagerly awaited what’s to come next from Rocksteady Studios. Details are still being kept under wraps, however the developer is now recruiting for an unannounced triple A title, with over 20 jobs listings cropping up online. The …
Read More »Gamerstorm Castle 240RGB Review
It has great looking addressable RGB illumination for fans and CPU block, but how does it perform?
Read More »Microsoft adds another three years of security updates for Windows 7, for a price
As Windows 7 enters its final stretch of extended support, Microsoft is offering a three-year extension on security updates. Sadly, it's likely to cost a pretty penny.
Read More »Geekbench shows the Razer Phone 2 with 8GB RAM and a Snapdragon 845
Although whispers of Razer’s second generation smartphone appeared as early as August, its earnings report earlier this week gave hard confirmation on the existence of the handset. Although details remained under wraps, the tentatively titled Razer Phone 2 has appeared on Geekbench, giving a first-look at its potential specifications. According …
Read More »EU ends anti-trust investigation, allowing Apple to continue acquiring Shazam
Apple announced its $400m (£300m) acquisition of music service Shazam at the end of last year, prompting the EU to conduct full-fledged investigation into anti-trust complaints. Months later, the EU has ended its probing of the deal, concluding that the purchase would remain fair to competition in the digital music …
Read More »MSI B450 Tomahawk Motherboard Review
MSI makes a convincing case for choosing B450 over X470.
Read More »BioWare promises Anthem will be complete at launch, with a quick turnaround on free DLC
Games-as-a-service is a term that’s hit and miss among gamers, with some praising the continued post-launch content and others criticising the incomplete state games often arrive in beforehand, with the aim to fix later. EA’s upcoming Anthem aims to please both camps, shipping as a complete game yet indulging in …
Read More »MSI Aegis 3 8th PROTOTYPE! (i7-8700 & 1070 Ti) Review
It's a pre-built desktop from MSI - with a VERY interesting design
Read More »Steam introduces a brand new filter to hide controversial and adult games
Back in June, Valve outlined its new content control policy, even giving the most controversial titles a chance to sell on Steam provided they remain within the law and don’t troll users. Now, Valve has elaborated on its definition of trolling, alongside revamping Steam’s search feature with a brand new …
Read More »AMD expands CPU lineup with Athlon and Ryzen PRO
AMD has enjoyed plenty of success following the launch of 2nd Gen Ryzen processors earlier this year. Now the company is expanding its desktop lineup, with new Athlon APUs and a series of Ryzen PRO CPUs for the commercial sector. Starting off with the Athlon side of things, AMD has …
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