The age of the traditional Hard Disk Drive has slowly been coming to an end over the years as SSD sales have risen and prices have dropped down. Here in Europe, the shift is more apparent than ever, with new statistics showing significant growth for SSD-based systems compared to one …
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Blizzard is skipping Gamescom this year but Blizzcon 2019 will go ahead
Amidst all of the drama that Blizzard has gone through in the last 9 months or so, the studio has maintained that its goal going forward is to double down on game development for current and future projects. In order to avoid distractions towards the end of the Summer, Blizzard …
Read More »AMD to launch first Zen 2 CPUs and Navi GPUs in Q3 2019
AMD seems to be on track to launch the first Zen 2 processors and Navi graphics cards in Q3.
Read More »Valve will apparently release a ‘flagship VR game’ in 2019
The Valve Index VR headset is officially here but Valve isn't ready to start showing off its own games just yet.
Read More »Facebook braces itself for potential record-breaking $5 billion fine from the FTC
Last year, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched an investigation into Facebook’s privacy practices, hoping to determine whether or not the social network violated a 2011 agreement. The company isn’t holding its breath for the verdict however, as its first quarter financial reports earmark $3 billion for a potential …
Read More »Nintendo readies Mario Kart Tour for closed beta tests on Android devices
Originally meant to launch in February, Nintendo delayed Mario Kart Tour to better improve quality and content. The company is now gearing up to test the game, as Android owners in North America and Japan receive a closed beta trial starting May 22nd. Nintendo is currently accepting applications from now …
Read More »Fortnite’s success has led to ‘endless crunch’ for developers at Epic Games
Epic Games has found great success over the last year with Fortnite's Battle Royale mode. The game has managed to keep players interested with frequent updates and in-game events but all of that content comes at a cost. This week, an investigative report came out surrounding Epic Games and its …
Read More »China caps annual game approvals and introduces new regulations banning blood
In an attempt to catch up on the backlog of video game approvals since its stagnation last year, China’s State Administration of Press and Publication hasn’t accepted new submissions since February. The regulator has now opened these channels back up as of today, but publishers have a new set of …
Read More »Google announces the return of YouTube to Amazon’s Fire TV devices
As the feud between Google and Amazon raged on, YouTube found itself a casualty on Fire TV devices back in 2017 when the two firms stopped supporting each other’s products. Well over a year later, it looks as though both companies have buried the hatchet as Amazon Prime Video plans …
Read More »Samsung addresses the surprising amount of Galaxy Fold review devices that are failing
Samsung has released a statement to address the array of issues seen in Galaxy Fold review models.
Read More »EHA Awards 2019 – Finalists Announced
In preparation for the EHA Awards 2019 on Monday 27th May, over 100 specialist editors from European Hardware Association publications across the region, have been deciding on a definitive list of the best hardware available in the market. Work on that list is now complete and we’re ready to announce …
Read More »Avast Secure Browser introduces a range of new privacy-focused features
Best known for its antivirus efforts, Avast has placed an increasing amount of focus on the security of its browser with anti-phishing features and an Extension Guard for malicious plugins. Now, the company is bolstering the Avast Secure Browser with all-new privacy features, helping to stop prying eyes and protect …
Read More »Bungie announces “fix” to stop other platforms using a PS4-exclusive weapon on Destiny 2
Not all is equal in Destiny 2, as an on-going timed exclusivity deal with Sony ensures that new content hits the PlayStation 4 before it comes to other platforms. Bungie has inadvertently reminded us of this over the weekend, when the developer accidentally released a PS4 exclusive weapon onto PC …
Read More »God of War director weighs in on Sekiro’s accessibility debate
The release of From Software’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has sparked two heated debates within the gaming community concerning ‘accessibility’ and the possibility of an easier mode. Unfortunately, the two have continuously crossed over, diluting the terminology and causing confusion. Known for Bloodborne and the Souls series, From Software has …
Read More »AMD launches 2nd Gen Ryzen PRO and Athlon Pro mobile processors
AMD has officially begun rolling out its next generation laptop processors, with 2nd Gen Ryzen PRO and AMD Athlon PRO hitting the market, complete with Radeon Vega graphics on board
Read More »Apple’s 2019 iPhone line-up is rumoured to alter chassis sizes for biggest camera sensor yet
While it’s all but certain that Apple’s 2019 line-up of iPhones will stick with the Lightning Cable over USB-C, not much else is known about the upcoming smartphones. Industry insiders expected an iterative upgrade to the firm’s current range; however new reports are suggesting that all models will sport a …
Read More »Ubisoft axes future Starlink accessories amidst poor sales
Ubisoft has announced that it will no longer be producing additional toys for Starlink: Battle for Atlas due to underwhelming sales. Despite this, the developer has assured fans that it will continue to support the game itself with free content updates. The aim of the action-adventure game is for players …
Read More »QNAP to leverage Intel’s 2nd gen Xeon Scalable processors for network and storage device improvements
Feeding off the launch of Intel’s second-generation Xeon Scalable chips, QNAP has revealed that it has an array of new products in store to leverage the higher performance that comes with dual processors. The company assures that it will provide hardware-enhanced security across a range of network and storage solutions …
Read More »Razer Kraken (2019) Headset Review
Briony is back with her review of the new Razer Kraken - is it worth buying at £80?
Read More »2019’s best April Fools’ Day jokes in the tech world
KitGuru explores the many high-quality April Fools’ Day jokes that the tech world has put out in 2019.
Read More »Nintendo’s share prices rise considerably due to reports of new Switch models
Update (26/03/19): Yesterday, reports emerged that Nintendo is supposedly set to release two new models of Switch instead of one, targeting both the premium and budget markets. Although the company has yet to officially address these rumblings, the news has caused a significant rise in Nintendo’s share prices. Investors have …
Read More »Apple announces Apple TV app revamp and subscription service
Aside from some unexpected announcements today, Apple's event showcased exactly what we were expecting- a complete revamp of the Apple TV app and a streaming subscription service. The new Apple TV app will house ‘channel' subscriptions from big networks like Showtime and HBO, while an Apple TV+ subscription will get …
Read More »Oculus Rift S specifications and differences compared to CV1
Last week during the Game Developer Conference, the Oculus Rift S was announced. This is a new, PC-tethered headset that will replace the original Oculus Rift CV1. It has plenty of improvements but there are also some drawbacks to the new headset that are worth keeping in mind for those …
Read More »Atlus announces Persona 5: The Royal with a teaser trailer
Originally announced in December last year, Atlus stated that it was set to reveal more about its mysterious Persona 5 R over the weekend, following the conclusion of its anime finale. Fully titled Persona 5: The Royale, the upcoming RPG is set to feature a female character that fundamentally disagrees …
Read More »Sony announces surprise ‘State of Play’ stream for next week
Sony may not be participating in E3 this year, but that doesn't mean that there won't be any PlayStation announcements this year. In a surprise announcement, today the PlayStation team announced that it will be doing a direct-style stream on Monday to discuss upcoming games and announcements. Sony's ‘State of …
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Read More »MSI showcase 2019 RTX laptop range to KitGuru
Natalie McMorrow from MSI takes us through an overview of their new range of RTX laptops
Read More »Razer BlackWidow (2019) Keyboard Review
It's a new BlackWidow mechanical keyboard from Razer, taking the family back to basics
Read More »Razer Kraken Gaming Headset (2019) Unboxing
Razer is back with another Kraken - Briony unboxes it and takes you through the key features
Read More »Intel discontinues remaining 6th Gen Skylake processors
It has been several years since Skylake was at the forefront of the CPU market. In the lead up to Coffee Lake's desktop launch, Intel announced that the Core i7-6700K and Core i5-6600K would be discontinued in 2018. Now, the rest of the Skylake 6th Gen lineup is being put …
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