Internet mogul Kim Dotcom is set to go head to head with New Zealand's Prime Minister, John Key, this Wednesday, in an intelligence and security committee to discuss potential changes to the GCSB bill, which would give the intelligence agency increased powers for surveillance of NZ citizens. Essentially, it would …
Read More »Get motivational… with pokemon
Pokemon is many things to many people: a time sink, a passionate hobby, a competitive series of RPGs, but to one person it seems, the pocket monsters are inspirational. While a lot of the messages might be quite hokey, there's something a little more meaningful about them, when juxtaposed with …
Read More »Ex-Rare dev says Microsoft buy-out was a culture clash
There's always been a lot of speculation about what happened at Rare during its Microsoft buyout. There've been rumours that the atmosphere of the once great British developer changed, that the people there weren't keen on the new direction – but it's all been rumours. Now one ex-staff member has …
Read More »The NSA might have bugged EU offices
The European parliament is not happy and understandably so. A new report has emerged, dating back from 2010, that suggests the NSA might have bugged the computer networks of EU offices in Washington and New York, citing the EU as a “target.” Martin Schulz, current head of the EU parliament, has …
Read More »Nintendo loses court case to acquire WiiU.com
Well at least we now know why Nintendo's latest console release hasn't been selling well: Nintendo doesn't have a decent official URL. It tried, oh Nintendo tried, but the courts decided that it wasn't deserving of being given the site just like that. Now with its appeal denied, Nintendo will …
Read More »Star Citizen ships will give you gunner seats
That title might sound like an odd part to highlight of the ten minute video of Star Citizen's live stream below, but it's my favourite detail of the whole thing. Why? Because it means when you're under attack, you'll need to physically get out of your co-pilot seat and move …
Read More »Google Reader joins buddies in the graveyard of misadventure
Following a heads-up on the heads-off for Google Reader, the search giant has now consigned Reader to the dust pile of history. Was it worth having? Will anyone miss it? Where will people go next? KitGuru gives it due consideration. Most companies follow a simple, predictable pattern. Early innovation leads …
Read More »Why doesn’t BT have the Vision?
One of the larger technology sites recently ran a poll to find out where enthusiasts go for their TV entertainment. The options given were skewed heavily in favour of British respondents, but while most of the results could be categorised as predictable – one sticks out a mile. KitGuru ponders …
Read More »More detailed shots of the 8-port ADATA AE800 emerge
Ahead of its full launch, the stylish little multi-way HD streaming drive and portable 8-station network creator that ADATA calls the AE800 is now being rendered with more pixels than ever. KitGuru hacks a few online image storage repositories and comes back with some new gadget capture goodies. Portable ‘Sky …
Read More »Fractal Design Define XL R2 Review
Today we are going to take a look at the Fractal Design Define XL R2 case which is the successor to the highly regarded Define XL. This is a full tower case which is designed to house some of the largest and most powerful components on the market. It's part …
Read More »Watch Lee and Clementine play Walking Dead tonight
If you're a fan of the Walking Dead point and click, conversational adventure title from Telltale Games, tonight you might want to tune in to Twitch TV to see the voice actors behind Lee and Clementine playing through the final episode of the game. *POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD* Considering from my …
Read More »Microsoft still loves TV, giving US 360 owners 300 channels
If you thought Microsoft's about face on DRM, online connectivity and game lending meant that it had fallen out of love with TV (tv, tv, tv) you'd be sorely wrong, as it's looking to introduce US Xbox 360 owners to over 300 Time Warner channels. If they pay for it. …
Read More »Turkish government wants to crack down on Twitter
We've talked about Turkey before. It's a hotbed of protest right now and its government isn't a big fan of that, or social networking. In a new move, the ruling party is now hoping to coerce Twitter to set up a facility in the country, so it can have more …
Read More »US medical research chimps just got early retirement
Most of the things we talk about here at Kitguru are tech related, but a lot of our modern advancements couldn't have come without the (forced) cooperation of our primate cousins, the chimpanzees. As time has gone on, their usefulness and the morality of experimenting on them has led to …
Read More »Win GRID 2, Bioshock Infinite and Tomb Raider codes!
We have given away around 100 codes in the last couple of months for various games, have you not won yet? You may want to enter our little competition running on Facebook for the next 24 hours. We are giving away codes for Bioshock Infinite and Tomb Raider courtesy of AMD …
Read More »How about another Android console? From Google
We've mentioned it a few times in recent months, how the current gaming landscape is the most crowded it's ever been, hardware wise. You have the PC as strong as ever and the Xbox 360 and PS3 starting to wind down but still with a big install base and plenty …
Read More »HTC One ‘Glamour Red’ showcased
HTC have been showcasing their ‘Glamour Red' version of the popular One smartphone. The HTC One was already available in traditional Black and silver versions, but the red model will certainly appeal to a more flamboyant user base. Reports from the Far East point to a Blue version also planned …
Read More »Sony release Cybershot RX100 II M2 and RX1R
Sony have experienced great success with their RX100 camera, a pocketsized zoom camera with a large sensor for the body size. To supplement the range they have just announced their CyberShot RX100 II and the RX1R. The RX100 II adds Wi-Fi connectivity and NFC, alongside a tilting screen and a …
Read More »FujiFilm announce X-M1 mirrorless compact
FujiFilm announced their upcoming release of the X-M1. This is the third member of their popular X series and this model features the same sensor that was featured in the X-Pro 1 and X-E1. It supports up to ISO25,600 sensitivity with Wi-Fi connectivity and the company have incorporated a tiltable …
Read More »Watchdogs WeAreData site shows how connected we already are
Watchdogs, the upcoming next-gen console and PC title from Ubisoft, is all about moving around in and manipulating a heavily interconnected world of smartphones, cameras and local networks – all ripe for the invading. To show how non-fictional that upcoming reality is, Ubisoft has now launched the WeAreData website and …
Read More »Here’s what you’ll get in the PS4 box
Sony might have detailed what we'll likely find in the PS4 box when it's released, but we've yet to get an official confirmation through something as hard hitting as a picture; until now. Snagged from an Amazon product listing, the following picture has the whole family of cables and accessories …
Read More »Malware goes global, with a local feel
We're all pretty good at spotting a phishing scam, a fake page, a phony form to fill in. KitGuru readers and many internet users are pretty well versed in keeping their PCs secure and not giving anyone their details unless they're a legitimate source – and have good reason to …
Read More »Ever bought a CD on Amazon? Now you have free MP3s
Despite the last decade seeing an explosion in the usage of digital formats that aren't tied to a single physical medium, CDs are still selling – but most people just rip the tracks anyway. With that in mind, Amazon has launched its new Autorip service, which gives new CD buyers …
Read More »Sony releases no-menu bug fix PS3 update
Sony released a patch earlier this week that caused a small number of PS3 owners to suddenly have a useless machine – as the main menu wouldn't appear after a reboot. Sony quickly pulled the patch but for some people it was too late. Now though, with a little bit …
Read More »Microsoft now letting devs update games for free
Microsoft has been criticised by big developers and indies alike, for always charging tens of thousands of dollars to update games on its Xbox 360, leading to long delays in some cases and in others, no updates at all – as it just wasn't financially viable. Now though, the software …
Read More »WearIt Sporty smartwatch: for the active user
With Apple and Samsung dragging their heels, other companies have been launching their latest smartwatch designs, hopefully to grab some sales before the headlines feature the big players. The WearIT smartwatch is a sportswatch design designed for the active user. The WearIT features a small 1.54 capacitive touchscreen with a …
Read More »Windows 8.1 preview ready for download
Microsoft have been listening to their customers this year. When they announced the Xbox One and all the DRM and lock out practises they were incorporating the user base went ballistic. The problems were so widespread for Microsoft that they ran back to base and came out with a new …
Read More »NVIDIA Shield launch is delayed until July
Nvidia have pulled back the release of their Tegra 4 powered gaming handheld – known as the Shield. According to an email they sent out, the reason is an ‘unspecified mechanical defect found in the final hardware'. The general feeling is that Nvidia are right to delay the launch, especially …
Read More »Samsung charge $13,000 for first curved, super thin OLED TV
Samsung Electronics have decided to charge a whopping $13,000 for their first curved, super thin OLED television. This is the same price as their rival LG are charging. If you missed our story yesterday then we think you might want a recap. Seiki, a small time brand are charging only …
Read More »Watch AMD smash a Geforce card with a hammer
Yup, that's how non-subtle this AMD advert is. It sees a typical gamer guy plugging in his new, green tinged, generic GPU into his PC and then tapping the space bar, because dammit, it's not working. In walks the slick, 21st century version of Danny Zucko who tells him that the …
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