We saw got a glimpse of an affordable Windows Phone 8 handset from Huawei back in October dubbed the Ascend W1 and now TechBlog.gr have got their hands on the device. The unit they had some hands on with is in blue, as per previous leaks, but it would be …
Read More »Corsair H80i Liquid CPU Cooler Review (Firmware V1.0.4)
Today we are going to take a look at Corsair's latest high-end CPU cooler, the H80i. It boasts a similar feature set to the H100i, however it has a more compact radiator which only requires one 120mm fan vent for installation. It replaces the popular Corsair H80 cooler which is …
Read More »Friday’s nostalgia Kick…starter: Dizzy Returns
While this sort of piece normally belongs in the games section of KitGuru, it's hard to resist when some of your earliest gaming memories come back in full Kickstarter style. Dizzy Returns has been announced by the Oliver twins, the original creative minds behind the boxing gloved handed, egg shelled …
Read More »Corsair H100i Liquid CPU Cooler Review (Firmware V1.0.4)
Today we are going to take a look at Corsair's latest flagship CPU cooler, the H100i. This directly replaces the coveted Corsair H100 cooler which is widely regarded as the best ‘all-in-one' liquid cooler on the market. We tested the H100 when it was released a little over a year …
Read More »Dual SIM Galaxy S III spotted in China
Samsung has a good thing going with its Galaxy S line of smartphones. The Galaxy S III recently trumped 30 million, and counting, in sales. In order to further capitalise the growing Chinese smartphone market Samsung could be about to debut a dual SIM model in China. The Galaxy S …
Read More »Sparkle unloads high calibre GTX660 on market
While some of these names may be unfamiliar, graphics specialist Sparkle is part of one of the world's largest manufacturers of graphics cards and its Calibre series is aimed squarely at the affordable nVidia performance market. KitGuru notices something new on the site and heads off to investigate. The Calibre …
Read More »Synology DiskStation savings seen in certain stores
While some markets are occupied by major competitors who like nothing better than to batter each other with price promises and cuts all the time, but the world of backup solutions seems to move at a more serene pace. That's why a move on Synology caught our eye. KitGuru backs …
Read More »Aria hits UK with Black Friday – and it’s a good thing
Over the past 7 years, Black Friday has been the busiest day in the US retail shopping calendar. It represents the last chance for retailers to flush out older lines – ahead of the new stock for Xmas rolling into the stores and onto the shelves. More recently, companies that …
Read More »Intel gets Creative with latest acquisition
Over the past few years, Intel has been acquiring a series of technologies and patents that will, it hopes, position it better for 3-5 years down the road. Alongside operating system technology and – more famously – McAfee in the software/security area, Intel has now purchased Creative's clever bits for …
Read More »You might hate Windows 8, but Microsoft Game Studio doesn’t
While Windows 8 might not be selling well, some might call it a misguided product and we know it isn't all that fast for gaming, not everyone is quite so negative. The new VP of Microsoft Game Studios, Phil Harrison, is planning dedicated development for the new OS. “We are …
Read More »Microsoft planning its own glasses heads up display tech
We know Google isn't the only one working on a glasses based, heads up display, but now we can add one more name to that list, with a published Microsoft patent showing that it too is keen to get in on the emerging scene. However the software giant's offering appears …
Read More »Europe slowed Britain’s broadband development
Culture secretary Maria Miller revealed today that the reason the promised super fast broadband hasn't reached some of Britain's most rural areas in the past year, is because of European delays placed on funding. While the request was put in for £530 million in state aid in the early months …
Read More »Facebook wants to share data between all its services
Facebook has announced through an email to its users, that it plans to share information between itself and affiliate companies like Instagram and similar services. This is expected to begin as of the 28th November. While the email wasn't specifically about this, in the Policy section, it does discuss a …
Read More »Flying Orbit Helicopter orb controlled by Brainwaves
A team called Puzzlebox are releasing a stunning looking gadget which they hope will teach children about neuroscience, open source coding and focus. Their helicopter toy is controlled by brainwaves. Puzzlebox have been creating code to turn EEG signals into instructions that a robot can understand. In the last 24 …
Read More »Spin Torque MRAM – a sign of the future
You may have missed the breakthrough technology news by Everspin in recent weeks, so we thought we would take a quick look at the hardware. The company have created Spin Torque MRAM (Magnetic Random Access Memory) which uses an electron ‘spin' to store data in a magnetic, rather than electronic …
Read More »Win prizes with BeQuiet!
Our good friends over at BeQuiet! are running a competition right now to win a power supply and 120mm Silent Wings 2 fans. These fans are PWM Versions, not available yet for purchase. They are clearly in a festive mood as they are giving away 30 special Advent Calendars as …
Read More »Apple told to reveal HTC deal details to Samsung
A U.S. Judge has ordered Apple to pass over details of a legal settlement with HTC to rival Samsung. This will include the terms of a 10 year patents licensing agreement. Samsung had filed a motion to force Apple to reveal details of their HTC settlement which was reached on …
Read More »Sapphire Edge VS video with a chance to win one!
As Sapphire unloads one of the most exciting systems ever seen onto an unsuspecting market, KitGuru has learned that you can win one of these beauties. Check this video for details on how to win. Sapphire's Head of Global PR, Bill Donnelly, is on hand in this video to present …
Read More »Mini PC comes of age with Sapphire Edge VS launch
As of 6am this morning, the options available to technology lovers who want oodles of power but no noise and a stylish little package, just got a whole lot more attractive with the launch of Sapphire's Trinity APU-powered Edge VS. KitGuru peers under the bonnet to see what makes this …
Read More »Grand Theft Auto: Vice City coming to Android and iOS next month
After celebrating the 10th anniversary of Grand Theft Auto III last year with versions for Android and iOS, the process will be repeated for the 10th anniversary of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Rockstar is re-releasing the game for Android and iOS on December 6th. I have never played the …
Read More »Companies making fake customer reviews to be “named and shamed”
In a move that might have more than a few business owners scrambling to delete their five star self written reviews of their own products, high profile review sites are starting to implement technology that will catch out anyone thinking of writing fake customer opinions. According to GotJuice founder Mark …
Read More »ARIA to get stock of Dell U2913WM @ £559 delivered
ARIA just informed us that they will be getting stock of the Dell U2913WM early next week. This IPS monitor has been getting rave reviews and ARIA will be selling it for £559 inc vat, free delivery too. This is a considerable saving over the Dell UK price of £621.60 …
Read More »India Facebook arrests mirror British censorship
I've been talking about British censorship on social networks Twitter and Facebook a lot here at Kitguru in the past few weeks. From the Poppy Burning fiasco, to the extended look into social networking and freedom of speech, the fact that people are getting in legal trouble for making single, …
Read More »THQ in financing talks to avoid closure
THQ has entered into talks with a couple of potential investors, in the hope that it will secure funding to see it through the current tough times with stock pricing and game delays that sees it threatened with liquidation. However while those discussions are ongoing, it has managed to secure …
Read More »Nokia launches Here Maps onto iOS
Last week Nokia announced its Here Maps initiative, a cross-platform mapping solution that has today arrived for Apple iOS devices. Nokia Here Maps will make “you feel like a local wherever you go” with traffic and public transport overlays and voice guided navigation. You also have the option to download …
Read More »Windows 8 sales are disappointing
We are hearing from local dealers in the United Kingdom that Windows 8 sales are not as strong as expected. This verifies the news earlier this week that American retail tech giant Newegg have said that Windows 8 sales are ‘slow going'. Our reports from various sources in the United …
Read More »Wii U error code 150-1093 fix
Many Wii U customers are reporting some problems with their shiny new console. Games were freezing when being loaded with a confusing error and a machine unable to play the game. Nintendo support have answered the problems explaining the weird error code number. When you try to load a game …
Read More »NASA may have discovered life on MARS
U.S. space agency officials are planning to announce a ‘major' discovery in December, and speculation is rife that some form of life may have been discovered on MARS. NASA's Curiosity chief scientist John Grotzinger, of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena spoke to the NPR on Tuesday. He said …
Read More »Blizzard complains over HeroesofWarcraft.com
Blizzard has filed a complaint with the National Arbitration Forum for HeroesofWarcraft.com, hoping that the system will force the site's current owner, one Simon Rattray of Newcastle – according to the WHOIS page – to hand it over. What Blizzard wants the domain for remains to be seen, but this …
Read More »Women of tech given leg up
While females in gaming are often considered a rarity despite the fact that their number is steadily growing and beginning to rival that of their male counterparts, females in technology fields are still a rarer find. However now a new graduate scheme programme is being launched by Entrepreneur First, that aims to get …
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