From the time of AMD's graphics price cut announcement, it took all of 24 hours for the first resellers to implement the drops. KitGuru happens across a forum announcement that indicates the price war has not finished. Not yet at any rate. Whatever your opinion on the GTX660 and the …
Read More »Apple is owed $1.05 billion from Samsung following patent verdict
Late last night local time, the nine man jury of the Apple vs Samsung legal case in California has ruled in favour of Apple and putting over a billion in their pocket in the process. Just days after the case was given to the jury, they have found that the …
Read More »KitGuru visits the UK’s largest gaming festival, i46
It's that time of year again, when gamers from across Europe flock to the International Centre in Telford to attend what has become the biggest gaming festival in the UK. This bank holiday weekend marks the 46th iteration of Multiplay's Insomnia series which will accommodate over 3000 gamers for five …
Read More »ARIA/KG Apple giveaway: Win a 64GB iPad 3 and 3x 8GB iPod Touch
This weekend we have a killer competition for not one, but four lucky readers. We have worked closely with ARIA to give away some droolworthy prizes. We are giving away a 64GB Apple iPad 3 and three 8GB iPod Touch players!! To stand a chance of winning one of these …
Read More »Aria slash price of AMD 7850 1GB to £129.95
This weekend is a great time to pick up a kick ass, low cost graphics card, courtesy of UK e-tailer ARIA. They are offering an ARIANET (reference) branded AMD HD7850 for only £129.95 including VAT. The HD7850 is a very capable card, easily powering most modern engines at 1080p with …
Read More »Ultra rare Final Fantasy II cart attracts many offers, idiots
Uppdate 2: After contacting the seller, he said: “The auction was pulled down by eBay for reasons that aren't entirely clear to me, even after being on the phone with them for around 30 minutes. The term of service it violated was the one that prevents illegal copies of original …
Read More »The Business: More GTA V screenshots
Hot off the heels of yesterday's more relaxed looking GTA V screens, featuring tennis courts, parachuting and the sheer beauty of the natural world Rockstar looks to have created for its next Grand Theft Auto title, we have four new screengrabs that showcase scenes with a little more focus on …
Read More »Hacktivists infect 30,000 PCs at Saudi oil company
For as long as there have been computers, there have been hackers. Moving forward in the 21st century, there seems to be an ever increasing risk of activists, with a political agenda and computer skills, attacking major companies without putting themselves at risk in the streets. KitGuru considers this latest …
Read More »Exclusive interview with Kingston Regional Director Ann Keefe
The world of IT is very competitive. It's rare for any company, no matter how good, to dominate a market for years – but that's just what Kingston has done in the memory sector. In the wake of GamesCom 2012, KitGuru managed to catch up with the company's Regional Director …
Read More »Poor PC sales cause three month DRAM overflow
Last night I spoke with an industry source in Taipei who informed me that the DRAM inventory situation is growing worse. Many of the manufacturers have pulled back on DRAM production, but they are still caught with a three month surplus. The problem has occurred due to flagging PC sales …
Read More »Can Windows 8 tempt hackers, crackers or anyone?
If we're lucky, then each new operating system makes the world a little better for everyone. Microsoft's approach is more of a 2 steps forward, then 3 steps back. One very specific feature in Windows 8 could put off a chunk of the enthusiast market. KitGuru gets a little Doom9 …
Read More »Amazon press conference Sept 6th: Kindle Fire 2 ?
Amazon have sent out invites for an upcoming press conference scheduled for September 6th in Santa Monica. The email does not detail any product launch or information on what is to be expected however whisperings may indicate that they will be showcasing the Kindle Fire 2. Amazon have experienced a …
Read More »iPad Mini and iPhone may be launched at separate media events
Well connected, highly regarded Apple journalist Jim Diarymple posted that Apple may be preparing to showcase their next generation iPhone and iPad Mini at two, separate media events later this year. He posted in response to a theory by Daring Fireball's John Gruber. Gruber initially said that it would make …
Read More »Korean court hits both Apple and Samsung with product ban
A court in South Korea has ruled today that both Samsung Electronics and Apple Inc have infringed on each others patents. Both companies are now facing a ‘partial' ban of products in South Korea. The court didn't accept accusations from Apple that Samsung copied the look and feel of their …
Read More »Microsoft gets a new logo
Microsoft made a monumental announcement this morning. No, it's not a revamped Windows 8, no the next Xbox isn't just around the corner. Microsoft has a new logo and it's inspiration is clearly Metro. The design language, not a shortening of another word. This is the first time Microsoft has …
Read More »US cracking down on app piracy
While organisations like the MPAA and RIAA get a lot of press for lobbying governments into taking down music and movie related file sharing sites, the US authorities have been targeting a new kind of piracy as well – app piracy. In a single swipe, the US government has taken …
Read More »Seasonic launch G Series power supplies
Seasonic, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced power supply units for computer systems, has expanded its product range to include a brand new series of high-quality, affordable power supplies, called the G-Series. The G-Series product family will include 360W, 450W, 550W and 650W power supplies, each …
Read More »USB cable for future iOS devices spotted
There has been several leaks in the past few weeks of the upcoming next generation iPhone and highly rumoured iPad mini's dock connectors yet this is the first look we have seen at the cable itself. All future iOS devices are expected to use this specific cable and associated dock …
Read More »HTC eyes price cuts as possible solution to stage a comeback
It isn't surprising any more that HTC is not performing as well as they did a couple of years ago. This is happening regardless of impressive products such as the flagship One X and a focus on quality over quantity. In an effort to turn this financial misfortune around, the …
Read More »Grand Theft Auto 5 – Dirtbiking, Tennis and Skydiving
One of the most successful game franchises of all time continues to build momentum for the next release. Rockstar Games have published a new series of screenshots highlighting the upcoming title, which is sure to become a bestseller once it is released. The screenshots point out that dirt biking will …
Read More »Microsoft axe Kinect pricing to $109.99 – no plans for EMEA
Microsoft have enjoyed huge success (and sales) with their Kinect controller for the Xbox 360, and PC. Major Nelson said last night that the North American audience can enjoy a ‘permanent' price reduction to $109.99. Very nice indeed. What about the European gaming audience? Well it appears we aren't so …
Read More »Nexus 7 hits Germany September 3rd
Our German readers will be pleased to hear that the hottest 7 inch tablet is due to hit their shores on September 3rd. German store Saturn are said to be first with stock, so get your order in as soon as possible. Early reports would indicate that the price point …
Read More »LG Optimus G specifications leak online
The much awaited LG Optimus G smartphone specifications have leaked online, thanks to Korean website AsiaDaily. The upcoming handset will house a quad core processor, 2GB of memory, 13MP camera, 4G LTE and a huge 4.7 inch IPS True HD Display. The smartphone will run Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) …
Read More »Anonymous hits Pussy Riot court website
Internet hacktivist movement Anonymous, has shown how it feels about the recent conviction of Russian anti-government protesters, the band Pussy Riot, by defacing the website of the court that sentenced them. To show their dissaproval at the outcome of the trial, the Anons posted a video of the latest single …
Read More »Sleeping Dogs alongside AMD high end cards
There's nothing that floats a KitGuru's boat like an intelligent bundle and that's appealing and does not add to the cost of a product you wanted to buy anyway. nVidia did a great bundle with Lost Planet in the past and it's something that we try to take into account …
Read More »LG debuts 84in Ultra HD 4k TV
LG has today shown off its new Ultra Definition Television (UDTV) set for the first time. Featuring a display resolution of 3840 × 2160 and an 84in span from diagonal corner to corner, making this the company's biggest TV set to date. UDTV is one of the new high resolution …
Read More »AMD HD7770 & HD7750 Roundup: Sapphire, XFX and HIS
The graphics market in 2012 is extremely competitive and the price/performance battle between Nvidia and AMD shows no signs of slowing down. AMD have recently adjusted their Cape Verde HD7700 series to offer increased performance while reducing the price. The new hardware ‘update' is set to target the gamer on …
Read More »CaseKing and OcUK get into big events in a big way
With Multiplay's i46 gaming extravaganza about to kick off in the Telford International Centre, loads of sponsors will be vying for the attention of the thousands of hardcore gamers who attend. KitGuru takes a look at one of the sponsors and their ‘large event' pedigree. While hands-on gaming stands with …
Read More »Nokia hints at PureView technology on Windows Phone
Thus far, Nokia's PureView camera technology has only been seen on the 808 PureView; a device restricted to the out of fashion Symbian operating system. This could soon change in the coming months as Nokia has teased the possibility of Windows Phone PureView device. On Twitter Nokia replied to a …
Read More »Display-Z can display all your old graphic cards
When you've rushed out to buy a brand new graphic card that costs as much as a small holiday, you can't wait to get it home and install it. With promises of pixel processing paradise still ringing in your ears, the screws come flying off the back of your chassis …
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