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Samsung unveiled four new Galaxy S10 models at its Galaxy Unpacked 2019, including a 5G-powered version.

We are currently at Distree EMEA in France to get a sneak peek at some upcoming tech ahead of Computex later this year. While roaming around this afternoon we had the chance to catch up with Arctic, where we were shown two upcoming CPU coolers. The Arctic Liquid Freezer II …

Alongside Microsoft’s retroactive focus on backwards compatibility, the Xbox One is notable for embracing video game mods that were once exclusive to PC. It isn’t certain how the upcoming ninth generation of consoles will handle the feature, but developer Paradox Interactive is hoping to make the process significantly easier with …

Anthem is already alive and kicking for PC players with an Origin Access Premier subscription. This early access period has already brought to light a number of issues with the game and fortunately, one of the biggest problems is already being addressed. Eventually in Anthem's campaign, you hit a mission …

Over the last couple of years, there have been several whispers surrounding Apple's plans to tie macOS and iOS closer together. The wheels have been set in motion, with several iOS features making their way to Apple's laptop and desktop platform. In the future though, Apple will reportedly aim for …

Contrary to Activision’s usual business choices, the publisher surprisingly allowed Treyarch to release Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 without controversial loot boxes. Sadly, 4 months of bliss has come to an end, as Operation Grand Heist introduces paid Reserve Crates. The change isn’t entirely unexpected given that the series …

With the established dominance of Steam, Valve has attempted to expand into multiple markets across the past few years to varying success. Moving forward, it looks as though the company wants to focus on its gaming efforts as it withdraws its movies on-demand section indefinitely. Originally hosting documentaries such as …

Google is testing a built-in feature to reduce RAM usage within Chrome.

At the end of last year, cyber security specialists at Sixgill told KitGuru that Epic Games’ lack of security was allowing criminals to pinch Fortnite accounts and effectively launder money. Despite catering to an entire store now, it seems as though the company is still lacking in this area as …

In an obvious attempt to capitalise on the sheer popularity of Fortnite: Battle Royale, organiser Exciting Events arranged its very own unofficial Fortnite Live experience. The unmitigated disaster angered attendees and has since drawn the attention of publisher Epic Games, who has slapped those in charge with a lawsuit. Held …

When Nvidia first announced the RTX 20-series, ray-tracing was just one of the features being heavily pushed. The other was of course DLSS, which uses machine learning cores on the GPU to analyse in-game frames and provide better anti-aliasing compared to other methods. Unfortunately, DLSS performance has been giving questionable …

Over the years, smartphone makers have landed in various controversies all in an effort to get an edge over the competition. This ranges from cheating on benchmarks to outright paying for positive reviews. We've covered both of these topics here at KitGuru several times over the years but for some reason, smartphone makers continue to try and push their luck.

Although China has always had an iron grip on the content its population can access, the local government introduced new rules surrounding the internet two weeks ago. In order to keep up, Tencent Games has implemented stricter guidelines for streamers to follow regarding its own IPs. Valentine’s Day might be …

Despite no longer being employed by Oculus, Palmer Luckey is looking out for owners of the Rift CV1 by offering free repair kits to those affected by audio issues.

Huawei’s flagship smartphones more often than not receive fantastic reviews, prompting many to look ahead towards the release of the P30 next month. This could be marred by another episode of Huawei versus the world, as the company has once again been accused of tactically thieving Apple’s trade secrets. The …

Following last week's impressive Nintendo Direct, rumours began circulating that Nintendo was reviving a publicly cancelled game. Now, sources are claiming that the game in question is Scalebound, which was cancelled by Microsoft back in January 2017. Platinum Games' Hideki Kamiya was the director on Scalebound and had a lot …

Like most smartphone manufacturers, Huawei will be making an appearance at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 at the end of this week. Despite this, it won’t be until the following month that it releases its next flagship, as Huawei’s P30 unveiling will take place on March 26. Huawei is returning …

Netflix has cancelled The Punisher following its second season and Jessica Jones before its third and final season has aired. This brings Netflix’s Marvel Cinematic Universe efforts to an end, Disney TV boss Jeph Loeb hints that characters from all five of its shows could live on under Disney. The …

Apex Legends has stormed the gaming world with its sleek action-packed gameplay, amassing a staggering 25 million players in just one week. It stands to reason that Respawn Entertainment has more in store to grow the game, as dataminers have uncovered references to potentially upcoming characters and weapons. New Legends …

Huawei’s 5G efforts have been marred with security concerns as of late, with the US most recently pressuring its allies into banning the company from network infrastructures. It doesn’t seem as though the UK agrees, as British Intelligence determines any potential threat can be managed. While things have been relatively …

Microsoft hasn’t had the easiest time with its Windows 10 updates in recent months, after the colloquially known October update deleted user files, broke the media player and posed security risks. It seems the company wants to ensure that this doesn’t happen again as Insiders are already being asked to …

Last week was huge for video game launches, with Metro Exodus, Far Cry New Dawn, Jump Force and Crackdown 3 all hitting store shelves at once. With so many games coming out at once, sales for some titles are bound to be adversely affected. Crackdown 3 didn't manage to land …

After discontinuing its 17-inch MacBook Pro devices back in 2012, it looks as though Apple could once again offer larger models. Reports are suggesting that the firm is set to launch a 16-inch to 16.5-inch MacBook Pro later this year, complete with an “all-new design.” Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo …

Year 4 is just around the corner for Rainbow Six Siege fans, with Ubisoft outlining a range of content and changes on their way. First up is the Australian-set Operation Burnt Horizon, which will introduce players to Operators Gridlock and Mozzy, alongside the only new map of the year, Outback. …

Last year, Razer decided to go head to head with Humble Bundle, GOG and Green Man Gaming with its very own Razer Games Store. Just 10 month later, the company has handed in its two-week notice, as the storefront is set to close on February 28. The Razer Games store …

Given that a number of social media sites allow users to edit their original post, it’s easy to see why Twitter users continue to clamour for the same feature. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey maintains the company’s stance against an ‘edit’ button, but is reportedly considering the option to “clarify” previous …

Yesterday, Vox Media and The Verge were found to be sending out copyright strikes against two specific channels for reacting to a PC build guide video from several months ago. At the time, the two channels affected disputed the claims and were able to get them retracted fairly swiftly. At …

This is a very busy week for videogame releases. We've got Metro Exodus, Crackdown 3, Far Cry New Dawn and Anthem all coming out at once. Nvidia GPU users planning to jump in to one of these games this weekend will want to check out the latest driver update. Nvidia's …

Ahead of its Galaxy Unpacked event on February 20th, Samsung has unveiled its thinnest and lightest metal Android tablet yet. The newly announced Galaxy Tab S5e draws a lot of inspiration from its Apple competitor but manages to forgo the hefty price tag. Samsung has taken a cue from the …

Video game preservation and massive collections are a point of pride for some enthusiasts. Over the years, we've seen rare games sell for tens of thousands of dollars, meanwhile the largest video game collection in the world was sold several years ago for $750,000. This month, a new record was …