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With the Pascal architecture hitting two years old, we've known that Nvidia would be looking to up its game with a new generation of graphics cards soon, especially with GDDR6 memory entering production within the next couple of months. With that in mind, a GTX 11-series might not be too …

As PC gamers, I'm sure many of us have faced the issue of sweaty, uncomfortable while wearing a gaming headset for hours on end- especially during the summer months. In fact, HP's research says that 46 percent of gamers have this problem, so the company is tackling it head on …

Bethesda initiated a mysterious broadcast yesterday, asking fans to “Please Stand By” using Fallout’s signature loading screen as its backdrop. It seems that the stream’s 150,000 viewers can now rejoice, as the publisher has announced Fallout 76. Fallout 76 kicks off its teaser trailer with the classic “Take Me Home, …

Nintendo has scored itself another major exclusive for the Switch this year, as today Pokémon: Let's Go was officially announced. The spin-off title won't be the 8th Gen ‘Core RPG' that many hardcore fans are hoping for, but it is considered to be a mainline Pokémon game with several ties …

After eleven months of floating around in the ether, AMD’s Radeon Vega 56 has finally found its way into a laptop- specifically, the new Acer Predator Helios 500. There’s even the option to go all AMD by switching out the default Intel CPU with a 2nd Gen Ryzen 7 processor, …

Although there are still a few months left until Google will officially unveil its line of Pixel 3 smartphones, rumours are beginning to shed light on what to expect. The latest leak suggests that Google will indeed be catering to the notch enthusiasts, as well as affording an option to …

Intel is reportedly celebrating the 40th anniversary since the release of its first x86 microprocessor, as Intel’s Core i7-8086K appears in online listings.

STALKER 2 is one of those games that exists in gaming folklore right beside the likes of Half-Life 3 and The Last Guardian (until it was released that is). The game had been in development hell for a number of years. However, in a surprise twist, two weeks ago, GSC …

While little is known about Apple’s flagship smartphones arriving next year, it’s rumoured that there will be three devices, each of which take after the premium iPhone X. This includes swapping out the previously used LCD screens for an OLED display. Apple’s impending models due for release later this year …

High refresh rate gaming has been swiftly gaining in popularity over the years, but more often than not, making the jump to 144Hz is an expensive endeavour. Fortunately, we are starting to see more budget-friendly options hit the market, including AOC's latest ‘G90' monitor, which sports a 144Hz refresh rate …

Last week, controversial FPS Active Shooter debuted on Steam, pitting players in the shoes of a school shooter tasked with taking down as many people as possible. Valve has since responded to the criticism that the title has drawn, removing it from the platform. Active Shooter arrived in the wake …

Earlier this year, console modders found the first crack in the PS4's armor, developing an exploit to run homebrew software and unlock full PS2 backwards compatibility. The catch was that in order to take advantage, you would need a PS4 running either firmware version 4.05 or 4.55. Since then, SpecterDev …

The EU’s new GDPR rules were ushered in last week, forcing websites to update privacy policies across the board. It seems that some companies are having more trouble than others, as one activist has targeted Google’s Android, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp with a lawsuit. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) aims …

It has been just under one week since DICE first unveiled Battlefield V to the world. We weren't really expecting more news to come until E3, but surprisingly, the game's minimum system requirements for PC had already been published on the Origin store page yesterday. The minimum system requirements were …

Star Citizen is the most successful crowdfunded project in history, raising over $186 million since the space simulator went live in 2012. Those with a little more pocket change can continue to help Cloud Imperium Games, as the developer has now introduced the Legatus Pack, a $27,000 bundle that contains …

Update (29/05/18):  Last week, a German-based IT security firm Fraunhofer AISEC uncovered a flaw in AMD’s EPYC server chip, completely bypassing its SEV security protocol. AMD has since issued a statement to reassure its users that it’s on the case. “AMD’s Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) is designed to help protect …

OnePlus debuted its brand new flagship smartphone last week, turning heads with a plethora of new features. Unfortunately, one function in particular has been causing trouble for OnePlus 6 users, forcing the Chinese smartphone manufacturer to patch out its ‘always on display’ due to battery concerns. Prior to the launch …

Investigations are currently underway to determine whether or not there has been foul play among the top three memory manufacturers, after Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron were accused of fixing the prices of DRAM and NAND memory throughout 2017. This has prompted China’s Ministry of Commerce to step in and …

Cooler Master is expanding its MasterCase series today with the launch of the H500M. The latest midtower continues to emphasise user choice, with different accessories in the box, and makes the jump to tempered glass, RGB fans and swappable front panels. This is the flagship for Cooler Master's H-series of …

Earlier this month, leaks suggested that Samsung’s upcoming Note 9 would barely be distinguishable from its predecessor, making little to no external changes to the phablet. Under the hood is a different story, however, as the latest rumours hint at a much larger memory and storage than any of the …

Last week, Nintendo made the surprise announcement that it would begin selling a dockless Switch bundle in Japan. The new package allows buyers to just get the Switch and a pair of Joy-Cons at a cheaper price, rather than buying the full bundle with the TV dock and grip controller. …

Publisher Bluehole and PUBG Corp have harboured a growing concern over rival supermassive hit Fortnite: Battle Royale. Believing it to be replicating PlayerUnknown’s signature experience and even infringing on copyright, PUBG Corp has filed a lawsuit against its developer, Epic Games. The lawsuit was filed in January according to official …

In the ever-changing fight to bring connectivity to our daily lives, there remains a solid disconnect between our indoor networks and how we treat the internet when we step outside our front door. For many, private home internet use is approached with zest and zeal. Pushing connectivity into every room …

Intel unveiled its RX Vega-powered mobile processors earlier this year, with the Kaby Lake G-series replacing its own integrated graphics with technology from its rival, AMD. Now, it looks as though Google will be producing a Chromebook featuring the lovechild, under the codename “Kidd”. Kidd was discovered in a Chromium …

Update (28/05/18): Last week we learned that the Steam Link streaming app would remain exclusive to Android for the foreseeable future, as Apple revoked Valve's App Store approval. At the time, Apple cited ‘business conflicts' after a secondary review of the app. This was disappointing news to many PC gamers …

Back when the iPhone 6 first launched, Apple came under fire for two distinct issues- ‘Touch Disease' and ‘Bendgate'. The former was an issue where the phone's touchscreen would become unresponsive over time, while the latter saw iPhone 6 models bending in people's pockets. These issues were seemingly buried sometime …

DICE made a splash with its Battlefield 5 announcement, when it was revealed that the World War 2 shooter would have playable female soldiers at the expense of historical accuracy. The title’s design director knew it was going to be a tough sell, but maintains that he is “on the …

Over the past few years, Intel has undergone a lot of restructuring, laying off a significant portion of its workforce in the process. This has prompted allegations of age discrimination from Intel's former employees, with it perceived that the company has targeted older employees specifically in its layoffs. The accusations …

Last year, TellTale announced that it would finally be creating a ‘season two' for The Wolf Among Us, something that fans had been after for quite some time. Originally, the first episode was set to debut in 2018 but due to ‘fundamental changes' within the studio, the game has been …

President Trump has pulled telecommunications company ZTE out of the very same fire he put it in, as the United States reaches a deal with China. Friday’s deal echoes what we had heard previously from inside sources, with ZTE paying a significant fine and changing up its management in order …