2017 has been a kind year to memory manufacturer, G.Skill which has managed to bag the “world’s fastest” title on numerous occasions. The year isn’t over yet, however, as G.Skill has now bagged itself the accolade for the world’s fastest 64GB SO-DIMM kit. Its latest 64GB SO-DIMM memory boasts high …
Read More »Nintendo delays 64GB cartridges for third-parties until 2019
The Nintendo Switch has been a massive success for Nintendo, with the console matching the sales of its rivals. It isn’t all bells and whistles for the platform, however, as Nintendo has delayed its 64GB cartridges for outside publishers until 2019. Switching back to cartridges hasn’t just left a mark …
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 15: Win a Fractal Design Define R6, Celsius 36 liquid cooler and Edison M 750W PSU
For day 15 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we are teaming up with Fractal Design to give away a brand new Define R6 case, Celsius 36 Water cooler and an Edison M 750W power supply- the perfect bundle to kick off a new build!
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 14: Win a Cooler Master H500P case!
For day 14 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we are teaming up with Cooler Master to give away a H500P- the successor to the HAF case!
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 13: Win a Sapphire RX Vega 64 Nitro+ Limited Edition!
The KitGuru Advent Calendar is still going strong! For day 13 we are teaming up with Sapphire to give away a Sapphire RX Vega 64 Nitro+! If you've been itching to get your hands on Vega, then don't miss out!
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 12: Win a full set of AquaTuning custom water cooling gear
The KitGuru Advent Calendar is still going strong! For day 12 we are teaming up with Aquatuning to give one lucky reader the chance to win their very own full custom water cooling loop! The winner will even get to choose their own parts, so don't miss out!
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 11: Win an AOC G2770PF 144Hz Freesync Gaming Monitor
For Advent Day 11, we have teamed up with AOC to give the gift of high refresh rates with a brand new G2770PF 144Hz gaming monitor!
Read More »Possible release date for Samsung’s Galaxy S9, alongside new images
While the Samsung Galaxy S9 was tipped for a March reveal during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) event, it was unknown whether it would launch shortly after or wait until later in the year for suitable competition. It seems that an earlier release date has now been suggested, as case …
Read More »Leo Says EP8: Reviewing Cases, Nvidia price drop, iMac Pro Vega, Office Fail, Apple throttle iphones
In the eighth episode of ‘Leo Says' – our grumpy guru Leo discusses iMac Pro with Vega graphics, Nvidia cutting the price of Nvidia Titan Xp Star wars limited edition cards, Windows 10 failing, Ryzen APU leaks and just how much he loves the Fractal Design Define R6 case. He …
Read More »Google’s Pixel 2 XL is still experiencing crackling audio issues
Despite Google’s Pixel 2 line of smartphones experiencing a plethora of troubles since they released starting October, both the Pixel 2 and its big brother, the Pixel 2 XL have maintained a certain amount of popularity. It seems that the troubles are far from over, however, as Pixel 2 XL …
Read More »Intentionally reducing iPhone performance has earned Apple a few class action lawsuits
Despite an arguably justifiable reason as to why, customers aren’t pleased that Apple has been hiding the fact it intentionally slows down aging iPhones. Multiple class action lawsuits have come out attacking the firm, claiming compensation against the underhanded tactic. The first lawsuit cropped up in California, requesting Apple to …
Read More »Is slowing the performance of iPhones Apple’s only solution to battery degradation?
Yesterday, Apple confirmed the accusations that it was intentionally slowing down the performance of its iPhones in order to combat the repercussions of battery degradation. This does mostly fix the problems of spontaneous shutdowns, but was it really Apple’s only solution? Speaking with The Verge, battery experts Marca Doeff of …
Read More »Nintendo Power rises from the ashes as a podcast
After 285 issues, Nintendo Power was closed on December 11th 2012, ending its 24-year run. Just five years later, the publication has officially returned, this time in the form of a podcast. The revival is hosted by Chris Slate, a former Editor-in-Chief for the original publication, who opens by stating …
Read More »Sea of Thieves devs give an hour of gameplay, announce a new comic series
Ahead of its release in March, Rare is giving its Sea of Thieves a lot of attention. First, it reveals a companion comic book and now, it’s given us an hour-long gameplay trailer straight from the developers themselves. The comic series is being published by Titan Comics, who is also …
Read More »Micron begins the transition to GDDR6 graphics memory
Micron has been working on GDDR6 graphics memory for quite some time, announcing earlier this year that the time frame for release had moved up this year. While we won’t see commercial launched until next year, the company has made good on its promise as it increases production ready to …
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 10: Win an MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon AC motherboard and Intel Core i7-8700K
The KitGuru Advent Calendar is still going strong! For day 10 we are teaming up with MSI & Intel to give away a brand new MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon AC motherboard paired with an Intel Core i7 8700K! We even have a few extra MSI goodies to throw into the mix- this is one you don't want to miss!
Read More »Sid Meier’s Civilization VI appears on iPad’s App Store
Firaxis is set to release its first expansion for Civilization VI early next year, with Rise & Fall offering a bunch of new features that will give players a fresh experience. Before that, though, Civ VI has made its way to iPad via the App Store for just $30 until …
Read More »StudioMDHR’s Cuphead goes Double Platinum with 2 million sales
While there are fakes of StudioMDHR’s Cuphead around, they say imitation is the highest form of flattery. I’d say there’s nothing more flattering than winning multiple awards and, now, passing the sales milestone of 2 million copies. Cuphead is a game that outdid itself within its first two weeks, breaching …
Read More »Fallout 4: New Vegas mod gets beautiful new screenshots
Earlier this year, Reddit user ‘Sir_Bumfrey_Diggles’ announced that Fallout New Vegas was being built within Fallout 4. The aptly named Fallout 4: New Vegas mod seems to be coming along nicely, with an update showing that it’s taking full advantage of the weather system. Unfortunately, still no snow in time …
Read More »Reader Review: Riotoro Ghost writer Prism keyboard and Aurox mouse
You've probably noticed that over the last week and a half, we've been running a series of daily giveaways for the holiday season. These are all ‘reviewer' giveaways, in hopes that readers will come back and share their thoughts on what they won with us and other KitGuru visitors. Today, …
Read More »3GPP signs off on new 5G specification
The organisation which manages cellular standards, the 3GPP, has capped off the year by signing off on the first specification for Non-Standard 5G NR (New Radio). This is something that has been in production for quite some time, but has recently been pushed on an accelerated timeline in order for …
Read More »The Razer Phone has just got its first big camera software upgrade
Back when we reviewed the Razer Phone, we came to the conclusion that it was an excellent piece of hardware but we felt a bit let down by the camera software. At the time, Razer promised to improve the experience with future updates and today, they are starting to make …
Read More »Apple confirms that it intentionally dampens iPhone performance via updates
It seems that Geekbench’s accusation that Apple purposefully slows down iPhone performance wasn’t all that wrong, as the company has now responded. Admitting that his is, in fact, the case, Apple went on to confirm that the reasoning is to ensure device performance after battery degradation. “Our goal is to …
Read More »Windows Hello facial recognition is bested by a photograph
It seems that Apple’s Face ID isn’t the only biometric authentication system that has been fooled recently, as researchers have managed to trick Windows Hello with a mere photo. Multiple versions of Windows 10 are affected, across different hardware configurations. The research was conducted by German firm SYSS, are reported …
Read More »PUBG Corp. CEO talks 2018 for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
It’s official, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has reached its full release on PC with a brand new Nvidia-optimised driver to boot. This is “not the end to anything,” according to the CEO of PUBG Corp. as more is promised throughout 2018. Talking to PC Gamer, CEO of PUBG Corp. CH Kim has …
Read More »Apple now forces loot boxes to disclose drop rates before sale on iOS
With every advancement in technology, the law has always lagged behind. This is most recently evident in the controversy of loot boxes and how to regulate them, but things might be beginning to change. Apple has updated its iOS developer guidelines, now requiring games with loot boxes to disclose their …
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 9: Win an Arctic Freezer 33 eSports ONE CPU cooler
The KitGuru Advent Calendar is still going strong! For day 9 we are teaming up with Arctic to give away a brand new Arctic Freezer 33 eSports One CPU cooler! The winner will even get to pick a color of their choice!
Read More »EU defines Uber as a taxi service rather than a digital service
Since its inception, Uber has revolutionised how the public utilises transport using new technology. Despite Uber maintaining that it is a digital information service that simply acts as an intermediary between drivers and customers, the EU has now stated in a ruling that it should be treated as a “service …
Read More »The Witcher 3’s Xbox One X patch enables 4K/30 and a 60 frames per second mode
CD Projekt Red isn't quite done with The Witcher 3 just yet. Earlier this year the studio pushed out a patch for the PS4 Pro version of the game and soon, the Xbox One X will also be getting an upgrade patch. While the PS4 Pro version didn't quite deliver …
Read More »THQ Nordic unleashes Fury as War is set to return in Darksiders 3
THQ Nordic revealed its upcoming continuation of the Darksiders series earlier this year, debuting the third horseman (horseperson?), Fury. Armed with a whip, the latest trailer for Darksiders 3 shows off Fury’s skills and utility with a surprise interaction with original protagonist, War. The new gameplay trailer depicts a much …
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