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Facebook has lost a lot of trust throughout 2018 after a number of security issues have come to light. The social network stated that it wouldn’t replace its security chief following the departure of Alex Stamos, but that hasn’t stopped the company throwing cash at major cybersecurity firms in order …

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AOC Gaming has had its hooks in the esports scene for quite some time, forging close partnerships with prolific professional team G2 Esports and helping to sponsor the UK Esports Awards earlier this year. More recently, however, AOC has teamed up with Red Bull for two major events: the Red …

Back in June, Microsoft announced plans to acquire GitHub for $7.5 billion. Since then, the code repository has found a new CEO and discussed plans for the future under the Microsoft banner, although the deal had to get through the EU's antitrust commission before closing. Fortunately for Microsoft, a ruling …

Back in 2016, it was revealed that Facebook had been misleading advertisers for two years due to a botched algorithm that overestimated viewing time averages by up to 80 percent. Although Facebook claims it was an accident, a lawsuit from marketing agency Crowd Siren alleges that social network had known …

It looks like Netflix is about to but heads with the EU, as the streaming service has begun calling out Europe's ‘content quota' plans for online video services. Apparently the EU is considering a new law that would require streaming services to “devote a minimum of 30 percent of their …

After withdrawing its search services in China for a number of years, Google has been making effort to re-enter the market with a censored version of Google Search known as Dragonfly. Speaking about the project for the first time, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has revealed that tests are going “very …

Alleviating woes of Intel’s 9th generation shipping without an air cooler, Cooler Master has once again refreshed its ultra-popular Hyper 212 line. Designed as more than just a new coat of paint, the Hyper 212 Black Edition and RGB Black Edition are built to make upgrading easier than ever. Cooler …

Rumours began swirling last week when anonymous sources claimed that developers were working on the ability to swap in-game names on Sony’s PlayStation Network – a feature distinctly missing for over a decade. Sony has since made the news official, explaining that PSN users can change their name as soon …

Back at E3, Microsoft announced that not only was it preparing a next-gen console, but the company would also be hoping to tackle game streaming. We weren't expecting to hear more about Microsoft's cloud streaming plans so soon but late last night, Project xCloud was officially announced, aiming to offer …

We’re expecting Google to drop news on its latest Pixel smartphones any day now. Several leaks have taken place over the last couple of months and while much of the focus has been placed on the smartphone lineup, it looks like we’ll be seeing a Pixel tablet this year too. …

As one of the most anticipated releases of 2016, it’s not surprising to know that Deadpool was subject to mass piracy following its release. A Californian man caught uploading one of the first copies of the film to Facebook has now been charged with a three-week prison sentence down from …

Earlier this week, video game developers took to Twitter to raise concerns surrounding working conditions in the industry. The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has since responded to the movement, reassuring that efforts are being made to support affected professionals. The IDGA publicly spoke out against Jessica Price’s firing from …

Razer has expanded into many different areas over the years, from gaming mice and keyboards to laptops and smartphones. Now this week, Razer is diving in to a new area with the Razer Sila, a high-performance WiFi router designed to give a boost to gaming traffic. The idea of a …

Ofcom is cracking down on UK telecom practices once again, this time taking aim at EE and Vodafone over allegations of inaccurate data coverage information. These inaccurate statistics seem to primarily be affecting those who live in rural areas. Ofcom launched its investigation earlier this week and aims to figure …

While it might seem like a simple prank on the surface, the act of swatting wastes the valuable time of the law enforcement and can end in tragedy more often than not. It has always been a punishable crime, however the Seattle Police Department is taking proactive measures to alleviate …

Over the weekend, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fined Tesla CEO Elon Musk $40 million split between both himself and the company, based on allegations of fraud causing significant disruption in the stock market. Both have agreed to settle these terms without confirming or denying the allegations, leaving …

A couple of years ago, it came to light that Google had paid Apple around $1 billion to keep its search engine as the default on the iOS Safari browser. To be more specific, Apple was making 34 percent of the revenue from Google's iOS traffic. Apple has considered changing …

Last year, Uber was heavily scrutinised over its security practises after a data leak was made public. A hacker had managed to obtain the details of millions of Uber users worldwide, including drivers and customers. The hack, which took place in 2016, was kept under wraps for 13 months and …

While the Ultra HD Brilliance 328P6VUBREB is the latest product to house Philips’ proprietary USB-C docking solution, the technology has made its way into a number of devices throughout the year. It seems as though the company is pushing for USB-C to become a new standard of interconnectivity, pairing with …

While we run a lot of our own giveaways here at KitGuru, sometimes we'll spot good ones occurring elsewhere. This week Netgear is running its own competition, offering up ten Orbi Pro WiFi systems. The Orbi Pro operates wire-free and provides a dedicated connection between router and satellite. Setting one …

Amazon has placed a lot of emphasis on its Alexa virtual assistant recently, launching a plethora of Echo devices during a surprise event. Sadly, it seems as though Alexa is suffering issues throughout Europe resulting in devices not responding to ordinary commands. Unveiling a range of new Alexa-powered Echo devices, …

Instagram may not come to mind when chasing down online sales, but Facebook's photo-oriented property very well may become an online storefront through a partnered app. News of Facebook's intentions to step into the realm of storefronts run by artificial intelligence broke as early as July revolving around a plan …

Five years after going private and three years after conducting one of the biggest takeovers the tech industry has ever seen, Dell is looking to make itself public once again. This change will now kick off with an initial public offering (IPO), an idea that was initially mulled over earlier …

At the start of the year, the European Union (EU) introduced new laws intended to protect consumer rights, forcing companies to change their terms of service (ToS) in order to comply. While Facebook made effort in March to reluctantly adapt to the new regulations, it seems that the firm has …

Valve has been no stranger to governments taking issue with the Steam refund policy. The situation in Australia may have wrapped up but now authorities in France want to take a crack at Valve's legal team. Over in France, both Valve and Ubisoft have been fined for breaching consumer laws. …

Earlier this year, Mozilla announced that it had been working on a brand new web browser called ‘Firefox Reality'. This is a dedicated version of Firefox meant for Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality headsets. This was all done in an effort to get the jump on the future of content …

Amazon has launched an investigation into its own staff following accusations that employees had been taking bribes that breach the vendor’s terms of service. In exchange for the payoffs, workers have supposedly been offering up confidential sales data and services to, wrongfully, preserve the integrity of independent companies and their …

Chinese manufacturer OnePlus has enjoyed a lot of success in recent years, making a name for itself in the premium smartphone market for its value. In a surprising turn of events, the firm has now turned its attention to consumer based televisions in order to further challenge its rival, Samsung. …