Ahead of this year’s Computex, Alphacool has unveiled its brand new RGB watercooling block for graphics cards. The Eisblock GPX Plexi and GPX Acetal sport full covers on their rear, alongside large windows to better display the cooler’s customisable lighting and coolant. Both the Eisblock GPX Plexi and the Eisblock …
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Read More »The Nitro Concepts S300 now comes in urban camo
Over the past two years, the gaming chair market has become highly competitive, with several newcomers entering the market, posing a serious challenge to bigger brands. One such newcomer has been Nitro Concepts. In 2016, we saw the company release its E200 and E220 gaming chairs and in 2017, the …
Read More »AOC’s latest monitor takes aim at portability
While a decent laptop will go a long way when it comes to working on the move, for many, going from two monitors down to one will always feel like a downgrade for productivity. Fortunately, there are portable USB-C monitors out in the wild, and the latest from AOC seems …
Read More »GSC Game World announces that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is back in development
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl developer GSC Game World has experienced a turbulent life across the 8 years that a sequel has supposedly been in development, at one point ceasing operations entirely. Fans of the first-person shooter can rejoice, however, as it looks like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is back on the table …
Read More »Microsoft is renewing its effort to take on the iPad with cheaper Surface tablets
While Microsoft is throwing a lot of attention towards its high-end business-based Surface Hub 2, it’s also looking to tackle tablets for the everyday user. Reports suggest that this will be a renewed effort to rival Apple’s iPad, meaning Microsoft will be entering the market with Surface tablets costing half …
Read More »Samsung preparing a new 5120X1440 monitor with 120Hz refresh rate
Samsung has had its massive 49-inch 3840×1080 monitor on the market for a while now. The 32:9 super-wide is a step above the 21:9 screens we are used to seeing, but while its sheer size and 144Hz refresh rate is impressive, many have been holding out for a higher resolution …
Read More »Samsung is looking to fill ZTE’s Qualcomm-sized void with Exynos processors
South Korean chipmaker Samsung is looking to push its proprietary Exynos mobile processors onto rival OEMs, including Chinese manufacturer ZTE. It looks as though Samsung is attempting to capitalise on ZTE’s struggles with the US government, which currently prevents the smartphone maker from using Qualcomm’s chips. Currently, memory chip exports …
Read More »Nintendo rumoured to have Fire Emblem, Metroid, Pokemon and more at E3
E3 is just around the corner, which means we are currently right in the middle of ‘leak season'. Like every year, some of these will be fake and some of them will be very real. The Walmart Canada leak was a good start and gave us a decent first impression …
Read More »Google’s autoplay update is being reversed after causing issues for unintended targets
In the latest Google Chrome update, the browser attempted to tackle sites auto playing video with sound once and for all. Unfortunately, the update had some unexpected side effects, making some browser-based games completely unplayable. As a result, the new autoplay policy is being removed temporarily. In a Chromium bug …
Read More »Microsoft officially unveils the Xbox Adaptive Controller for accessibility users
Earlier this week, a brand new Xbox controller design hit the headlines with many suspecting it to be built around accessibility for the differently abled. Microsoft has now officially unveiled the gamepad, titled the Xbox Adaptive Controller, featuring modular inputs to ensure everyone can get the same immersive gaming experience …
Read More »The Senate has voted to overrule the FCC’s net neutrality repeal but there are more hurdles
It has been a crazy year for Net Neutrality. Over the course of 2017, the FCC, led by Ajit Pai, voted to repeal the 2015 Open Internet Act with the goal of giving ISPs more control over what customers could access and paving the way for ‘internet fast lanes' for …
Read More »OnePlus packs its all-glass OnePlus 6 with a host of high-end features for a fraction of the cost
OnePlus has debuted its OnePlus 6 smartphone, taking another crack at maintaining its reputation as a ‘flagship killer’. With an increased focus on speed and numerous improvements over its predecessor, OnePlus has impressively kept its competitive price point with the new device starting from £469 / €519 / $529. As …
Read More »Sony is axing production of physical PS Vita games
Sony’s PlayStation Vita had a hard time since its original 2012 Western release, kept alive by its many indie releases and JRPGs. Unfortunately, it’s time has now come with the company ending the production of its physical Vita titles by March 31st 2019. Sony’s American and European branches reached out …
Read More »Intel reportedly planning $5 billion production expansion in Israel
It is already the biggest chip maker in the world, but it looks like the company will be expanding further over the next couple of years. This week, Israel's finance ministry lifted the curtain on Intel's plan for a $5 billion expansion to production operations. While Intel is a US-based …
Read More »Shenmue III has been pushed back to 2019
It looks like Shenmue III needs a bit more time in the oven, as publisher Deep Silver announced today that the game won't be able to meet its 2018 release window. Originally, Shenmue III was due to come out before the end of 2017, but was pushed back around this …
Read More »US Senate set to cast vote on saving Net Neutrality today
The US Senate is scheduled to vote on the reversal of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) repeal of Net Neutrality rules today, with a predicted 50-49 vote in favour of saving Net Neutrality. If this does end up being the outcome, however, the effort still faces a tremendous uphill struggle. …
Read More »Microsoft reveals its Surface Hub 2 ahead of 2019 launch
Building upon its premium all-in-one Surface Hub, Microsoft is well under way developing the Surface Hub 2 despite production issues resulting in the original device selling to little more than 5,000 customers in total. While the workplace device might never make it onto television commercials due to its exorbitant pricing, …
Read More »AMD has begun sampling its 2nd Gen Threadripper processors
We've known for a while that AMD is preparing to launch its 2nd Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors later this year. The current launch window is the second half of 2018, and it looks like we are inching closer as this week, AMD revealed that its new Threadripper chips are now …
Read More »F.E.A.R. is getting a live-action adaptation from Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn studio
Atmospheric horror video game F.E.A.R (First Encounter Assault Recon) is set to receive the silver screen treatment, handled by Warner Bros. Digital Networks’ Machinima, best known for the live-action gaming series Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn and Mortal Kombat: Legacy. Screenwriter Greg Russo is set to handle the narrative, once …
Read More »Metro Exodus has been pushed back to 2019
Metro Exodus first appeared at E3 last year and went on to become one of the best reveals of the show. At the time, the game was due to launch on PC and consoles later this year, with some hints pointing towards August. However, now it seems that the developers …
Read More »Thermaltake introduces RGB-powered View 32 TG RGB Edition Mid-Tower
Thermaltake has bolstered its View Series lineup of cases, granting owners the ability to customise eye catching rigs with RGB lighting. The View 32 TG RGB Edition Mid-Tower Chassis is already available for $140, earning its value with three pre-installed 120mm Riing RGB LED fans and a built-in controller. Aesthetic …
Read More »The PowerColor RX Vega Nano to reappear at Computex
There is an RX Vega Nano on the way! We've known about it for a little while, but it looks like we may finally be seeing a launch at Computex.
Read More »Discord has grown immensely over its three years
Discord is celebrating its third birthday, showing its door frame markings with a bunch of information pertaining to just how much the platform has grown. Alongside this, Discord users are being treated to an update that improves upon its underlying technology on the backend. The platform has seen staggering growth …
Read More »Three million Facebook users have had their data publicly exposed by yet another app
While the Cambridge Analytica scandal brought a lot of trouble to Facebook, it seems that this was just the tip of the iceberg for the social media platform. Another app, called ‘myPersonality’ has now been revealed to have disclosed “intimate” details of at least three million Facebook users. Developed by …
Read More »Logitech makes its Lightspeed wireless tech affordable with new G305 mouse
Logitech has already proven that it has what it takes in the wireless market, however its high-end Powerplay lineup sports a cost that reflects its premium design. The company has recognised this, ushering in the G305, packing wired speeds into a sub-$60 wireless mouse. Given its much lower price point, …
Read More »RAGE 2 has a gameplay trailer, will release in 2019
Following on from the Walmart leak last week, Bethesda essentially confirmed that Rage 2 was coming with a few teases on Twitter. Now today, we have a full announcement trailer, showing off in-game footage and giving us a taste of what's to come. We'll likely be getting some more details …
Read More »The Honor 10 boasts an ‘AI Camera’, 5.8-inch screen and a low price tag
It is officially launch day for the Honor 10 smartphone here in London. The ‘AI powered' smartphone will be available in Europe starting today, complete with some funky design changes, some decent specs and a fairly low price tag. The Honor 10 seems to take a lot of its design …
Read More »There are already 4K 120Hz monitors out there but they come with some big drawbacks
Ever since the first Ultra-HD/4K gaming monitors began hitting the market, there has been a good chunk of enthusiasts waiting for higher refresh rate options to come down the pipeline. We already know that Nvidia has its own plans to usher in the age of 4K/144Hz gaming, but it looks …
Read More »Gigabyte pushes into the storage market with two SATA SSDs
Gigabyte is already well established in the motherboard and graphics card markets, making its latest expansion into the storage market a logical progression. Its first selection of UD Pro solid state drives will be available in 256GB and 512GB variants, with durability as the company’s primary focus over speed. Despite …
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