Asus are best known for their motherboards, laptops and exclusive, custom created graphics cards but they also release a range of peripherals and gadgets. Today we are looking at the latest WL-330N3G 6 in 1 Wireless N device which can act as a mobile router for a plethora of devices. …
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Metro version of IE10 to ditch Flash plug in support
The hype for Windows 8 is building up, with many people wondering if Microsoft will drop the ball after the success of Windows 7. The latest news is that the tablet optimised version of Windows 8 will drop Flash support, to concentrate on HTML5. Steve Jobs would be proud. Apple …
Read More »Apple will refresh Macbook Pro this month with new Sandybridge chips
AppleInsider have some juicy information today as they have found out that Apple are apparently going to refresh their professional notebook range with a late 2011 release. According to their sources, the Macbook Pro refresh machines will be faster than the current models, offering ‘marginal' speed bumps. Appleinsider say that …
Read More »Google acquire 1,023 patents to strengthen defenses
Regular readers of Kitguru will already be aware that Google passed over some patents to HTC recently, in a case to help them fight against Apple. The latest news to reach us is that Google have taken over a thousand patents from IBM. The reason for this is similar to …
Read More »MSI X460 Laptop Review (Core i7)
MSI have been releasing some very capable gaming and business systems in the last year. Today we are looking at their latest X460 machine, which is aimed at a user who demands maximum processing power. Our review machine is based around a powerful second generation Core i7 2630QM processor, which …
Read More »Star attacks nearby planet with destructive X-rays
NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory has been the source of some fascinating reports in recent months, and the latest is proof enough to make the hairs on your arms stand on end. They have found that a star, close to an alien planet is sending out mega powerful X-Rays – 100,000 …
Read More »Survey shows faith in Apple still strong, after Steve Jobs resigns
This really won't come as much of a shock to many, but ChangeWave Research have issued a report on the demand for Apple products, since iconic leader Steve Jobs stepped down as CEO of the company. The survey, taken from September 6-12 this year targeted 2,297 consumers. Only 4 percent …
Read More »Xeon E5 chips for release early 2012
Intel's chief Paul Otellini gave the opening keynote speech at the Developer forum in San Francisco, and according to the Register he didn't focus much on the server side of the business. This was intentional, as Intel are not yet ready to launch the E5 Sandybridge versions of their processors, …
Read More »BitFenix Shinobi Case Review (window version)
BitFenix have made a big move into the chassis market over the past year, starting with the release of the Colossus full tower chassis. Today we are going to look at a mid tower, the BitFenix Shinobi Window version. The Shinobi aims to provide all the high end features at …
Read More »Sony to release Playstation Vita end of year
Sony are hoping that their upcoming Playstation Vita portable is more of a success than the flagging Nintendo 3DS. According to latest reports, they are due to release the Vita in Japan in the middle of December. The company have said that the release will unfortunately miss the Christmas/end of …
Read More »Team AMD FX break CPU record – 8 Core Bulldozer @ 8.429ghz
Many AMD fans are waiting with baited breath for the upcoming release of the new FX Bulldozer processors. While we patiently wait for the new range to hit the market, AMD are teasing everyone by breaking a new record, entering the Guinness Book Of Records for the ‘Highest Frequency of …
Read More »The truth behind Apple’s litigation against Samsung
While all of the major companies spend huge amounts of time and money suing each other, the most noticeable stories in recent months seem to have centred on Apple's attempt to block Samsung's tablets at every turn. Why is Jobs and Co so hot for the Korean love? KitGuru gets …
Read More »Dell XPS 8300 Review (Core i5/Nvidia)
Life in 2011 is hectic, and we don't all have the time or skills necessary to build a PC from the ground up. There are many system makers in the UK, but Dell are assuredly one of the biggest, offering a huge range of solutions to suit every desire and …
Read More »Gamestop to release gaming tablet, with dedicated controller
GameStop are releasing a new tablet, powered by Android which will launch with a series of games already installed. The US retailer spoke to gameindustry.biz and said that Android was the logical choice being the ‘GameStop certified gaming platform'. President Tony Bartel told gameindustry.biz “I don't see any need to …
Read More »Apple Macintosh sales up 22% in last two months
NPD have released new sales data which shows that Apple's Macintosh sales are up a staggering 22% in the first two months of the September quarter. Gene Munster from Piper Jaffray says that the strong sales are due to the new Macbook Air and Mac Mini product refreshes. In other …
Read More »HTC boss on iPhone survey: ‘just not cool anymore’
You can always tell when a competitor is concerned. They spend most of their time focused on you, and bitching about how customers would be better opting for your ‘product'. HTC acting president Martin Fichter apparently ran a survey through Reed College and the result? Well, the iPhone just isn't …
Read More »Nintendo continue to struggle: shares drop 5%
Nintendo haven't had one of their best years. The new 3DS console has failed to grab consumers attention and shares in the company have dropped by 5%. In the effort to counter this, Nintendo have announced the release of a new raft of games to hit the struggling 3D console …
Read More »Microsoft ready Windows 8 – will it be worth the wait?
Microsoft are going to unleash their upcoming version of Windows tomorrow. The new version, known at this point as Windows 8 is set to generate massive revenue for the company when it is released. The big question everyone is asking is ‘will it be better than Windows 7?'. The reason …
Read More »Xebec iTouchpad Diamond Series Wireless Keyboard Review
Today we are looking at a new product from Xebec – the iTouchpad Diamond Series Wireless keyboard which features a built in touchpad. It is rechargeable and is designed for Windows operating systems. Is this the ideal ‘controller' for media use? Being a compact, wireless design means the Xebec iTouchPad …
Read More »iPhone 5 to have same screen size?
There have been many rumors around the upcoming release of the iPhone 5. One of the key discussion points has been the size of the new screen. Some analysts have claimed that Apple will need to increase the size of the iPhone 5 screen to fend off tough threats from …
Read More »Anonymous under close surveillance from Feds
Anonymous have been a topic of conversation almost every week this year, thanks to their high profile attacks on businesses and government organisations. Federal investigators are saying that this small group of pranksters has turned into a serious national security threat. The FBI have placed Anonymous high on their radar, …
Read More »CBS news embarrassment over fake Steve Jobs death tweet
CBSnews.com faced an uncomfortable situation when it was associated with a fake Tweet over the weekend regarding the death of ex Apple CEO Steve Jobs. The rogue Tweet was sent from the Twitter account of What's Trending, a web series which is produced by Disrupt Group and controlled by Disrupt …
Read More »Comodohacker says “I’m totally independent”
We reported recently on the breach of the security system trusted by millions of people across the globe. At the time the identity of the source wasn't known but the 21 year old hacker, known as ‘Comodohacker' has spoken to the New York Times. Recently he broke into communications of …
Read More »Uncertainty of key importance at Intel IDF summit
Having presided over one of the most successful periods ever in Intel's history, Paul Otellini will take a sip of water and step onto the stage at IDF 2011 with uncertainty on his mind. His keynote is entitled “The Evolution of Computing: Looking Ahead”, but how much time will he …
Read More »Microsoft solve network issues effecting services
Microsoft have suffered networking issues from yesterday which is effecting users of many of their services. They have acknowledged the problems which have caused problems when users tried to access Skydrive storage services and the Windows Live applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint in Office Live. Chris Jones, author of …
Read More »Adobe release support for iOS Flash video streaming
Adobe announced the release of Flash Media Server 4.5 and Flash Access 3.0 which will allow publishers to stream Flash video content. This new release however will also allow Flash Content to be streamed to iOS devices, which obviously do not natively support Flash code. Computerworld say “With Adobe Flash …
Read More »The ‘Zen of Steve Jobs’ – graphic novel to be released
There have been many books and editorials written on the enigmatic ex-leader of Apple – Steve Jobs. His iconic status now will go down in the history books, as he brought Apple back from the brink of failure to become the world's most valuable company. A new graphic novel is …
Read More »Apple win another round against Samsung tablet
Apple have won another round against Samsung Electronics in the battle to ban the Galaxy Tab 10.1 from the market. The latest injunction in Germany against Samsung was won yesterday. The Dusseldorf court have upheld a preliminary injunction against the Galaxy 10.1 tablet, which has been heralded as the most …
Read More »‘Machinarium’ to support iPad 2, not iPad
One of the finest independent games is finally to hit the Apple tablet. Bad news however for owners of the original iPad as the developer Amanita Design are claiming that it won't be supported. According to their comments, the original iPad doesn't have enough memory, and the processor struggles to …
Read More »Gaming at KitGuru: weekly roundup
At Kitguru Gaming we aim to bring you the most interesting game-related articles, updated daily. We have plenty of news, original reviews, articles on gaming culture and reports from major events. Sometimes our stories are sweet and fluffy, sometimes they are dark, and sometimes they are full-on crazy! This is …
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