The latest addition to the Thief series is set to release in the UK on the 28th of February, the title will be the second to support AMD's Mantle technology but despite Square Enix and Nixxes Software's claims, it won't support the new API until sometime in March. Another noteworthy feature …
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Financial analyst draws dark future for Apple, calls it ‘next Microsoft’
Apple is among the most financially successful companies in the high-tech industry. The firm remained profitable in 2008 – 2010 when most companies posted losses and it just continues to grow nowadays when many others stagnate. Nonetheless, certain financial analysts believe that going forward Apple will be unable to grow …
Read More »Nokia releases its first Google Android-based smartphones
Nokia Corp. on Monday introduced its first smartphones based on highly-modified Google Android operating system. Designed for customers in budget, Nokia X-series handsets feature Windows Phone-like user interface, Microsoft services, Nokia maps, navigation and so on. The family of Nokia smartphones based on Google Android OS consists of three models …
Read More »64-bit Google Android due in Q3, claims VP of MediaTek
Google Android operating system will officially become a 64-bit OS in the third quarter of 2014, according to a high-ranking executive from MediaTek. The new version of the mobile platform will take advantage of the latest application processor and will be able to demonstrate significantly better performance in multimedia applications …
Read More »Intel unveils Atom “Merrifield” SoC for smartphones, tablets
Intel Corp. on Monday introduced its new Atom Z3400-series system-on-chip code-named “Merrifield” designed for smartphones and tablets. The new application processor is powered by the latest low-power Silvermont micro-architecture, features Imagination Technologies PowerVR 6-series “Rogue” graphics and integrates a host of promising technologies. Intel Atom Z3400-series “Merrifield” SoC features two …
Read More »KFA2 increases UK operation by signing Target
When it comes to branding, the KFA2 products are no shrinking violets. Distinctive graphics and some very moody characters on the posters seem to promise pixel punishment in a grimy, street savvy way. But cool packaging only get you so far. Increasing sales needs proactive distribution. KitGuru examines changes to …
Read More »Super Flower Leadex Platinum 1000W PSU Review
Today we take a look at one of the most cost effective 1000W Platinum power supplies currently available – the creamy white Super Flower Leadex. The Leadex Platinum is currently available from Overclockers UK for £169.99 inc vat, on offer this week at only £149.99 inc vat. As well as …
Read More »SanDisk debuts new largest microSD card
If you have a camera or smartphone that is constantly running out of storage space, forcing you to swap out for another card, then Sandisk's latest release will be right up your street. It's a new, record breaking microSD card, with a whopping 128GB capacity. Designed with Android tablets and …
Read More »Win Thief 2014 this week on PC!
This week we are running a little competition on our Facebook page – to win Thief 2014 on the PC. All you have to do is join our funny Facebook comment thread and place a funny/entertaining caption to this image from the very same game. It means you can put …
Read More »Nvidia G-Sync: My Impression
Nvidia's G-Sync has been in the public domain for a few months and in that time it has gathered a large amount of attention. Some sources, and Nvidia themselves, have been outright in saying that G-Sync will revolutionise gaming. I got the chance to see G-Sync in action a few …
Read More »Mega CEO talks about being spied upon at TedX
There's very few people that are ok with the idea of being spied on by government agencies and even less that like it. However when it's going on, there isn't a lot we can do, even if you're a millionaire head of an encrypted cloud network. That's the situation Vikram …
Read More »Cougar MX500 Mid Tower Case Review
Today we are going to take a look at the latest case from Cougar, the MX500. This particular model has been designed for those users looking for a well featured case that is still affordable. We look forward to examining the extent to which this is true and if it …
Read More »Cougar launches new GX V3 PSUs
Case and power supply maker, Cougar, has launched a new line up of PSUs, known as thee GX V3 series, featuring high efficiency, a small form factor and modular cabling, so along with not ramping up your electric bill, it won't take up too much space in your chassis either. …
Read More »Realplayer is back, as a cloud video sharing service
Real Player is one of those names that harkens back to days gone past, where VLC wasn't the answer to every video playing option and ripping DVDs was far more legally contested. But today it's hoping to revamp that image, with a new service that could take the fight to …
Read More »Grim Fandango mod adds mouse support
Grim Fandango is one of the best remembered adventure titles of yesteryear, making it criminal that it's yet to appear on a site like GoG.com. However, at least if you do manage to get yourself a disc copy, or find a dubiously legal copy on some file sharing site, you'll …
Read More »Oculus Rift sales suspended due to component shortage
More than 50,000 Oculus Rift development kits have been sold but the company is currently unable to create more thanks to a shortage in the components that the Rift uses, an Oculus VR Community Manager has confirmed on the company's Sub Reddit. Community Manager, Andres Hernandez, wrote: “Certain components used in …
Read More »Sony is currently making a Console Wars movie
A feature film based on the console war between Nintendo and Sega is currently in production at Sony Pictures, the documentary will chronicle the long history between the two companies as well as “the battle that defined a generation”. The film will be based on the book of the same …
Read More »Microsoft announces new Windows Phone hardware partners
Microsoft has made a fair few announcements at the Mobile World Congress over the weekend, one of the biggest ones being the company's new Windows Phone hardware partners. Microsoft has now welcomed LG, Lenovo and ZTE in to the fold along with a few Indian companies such as Xolo, Karbonn and Lava. …
Read More »be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 CPU Cooler Review
be quiet!’s Dark Rock series of coolers has fared well in a fearsome market. In previous generations, a strong balance between noise output and cooling performance has made them desirable products. Can the German company repeat its success with version three of the dual-tower Dark Rock Pro CPU cooler? Fastening …
Read More »Satya Nadella: Microsoft could last for ages, but it needs reinvention
Satya Nadella, the new chief executive officer of Microsoft Corp., claims that the software giant could live on for a hundred of years or even more. To do so, it needs constant transformation to stay relevant. “Longevity in this business is about being able to reinvent yourself or invent the …
Read More »Nvidia announces Tegra Note 7 tablet with 4G/LTE
Nvidia Corp. on Friday announced a new version of Tegra Note 7 media tablet with 4G/LTE wireless connectivity. The device is the first product to integrate the company’s Icera i500 software modem. The addition of fast cellular connectivity added $100 to the price of the gadget. Separately, the company revealed …
Read More »Dell to integrate wireless charging into laptops, tablets, smartphones
Dell this week joined the alliance for wireless power (A4WP), a wireless power standards setting organization that currently has over 80 members. Dell is the world’s first major PC maker to join the association. The company has already announced plans to integrate wireless charging capabilities into its future products, which …
Read More »Sony expects shortages of the PS4 in the UK to persist till April
An executive for Sony Computer Entertainment in the UK and Ireland said in an interview that the PlayStation 4 video game console will continue to be in short supply till April, maybe even a little later. As Sony PlayStation 4 is outselling its arch-rival Xbox One by almost two times …
Read More »Is King’s Assembly the keyboard/mouse of the future?
I've been reviewing and writing about PC gaming peripherals since the mid 00's and I've probably tested close to a hundred different types, good, bad and plain odd, but for the most part they're very similar. However the King's Assembly is quite different, combining a mouse, keyboard and joystick into …
Read More »Google nearly bought Whatsapp for over $20 billion
Yesterday the news hit that Facebook was paying almost $20 billion for social messaging app, WhatsApp, which when it goes through will be one of the biggest tech acquisitions ever and certainly the largest one for a startup less than five years old. However the deal could have been even …
Read More »uTorrent version 3.4 speeds up downloading
uTorrent has been criticised a lot over the past couple of years, often for going from its very minimalist, simple client to a much more packed piece of software combining lots of new features. However, this latest update is likely to please even the most jaded of downloaders, as it …
Read More »Reus dev announces turn based Renowned Explorers
One of my favourite indie games from last year, was Reus, a god sim that had you moulding the landscape to your desire and managing the humans that settled there. It had its flaws, but it had a beautiful aesthetic, challenges that encouraged repeat play and plenty of things to …
Read More »Say goodbye to Lovefilm
Lovefilm, one of Netflix's longest running competitors – though not on the same level – is set to disappear soon, as Amazon is going to rebrand the service to Amazon Instant Video and bundle it into the Amazon Prime Service, offering media and free shipping all in the same breath. …
Read More »ADATA DashDrive Elite SE720 128GB External SSD Review
From the days of the floppy disk, the portability of data and programs has been an important aspect of computing. Today we are looking at the latest external Solid State drive from ADATA – the DashDrive Elite SE720 128GB. When we received this device into the KitGuru Labs, one question …
Read More »Microsoft to takes its time with next Gears of War
Last month Microsoft acquired the rights to Epic Games franchise, Gears of War. Now the torch has been handed over to Black Tusk Studios but Microsoft has no plans to rush out another game any time soon. According to Microsoft Studios Chief, Phil Spencer, the team is still in the …
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