It looks like PC gamers will soon be able to get their hands on another formerly console exclusive game this generation as this week it was announced that Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom will be heading to the PC platform on the same day as its PS4 release. The …
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New Mass Effect: Andromeda trailer introduces the new squad
Mass Effect: Andromeda is coming out very soon but so far, we haven't actually seen that much of the game, or heard that much about its premise. Fortunately, it looks like Bioware is starting to open up a bit more when it comes to Andromeda, starting off with a new …
Read More »Buying an MSI motherboard? Get a free copy of For Honor
Have you bought an MSI motherboard recently? Well then you might just be eligible for a free copy of Ubisoft's upcoming medieval brawler, For Honor. This week, MSI announced that it would be bundling copies of For Honor with selected Z270, H270 and X99 motherboards and while this promotion only …
Read More »The 8Pack OrionX is a £24k monster of a rig
Back at Computex 2016, we got our first look at 8Pack's latest creation, the OrionX, a crazy upcoming build featuring two high-end systems in one chassis, cherry picked processors with guaranteed overclockers and a ton of water cooling, all hand-built by the champion overclocker himself. Now, this system ready for …
Read More »The Asus Designo MX34VQ brings QHD, superior sound and wireless charging
Asus is well known for its gaming monitors around here but the company also delivers some excellent professional-grade monitors too. Today, Asus is launching the Designo Curve MX34VQ, a 3440×1440 ultra-wide display with built in Qi wireless charging in the base and superior built-in sound co-developed by Harmon/Kardon. This is …
Read More »Thermal paste head-to-head – does it matter which brand you use?
Following on from our previous articles about fan configuration and static pressure vs airflow fans, today we are looking at thermal paste. Specifically, we are hoping to find out whether or not choosing different types of thermal paste actually makes any difference. To do this, we test 7 products from 6 …
Read More »Tax heaven – Apple to move international iTunes HQ to Ireland
Apple is set to move its international iTunes headquarters from Luxembourg to Ireland, beginning in February. This new HQ will cover everything from its non-US iTunes Store, to Apple Music, the main App Store and iBooks Store, which means that when it comes to filing tax returns on all of …
Read More »Upgrade your 2010-2016 ford with connected smart features
If you own a Ford vehicle built between 2010 and 2016 but it didn't come with a number of contemporary connected features like remote-start and Wi-Fi access, you can now upgrade it so that it does. The Ford SmartLink adds 4G LTE access and comes with a companion app and …
Read More »Toshiba confirms it’s splitting off chip business
Toshiba has confirmed earlier rumours that it would spin off its chip manufacturing business into its own entity. The move will see it seek outside investment to the tune of a 20 per cent stake in the newly independent venture. It's hoped this will help offset major losses in its …
Read More »Final Fantasy XV update lets you be the photographer
One of the most quirky, but beloved features in the recent release of Final Fantasy XV, was that your pal Prompto would take pictures of what you got up to on your travels. That's neat, but some players feel that their photography skills are better than the AI, so Square …
Read More »SpeedLink Quinox Gamepad Review
SpeedLink are continuing to focus on gaming peripherals with their new Quinox gamepad. Priced at around the £50 mark, the Quinox features several extra buttons when compared with a traditional gamepad (like an Xbox 360 controller), as well as a OLED display which lets you tweak things on-the-fly. Could it be an option …
Read More »HTC aiming for ‘close to smartphone’ upgrade cycle for VR Headsets
If you are looking to jump into virtual reality at some point soon, then you may want to prepare for a fairly quick upgrade cycle. According to HTC's China Regional President of Vive, we can expect the VR Headset upgrade cycle to sit somewhere between the smartphone and console upgrade …
Read More »Qualcomm execs fire back at Apple’s $1 billion lawsuit
Last week, we learned that Apple had launched a huge $1 billion lawsuit against Qualcomm over what the company deemed to be unfair licensing agreements. The US Federal Trade Commission was also suing Qualcomm for similar reasons. Since then, Qualcomm had its third quarter earnings call, during which company executives …
Read More »Apple’s Find My AirPods feature could save you $69
Back when the AirPods first launched, one of the many questions people had was ‘what happens when you lose one?'. At the time, the answer to that was simple- you'd need to buy a replacement, priced at $69 per earphone. Fortunately, there is another solution to shelling out more cash …
Read More »Updated: HP is recalling 100,000 laptop batteries, issues statement
Updated: After publishing our initial story yesterday, HP got in touch with us to provide a statement on the recall: “On January 24, in cooperation with various government regulatory agencies, HP is announcing the expansion of a June 2016 worldwide voluntary safety recall and replacement program for certain notebook computer …
Read More »Square Enix and Marvel are teaming up, first Avengers game announced
Back in 2014, Marvel promised to start stepping up its video game efforts and we caught our first glimpse of that last year, when it was revealed that Insomniac Games would be developing a new Spiderman title. However, today, things got kicked up another notch as Marvel has teamed up …
Read More »Some CPU cooler makers are offering free AM4 upgrade kits
AMD is all set to launch its first Ryzen processor in just over a month, which means there will be many looking to upgrade. However, making the jump to the AM4 motherboard socket could introduce some compatibility issues with certain after-market coolers, which is why companies like Phanteks are offering …
Read More »Ghost Recon Wildlands beta coming next week
Ubisoft is bringing back the Ghost Recon franchise in a big way this year with Ghost Recon Wildlands, turning the shooter into a massive open-world co-op experience. If you are on the fence about the game and would like the chance to give it a try before release, then you …
Read More »Boeing shows off spacesuit of the future
Boeing has debuted a new design for spacesuits to be worn by astronauts aboard its planned Starliner crew capsule. They are a fancy blue colour, hence the name, “Boeing Blue,” and are much lighter, whilst also being more flexible and still capable of pressurising in the event of an emergency. …
Read More »Facebook Messenger to begin displaying adverts
If you thought using Facebook's Messenger application was a good way to avoid seeing all of the adverts on the Facebook main site, think again. In what will begin as a small-scale trial in select territories, Facebook is set to begin running adverts within the app itself, providing links to …
Read More »TransPod partners with railway expert IKOS for Hyperloop development
TransPod, the startup that plans to become the leading Hyperloop developer in the world, has announced a partnership with IKOS. The consultancy firm has more than a decade of experience in developing signals, tracks and power infrastructure for rail networks and will help develop similar systems for TransPod's Hyperloop design. …
Read More »AirSelfie camera drone now available for pre-order
The miniature flying camera drone, AirSelfie, is now available for pre-order, following a complete set up of the production line. Kickstarter pledges are set to ship out in March this year, with those pre-ordering the device now, slated to receive their's by May. AirSelfie is a miniature drone equipped with …
Read More »NASA joins US scientists rebelling against Trump administration
United States scientists are continuing to defy gag orders from the newly inaugurated U.S. President, Donald Trump and his administration, with now seemingly someone from NASA speaking out online. Using the Twitter account @RogueNASA, one “government employee” is speaking out on climate change and government oversight. Ninety-seven percent of climate …
Read More »Antlion Audio ModMic 5 Review
A lot of gamers now use dedicated gaming headsets to communicate with friends while playing. However, many audiophiles are simply not happy with the audio quality of a typical gaming headset, and would rather use a pair of headphones. That solution, however, means gamers still need a mic – and …
Read More »The first Ultra-HD Blu-ray PC disc drive has arrived
PC users have been getting accustomed to Ultra-HD monitors for several years now, long before 4K TVs started getting popular. However, getting 4K video content has been a bit tricky, there are some streaming options available but nothing that can quite match the quality of a physical Blu-Ray. Fortunately, soon …
Read More »Microsoft explains what Windows 10’s new Game Mode actually does
We have been hearing about the upcoming ‘Gaming Mode' for Windows 10 for just over a week now. Since then, there has been some speculation and some confusion as to what exactly this new mode will do but fortunately today, Microsoft finally gave us some answers and set the record …
Read More »HP is recalling 100,000 laptop batteries
It looks like Samsung isn't the only company to run into some bad luck with batteries lately as HP has announced that it is recalling thousands of laptop batteries due to risk of overheating and catching fire. The recall affects 101,000 laptop batteries in total, all sold between March 2013 …
Read More »Bethesda’s Prey reboot is coming out in May
Back at E3 2016, Bethesda announced that Arkane Studios would be putting out a reboot of Prey. This is a game that has been rumoured to be in the works for quite some time now and while the official announcement happened less than a year ago, it seems that the …
Read More »Blizzard kicks off Year of the Rooster Overwatch event
If you have been looking for a reason to jump back into Overwatch then this week might just be the time to do it as Blizzard has kicked off the ‘Year of the Rooster' event this week, running from the 24th of January up until the 13th of February. This …
Read More »Android users can now download Netflix content to an SD Card
Towards the end of last year, Netflix finally gave its subscribers a feature they had been wanting for years- offline playback. This allows users to download TV shows and movies via the Netflix app for viewing while you are away from an internet connection. Now this feature has been made …
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