ASUS has launched its latest Republic of Gamers laptop, with ROG Chimera becoming the ROG G703. Chimera seems to be an apt codename for the device, which manages to retain both portability and high-end specs without sacrificing much but cost. The centrepiece of the ASUS ROG G703 is its 17.3-inch …
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XFX begins teasing its own custom-cooled RX Vega
It has been a couple of months since the RX Vega 56 and RX Vega 64 first hit the market in reference form. Stock levels and pricing seem to have calmed down a bit and now, it looks like we are starting to see some more custom-cooled variants pop up …
Read More »Corsair K95 Platinum RGB Keyboard – The Flagship revisited!
It won our Gold award back in February. Briony takes another look at the £200 flagship.
Read More »HTC is bundling a VIVE, Fallout 4 VR and a GTX 1070 for $799
This year, HTC has been stepping up to the plate to challenge Oculus when it comes to bundles and price cuts. Since the Rift and Touch bundle received its price cut over the Summer, HTC has cut the price of the VIVE by $100, begun bundling Fallout 4 VR and …
Read More »For Honor Season 4 teases new heroes, maps and modes
Rainbow Six Siege isn’t the only title on Ubisoft’s belt to tease incoming content, as For Honor Season Four is fast approaching on November 14th. The Order & Havoc update will usher in two new heroes, two new maps and a whole new game mode. While released to an underwhelming …
Read More »Some Pixel 2 XLs managed to leave the factory with no OS installed
It is clear by now that the Google Pixel 2 XL has run into some quality control issues during the manufacturing process. Not only has there been complaints of display defects, but now reports are coming out claiming that some Pixel 2 XL units are shipping without an operating system …
Read More »Nvidia is going to launch a TITAN X Collectors Edition
It looks like Nvidia isn’t done with GPU launches for the year. The GTX 1070Ti launched just a few days ago but Nvidia is already teasing its next GPU release, with a new video showing off the TITAN X Collectors Edition. This would be Nvidia’s third Titan X release this …
Read More »Philips Moda Slim 245C7QJSB Designer Monitor (Ultra Wide-Color technology) Review
It is slim- in fact it is very slim. But is it technically a good panel?
Read More »PUBG developers apologise for cheaters following increased complaints
Over the last few weeks, there has been an increasing number of complaints regarding cheaters in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. Previously, the developers had prided themselves on the number of cheaters they catch on a daily/monthly basis but it seems that over time, cheat tools have become more resilient, which has been …
Read More »Over 300 iPhone X units have already been stolen from an Apple Store
It’s iPhone X launch day and while the turnout at various Apple Stores across the globe has been good so far, the folks at the Apple Store in San Francisco are having a bit of a nightmare. Earlier this week, a delivery of 313 new iPhone X units arrived at …
Read More »Xbox One X buyers should brace for hefty downloads
The Xbox One X is finally in the hands of the press ahead of its official launch next week. As we get closer to the release date, we are starting to learn a few more details about the console. One thing in particular that seems to stand out is the …
Read More »Ubisoft confirms Year 3 for Rainbow Six Siege while teasing Operation White Noise
Rainbow Six Siege has currently just undergone its mid-season reinforcements for Operation Blood Orchid, meaning it’s high time to look forward to Season 4. Ubisoft has confirmed that Operation White Noise will cap off Year 2, before the shooter enters its third year. Operation White Noise will introduce two South …
Read More »Microsoft to pull the plug on free Windows 10 upgrade exploit
Despite ending its free upgrade to Windows 10 back in 2016, Microsoft has been subject to an exploit that allows Windows 7 and 8.1 users to still upgrade their operating systems, free of charge. The company has now announced the closure of this exploit, giving people until December 31st to …
Read More »Pokémon Ultra Sun & Moon brings back baddies for villain supergroup
If there is one thing that’s certain about Pokémon, it’s that it utilises nostalgia in a super effective way. Upcoming titles Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are no different, not only bringing back every legendary Pokémon, but every mob boss, starting with Team Rocket’s Giovanni. Pokémon Ultra Sun and Moon’s …
Read More »PUBG delays vaulting and climbing in test servers
Players of PUBG have been looking forward to the impending vaulting and climbing mechanics since they were teased back at E3. While these abilities are close to being finalised, it seems the test servers are not, resulting in a delay. Then-developer Bluehole showcased a significant update on progress for the …
Read More »New Qualcomm lawsuit claims Apple shared confidential code with Intel
Qualcomm’s fight with Apple has taken another turn, as the company has filed yet another lawsuit. In the latest filing, Qualcomm accuses Apple of breaching contract by sharing confidential code with Intel, one of its largest competitors. The folks over at Bloomberg spotted the new lawsuit filing, which claims that …
Read More »Facebook adding security to combat fake news and propaganda
Facebook owner, Mark Zuckerberg took to the company’s earnings call earlier today to announce that it has exceeded $10 billion in quarterly revenue, thanks to its 500 million users. It wasn’t all sunshines and rainbows, however, as Zuckerberg swiftly moved onto the topic of security, discussing the future of the …
Read More »OnePlus confirms it won’t be ditching the headphone jack anytime soon
Since the launch of the iPhone 7, the future of the headphone jack on mobile devices has been up in the air. So far, Apple, Google, HTC, Motorola and even Razer have all begun moving away from the traditional port. Samsung is rumoured to follow suit next year. However, one …
Read More »Bitfenix Formula Gold 750W PSU Review
This is going to be tough to beat at only £82. Read on to find out why.
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Origins flooded with fake user reviews on Metacritic
While the game has encountered some DRM controversy on PC, overall, Assassin’s Creed Origins has been received positively by both fans and critics. However, despite this, it seems that someone out there figured that the game could do with a boost on Metacritic, as the game’s page was suddenly flooded …
Read More »UK console game sales show digital on a sharp rise
While PC gamers primarily shifted over to digital downloads years ago, things have been a bit slower on the console side of things. Last year, up to 25 percent of console game sales in the UK were digital, but this year we have seen a bigger shift, with some Triple …
Read More »Samsung’s Android 8.0 Oreo update is now available in beta
If you happen to own a Samsung Galaxy S8 or Note 8 and happen to be itching to get your hands on the Android Oreo update, then you are in luck. This week, Samsung launched its Android 8.0 Oreo beta program, inviting owners of its 2017 devices to test out …
Read More »Palit GTX 1070 Ti Super JetStream Review
Another GTX 1070 Ti for launch day - this one the Palit Super JetStream
Read More »MSI GTX 1070 Ti Gaming 8G Review
Nvidia's GTX 1070 Ti is here and we're looking at the MSI Gaming 8G model
Read More »The Xbox One X will natively support 1440p monitors
Not only is the Xbox One X going to be the first console to support AMD’s FreeSync variable refresh rate technology, but it is also going to be the first console to natively support 1440p gaming. While the console is being pushed towards the 4K gaming market, Microsoft has taken …
Read More »Third-party Switch games take up a lot of space
Earlier this year, we learned that at least one early Nintendo Switch game would take up more space than the console’s on-board storage could provide. At first, this seemed like a fringe case but as we head towards the end of 2017, there are plenty of additional third-party games taking …
Read More »Razer Phone launch: Spec monster with 120Hz variable refresh, £699
It's finally here - the Razer Phone. Does it look any good?
Read More »Monitoring concerns arise after Google Docs bug is fixed
Google Docs is a rather handy tool, giving users the ability to craft and share documents among others, even giving them editorial permissions to create an online writers room. That is, if you don’t get caught by a recent bug that blocks access to said documents for supposedly breaching terms …
Read More »Monster Hunter World developer talks loot boxes
While microtransactions aren’t new to the gaming world, it has taken a turn in 2017 by making their way into single-player experiences such as Middle-earth: Shadow of War and Assassin’s Creed Origins. This has caused unrest in the gaming community, but Monster Hunter fans need not worry about such a …
Read More »Apple’s image recognition is categorising explicit images with “bra” tag
Last year, Apple introduced image recognition AI in with its iOS 10 in an attempt to make it easier for snap-happy aficionados to find specific photos. This technology was met with controversy yesterday, after a twitter user discovered that searching for “brassiere” prompted the iPhone’s Photo app to collect explicit …
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