Samsung has begun preparing itself for the incoming wave of demand for 10nm chips. Today, the company announced that its Foundries have commenced mass production of system-on-chip (SoC) products built using Samsung's second generation 10nm FinFET process, known as 10LPP (Low Power Plus). The new 10LPP process allows up to …
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Google promises software fix for Pixel 2 shutdown and reboot issues
Following reports of display issues, speaker problems, and some not even housing its operating system, the Google Pixel 2 disaster continues, as reports have surfaced surrounding impromptu shutdowns on both devices. Google has said that it will fix the issue “in the coming weeks” via a software update. The bug …
Read More »Session successfully crowdfunds its skateboarding antics, moves onto stretch goals
A few weeks ago, Session released its demo ahead of launching its Kickstarter campaign, with gameplay that reminisced over EA’s incredible, but long-gone Skate franchise. Now, with three weeks left on the clock, Session developers turn to backer-voted stretch goals after smashing its goal by £13,000. “It's time to change …
Read More »Apple let an alarming macOS security flaw slip through this week
Earlier today, macOS users discovered an alarming security flaw that could grant admin access to the system right from the login screen. The bug meant that Macs running High Sierra could be accessed just by typing “root” and pressing enter a number of times. It was an incredibly basic security …
Read More »Star Citizen adds more microtransactions in the form of land licenses
Despite already earning a whopping $168 million from its crowdfunding efforts, developer Cloud Imperium is looking to expand its income for Star Citizen. Now, it is offering plots of in-game land to try and generate more money, acting almost like the players own base. These microtransactions are claim licenses in …
Read More »EA discusses why it didn’t stick to cosmetics for Battlefront II loot boxes
The controversy surrounding Star Wars Battlefront II has been going back and forth for a while but since switching off microtransactions, EA has been pretty quiet on the subject. Now, the publisher's CFO, Blake Jorgensen has elaborated a bit more on EA's decisions leading up to release, specifically addressing the …
Read More »Apple counters Qualcomm with its own patent infringement claims
The Apple VS Qualcomm lawsuit has taken another turn. This time around though, its Apple firing the shots, with the company accusing Qualcomm of infringing on its patents. This latest development turns the tables somewhat, as the patents in question relate to the Snapdragon 820 and Snapdragon 800 processors, which …
Read More »Uber’s 2016 data breach affected 2.7 million UK users
Last week, news broke that Uber had suffered a major security breach in 2016, which in all, affected 57 million users. Seven million drivers had their details stolen during the breach, alongside 50 million active Uber users. At the time, the company paid the hackers $100,000 and disguised the breach …
Read More »Acer Predator XB241H 180Hz G-Sync Gaming Monitor Review
It looks to tick all the boxes, but there are some issues - read on to find out what's what!
Read More »Patriot Viper V770 Keyboard Review
Patriot making keyboards? This is actually surprisingly very good, read on for more
Read More »Marvel Heroes has shut down for good
Last week, the folks at Gazillion Studios faced some bad news. After several years of working on Marvel Heroes and delivering consistent content for the player base, the studio was forced to shut down. This led to employees being laid off just days before Thanksgiving in the US. This also …
Read More »Bungie cancels Destiny 2 expansion livestream in order to address player concerns
Later on today, Bungie was scheduled to hold a livestream going over new details for Destiny 2's upcoming expansion, The Curse of Osiris. However, there has been growing unrest within the player base over the last couple of weeks, so instead of an expansion livestream, Bungie will be looking to …
Read More »Thecus N4350 4-Bay NAS
This Thecus NAS is an upgraded version of the previous generation N4310 with a faster processor and updated DDR4 memory.
Read More »Hearthstone ends the year with another big expansion, three more due 2018
Hearthstone is set to close out the year with its 135-card expansion, Kobolds & Catacombs on December 12th. This hasn’t stopped people looking ahead at what’s to come, as lead artist, Ben Thomson reveals that 2018 is set to see three more sizeable expansions, including single-player content. Kobolds & Catacombs …
Read More »Researchers warn casual users of Face ID security as the iPhone X is bested again
By this point, the iPhone X Face ID has been bested on numerous occasions, one of which was conducted by Bkav Corp. The Vietnamese researchers are back at it again, this time from a simpler, more realistic method. While another attempt at cracking Apple’s authentication system might seem a little …
Read More »Civilization VI announces its first big expansion, Rise & Fall
Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, Civilization VI is getting its first big expansion next year. Rise & Fall will be available on February 8th, introducing new leaders, civilisations, wonders, units and much more. One of the biggest new additions in the Rise & Fall expansion is its introduction …
Read More »Apple might be joining the foldable display foray
Bendable displays have been in the works for quite some time now, with Samsung apparently making a push with the technology on its smartphones last week. It seems that Apple also wants in, as its most recent patent application concerns plans for its own foldable tech. While the first thought …
Read More »China is getting a mobile PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds port
Last week, it was revealed that PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds finally got given the thumbs up to release in China via Tencent, providing that the title is modified to comply with content regulations. It seems that the tech giant had a lot of faith in its ability to push the product in …
Read More »The HDMI 2.1 spec has been finalized, paving the way for 4K/120Hz and higher resolutions
Earlier this year, we first began hearing about the upcoming HDMI 2.1 specification, which is set to pave the way for 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz. Now after several months of additional work, the HDMI Forum has finalized its specification, making HDMI 2.1 official. The HDMI 2.1 specification is now available, which …
Read More »Destiny 2 is getting a free trial version starting from today
It looks like Bungie is looking to rope some fresh players into Destiny 2 as this week, the game finally received its free trial version. Destiny 1 had a free trial period too some time after launch, though there are some changes this time around for the sequel. The Destiny …
Read More »Modder recreates The Witcher 1 prologue in The Witcher 3
While The Witcher 2 and The Witcher 3 were both big hitters that drove CD Projekt Red into the spotlight, the first game doesn't tend to receive quite as much love. The Witcher 1 hasn't aged well with time and some of its mechanics do feel quite dated. However, a …
Read More »ASRock X299 Taichi XE Motherboard Review
ASRock's X299 Taichi XE is loaded with connectivity and powered by an excellent VRM.
Read More »Samsung’s new graphene battery can bring big boosts to charge speeds and capacity
Future smartphones from Samsung may charge much, much faster. This week, it was revealed that the engineers at Samsung have managed to create new battery technology using graphene to rapidly increase charging speeds by up to five times, while also increasing capacity. The folks at Samsung's Advanced Institute of Technology …
Read More »Demon Souls will have its online services shut down in February 2018
From Software's Demon Souls went on to become a cult classic following its initial launch on the Playstation 3. Even now, people still go back and play it, often rating it as the hardest of the ‘Souls' games. Unfortunately, the game can't keep going forever, as today From Software announced …
Read More »GAME sells Multiplay Digital unit to Unity for £19 million
Just over two years after first acquiring the company, GAME has sold off part of Multiplay to Unity in a deal worth £19 million. The struggling high-street store initially bought Multiplay for £20 million back in March 2015 to help bolster its presence in the gaming world, which is moving …
Read More »Zotac ZBOX Magnus Ryzen 5 Mini Gaming PC (ER51060)
Its a powerful Mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 processor and Nvidia GTX 1060 graphics. Worth the £699?
Read More »VR headsets achieve a new milestone, with analysts predicting 2018 boom
Virtual reality started off understandable slow, with the new tech costing an arm and a leg for early adopters. Two years later, it seems that the technology is finally taking off, shipping 1 million virtual reality headsets in the third quarter of 2017. This was, in fact, the first time …
Read More »Apple will have more iPhone X handsets in time for Christmas, according to KGI
Despite the holiday period, Apple’s supply of iPhone X smartphones has begun to not only stabilise, but improve. While some have placed this down to lower demand for the expensive handset, KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says otherwise. The iPhone X has been met with supply and demand problems since before …
Read More »Square Enix isn’t giving up on the Deus Ex series
Earlier this year, it was reported that the Deus Ex series was on hiatus following low sales of its latest title, Mankind Divided. This led to speculation that future titles would be discontinued in favour of other properties, contrary to plans set in motion by Square Enix CEO Yosuke Matsuda. …
Read More »Ubisoft builds up to Rainbow Six Siege Year 3 with its Outbreak ARG
During its last Pro League, Ubisoft disclosed what Rainbow Six Siege had in store for its Year 3 timeline, starting with Operation Chimera and the game’s zombie-themed co-op event. It seems like the infection has already begun, however, as Ubisoft launches an ARG for players to unlock confidential information about …
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