With the iPhone X, Apple put a lot of effort into the front facing camera, adding new features like a dot projector and depth sensor. While the main purpose of these upgrades was to facilitate Face ID, Apple also put them to use for another feature called ‘Animoji’, allowing users …
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UK smartphone company Wileyfox bundles free DNA testing kit
Bundling has long been a tradition in the technology sector. The idea is that two companies see a cross-over appeal and decide to partner with each other to boost their desirability/sales etc. Traditionally, the bundle might take the form of a free cooler with a CPU plus motherboard or a …
Read More »Western Digital (WD) My Cloud Home 6TB Review
The My Cloud Home offers a fresh new design and capacities up to 8TB.
Read More »Razer’s broadcaster certified webcam and microphone could change the streaming scene
Originally trying to tap into the livestreaming market with its Stargazer webcam and Seiren microphone, Razer failed to offer much more than was already out there at the time. The company has since revised its concepts, taking to TwitchCon to unveil its Razer Kiyo desktop camera and Razer Seiren X …
Read More »AMD launch Radeon Pro Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.10 for developers
After previewing a large feature set across the summer, AMD has now released its latest Radeon Pro Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.10 for developers. The primary focus of the update is for its Pro WX 9100 and Vega Frontier cards, however, it also houses a number of optimisation as well …
Read More »G.Skill takes the title for world’s fastest SO-DIMM DDR4
G.Skill seems to be going after every ‘world’s fastest’ title it can, this time pushing the boundaries of its DDR4 Ripjaw SO-DIMM memory. Coming in at 3800MHz, its new 32GB set manages to take the title of world’s fastest small outline dual in-line memory kit built for small-form factor setups. …
Read More »MSI launch first fanless form factor Cubi 3 Silent series PCs
MSI has launched its first fanless mini PCs with its Cubi 3 Silent series, featuring an aluminium design. Complete with an Intel Kaby Lake U processor, the Cubi 3 Silent and Cubi 3 Silent S aim to deliver both efficiency and power in a compact form factor. Upgradability is at …
Read More »KFA2’s GTX 1070Ti EX leaks ahead of official launch
Rumours surrounding the GTX 1070Ti have been circulating for a while now but this week has brought forward the most evidence so far. Not only have there been several benchmark leaks, but now KFA2’s custom-cooled GTX 1070Ti has leaked on its own website. KFA2 accidentally went live with a product …
Read More »MSI is bundling free Project CARS 2 codes with Z370 motherboards
Whenever new hardware starts rolling out, it is usually best to shop around for the best deal. MSI has a particularly nice bundle for those looking to upgrade to Coffee Lake within the next few months. Between the 20th of October and the 31st of January 2018, those buying select …
Read More »Nintendo Switch adds video capture and USB headphone support
It’s fair to say that Nintendo is still refining its Switch experience, and while it might not have fully fixed its Online app just yet, the core console experience is getting better each month. The Switch OS version 4.0 has finally added USB headphone support, save game transfers and video …
Read More »There will be three Steam sales in the next three months
If you are holding off on buying any games and saving your cash for the Winter Steam Sales, then we have good news for you. Today, someone leaked the sale dates for Steam’s Halloween, Black Friday and Winter sales, so you can get a jump start on preparing your wallet. …
Read More »Supply struggles may hamper the iPhone X launch
Apple is set to open up pre-orders for the iPhone X in just one week and with iPhone 8 sales down, it seems that many are holding out for the release. Unfortunately, it seems that various production issues may hamper the launch, with analysts predicting that only 2-3 million units …
Read More »ASUS launches Mini-ITX ROG x370 and B350 motherboards for Ryzen
Small form factor enthusiasts are about to have a couple more motherboard options open to them as this week, ASUS has launched two new Mini-ITX boards, a Strix X370-I and a B350-I. With these new boards hitting the market, there are finally ROG Mini-ITX options available for those looking to …
Read More »US judge relaxes restrictions placed on MalwareTech following FBI arrest
Back in early August, we learned that Marcus Hutchins, otherwise known as MalwareTech online, was arrested by the FBI and charged with various offences. At the time, other cyber security researchers were shocked by the arrest and voiced their support. Hutchins was eventually released on bail under strict conditions but …
Read More »EA continues to try and quell Battlefront II pay to win concerns
Since the alpha build of Star Wars Battlefront II, there have been concerns surrounding the game’s ‘Star Card’ system, which offer power-ups in multiplayer matches and can be obtained by paying extra money. This came to a head during the recent open beta, forcing DICE to respond. Now this week, …
Read More »Win an Acer Mixed Reality headset and Aspire 7 laptop!
In need of a new laptop? Fancy getting into VR? Well then you might be in luck. We are teaming up with Acer to give away an Aspire 7 notebook bundled with an Acer Mixed Reality headset for WIndows 10!
Read More »The original Mafia has returned to PC, this time on GOG
Back in 2002, Illusion Softworks released Mafia, a great example of a classic open-world game that went on to spawn a very popular franchise. Unfortunately in 2012, the game vanished from digital stores like Steam, as the music licenses had expired. Now five years later, Mafia is available once again …
Read More »Armari AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X versus Intel Core i9 7980XE – Shootout!
Threadripper 1950X/Radeon Vega Frontier v Intel 7980XE/Titan Xp ? we all want to see that!
Read More »Google to face shortage of its Pixel 2 smartphones
Last year, Google suffered a lingering shortage of its first generation Pixel and Pixel XL devices as they launched around the world. It seems like Groundhog Day for the company as the same thing is in, or rather, not in store for its flagship Pixel 2 smartphones. The shortage seems …
Read More »Gabe Newell is now among the top 100 richest people in the U.S.
It’s well known that Valve made a lot of money from a considerably small team, however just how rich Steam boss Gabe Newell is has always been up for debate. According to Forbes’ top 400 richest people in America this year, however, he has made the top 100. Good-man Gabe …
Read More »Zotac gives the ‘World’s smallest GTX 1080 Ti’ a water block
Last month, KitGuru was lucky enough to get a hands on with Zotac’s GTX 1080 Ti Mini, which still retains the title for ‘World’s smallest 1080 Ti’. Today, the company has announced that the card is getting a makeover, with the Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 Ti ArcticStorm Mini sporting a …
Read More »Samsung unveil Bixby 2.0, meant for all kinds of devices
Samsung’s Bixby is about to become a little outdated, as just six months after its initial release the company has announced Bixby 2.0. It seems that this is, in fact, a key step in Samsung’s long-term plans for a smart fridge powered by its digital assistant. The original Bixby initially …
Read More »Cryorig sends out profane tweet aimed at Cooler Master (Updated)
Update 23/10/17: Since the original story, Cryorig has responded to our query, explaining that the picture is actually fan made, yet the posting was the fault of the company. You can read the full response here. Original story: Cryorig is a relatively new company on the scene, with its H7 …
Read More »Nintendo Switch tops the U.S. sales charts once again
Despite constant dips in stock, the Nintendo Switch has continuously outsold the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as of late. This month is no different, with the hybrid topping September’s sales in the U.S. according to industry tracking groups. The NPD Group, responsible for market research across the world has …
Read More »Sharkoon TG5 Chassis Review
One of the best budget cases of 2017 - or does it fall a little short?
Read More »Star Wars Battlefront II’s campaign trailer is really good
While DICE’s first shot at taking on the Star Wars Battlefront series was entirely multiplayer focussed, this time around the team has dedicated time to creating a campaign- one that ties in to Star Wars cannon and tells an original story. While EA showed very little of the campaign at …
Read More »LG’s SteamVR headset set to be called the ‘UltraGear’
Earlier this year, LG began showing off its first SteamVR supported virtual reality headset at trade shows. First impressions so far have seemed rather positive and now, it seems that we may have an actual name for the headset. This week, LG filed a brand name request for the ‘UltraGear’, …
Read More »Apple reportedly cuts down iPhone 8 production
Earlier this week we heard that the iPhone 8 might not be doing so well over in the US, with data suggesting that many were still opting for the iPhone 7. Following on from that, a supply chain source has come forward, claiming that Apple has actually cut iPhone 8 …
Read More »Destiny 2 pre-load is live, PC system requirements finalised and game unlock times revealed
Destiny 2 is just less than two weeks away from launching on PC. We've already had a taste of what's to come thanks to the beta but after some additional tweaking, Bungie has revealed the final PC system requirements for the game. On top of that, we now know the …
Read More »The new version of Dust II is now live for everyone
Last week, Valve announced that it would be revamping Counter-Strike's most iconic map, Dust II. Shortly after, we got to see a complete comparison of the new version versus the old and beta testers had a chance to play it and provide feedback. It seems there has been a quick …
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