Since the launch of the Xbox One and PS4, there has been much speculation over when these consoles will be able to be emulated, or even hacked and modded. In January we got some news on that front after some console modders were able to crack an older version of …
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H1Z1 has officially left Steam Early Access and added a new game mode
After a good long stint on Steam's Early Access program and plenty of changes over the course of development, H1Z1 has officially launched today. The game has hit version 1.0, bringing it out of Early Access, as part of today's big update, Daybreak has also launched a new game mode …
Read More »Intel release Spectre fixes for Broadwell and Haswell processors
Last week, Intel addressed Spectre issues in the form of a stable software fix for Skylake, Kaby Lake and Coffee Lake. Just one week later, the company is now pushing out its supposedly stable microcode updates for Broadwell and Haswell processors. The latest update is seemingly a major improvement over …
Read More »Kolink introduces competitively priced Stronghold & Observatory cases
Kolink has already proven that its cases can dress to impress, balancing aesthetic and features with a competitive price. Keeping with this trend, Kolink introduces its Stronghold and Observatory models, built for those needing extra space and wanting to put it on display. Both cases support motherboards up to E-ATX, …
Read More »MSI’s new GK80 is a solid push into the mechanical keyboard market
MSI has been dabbling in the keyboard market for a few years now. Over time, we've seen the GK-601, the GK-701 and now MSI is launching what could be its best keyboard yet in the form of the Vigor GK80. This is a full size RGB mechanical keyboard with an …
Read More »The Asus Zenfone 5Z is an iPhone X style Android phone with beefy specs
Apple has received more than it bargained for when it told people to 'embrace the notch'. The iPhone X is no longer the only smartphone around to sport the display design, with multiple Android phone makers following in its footsteps. The latest Android phone to sport a bezel-free design with …
Read More »No notch in Apple’s new dual screen laptop patent, opting for touchscreen OLED keyboard
Apple is increasingly favouring touchscreens lately, as its last MacBook Pro redesign in 2016 introduced the Touch Bar just above the keyboard. In a new patent, it seems that Apple wouldn’t mind eschewing physical keys entirely, replacing the keyboard with a full OLED display that acts as a second screen …
Read More »Trion updates its sci-fi MMO with Defiance 2050 remake
Trion approached its 2013 massive multiplayer online (MMO) title in a rather unprecedented way, influencing gameplay by the events that occurred in its companion television show of the same name, Defiance. Unfortunately, the television show was cancelled in 2015, but Trion has continued building on Defiance and believes it to …
Read More »Cellebrite can now reportedly crack almost any iPhone
Two years ago, one of the biggest stories around was Apple's battle with the FBI over encryption and user privacy. At the time, the FBI wanted to force Apple into cracking an iPhone 5c at the center of a criminal investigation. Apple refused and the FBI spent $900,000 hiring Cellebrite …
Read More »Sega pulls Yakuza 6 trial after accidentally releasing the full game for free
Sega has been making a big push for Yakuza over the last year. In 2017 we received Yakuza 0, a prequel to the entire series and Yakuza Kiwami, a remake of the first game. Now this year, fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Yakuza 6. To help promote the …
Read More »Cryptocurrency miners spent $776 million on 3 million graphics cards throughout 2017
It seems that AMD has benefitted quite a bit from cryptocurrency mining, which saw 3 million graphics cards worth around $776 million sold throughout 2017.
Read More »Chrono Trigger had a surprise release on Steam last night but fans were swiftly disappointed
Chrono Trigger, one of the most beloved classic JRPGs of all time had a surprise comeback last night, with Square Enix bringing the game to Steam. The game promised updated visuals, Steam Achievements and other enhancements but fan excitement swiftly turned to mass disappointment as word began going around that …
Read More »Cooler Master MA620P RGB Air Cooler Review
It's a new dual-tower RGB air cooler from Cooler Master. Is it competitive at £74.99?
Read More »Cooler Master launches H500P Mesh White
Back in October, we saw a spiritual successor to Cooler Master's legendary HAF case. This arrived in the form of the MasterCase H500P, which we reviewed positively at the time. Now this week, Cooler Master is expanding on the H500P line, with the new H500P Mesh White. As Dominic said …
Read More »The ESRB will finally start labeling games with in-game purchases but won’t single out loot boxes
Over the last several months, there has been mounting pressure on game companies and rating boards to do something about the rise in concern over in-game microtransactions and loot boxes. Politicians have been getting involved, and earlier this month we saw a US senator directly call on the ESRB to …
Read More »Apple aims to have the best employee health care by opening its own clinics
Operating under the name “AC Wellness” Apple is launching its own medical clinics with the aim to give its employees some of the “world’s best health care.” Two state-of-the-art medical centres are already well under way, with many more planned across the United States. The information came to light when …
Read More »Google increases transparency after receiving 2.4m right to be forgotten requests
It has been a few years since the European Union first introduced ‘the right to be forgotten', giving EU citizens the opportunity to have links pertaining to them removed from Google search results. Google has been transparent about its process in the face of this new rule, and this week …
Read More »League of Legends reveals its loot box drop rates, toxic players punished with a loot box ban
Loot boxes are currently a hot topic in the gaming industry, leading many companies to re-evaluate how their own systems work. In an attempt to get ahead of the curve, Riot has now released its drop rates for League of Legends’ Hextech Chests, alongside its bonus drops and special rules. …
Read More »BlackBerry Mobile deems its KeyOne a success despite low sales
The KeyOne might not be the first BlackBerry handset to sport Android as its operating system, but it is perhaps the first one to be considered a success. This success, however, is a debatable one, as the higher-ups in BlackBerry Mobile and partner TCL might feel like it’s an “unqualified …
Read More »Dream Machines DM1 Pro S Mouse Review
After a mouse with top-quality optical sensor and symmetrical design? The DM1 Pro S is worth a look
Read More »New Overwatch hero hinted to be Torbjörn’s daughter
Official Overwatch pages have been sent into overdrive as of late, dropping hints and teasers at what many suspect to be upcoming hero number 27. Given that already-established hero Torbjörn is the centre of a lot of these, his daughter Brigitte Lindholm is expected to be the one to step …
Read More »Apple’s new 6.5-inch OLED iPhone display spotted in leaked images
The first big Apple leaks of the year are starting to roll in. Yesterday sources came out to reveal Apple's plans for a trio of iPhones in 2018, one of which will be Apple's biggest ever with a 6.5-inch OLED display. Now we have some concrete evidence supporting this claim, …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 is a ‘true RPG’ and more ambitious than The Witcher 3
CD Projekt Red was thrown under the spotlight after the release of The Witcher 3. To many, it is one of the best games ever made and fans are eager to see what the studio does next. So far, CDPR has been very quiet on the subject of Cyberpunk 2077, …
Read More »Samsung is aiming to take on Apple’s premium HomePod with its Bixby-powered smart speaker
Despite the initial stumble with its Bixby virtual assistant, Samsung is determined to enter the smart speaker market to compete with the likes of Apple’s HomePod. If all goes according to plan, then the Bixby-centred device should arrive at some point this year. Given the lengthy development of Bixby and …
Read More »Final Fantasy XV is a demanding but scalable game on PC
Final Fantasy XV is heading to PC officially next week but we've managed to get a quick look at performance ahead of time thanks to the release of a free playable demo. The game's initial benchmark release didn't turn out to be all that useful, but the demo version of …
Read More »Nvidia’s latest GeForce driver preps for Final Fantasy XV, Vermintide 2 and boosts PUBG performance
March is coming up fast and some big PC game releases are coming along with it. We've got Final Fantasy XV and Warhammer: Vermintide 2 coming up in the next week, and Nvidia is already prepared with a new Game Ready driver update. The latest driver update also brings a …
Read More »Huawei MateBook X Pro teaser – we’ve got one!
Huawei's brand-new MateBook X Pro was unveiled at MWC 2018 yesterday, and it didn't take us long to get our hands on a sample unit. We will of course be doing a full review of the laptop in the very near future, but for now feast your eyes on our …
Read More »New report sheds light on Apple’s 2018 iPhone plans with three new models planned
The dust has settled on the iPhone X launch and the leaks are finally starting to roll in for Apple's 2018 plans. This year, Apple is expected to launch three iPhone models, two sporting OLED displays and another with a cheaper LCD screen. One of the OLED models will actually …
Read More »More 8K displays will be hitting the market this year
Over the last couple of years, there has been a big push to bring Ultra HD and HDR TVs into the mainstream. Sales of 4K HDR displays have been picking up but that isn't stopping TV makers from looking to the future, pushing resolutions even higher. Last year Sharp launched …
Read More »The Witcher’s Netflix series has its first script and character confirmations
Back in May 2017, we learned that Netflix would be putting together a TV series based on The Witcher. While the video game series is largely what popularized Geralt of Rivia and his friends, the TV series will be taking its inspiration from the original novels that started it all. …
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