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The Netherlands Gaming Authority finds that some loot boxes do breach gambling laws
Over the last six months, there has been no shortage of politicians and regulatory groups getting involved in the gaming space due to the controversy surrounding loot boxes. The Netherlands Gaming Authority recently conducted its own study of ten games featuring loot boxes, and while the majority of them were …
Read More »Antec launches colourful new mid-range DF500 RGB chassis
The divisive RGB trend has trickled down from what used to be a high-end luxury towards reasonably priced mid-range systems in recent years, making competition rather fierce. Keen to stay ahead of the curve, Antec leaves the option to its fans, introducing its new budget-conscious DF500 and DF500 RGB mid …
Read More »G.Skill launches new Trident Z and Sniper X memory tuned for 2nd Gen Ryzen
Today is launch day for AMD's 2nd Gen Ryzen processors, meaning the new CPUs and X470 motherboards have hit store shelves and begun shipping out to customers. To help bolster the launch, G.Skill has launched some new memory kits, bringing higher speed DDR4 to the new X470 platform. There are …
Read More »Samsung has finally perfected in-screen fingerprint and face scanning technology
While Samsung’s Galaxy S9 is praised as a well-crafted handset, it’s been criticised for its lack of innovation when compared with its predecessor, falling way behind current high-end competition. It seems that the South Korean-based company has finally cracked the right technology to make next year’s successor one to watch, …
Read More »Qualcomm is set to cut 1,500 jobs in an effort to save $1 billion
After just recently managing to dodge a hostile takeover, Qualcomm is looking to cut costs, with plans to let go of 1,500 staff members. A while back, Qualcomm's board promised investors that it would save $1 billion in operating costs this year, the layoffs are supposed to help the board …
Read More »Google Chrome now has native VR support for the Oculus Rift
Just a couple of weeks ago, Mozilla announced that it would be launching a dedicated version of its Firefox web browser for virtual reality and augmented reality headsets. Now it looks like Google had similar plans in motion, as Chrome now has native VR support. Currently, Chrome's virtual reality mode …
Read More »Microtransactions are back in Star Wars Battlefront II but only for cosmetics
Back when Star Wars Battlefront II first launched, EA was forced to disable the game's microtransactions due to backlash. Last month, DICE officially got around to changing the game's entire progression system to address issues with the core game. With all of that work out of the way, EA has …
Read More »Atari attempts to explain where its upcoming VCS console fits into the current market
Atari is on the cusp of its hardware revival, with the Ataribox evolving into the retro-inspired Atari VCS. Although not much has been revealed since its crowdfunding was suspended last December, Atari COO Michael Arzt has taken time out at the Game Developers Conference to shed more light on what’s …
Read More »Facebook restructures to lessen number of users protected by EU’s new data regulations
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on May 25th, clamping down on how privacy and data is handled throughout the online world. Of course, this hits Facebook hard in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, however, Zuckerberg and his company are still trying to find …
Read More »Intel has cancelled its promising smart glasses project
Intel has been trying to get a foothold in the wearable tech market for years now. Back in February, it looked like good progress was being made, after the Vaunt smart glasses were first shown. However, it looks like Intel will be taking a step back from wearables for now, …
Read More »YouTube is cracking down on false positives causing demonetisation
Back in February, YouTube controversially introduced new eligibility criteria for monetisation, raising the barrier for content creators to earn money from their videos. The Google-owned platform has revealed that this has been working as intended since its implementation, and that further changes are on the way, including a way for …
Read More »Two Nintendo Switch emulators are already able to boot games
Since the Nintendo Switch first launched, there have been plenty of software tinkerers trying to figure out how to modify the system. Hackers were able to poke around the inner workings of the Switch just one week after release. Since then, some have managed to get Linux up and running …
Read More »Battlefield V may also feature a Battle Royale mode
Over the course of 2017, Battle Royale became the next big thing in multiplayer gaming. We saw PUBG explode, Fortnite arrived and gave it some serious competition and now various Triple A developers are looking to implement the game mode themselves. We've heard that Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2 might …
Read More »Tesla fans successfully crowdfund a replacement couch for billionaire Elon Musk
Tesla and Boring Company CEO Elon Musk has had a rough time lately, with many sleepless nights at the office trying to fix the problems with the Tesla Model 3. To aid the billionaire’s woes, fans have banded together to crowdfund enough money in order to replace what can only …
Read More »Google working on an ‘Alt OS’ mode for Chrome OS
We've been hearing a lot about Google's laptop plans recently. Back in January, developers began testing Fuchsia OS on the Pixelbook, then we heard that we may see a new Pixelbook launch later this year. Now, it looks like the Chrome OS team is trying something new, as references to …
Read More »Regulator filings hint at new iPhones coming soon
It looks like a few new iPhone models could be on the way soon, as Apple has been making regulatory filings for new revision models. We already know to expect three new flagship iPhones this year, but this latest news has sparked rumors about a return for the iPhone SE. …
Read More »AOC launches new AGON gaming monitor with HDR 400 and FreeSync 2
AOC has established itself as a solid contender in the market for gaming monitors, having launched a range of AGON and G90 series of displays earlier this year. The AGON AG322QC4 is AOC’s latest offering, boasting a variety of features including VESA DisplayHDR 400 and AMD FreeSync 2. The 31.5-inch …
Read More »Microsoft protects Google Chrome users with Windows Defender extension
Microsoft has been tackling computer viruses with Windows Defender for quite some time, acting as a countermeasure once malicious software makes its way onto the system. Now, the company is taking a more proactive approach, implementing Windows Defender into browsers to stop it getting to that stage, starting with Google …
Read More »MSI GE73 Raider RGB 8RF Laptop Review (i7-8750H/GTX1070)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070? Check. Six-core Intel Core i7 running at more than 4GHz? Check. 16GB RAM? Check. Half terabyte SSD and whole terabyte hard disk? Check. This sounds like the perfect specification for a monster gaming tower. But it isn't. These are the main details of the MSI GE73 …
Read More »AMD spins GPP in its favour with promise of more Radeon-only brands
AMD reveals that more Radeon-only GPU brands are on the way to combat Nvidia’s GeForce Partner Program.
Read More »BenQ EL2870U UHD FreeSync HDR Monitor Review
It’s a stylish, flicker-free 28in 4K UHD display with a 1ms response time, AMD FreeSync and HDR 10 support.
Read More »Google Chrome 66 is now live and will mute sites that autoplay content with sound
We’ve all come across those sites that load up and begin auto-playing a video at some obnoxiously loud volume. Over time, Google has been trying to tackle this with various Chrome updates. Back in January Google pushed out a Chrome update that allowed users to permanently mute certain websites, but …
Read More »ZTE might lose its Android license due to US sales ban
This week, Chinese smartphone maker ZTE came under fire in both the UK and the US. Here in the UK, the government warned that the company's devices pose a risk to national security, meanwhile the US Department of Commerce blacklisted the company. Due to the ban in the US, ZTE …
Read More »Epic Games is temporarily removing Fortnite’s guided missile to fix balancing issues
What sets Fortnite: Battle Royale apart from other titles in the genre is its willingness to not take itself so seriously. This has created a new layer with its building mechanics, added new film-inspired skins and introduced wacky new weapons into the mix. Unfortunately, Epic Games is concerned about the …
Read More »Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 said to remove single-player campaign in favor of Battle Royale
It looks like Call of Duty could be set to make some major changes this year, with reports claiming that Black Ops 4 will be the first game in the series to not feature a single-player campaign. Instead, Black Ops 4 is said to be multiplayer only, with a larger …
Read More »Bandai Namco has delayed Dark Souls: Remastered for the Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch owners were treated to a special announcement in January, in which Bandai Namco unveiled that the first title in the Dark Souls series was being remastered for the portable platform. Unfortunately, it seems that players will have wait for the real sun to begin praising once again as …
Read More »ASUS confirms AMD Radeon ‘AREZ’ series of graphics cards
With the GeForce Partner Program being a sticking point of discussion recently, we have all been wondering about what plans AiBs may have put into motion for the future. ASUS is now the first company to make its position official, confirming that AMD Radeon RX graphics cards will be moving …
Read More »Intel documents suggest 8-core Coffee Lake is inbound this year
A trio of listings have appeared online as a part of Intel’s Technical Documentation website, adding to the many leaks pointing towards a new 8-core CPU.
Read More »Android Oreo 8.1 is now rolling out to the OnePlus 5 and 5T
So far, only a handful of smartphones on the market have the Android Oreo 8.1 update. We already covered the Razer Phone's 8.1 rollout yesterday and now, the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T are joining the list, bringing along OS improvements, security improvements and a new ‘gaming mode'. Starting today, …
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