The next Windows 10 update is just around the corner, with version 1903 set to bolster protection against Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities, interact with Linux files in a friendlier manner and introduce a range of much-needed nips and tucks. Unfortunately, users will also notice a jump in system storage requirements, …
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Energizer’s humongous 18,000mAh smartphone failed its crowdfunding campaign by 99%
Avenir Telecom debuted a plethora of new smartphones at Mobile World Congress (MWC) earlier this year under the Energizer name, but none stood out more than the ultra-thick 18,000mAh Power Max P18K prototype. The company hoped to crowdfund the P18K “Pro” as the world’s longest lasting smartphone, but sadly the …
Read More »The Dark Rock Slim is finally here and be quiet! is already giving one away
Back at CES, we had the chance to catch up with be quiet! to get a sneak preview at some of the new hardware heading our way this year. During our visit, we came across the new Dark Rock Slim, which cuts down the heatsink considerably compared to the Dark Rock …
Read More »Virgin Media now offers 500Mbps broadband, outpacing BT & others once again
Virgin Media is well known for its high-speed broadband offerings throughout a good chunk of the UK. Up until now, the top speed available has been 350Mbps down, which already outpaces other ISPs tied to the Open Reach infrastructure. Now, Virgin Media will be raising the bar once again, with …
Read More »Gigabyte Z390 Aorus WaterForce Build – Leo’s £3500 Custom Loop!
Leo builds an EPIC £3500 custom loop system, based around the Gigabyte Aorus WaterForce Motherboard
Read More »KitGuru Launches BEST OF: Our Top Products
Over the past 9 years, KitGuru has published close to 30,000 technical articles – reviewing thousands of products along the way and awarding them based on whether they are a ‘Must Have', ‘Worth Buying' or ‘Worth Considering'. This month, we decided to start something new: a ‘BEST OF' section showcasing …
Read More »Halo MCC: PC beta tests pushed back a bit
Back when the Halo: Master Chief Collection was first announced for PC, we heard that the first public tests wouldn't be too far off. At the time, the developers were targeting April and while at one point 343 Industries was confident that they would hit that goal, things didn't go …
Read More »Patriot Viper VPN100 1TB SSD Review
Patriot's latest SSD comes with a massive heatsink installed - but is the drive actually any good?
Read More »Google employees wish to end forced arbitration nationwide in the US
Back in February, Google employees took a stand against forced arbitration, successfully prompting the company to change its policies. Now, the group is rallying together for International Workers’ Day to try and get US Congress to ban the practice nationwide. Forced arbitration strong-arms workers to sign a contract that prevents …
Read More »A render gives us our first potential look at Motorola’s foldable RAZR smartphone
We’ve known for quite some time that Motorola is set to enter the foldable smartphone market, taking a radically different approach than competition. Purported images of the revived Razr brand have begun leaking online, giving us our first potential look at a finalised design. Samsung, Huawei and Royole have all …
Read More »Another artist sues Epic Games over Fortnite emotes
Thanks to the strict definitions of US copyright law, Epic Games managed to temporarily dodge multiple infringement lawsuits surrounding the emotes within Fortnite: Battle Royale. That hasn’t stopped yet another artist from coming forward with a new twist on the case, this time claiming misappropriation of identity. Cases including Alfonso …
Read More »Fractal Design Define S2 Vision arrives in RGB-clad and ‘blackout’ editions
Fractal Design makes some of the sleekest PC cases around and this week, the company is revamping one of its best offerings. The Define S2 Vision is a modified version of the popular S2 chassis with some key material and visual upgrades, including dark tempered glass. The Define S2 Vision …
Read More »AMD is celebrating its 50th anniversary with gold edition Ryzen 7 and Radeon VII
This year, AMD is celebrating its 50th year in business. To celebrate the milestone, AMD is releasing ‘Gold Edition' versions of the Ryzen 7 2700x CPU and Radeon VII graphics card. These Gold Edition releases don't appear to come with any particular performance benefits like higher clock speeds. Instead, AMD …
Read More »Nintendo quietly sped Switch loading times up with its 8.0.0 update
Nintendo released its 8.0.0 update for the Switch two weeks ago, introducing a range of new features including a VR Mode and the ability to transfer saved data between systems. It seems as though the developer has snuck in another hidden feature that didn’t make the official changelog, as analysts …
Read More »Slightly Mad Studios moves away from Mad Box branding after trademark dispute
Earlier this year, Project Cars developer Slight Mad Studios debuted its own high-end gaming console, dubbed the Mad Box. Aiming for a release no earlier than 2022, the device has already undergone a major redesign and will now have to change its name after the studio withdrew its ‘Mad Box’ …
Read More »OnePlus 7 Pro is certified to have one of the best displays on the market
OnePlus has been hard at work with its upcoming flagship smartphones set to debut May 14, with CEO Pete Lau drumming up excitement for the company’s display technology in particular. The OnePlus 7 Pro has already topped expectations, receiving an A+ certification from video diagnostic experts at DisplayMate. Rumours surrounding …
Read More »Apple is recalling faulty plugs that pose a safety risk
Apple has identified a safety risk with some of its three-pronged AC adapters, warning owners that there is a chance they could cause an electric shock. The company has therefore issued a voluntary recall and exchange for affected plugs in the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong and their travel counterparts. …
Read More »Samsung PlayGalaxy trademark hints at competition for Apple Arcade
Apple has dabbled in gaming over the years but has never really put much investment into helping developers or obtaining exclusive content. That is going to change later this year with the launch of Apple Arcade, a subscription service that aims to curate iOS titles into a library of impressive …
Read More »Riot attempts to dismiss lawsuits by stating that workers contractually waived their right to sue
Riot Games has taken multiple steps to ensure the studio betters itself following a scathing exposé that shed light on sexism, but that hasn’t satiated workers who are currently embroiled in a legal battle over gender discrimination. The developer has attempted to defend itself by highlighting that at least two …
Read More »Almost one third of Switch owners are subscribed to Switch Online
While multiplayer access has been available on the Nintendo Switch since its launch, it only transitioned into a paid service around six months ago. During that time, nearly one third of Switch owners have subscribed, with 9.8 million active, non-trial accounts paying out. Nintendo hasn't had the best track record …
Read More »AOC CQ32G1 32in Curved 144Hz Gaming Monitor Review
Curved, 2,560 x 1,440 resolution and 144hz refresh. What is there not to like ?
Read More »Sony confirms PS5 won’t launch before March 2020
Earlier this month, Sony began openly talking about its plans for the next-generation PlayStation console. We've heard some of the key specs and learned a surprising amount about the console well ahead of time. While there were rumours that Sony could have the PlayStation 5 ready to go in early …
Read More »Is there ever a good time to talk about spoilers online?
Talking about media is just as ingrained in contemporary culture as consuming the content itself, whether its movies, television or the vastly growing industry of video games. This makes the internet an unforgiving space when it comes to spoilers, but at what point do people feel it’s acceptable to divulge …
Read More »Gigabyte’s latest Aero 15 and Aorus 15 laptops pack Intel 9th Gen CPUs and up to 240Hz displays
Earlier this week, Nvidia officially launched the GTX 1660Ti and GTX 1650 graphics chips for laptops. We've already seen several models sporting these new GPUs from the likes of MSI, ASUS and Acer. Now, GIGABYTE is joining the club with two new laptop launches, the AERO 15 Classic and the …
Read More »New code suggests that Nvidia could be working on a 2-in-1 gaming tablet
With the discontinuation of the Shield Tablet last year and Shield Portable seemingly no longer on sale, Nvidia looked to have given up its portable gaming efforts. This could change in the near future, as code within the Shield Experience software suggests that Nvidia could be planning to re-enter the …
Read More »Samsung gets the scathing Galaxy Fold teardown removed
Shortly after Samsung announced the delay of its Galaxy Fold handset in light of display issues, teardown experts at iFixit explained that the problems might be a result of the design itself. Samsung is understandably unhappy with its faults being put on public display while it’s trying to fix the …
Read More »Noctua NH-U14S TR4-SP3 Review
Only £1 more expensive than the NH-U12S TR4. Is the Noctua NH-U14S TR4-SP3 a bargain?
Read More »Intel lowers its yearly revenue expectations after publishing Q1 results
Intel has lowered its annual revenue estimation following Q1 financial results.
Read More »Overwatch introduces player-created content with its new Workshop feature
While Overwatch undoubtedly has a beautiful style and an emphasis on skill-based combat, fans of the shooter have noticeably been yearning for more. It seems as though Blizzard has been listening, with its brand new Workshop feature allowing player-created content through “a simplified scripting system.” Currently only available on PC’s …
Read More »Sea of Thieves anniversary update brings story campaign, new PvP mode and more
Next week, Sea of Thieves' big one year anniversary update will set sail, bringing in a bunch of new features and most notably, a story campaign. Rare has been working on improving this game throughout its first year and brought players back in the form of timed event expansions. However, …
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