Back in July, it was announced that Apple would be acquiring Intel's smartphone modem business in a deal worth $1 billion. Intel didn't necessarily want to sell off its stake in the mobile modem market, but with Apple and Qualcomm teaming up again, selling the business off seemed like the …
Read More »The brand new KitGuru mobile app is available to download now!
KitGuru is proud to announce that we have launched our very own mobile app. The KitGuru app is available today for users of Android mobile devices and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store right now. The new KitGuru mobile app provides readers of our site a great new …
Read More »Intel says Qualcomm’s anticompetitive practices forced them out of the modem market
Back in April, Apple and Qualcomm dropped their respective lawsuits against each other and agreed to partner up once again. At the time, this had a knock-on effect on Intel, as the company would no longer be supplying modems for future iPhones. Development on 5G modems swiftly came to an end and …
Read More »It’s the final day of DreamHack Winter 2019
DreamHack Winter 2019 has been underway this weekend at the DreamExpo in Jönköping, Sweden and there is still time to get involved in the grand eSports activities today. The event is expected to generate 150,000 visits over the weekend. If you do get the chance to check out DreamHack Winter …
Read More »Luke and Leo Get Technical Ep2 – The Intel vs AMD HEDT Episode!
Today our resident CPU experts are back with another episode of Luke and Leo Get Technical, and this one is all about the recent Intel and AMD HEDT processor launches...
Read More »Jony Ive officially leaves Apple
Back in June, Apple announced that long-time chief designer, Jony Ive, would be leaving the company behind and starting up his own design firm. Now, the changeover is as official as can be, with Ive being removed from Apple's executive leadership page. Ive's last day at Apple was never specifically …
Read More »We are hiring – YouTube reviewers wanted!
KitGuru is on the look out for another YouTube reviewer to join our team - if you've ever wanted to be a video reviewer, now is your chance!
Read More »GPU market sustains growth in Q3, discrete GPUs now in over 32% of PCs
While Intel is set to become the world's highest-selling chipmaker once again this year, other areas of the hardware market are also doing very well in 2019. Over the course of the year, the GPU market has begun to rise, with discrete graphics cards in particular now found in 32.1% …
Read More »Intel expected to be the world’s biggest chipmaker once again as Samsung declines
Back in 2018, Samsung managed to break Intel's 25-year long streak as the largest chipmaker in the world. Intel had been holding the title since the early 90s, but a boom in NAND and DRAM demand led to significant growth for Samsung, putting it over the top in 2017 and …
Read More »Google denies Chromecast Ultra overheating reports
Google Stadia has officially launched for early adopters and as anticipated, there have been a number of reported problems along the way. This time around, a small number of users have begun reporting overheating issues when streaming Stadia via the Chromecast Ultra- although Google isn’t convinced that it is a …
Read More »ASUS ROG Chakram Mouse with Joystick UNBOXING
Briony managed to get some hands up time with the upcoming release of the ASUS Republic Of Gamers Chakram. A new flagship mouse being released from ASUS soon in the United Kingdom. We don't have confirmed pricing yet, but the expected cost is said to be around £150.
Read More »Microsoft granted license to sell software to Huawei once again
Earlier this year as the trade war between the US and China continued to escalate, many US companies were barred from trading with Huawei. Over the last couple of months, US companies have slowly been granted licenses to sell to the China-based device maker once again, with Microsoft now being …
Read More »Corsair iCUE comes to macOS
Corsair has been one of the industry leaders for several years now when it comes to RGB lighting and peripheral software settings. The iCUE software has been a big part of that and now, macOS users can access those advantages too. Today, Corsair launched the macOS version of iCUE with …
Read More »ASUS launches ZenWiFi routers with WiFi 6 and mesh networking
ASUS has released a number of highly rated wireless routers over the years. To cap off 2019, the ZenWiFi system is joining the lineup, available in both WiFi 6 and WiFi 5 models and Mesh wireless technology for even better coverage. The ZenWiFi AX is the WiFi 6 model (802.11ax) …
Read More »Nvidia kicks off holiday sale season with deals on GPUs, laptops, monitors and more
We are officially entering the holiday shopping season, with Christmas less than a month away and Black Friday coming up next week. With that in mind, sales are already starting to ramp up and Nvidia is getting its own deals in early, with discounts on gaming laptops, graphics cards and …
Read More »HP rejects Xerox acquisition offer but remains open to exploring the possibility further
A couple of weeks ago, we first heard that Xerox was planning on making an acquisition offer to take over HP, as part of a deal backed by a major bank. While HP is looking to shake up its business by cutting down its work force by 16 percent, the …
Read More »Leo Says Ep. 44: AMD Threadripper Episode
Today Leo is back with another episode of Leo Says, and the main focus in this episode is AMD Ryzen 3950X and the upcoming HEDT processors from both AMD and Intel...
Read More »Trial against Nintendo for eShop refund policy begins in Germany
Over the course of last year, European consumer rights authorities began taking a closer look at Nintendo and its digital eShop refund policies. The Norwegian Consumer Council (NCC) got the ball rolling by saying that Nintendo's strict no-refund policy was against EU consumer protection laws. Since Nintendo of Europe is …
Read More »Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 specs leak ahead of announcement next month
Over the course of this year, we have seen a lot of flagship smartphones launching with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor at the centre. In December, the next generation Snapdragon 865 will be officially unveiled, although leaks have already given us an early look at specifications and performance. Qualcomm will …
Read More »MSI reveals CES 2020 preview with a lineup of award winners
It might seem like it is a tad too early to be talking about CES but for MSI, it is never too early. This week, MSI received a bunch of CES Innovation awards at a smaller invite-only event that takes place ahead of the main Consumer Electronics Show in January. …
Read More »CORSAIR expands gaming chair lineup with T3 RUSH
Back in 2017, Corsair expanded beyond PC gaming peripherals and components with its own line of gaming chairs. The T1 Race swiftly hit the market and was followed up by the well received T2 Road Warrior in 2018. Now as we head towards the end of 2019, the third-generation T3 …
Read More »Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 augmented reality headset is finally shipping
Microsoft announced the HoloLens 2 augmented reality headset all the way back in February, with pricing and pre-order details arriving in May this year. Now after plenty of waiting, the HoloLens 2 is officially shipping, with an upgraded field of view and more powerful internal hardware. Under the hood, the …
Read More »Microsoft’s Project Silica uses glass for long-term data storage
Microsoft has worked on some incredible research projects over the years, from desks with holographic displays, to a full room augmented reality effort reminiscent of the holodeck. This time around, Microsoft Research has focused its efforts on new forms of long-term data storage, with Project Silica storing data on quartz …
Read More »Nitro Concepts D16E gaming desk arrives with electric sit/stand height adjustment
Over the course of this year, we have seen an uptick in the number of ‘Gaming Desks' hitting the market. We kicked off 2019 with the ultra-expensive Thermaltake Battlestation, then in April a more affordable desk arrived from Sharkoon. Now this week, Nitro Concepts is adding a gaming desk to …
Read More »Nvidia Shield TV Pro (2019) Unboxing!
Briony unboxes the new Shield TV Pro and gives us her first impressions
Read More »PC hardware deals arrive early with Overclockers UK Halloween sale
We have officially made it all the way to Halloween and while PC hardware isn't the first thing to spring to mind for the spooky season, Overclockers UK is keen to change that and get involved. OCUK has put together a big sale this week, with plenty of deals on …
Read More »Review an ASUS peripheral, PC chassis, router or motherboard and get £25 back
Finding the best time to buy new PC hardware is never an easy task, as there is always another sale or promotion just around the corner, not to mention new hardware launches in general. This year, ASUS has a new rebate program running in the UK and Ireland, offering £25 …
Read More »Sony is shutting down its PlayStation Vue streaming service as profitability slips further away
The PlayStation 4 has officially become the world's second highest selling home console to date, with more than 102.8 million units sold worldwide. Unfortunately, this level of popularity didn't translate to a best selling subscription service, with PlayStation Vue generating continuous losses for Sony. With that in mind, it shouldn't …
Read More »TSMC and GlobalFoundries drop legal disputes and agree to share patents
Back in August, GlobalFoundries filed a lawsuit against TSMC claiming patent infringement on chips sold in some of the world’s most popular devices. At the time, GlobalFoundries claimed that 25 patents were being infringed on, but it didn’t take long for TSMC to fire back with a number of patent …
Read More »Nvidia launches upgraded Shield TV and Shield TV Pro
Last week, a couple of retail outlets in the US broke the street date for sales of two new NVIDIA Shield TV devices, neither of which had been officially announced yet. Now, the new streaming boxes are being formally revealed, with Nvidia announcing the new Shield TV and Shield TV …
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