Update (30/01/19): Overclockers UK’s January Sale is coming to an end, with just two more days to take advantage of the savings and additional goodies. Alongside full systems and displays, there are deals on VR headsets, components and peripherals listed until February 1st. OCUK’s Radiance G1 system joins the other …
Read More »TSMC chip production affected by ‘substandard’ chemical
TSMC suffered a major setback this week after it emerged that substandard chemicals were used in the production of 10,000 wafers. Chips being produced on the 12nm/16nm line were affected, which could have a knock-on effect for TSMC customers, like Nvidia. TSMC confirmed the news in a statement given to …
Read More »Twitch promises to stop promoting big streamer events on smaller channels
Controversy enveloped Twitch at the end of last year, with content creators criticising the platform’s promotion of a Ninja-hosted event during their streams. After repeating the mistake a second time with Pokimane just last week, Twitch has finally promised broadcasters that it will no longer advertise big streamer events across …
Read More »Samsung previews 5G gear with a focus on carriers
Over the last few months, there's been plenty of talk about when the first mainstream 5G cellular networks (not counting test networks like Verizon's) would become available in the United States. So far, aside from AT&T's misleading 5G offering, there hasn't been much to report. Most of the reason for …
Read More »Samsung goes environmental by phasing out plastic wrapping
Technology often comes in fancy packaging due to its expensive nature, with the cardboard shell often featuring in the backdrop of professional videos and finding their way onto shelves. The plastic wrapping inside not so much, with South Korean electronics manufacturer Samsung opting to ditch the harmful packaging in favour …
Read More »Intel achieves gender pay equity by closing the wage gap globally
Intel might not have a permanent leader in place since former CEO Brian Krzanich stepped down in June, 2018, but that hasn’t stopped the company from hitting new milestones. Today, the company announced that it has achieved gender pay equity on a global scale, including the addition of stock-based compensation. …
Read More »More than half of Netflix users would unsubscribe if the platform used ads
It seems as though increasing US pricing hasn’t deterred Netflix subscribers, as the platform’s user base continues to grow. Customers have drawn their line in the sand however, with over half stating that they would leave should Netflix introduce full advertisements. New research from technology firm Audience Project shows that …
Read More »Machinima YouTube channel goes dark as all videos are removed without warning
Back in the early days of YouTube, Machinima was the ‘go to' channel for gaming content. That early popularity led to the Machinima channel amassing over 12 million subscribers but it looks like all of that content is being left behind. Over the weekend, Machinima's YouTube channel privatised all past …
Read More »AI pushback in 2018 could slow developments for years to come
2018 held more marked developments and revelations concerning the field of AI than ever before, yet the public at large seems more concerned with its potential shortcomings than its inevitable benefits. These concerns are hardly unfounded yet could prove troublesome for the future development of machine learning processes. After all, …
Read More »Streamlabs announces full OBS integration with Facebook Gaming
Over the past year, Facebook has committed itself to livestreaming, enticing viewers with in-game rewards and making deeper analytics available to content creators. Placing it on equal footing with competitors, Streamlabs has announced that Facebook Gaming is now completely integrated into its OBS software. With access to Facebook’s developer APIs, …
Read More »Tesla prepares for ‘hard times’ by laying off 7% of its staff
Elon Musk’s personal vendetta with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) didn’t hinder Tesla’s bottom line last year, as the company managed to make its first-ever quarterly profit. In order to maintain this trajectory throughout 2019, it seems as though Tesla is forced to implement some extreme cost-cutting measures, …
Read More »Elgato Cam Link 4K (tested with Panasonic GH4 & DJI Osmo Pocket)
Elgato released the original model of the Cam link back in 2017. The small device allows any compatible DSLR to be used as a webcam. This proved to be popular among professional streamers where grainy webcam quality just won't cut it anymore. It also removes the need to go out …
Read More »Leo Says 36: VEGAS Shooting Guns, Meeting youtube stars, AMD, Nvidia & Intel
Leo is back on UK shores after a long week at CES with Briony in Las Vegas. In today's episode, Leo runs over some additional thoughts on the show, AMD's recent CPU & GPU announcements, Intel's illusive 28-core Xeon, Nvidia RTX and more.
Read More »YouTube’s latest policy bans videos inciting dangerous behaviour, following the “Bird Box Challenge”
YouTube has updated its official policies this week, with its support page detailing a stronger stance against harmful content such as dangerous challenges and pranks. Of course, the Google-owned platform has never endorsed such behaviour, but feels the need to embed its opposition in legal terms following the inconceivably popular …
Read More »Netflix increases its US pricing once again
Although Netflix has had to drop the majority of its Marvel shows, the streaming giant has more original programming now than ever. It is because of this that users are yet again seeing a price rise, with every tier increasing by $1-2 per month. Netflix has managed to build a …
Read More »Microsoft might show off an upgraded HoloLens next month
It has been around four years since Microsoft first unveiled the HoloLens. Things have been quiet for the emerging AR headset for a while now but it looks like we might be getting a look at a second generation headset next month. Microsoft is going to be attending Mobile World …
Read More »Best of CES 2019 with Leo and Briony
The final day of CES is upon us, making it the perfect time to sit down and discuss the best bits of the week. In this final video, Leo and Briony wrap things up with their thoughts on the latest announcements from ASUS ROG, Nvidia, Razer, Corsair, Cooler Master and …
Read More »CES 2019: Briony checks out the new Razer monitor, case, RTX Blade laptops and more
Razer has been keeping us very busy this week, with several big announcements coming out of CES this year. Today, Briony visits the Razer suite in Vegas to take a closer look at the new laptops, Razer's first gaming monitor, Razer's first PC case and more. Earlier in the week, …
Read More »CES 2019: Briony takes a look at the InWin 928 Super Tower with ROG Dominus
Yesterday was the last day of CES, so we have been doing the rounds and wrapping up any interesting bits we didn't get to see earlier in the week. Today Briony takes a look at the new InWin 928 SuperTower case- a new high end option for the extreme enthusiast. …
Read More »CES 2019: Cooler Master unveil a range of new RGB coolers and fans
Alongside brand new cases, peripherals and its part in ASRock’s Phantom Gaming Alliance, Cooler Master has, of course, unveiled a range of new thermal options at CES 2019. Ensuring there’s something for everyone, Cooler Master has introduced three new tower coolers and a brand new series of fans, all clad …
Read More »CES 2019: Leo takes a tour around Supermicro/SuperO’s new motherboard lineup
As we were wrapping up our rounds at CES today, Leo stopped by to visit the Supermicro/SuperO suite. Lately, the company has been dipping its toes into the consumer motherboard market, expanding beyond server-grade hardware. We were able to take a peek at the full lineup. Supermicro has a wide …
Read More »Germany bans Amazon’s Dash Button for conflicting with local consumer laws
Back in 2015, Amazon introduced Dash Buttons to its speedy replenishment services, allowing customers to place an order on consumables at the click of a single button. The technology has now been banned in Germany, after a Munich regional court found the technology to be in violation of consumer laws …
Read More »CES 2019: EVGA RTX 2080Ti Kingpin, RTX 2060, Nu Audio and Z390 DARK
Much like most AiBs at CES this week, EVGA turned up with its new lineup of RTX 2060 graphics cards. However, there was plenty more on show, including a new sound card, a new Z390 motherboard and perhaps most excitingly, an early look at the RTX 2080Ti Kingpin edition. EVGA …
Read More »CES 2019: Deepcool Gamerstorm Captain, Assassin III and more
Today at CES, Leo and Briony stopped by to check out all of the new gear coming from Deepcool and Gamerstorm, including all new cases, all-in-one liquid coolers and the return of the Assassin air cooler, which is absolutely massive. First up we have the new Gamerstorm all-in-one liquid coolers. …
Read More »CES 2019: ASUS ROG RTX 2080Ti Matrix, ROG Dominus, Zephyrus, Mothership and more
Today at CES, Leo sat down with JJ and Sascha from ASUS to discuss all of the latest hardware. From the all new RTX 2080Ti Matrix edition, to the ROG Mothership laptop, ROG Dominus motherboard and new monitors. We've covered quite a few ASUS announcements this week already, with dedicated …
Read More »CES 2019: Patriot Viper peripherals and SSDs
We stopped by at the Patriot Memory suite for our final stop at CES today, taking a look at new SSDs, RAM and peripherals for the PC market. First up is the Burst SSD, which is your standard SATA 2.5-inch drive. As you would expect, speeds top out at 560Mbps …
Read More »CES 2019: ASRock teams up with Cooler Master and TEAMGROUP in Phantom Gaming Alliance
Motherboard and graphics card manufacturer ASRock has taken to CES 2019 to unveil its brand new partnership with Cooler Master and memory maker TEAMGROUP. Launching its new Phantom Gaming line of motherboards, this newfound partnership program will see a range of certified hardware adopt a unified aesthetic, starting with new …
Read More »CES 2019: Leo takes a look at EK Classic, Valkyrie, ROG Dominus and more
We've covered plenty of laptops, monitors, peripherals and cases so far over the course of CES, but we haven't forgotten about the liquid cooling enthusiasts amongst you. Today at CES, Leo visited EKWB to check out the new hardware coming our way in 2019, including new fittings, the latest version …
Read More »CES 2019: Lenovo Legion expands to 240Hz monitors, RTX laptops and peripherals
Back when Nvidia announced that RTX graphics chips were coming to laptops, the company also boasted that more than 40 new laptops were already set to carry them. We've seen new models from Razer, ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte and more. Now today at CES, Lenovo announced that it is also jumping …
Read More »CES 2019: Thermaltake RGB Plus, Level 20 cases, custom liquid cooling kits and more
Today at CES, Leo stopped by at the Thermaltake booth to check out the latest developments- including another look at the Level 20 series of cases and plenty of RGB. This year, Thermaltake is launching its own custom liquid cooling kits complete with your choice of either hard or soft …
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