Earlier this year, 4K Netflix streaming finally started making its way to PCs, in part due to Kaby Lake and its support for HEVC decoding. Over time, the number of systems capable of streaming Netflix in Ultra-HD has grown, so here is what you need to get it done. There …
Read More »Amazon Key exploit allows couriers to re-enter your home
Last month, Amazon announced its unusual new scheme that allows couriers to enter its customer’s homes in order to deliver parcels. While the company managed to quell many security concerns with Amazon Key, it turns out there’s one fatal flaw that could allow the same courier to re-enter your home …
Read More »Piracy-enabled streaming boxes are deemed hazardous
It seems that breaking the law isn’t the only way you can get burned by investing in piracy-enabled streaming boxes. A new study has unsurprisingly found that such devices present fire and electrical safety concerns as well as insufficient instructions of use, installation and maintenance. The results of this study …
Read More »EE and Huawai’s 5G test showcases 2.8Gbps download speeds
We are still a while off from 5G networks being rolled out in the UK but so far, speed tests seem to be quite promising. This week, EE demonstrated its first fully-functioning end-to-end 5G network test. During the test, EE managed to achieve download speeds of 2.8 Gbps. EE partnered …
Read More »Facebook is adding ‘trust indicators’ to combat the spreading of false information
Over the last year, the idea of ‘fake news' has become a hot button issue on social media, with politicians calling for the likes of Facebook, Twitter and Google to combat the spreading of false information. Now Facebook is stepping up to the plate with ‘trust indicators', intended to identify …
Read More »Firefox Quantum ditches other search engines, bringing back Google by default
Firefox Quantum arrived yesterday, touting improved speed and lower RAM usage when compared to Chrome. Despite the competition between Mozilla and Google, it seems that another thing Firefox Quantum boasts is Google’s search engine by default. For anyone that has been using Firefox since 2014, this is surprising as Mozilla …
Read More »Tech is reportedly going to get much more expensive as silicon costs rise
Over the last year, we have seen plenty of price hikes in the tech world. A DRAM and NAND shortage has caused SSD and RAM prices to jump, but it looks like silicon prices are also set to rise over the next few years, which will have further reaching effects …
Read More »Qualcomm has rejected Broadcom’s $100B+ buyout bid
Earlier this month we learned that rival chip maker, Broadcom, would be making a $130 billion bid for Qualcomm. The deal would merge the two companies, creating the third largest chip maker in the world. However, it seems that Qualcomm is not interested in selling, with reports this week saying …
Read More »Firefox Quantum has arrived with improved speed and lower RAM usage compared to Chrome
This week, Mozilla finally began rolling out its ‘Quantum Browser' update for Firefox. Starting with Firefox 57, the browser will come with a slew of new algorithms baked in to make itself twice as fast as previous versions from earlier this year. It also uses less memory than competing browsers …
Read More »No ifs or warm butts with Thermaltake’s X Comfort Air gaming chair
While many are still expecting an influx of RGB gaming chairs, Thermaltake is heading in a different direction all together. Focusing on just how cool your bum could be, the new Thermaltake X Comfort Air is the first gaming chair to sport built-in fans. Thermaltake lines four fans underneath the …
Read More »Leo Says – Ep2: GTX 1060 ti? Titan Xp Collectors Edition, VRM heat, Intel with AMD, Raja joins Intel
Some think he is grumpy, others think he is loveable. One thing is for sure - Leo tells it like it is whether you like it or not!
Read More »Re:scam the scammers with this new email bot
Chatbots have been a way to test steadily improving artificial intelligence for a while, probing it with questions to receive an incredibly human response. It turns out that this can be incredibly useful, as non-profit organisation Netsafe has launched its own Re:scam email bot to combat scammers. While some people …
Read More »UK ISPs will automatically pay customers back when connections go down under new rules
Back in March, Ofcom proposed some new ideas to hold UK-based internet providers accountable for poor service. Under its proposal, ISPs would be required to give customers automatic compensation for loss of connection, slow repairs and missed engineering appointments. Now, it several major ISPs, including BT, Sky, Virgin Media and …
Read More »Logitech will replace all Harmony Links before they reach end of life next year
Earlier this week, Logitech caused a stir after emailing owners of the Harmony Link to let them know that their device would “cease to function” after March 2018. The Link released back in 2011 and acted as a way to connect all universal remote compatible devices to a smartphone or …
Read More »Nearly 2,500 websites are cryptojacking, draining your processor
Back in September, The Pirate Bay attempted to use its visitors’ processors to mine cryptocurrency, resulting in a trend that other websites began to adopt. It seems that this craze hasn’t slowed down, with almost 2,500 websites implementing the same tactic on unsuspecting web surfers. These figures come from Willem …
Read More »Windows 10’s latest Insider Build introduces ‘Near Share’
This week, a new Windows 10 preview build started rolling out to insiders, giving us an early look at some of the features arriving in the next big update. The next Windows 10 feature update is codenamed ‘Redstone 4' and one of its most notable features ‘Near Share' aims to …
Read More »Apple crosses $900 billion market cap, on its way to hit $1 trillion value
Back in 2015, analysts began predicting that Apple would go on to become the world's first $1 trillion company. Now, it seems to be a certainty, as Apple reached a $900 billion market capitalisation this month and is forecasting a record-breaking holiday season. Last night, Marketwatch reported that Apple had …
Read More »Logitech causes a stir after telling customers their Harmony Link will ‘cease to function’ in 2018
Update (10/11/17): Logitech has reached out to provide an update on the Harmony Link situation. These devices will still cease to function as of March 2018, but the reasoning behind it seems solid. A security encryption certificate is expiring, so allowing the Link to continue operating would pose as a …
Read More »Raja Koduri officially resigns from AMD and Radeon Technologies Group
Shortly after the RX Vega GPU finally hit the market, we learned that Radeon Technologies Group head, Raja Koduri, would be taking a three month sabbatical. Initially, he was set to return before the end of the year, but just under two months in to his break, Koduri has decided …
Read More »Telltale Games has downsized by 25 percent
Ahead its 2018 line-up revisiting its take on beloved DC Comics’ characters, Telltale Games has laid off 90 people from its workforce. Approximating around 25 percent of its staff, the move was apparently made as a part of “comprehensive company restructuring. ” Telltale is known for its narrative-focused episodic titles …
Read More »Amazon customers unhappy as many are still waiting for their Xbox One X
The Xbox One X finally released today to such a warm reception that it caused analysts to update their 2017 sales predictions. Unfortunately, some have yet to experience their purchase as Amazon is experiencing stock issues. For days, customers have been reporting that Amazon’s predicted dispatch date didn’t actually match …
Read More »Sources claim Qualcomm is set to reject $130 billion takeover offer
Earlier this week we learned that rival chip maker, Broadcom, would be making a $130 billion bid for Qualcomm. The deal would merge the two companies, creating the third largest chip maker in the world. However, it seems that Qualcomm may not be interested in the unsolicited bid, as reports …
Read More »Overclockers UK is offering 5% off of full systems
Update (07/11/17): Good news folks, Overclockers UK has decided to extend this 5% off offer until the 1st of December! Everything found in the original story below still applies, including the discount code. You just have more time to take advantage now. Original Story (26/10/17): If you’re in the market …
Read More »Elgato launches 4K-capable capture card
Elgato has made a name for itself in the capture card industry, with its HD60 being a go-to for up-and-coming content creators. While its previous entries have been limited to 1080p and 60 frames per second, its new 4K60 hopes to change that by introducing ultra-HD recording and streaming. The …
Read More »Broadcom is offering to buy Qualcomm for $130 billion
Qualcomm already has its plate full with its various legal battles against Apple, but it looks like the company is about to have another issue to deal with. This week, rival chipmaker Broadcom made an unsolicited bid to take over Qualcomm, in a deal worth $130 billion. Broadcom is offering …
Read More »Leo Says – Ep 1: GTX 1070ti pricing, crap cases, SSD Prices 2017, Coffee Lake, Titan Collectors Edition, Ryzen Mobile
Some call him grumpy, others call him loveable - but whatever you think we can all agree Leo doesn't mince his words.
Read More »Edifier e25 Luna Eclipse HD Speaker Review
They are bright red, gorgeous to look at, and £160. How do these new updated speakers sound?
Read More »Microsoft to pull the plug on free Windows 10 upgrade exploit
Despite ending its free upgrade to Windows 10 back in 2016, Microsoft has been subject to an exploit that allows Windows 7 and 8.1 users to still upgrade their operating systems, free of charge. The company has now announced the closure of this exploit, giving people until December 31st to …
Read More »New Qualcomm lawsuit claims Apple shared confidential code with Intel
Qualcomm’s fight with Apple has taken another turn, as the company has filed yet another lawsuit. In the latest filing, Qualcomm accuses Apple of breaching contract by sharing confidential code with Intel, one of its largest competitors. The folks over at Bloomberg spotted the new lawsuit filing, which claims that …
Read More »Facebook adding security to combat fake news and propaganda
Facebook owner, Mark Zuckerberg took to the company’s earnings call earlier today to announce that it has exceeded $10 billion in quarterly revenue, thanks to its 500 million users. It wasn’t all sunshines and rainbows, however, as Zuckerberg swiftly moved onto the topic of security, discussing the future of the …
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