Anthem is already alive and kicking for PC players with an Origin Access Premier subscription. This early access period has already brought to light a number of issues with the game and fortunately, one of the biggest problems is already being addressed. Eventually in Anthem's campaign, you hit a mission …
Read More »Apple reportedly set to combine Mac and iOS apps
Over the last couple of years, there have been several whispers surrounding Apple's plans to tie macOS and iOS closer together. The wheels have been set in motion, with several iOS features making their way to Apple's laptop and desktop platform. In the future though, Apple will reportedly aim for …
Read More »Valve withdraws non-video game content from Steam
With the established dominance of Steam, Valve has attempted to expand into multiple markets across the past few years to varying success. Moving forward, it looks as though the company wants to focus on its gaming efforts as it withdraws its movies on-demand section indefinitely. Originally hosting documentaries such as …
Read More »Google is testing built-in features to make Chrome use less RAM
Google is testing a built-in feature to reduce RAM usage within Chrome.
Read More »Epic Games needs to improve its security and support systems
At the end of last year, cyber security specialists at Sixgill told KitGuru that Epic Games’ lack of security was allowing criminals to pinch Fortnite accounts and effectively launder money. Despite catering to an entire store now, it seems as though the company is still lacking in this area as …
Read More »Nvidia admits DLSS needs to be improved
When Nvidia first announced the RTX 20-series, ray-tracing was just one of the features being heavily pushed. The other was of course DLSS, which uses machine learning cores on the GPU to analyse in-game frames and provide better anti-aliasing compared to other methods. Unfortunately, DLSS performance has been giving questionable …
Read More »Paid reviews continue to be an issue in the smartphone market
Over the years, smartphone makers have landed in various controversies all in an effort to get an edge over the competition. This ranges from cheating on benchmarks to outright paying for positive reviews. We've covered both of these topics here at KitGuru several times over the years but for some reason, smartphone makers continue to try and push their luck.
Read More »Oculus co-founder is offering free Rift repair kits
Despite no longer being employed by Oculus, Palmer Luckey is looking out for owners of the Rift CV1 by offering free repair kits to those affected by audio issues.
Read More »Huawei has been accused of reverse engineering Apple tech
Huawei’s flagship smartphones more often than not receive fantastic reviews, prompting many to look ahead towards the release of the P30 next month. This could be marred by another episode of Huawei versus the world, as the company has once again been accused of tactically thieving Apple’s trade secrets. The …
Read More »Noctua NH-U12S TR4-SP3 Review
The 120mm Noctua NH-U12S TR4-SP3 has a larger contact surface - can it handle the heat of Threadripper?
Read More »Rumour claims that Platinum Games is reviving Scalebound for Nintendo Switch
Following last week's impressive Nintendo Direct, rumours began circulating that Nintendo was reviving a publicly cancelled game. Now, sources are claiming that the game in question is Scalebound, which was cancelled by Microsoft back in January 2017. Platinum Games' Hideki Kamiya was the director on Scalebound and had a lot …
Read More »Netflix’s Marvel Cinematic Universe comes to an end
Netflix has cancelled The Punisher following its second season and Jessica Jones before its third and final season has aired. This brings Netflix’s Marvel Cinematic Universe efforts to an end, Disney TV boss Jeph Loeb hints that characters from all five of its shows could live on under Disney. The …
Read More »Microsoft skips ahead to begin testing its 2020 version of Windows 10
Microsoft hasn’t had the easiest time with its Windows 10 updates in recent months, after the colloquially known October update deleted user files, broke the media player and posed security risks. It seems the company wants to ensure that this doesn’t happen again as Insiders are already being asked to …
Read More »Far Cry New Dawn and Metro Exodus top UK charts
Last week was huge for video game launches, with Metro Exodus, Far Cry New Dawn, Jump Force and Crackdown 3 all hitting store shelves at once. With so many games coming out at once, sales for some titles are bound to be adversely affected. Crackdown 3 didn't manage to land …
Read More »Apple will reportedly launch an “all-new” 16-inch MacBook Pro this year
After discontinuing its 17-inch MacBook Pro devices back in 2012, it looks as though Apple could once again offer larger models. Reports are suggesting that the firm is set to launch a 16-inch to 16.5-inch MacBook Pro later this year, complete with an “all-new design.” Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo …
Read More »be quiet! Dark Rock Pro TR4 Review
It's an already impressive air cooler for £80 - but can it handle Threadripper?
Read More »Ubisoft unveils Rainbow Six Siege Year 4 roadmap with a focus on reworking old maps
Year 4 is just around the corner for Rainbow Six Siege fans, with Ubisoft outlining a range of content and changes on their way. First up is the Australian-set Operation Burnt Horizon, which will introduce players to Operators Gridlock and Mozzy, alongside the only new map of the year, Outback. …
Read More »Razer’s Game Store is set to close less than a year after launch
Last year, Razer decided to go head to head with Humble Bundle, GOG and Green Man Gaming with its very own Razer Games Store. Just 10 month later, the company has handed in its two-week notice, as the storefront is set to close on February 28. The Razer Games store …
Read More »MSI RTX 2080 Ti Lightning Z 11GB Review – The £1500 RTX!
It is an absolute MONSTER of a graphics card from MSI, with a price tag to match
Read More »Leo Says 37: Honest Reviews, The Verge VOX takedown BitWit, W3175X, ROG Dominus, AMD profits!
Leo is back after a brief hiatus and this week he has a lot of topics to discuss. He discusses the post I made a few weeks ago as well as VOX Media taking on BitWit for a takedown on their 'build a PC video' from months ago. It failed. Leo also discusses Intel's new W3175X £3,000 processor, the ROG Dominus motherboard, G.Skill's new high capacity memory kits and many other topics. It's a good video, even by LEO's standards.
Read More »The Verge retracts copyright claims against YouTubers, says videos were still not Fair Use
Yesterday, Vox Media and The Verge were found to be sending out copyright strikes against two specific channels for reacting to a PC build guide video from several months ago. At the time, the two channels affected disputed the claims and were able to get them retracted fairly swiftly. At …
Read More »Nvidia’s latest driver update preps for Metro, Anthem, Crackdown 3 and Far Cry New Dawn
This is a very busy week for videogame releases. We've got Metro Exodus, Crackdown 3, Far Cry New Dawn and Anthem all coming out at once. Nvidia GPU users planning to jump in to one of these games this weekend will want to check out the latest driver update. Nvidia's …
Read More »Samsung announces its reasonably priced Galaxy Tab S5e with Android 9 Pie
Ahead of its Galaxy Unpacked event on February 20th, Samsung has unveiled its thinnest and lightest metal Android tablet yet. The newly announced Galaxy Tab S5e draws a lot of inspiration from its Apple competitor but manages to forgo the hefty price tag. Samsung has taken a cue from the …
Read More »Toshiba XG6 1TB SSD Review
It's just an OEM drive at present - but could this give us a glimpse at Toshiba's next consumer SSD?
Read More »A sealed copy of Super Mario Bros just sold for over $100,000
Video game preservation and massive collections are a point of pride for some enthusiasts. Over the years, we've seen rare games sell for tens of thousands of dollars, meanwhile the largest video game collection in the world was sold several years ago for $750,000. This month, a new record was …
Read More »Ditching Steam has done wonders for The Division 2, according to Ubisoft
Ubisoft revealed last month that The Division 2 would be exclusive to the Epic Games Store and Uplay, ditching Steam entirely. While this have proven to be a controversial move among the most vocal of fans, CEO Yves Guillemot has revealed that its own platform has seen a boom in …
Read More »Alfonso Ribeiro has been refused copyright for the Carlton dance
In an effort to strengthen his case against Epic Games and Take-Two Interactive, Alfonso Ribeiro attempted to copyright the famous dance he created for The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. The application has since been denied, with courts deeming the dance moves too simple to be considered a choreographic work. …
Read More »AMD talk to KitGuru about AMD LINK
There is a really, really good chance you know who AMD is. With their own extensive range of processors and graphics cards, if you're a PC user, they've likely been on your radar for a very long time. What you might not know however is that a little over a year ago they released a mobile app to go hand in hand with their Radeon graphics card.
Read More »Dodgy developers abuse Apple’s enterprise certificate to push hacked apps on iPhone
At the end of last month, Apple had to ban Google and Facebook from its services after the two companies were caught abusing its enterprise developer certificates to dispense data-gathering applications. It seems as though a number of dodgy distributors are also wise to the method, as hacked applications have …
Read More »Anthem servers will go live later today for some players
If you subscribe to Origin Access Basic, Origin Access Premier, or EA Access, then you'll be able to dive in to the full version of Anthem later today. While the game doesn't technically release until the 22nd of February, there is a week-long early access period for subscribers, here is …
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