The Unity engine is one of the most versatile out there at the moment, providing a solid back-bone for games big and small, on platforms from the PC to the tablet. However it isn't particularly well known for its artistic merits, at least when compared to some of the juggernauts …
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Toyota gives away fuel cell technology patents
A monopoly that you can't get in trouble for, is just about the golden dream of every giant corporation out there. If you have no competition, you have free reign with release schedules, pricing and many other aspects of development. However, a monopoly is useless if the market isn't there …
Read More »Space X to attempt sea-barge soft landing
One of the biggest reasons that rocket launches are so expensive, is that most parts of the initial boost stages aren't recoverable. They separate in our atmosphere as the next engines engage, and fall back to earth – but not so on Space X's Falcon 9 craft. Today, at 11:20 …
Read More »Fractal Design Kelvin S36 360mm Liquid CPU Cooler Review
Today we are going to take a look at one of the first ever liquid CPU coolers from Fractal Design – the Kelvin S36. This particular model sits at the top of their range and is designed for those who are looking to get achieve the best possible cooling performance …
Read More »Exclusive interview with Dr Carolyn Duran from Intel
At CES in January 2014, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich told the audience some home truths about the origins of various goods that we take for granted in our every day lives. Specifically, minerals and the way they can be obtained from twisted governments that support conflict. Dr Carolyn Duran is in …
Read More »Nvidia committed to its ‘Denver’ processor, will use it in future SoCs
Although Nvidia Corp. decided not to use its custom ARMv8-compatible 64-bit “Denver” core inside its Tegra X1 system-on-chip, the company claims that it can use it inside other application processors. What is unclear is when and inside which application processors. “The reason we did not use Denver on Tegra X1 …
Read More »Sales of Sony PlayStation 4 hit 18.5 million units
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. late on Monday said that total life-to-date sales of its PlayStation 4 game consoles to end-users had hit 18.5 million units. Once again, Sony’s PS4 has proved itself the fastest-selling console in the history of video games. Shipments of Sony PlayStation 4 have already set multiple …
Read More »ASUS brings you more Zen(fone)
ASUS has announced it's new ZenFone 2 today at CES, a year after the release of the last ZenFone at CES 2014. While it has been refined in every aspect from previous ZenFone models what makes it slightly different than most Android phones is what's inside. The CPU in this case …
Read More »Google Cast speaks to your speakers
Today Google announced a new feature called Cast, building upon its existing Chromecast technology. Where Chromecast is specifically for sending video between devices, Cast is going to be used for playing music to compatible speaker systems. It will be possible to send audio from Android, iPhone and iPad devices as well as from the …
Read More »Nvidia details Tegra X1: 8 cores, 256 stream processors, 4K video and 20nm
Nvidia Corp. on Monday introduced its latest addition to the Tegra family of system-on-chips for mobile devices, the Tegra X1. The new application processor features the latest ARMv8 64-bit cores, Maxwell architecture graphics, ultra-high-definition video support as well as a massive amount of camera throughput. The all-new Nvidia Tegra X1 …
Read More »HP’s new Mini Desktop computing solutions
If you're stuck for space on your desk and you don't need a full power PC for gaming, then HP might soon be able to help. HP Pavilion Mini Desktop and the HP Stream Mini Desktop, are two new additions to it's lineup, with both due to be released in …
Read More »Ubisoft seeking fan feedback on future Far Cry settings
Ubisoft appears to be listening to its fans with a new survey, gathering feedback and suggestions for future Far Cry titles. The questionnaire was sent out to a few Far Cry 4 players over the last week or so and gives us a glimpse at the ideas Ubisoft is currently …
Read More »Gabe Newell has been turned in to a Dota 2 character
Gabe Newell has been turned in to a Dota 2 character, thanks to a new skin that turns the game's shop keeper in to a heroic version of Gaben himself. The skin isn't available just yet but you can upvote it on the Steam workshop in order to get it put …
Read More »LG has unveiled the G Flex 2 smartphone
LG has revealed the G Flex 2, incorporating design elements from last year's G3 flagship device. The second generation G Flex model comes with a 5.5 Inch curved 1080p OLED display. According to LG's head of smartphone planning, the company decided to return to the curved design do to the …
Read More »MSI sells 100 millionth Nvidia GeForce adapter, unveils limited edition graphics card
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, MicroStar International (MSI) announced that it had sold over 100 million graphics cards based on Nvidia Corp.’s GeForce graphics processors. To celebrate this achievement, MSI decided to release a special edition graphics card with improved performance and a special bundle. MSI …
Read More »New rumors point towards possible Windows 10 pricing plans
Rumors surrounding Microsoft's business model for Windows 10 have been circulating since the operating system's announcement in October last year. New reports are claiming that those that own a genuine copy of Windows 8.1 will get to upgrade to Microsoft's latest work for free. Citing sources “close to the matter”, …
Read More »PlayStation Now to get $19.99 subscription option this month
Sony's video game streaming service, PlayStation Now, is finally getting its long awaited subscription option over in the US. The subscription plan launches later this month with two different options. PS4 owners can choose a 1 month subscription plan at $19.99 or a three month one, which will set you …
Read More »Nokia is set to launch a new £30 handset
Nokia is back, fighting for its share of the budget mobile market with a new £30 low-cost smartphone, dubbed the Nokia 215. The device closely resembles the company's classic candy-bar style phones, with a tiny 2.4 inch QVGA screen. Despite being labelled as a smartphone, the Nokia 215 won't run …
Read More »Seriously tiny ECS LIVA X Mini PC shown off at CES
Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) has lifted the curtain on the latest member to its LIVA family of mini PCs. The Liva X is a new, super small, 15w consuming mini PC powered by a 22nm Intel Bay Trail-M System on Chip CPU. Just as impressive is the thermal design, which …
Read More »KitGuru Annual Awards 2014
We love this industry and the logic behind that love is quite simple. Billions are spent on R&D each year – much of which goes toward making games run quicker and film/video stream quicker/smoother than ever before. In other words, thousands of scientists around the world are working toward one …
Read More »OCZ to show off new SSDs and state of the art controller at CES
CES is truly in full swing, making this one of the biggest weeks for technology in the entire year. We are off to a good start too, as OCZ is prepared to show off its brand new state of the art SSD controller, JetExpress, later this week. Designed and developed …
Read More »Riot Games’ owner now runs an online bank
Tencent, best known in the gaming world as the parent company of Riot Games and its worldly popular League of Legends, is one of the largest internet firms in China and it now looks set to expand its influence even further with the creation of its own private online bank. …
Read More »Nvidia Tegra X1 to power in-car display technology
There's been a lot of talk about the next-generation of in-car infotainment systems in recent months, with both Google and Apple once again going head to head to see who can dominate with their respective Android Auto and CarPlay systems. However it may be Nvidia that really drives forward the …
Read More »Netflix is blocking VPNs and proxies
If you've been used to accessing Netflix's vast library of North American content while living outside of the continent, by using a proxy or VPN, you may be out of luck, as the streaming media company has now begun blocking methods of circumventing its geographical limiters. This is a real …
Read More »Steam now has its own in-game FPS counter
One of the advantages of gaming on a PC – and not on either Microsoft or Sony's latest generation of consoles – is that the frame rate can often reach dizzying heights, well into the triple digits in some of the lower fidelity titles. Keeping track of that though often …
Read More »Asus Chromebook C300 Review
After all the fanfare around Chromebooks when they were first launched in 2011, the concept seems to have dropped off the radar in the last year. Samsung, once a Chromebook champion, has stopped selling them in Europe, and indeed pulled out of the entire notebook market as well. But there …
Read More »MSI GT80 Titan with mechanical keyboard priced: starts at $3299
When MicroStar International (MSI) introduced its truly monstrous GT80 gaming laptop last year, the company clearly impressed the whole world with a fully-fledged mechanical keyboard as well as with extreme performance such system could deliver. What MSI did not say last November were exact specifications of the system as well …
Read More »First images of Windows 10 smartphone published
Microsoft Corp. is expected to showcase its Windows 10 operating system running on various consumer devices – such as smartphones or tablets – later this month, hence, the OS in its current form is ready to run on such gadgets. Apparently, if a publication from a web-site is to be …
Read More »LG debuts 34-inch ultra-wide display with AMD FreeSync
LG Electronics, the world’ largest maker of ultra-wide monitors, has announced the world’s first 21:9 display with beyond full-HD resolution and AMD FreeSync technology. The unique display was developed primarily for gamers and multimedia enthusiasts, but given its unique capabilities, even some professionals may find it useful. The LG 34UM67 …
Read More »Phanteks Enthoo Mini XL Chassis Review
Phanteks has taken a bold step with its new Enthoo Mini XL case as we are seeing the introduction of a new form factor called Super Micro ATX. The idea is that you can install two motherboards inside the case along with their power supplies, processors and all the other …
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