Initially expected to release in January, the RTX 3080Ti launch has reportedly been postponed to February. The RTX 3060 6GB variant has also been delayed, separating its release from the launch of the RTX 3060 12GB cards. Nvidia has yet to officially announce the RTX 3080Ti, but rumours and leaks …
Read More »TeamGroup consumer-grade DDR5 memory is already in validation process
The end of the DDR4 era is coming faster than some might think. TeamGroup has started the validation of the first consumer-grade DDR5 memory with its partners, outpacing the competition by being the first company in the memory industry to reach this phase. Despite the lack of desktop and laptop platforms …
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar 2020 Day 16: Win an Arctic CPU cooler upgrade! (closed)
For Day 16 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar 2020, we’re teaming up with ARCTIC to give away TWO prizes today. Our first prize is a Liquid Freezer II 420 AIO with extra P12 PWM fans and our second prize is an Arctic Freezer 50 air cooler.
Read More »Corsair launches Hydro X GPU water blocks for RTX 30 series graphics cards
Corsair is expanding its Hydro X series of custom cooling components with new water blocks for RTX 3080/3090 graphics cards. There are blocks for reference design cards, Asus Strix, MSI Ventus, and Founders Edition models, as well as the Asus RTX 3060Ti and RTX 3070 Strix graphics cards. The Hydro X Series …
Read More »Twitter fined €450,000 over GDPR violation
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was rolled out across the EU back in 2018 and since then, we haven't seen many major fines in the tech or social media space. That changed today, with Ireland's Data Protection Commission officially fining Twitter €450,000 over a data breach. The data breach …
Read More »Vulkan Ray Tracing SDK and dev tools officially launched
The ray-tracing ecosystem on PC is getting a big boost this week, as the Khronos Group has officially launched its Vulkan SDK with ray tracing support. GPU vendors have also begun shipping drivers to support the new API on both Nvidia and AMD based systems. Khronos Group has been working …
Read More »The Cyberpunk 2077 refund situation is a mess
Earlier this week, CD Projekt Red issued an apology over the state of Cyberpunk 2077 and more specifically, how poorly the game runs on Xbox One and PS4 consoles. At the time, CD Projekt Red told customers they could obtain refunds from their point of purchase, but as it turns …
Read More »Biostar introduces the B550M-Silver mATX motherboard
Biostar has announced a new mATX motherboard as part of its B550 lineup. The B550M-Silver is a motherboard aimed at gamers and casual users, offering a neat package of features while also featuring a stylish design worth of showing off. The Biostar B550M-Silver comes in a black and silver theme, following …
Read More »Sony plans to expand its ‘PlayStation Direct’ store to Europe
Though console manufacturers typically partner with retail stores in order to sell consoles, games, and accessories, Sony recently began to offer an alternative option, cutting out the middleman and allowing fans to purchase hardware and software directly from PlayStation. This service, dubbed PlayStation Direct, is currently only available in the …
Read More »Steelseries is acquiring KontrolFreek
Steelseries has made a new acquisition. Following A-Volute earlier this year, the gaming peripherals company has bought KontrolFreek, an industry leader in high-performance controller accessories, further improving SteelSeries position in the console gaming market. For those who don't know, KontrolFreek is a private company that specialises in the creation of accessories to improve …
Read More »Newly announced ‘The Callisto Protocol’ is set 300 years after PUBG
At the 2020 Game Awards, one of the more interesting game announcements was that of The Callisto Protocol. Though not much is known about it, aside from it being a survival horror game from the creator of Dead Space, it has since been revealed that the game is actually set …
Read More »Samsung adds the 27-inch Odyssey G3 monitor to its line of gaming displays
Samsung is adding a new gaming monitor to its Odyssey series. Offering a high refresh rate and low response times, the F27G33TFWU is a value-oriented flat gaming display that brings premium features to the entry-level price point. The Samsung Odyssey G3 F27G33TFWU is a 27-inch monitor featuring an “almost frameless design” and a VA …
Read More »Win a Corsair iCUE-enabled 3XS system with RTX 3080 this month! (closed)
Update: this competition is now closed and we can announce the lucky winner… Richard Carruthers! Congratulations Richard, be sure to check your email inbox – and thanks to all who entered! This month, KitGuru and Corsair are teaming up to give away an incredible gaming PC. Between now and the 31st of …
Read More »Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo release a joint statement committing to safer gaming
While Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo may compete for market share in the video game space, there are a number of ideals which all three companies can agree on. Releasing a joint statement, Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft announced their commitment to creating a safer environment for gaming, as “We believe gaming …
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar 2020 Day 15: Win a Seasonic PSU upgrade! (closed)
For Day 15 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar 2020, we’re teaming up with SEASONIC to give away THREE prizes today. We have three excellent power supplies up for grabs - one 1000W model, one 850W model and a 650W model.
Read More »Nintendo Indie World Showcase announced for today
On a semi regular basis, Nintendo hosts its ‘Nintendo Indie World Showcase’, providing a platform to announce new and upcoming indie titles. The console manufacturer has now announced its next showcase, which will take place later today at 5pm UK time, offering “roughly 15 minutes of updates and new announcements.” …
Read More »Analyst expects iPhone 13 to launch in September without delays
This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we did see Apple's annual iPhone launch delayed. The iPhone 12 was pushed out of the usual September launch window and into October. In 2021 though, we should see Apple's schedule return to normal. According to Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo (via 9to5Mac), Apple …
Read More »CD Projekt Red responds to Xbox One/PS4 Cyberpunk 2077 complaints, promises patches
There is no denying it, Cyberpunk 2077 has had a controversial launch. A big part of the controversy is the state of the game overall, with many encountering major bugs. On the base Xbox One and PS4 consoles, the situation is worse, as the game both runs poorly and doesn't …
Read More »Resident Evil 8 spoilers and leaks hit the web following Capcom security breach
As we've previously reported, Capcom recently suffered a massive security breach, leading to a lot of data being stolen, including personal information for both employees and customers. That attack is now seemingly bringing fresh Resident Evil 8 leaks to the internet, some with major spoilers. If you're looking forward to …
Read More »Skyrim, Among Us, and Code Vein come to Game Pass
Twice a month Microsoft announces a new batch of games which are set to join its Game Pass subscription service. For the second half of December, the console manufacturer is taking advantage of its recent purchase of ZeniMax Media, adding Skyrim: Special Edition – alongside many other titles – to …
Read More »EA outbids Take-Two, will acquire Codemasters for $1.2 billion
Back in November, Take-Two announced that it would be acquiring indie racing studio, CODEMASTERS, for £726 million. Over the weekend, reports emerged that EA was attempting to outbid Take-Two in the final hour and now, it would seem that the publisher was in fact successful. EA is now acquiring Codemasters, …
Read More »Razer Tomahawk ITX System Build – And Giveaway! (closed)
Want to win a custom-built gaming PC? Of course you do!
Read More »Steam sets a new concurrent user record
Though 2020 has undoubtedly been a tough year for both businesses and the general public, one knock-on effect of the global pandemic and nationwide lockdowns has been that people are playing games more than ever before. Though Steam recently set a new record for concurrent users, it has now outdone …
Read More »Google’s services appear to be down in countries across the world
As one of the biggest search engines and service platforms on the internet, many of us rely on Google. Not just for search, but for email, YouTube, cloud services and even Stadia. Unfortunately at the moment, Google appears to be having a widespread outage in countries across the world. At …
Read More »Asus TUF Gaming A17 laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 5800H and Nvidia RTX 3060 spotted
The first Asus laptop featuring a Ryzen 5000H series SKU has been spotted at a German retailer. Besides being powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor, the Asus TUF Gaming A17 laptop also features the unannounced Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card. The laptop listing found by @momomo_us at Expert also informs …
Read More »Intel Rocket Lake-S Core i9-11900K processor rumoured to reach up to 5.3GHz
Intel Rocket Lake-S processors are expected to launch soon and we've seen plenty of rumours regarding specs. So far, the line-up has 4 SKUs: the i5-11400, the i5-11600K, the i7-11700K, and the i9-11900K. The expected specs of all four CPUs have now been revealed. Twitter user @davidbepo (via Wccftech) shared the alleged specifications …
Read More »Sony issues refunds for Cyberpunk 2077
While PC players are able to refund any game purchased via clients such as Steam (as long as they haven't played for more than 2 hours), PlayStation owners aren’t as fortunate, especially when it comes to digital games. That being said, there have been a few times when Sony has …
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar 2020 Day 14: Win a Sharkoon peripheral bundle, case and accessories! (closed)
For Day 14 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar 2020, we’re teaming up with Sharkoon to provide a big hardware bundle! The prize bundle includes the Light² 200 mouse, PureWriter RGB low-profile mechanical keyboard, SKILLER SGH30 headset, a mouse pad, a CA300T chassis, vertical GPU mounting kit and an RGB LED strip.
Read More »AIDA64 receives support for upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series graphics cards
AIDA64's latest beta release notes show that the diagnostic tool has received support for a plethora of unannounced Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series cards, including the RTX 3080Ti, the RTX 3060, the RTX 3050, and multiple RTX 3070/3060 Mobile graphics cards. As the year of 2021 comes closer, the release …
Read More »Funimation streaming app may be coming to the Switch
Ever since the launch of the Nintendo Switch, many owners have been disappointed at the fact that the hybrid console offers very little in the way of video streaming apps. While all other consoles (and even older Nintendo systems) offered applications such as Amazon Prime and Netflix, the Switch has …
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