It’s fair to say that 2017 is the year of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, as we’ve watched the title grow from alpha to full release. It seems to be capping off the year on a high, as the title has managed to top 3 million concurrent players on Steam. PUBG’s rise to …
Read More »Apple offers $29 battery replacement as apology for intentionally slowing iPhones down
Last week, Apple admitted that it was intentionally slowing the performance of aging iPhones in an attempt to preserve battery life. In turn, users were outraged, investigations followed and class action lawsuits cropped up aplenty, causing the company to issue an apology. Throughout 2018, starting in January and ending in …
Read More »China’s economic regulator is investigating DRAM and NAND price fixing
Over the last year, we've been encountering increased reports of DRAM and NAND flash price increases. Each time, this has been chocked up to high demand and factories not being able to supply enough. However, it looks like China's economic regulator may think there's more to it, as a price …
Read More »Tiny Metal comes with big drama behind the scenes
AREA 35’s Tiny Metal released last week, bringing the much-missed turn-based shenanigans of Nintendo’s Advance Wars to multiple platforms including the Switch, PS4 and PC. Unfortunately, the title has been tied to lead director Hiroaki Yura’s other venture, Project Phoenix, which has been delayed since its 2013 conception and houses …
Read More »Valve’s upcoming game ‘Artifact’ is already playable, esports players are currently testing it
Back in August, Valve did the unexpected and announced a brand new game. It's called Artifact and all we really know about it so far is that it is a spin-off card game based on Dota 2. Things have been quiet since the initial announcement, but this week we learned …
Read More »An early PSN listing has revealed details on Destiny 2’s second expansion
It has only been a few weeks since the launch of Destiny 2's The Curse of Osiris expansion but we are already starting to hear about what's next. The current expansion pass for Destiny 2 covers two expansions, now thanks to an early PSN listing, we know a few key …
Read More »Advent Review Day 17: Win a Sharkoon Shark Zone K20 gaming keyboard
For day 17 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we are teaming up with Sharkoon to give away a Shark Zone K20 Gaming Keyboard!
Read More »Microsoft accused of stealing fan’s concept art for PUBG advertisement
With PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds being just over two weeks old, Microsoft is understandably marketing it as much as possible. One of its latest ads, however, seems to have stolen another artist's concept art in a rather obvious way. In a tweet that has since been deleted, Microsoft posted an image of …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy Note 8 users can’t charge their devices
While the Samsung Galaxy S9 is rumoured to improve the battery life of the flagship series, the current Galaxy S8 Plus and Note 8 are reportedly experiencing problems. Users have apparently been experiencing the inability to charge the device after the battery has fully drained out. The reports surfaced on …
Read More »PCB design change introduces EKWB compatibility issues with GTX 1080Ti ROG Strix
In the tech world, revised PCB designs aren't exactly uncommon and often go unnoticed. However, this week we've come across the rare occasion where a PCB design change has introduced some compatibility issues. Recently, Asus introduced a revised PCB design for the ROG Strix GTX 1080Ti, which EKWB has warned …
Read More »Shin Megami Tensei V for Nintendo Switch is currently in the ‘scrap and build’ phase
The Nintendo Switch has had a great year so far, we've seen plenty of excellent games launch on the system and even received a few teases for future games. One of the Switch's biggest upcoming exclusives is Shin Megami Tensei V, the first numbered game in the series to come …
Read More »World Health Organization pushing on Gaming Disorder to be a classified addiction
Being addicted to video games might finally be recognised by the International Classification of Diseases beginning next year, aptly named “Gaming Disorder.” The proposed diagnosis is in early stages, but would be housed under “disorders due to substance use or addictive behaviours,” and would follow the same line as gambling. …
Read More »iMac Pro base model teardown reveals a surprising number of user upgrade opportunities
Earlier this month, Apple launched the iMac Pro, its first professional grade desktop system in several years. This time around, Apple decided to refocus on making its Pro machines upgrade friendly, something that was sorely lacking from the 2013 Mac Pro. The first iMac Pro teardown has now arrived, giving …
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 16: Win an Aerocool Cylon RGB Midi Tower PC case
For day 16 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we are teaming up with Aerocool to give away an Aerocool Cylon RGB Midi Tower PC case!
Read More »Reader Review: FSP Hydro PTM 750W PSU and Windale 6 CPU cooler
You’ve probably noticed that over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been running a series of daily giveaways for the holiday season. These are all ‘reviewer’ giveaways, in hopes that readers will come back and share their thoughts on what they won with us and other KitGuru visitors. Our first …
Read More »Pokémon Switch RPG is rumoured to drop its traditional turn-based battle system
While Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon launched for the 3DS just last month, many have turned to Nintendo’s upcoming RPG announced for the Switch at this year’s E3. Not much is currently known about the title, but rumours are now suggesting that it might even drop its traditional turn-based …
Read More »Star Trek: Bridge Crew can now be played without a VR headset
Ubisoft launched its biggest virtual reality game to date earlier this year in the form of ‘Star Trek: Bridge Crew'. The game had a big showing at E3 in 2016, followed by an official launch in May 2017. Since its launch, the game has been exclusive virtual reality headset owners, …
Read More »Apple and suppliers see shares drop following reports of weak iPhone X demand
Shares in Apple and a few of its suppliers fell this week, after new reports indicated that iPhone X demand may not be as high as expected. Originally, Apple was reportedly forecasting 50 million sales in the first quarter, but it looks like that may have been a bit too …
Read More »G.Skill launches 2017’s fastest 64GB SO-DIMM memory kit
2017 has been a kind year to memory manufacturer, G.Skill which has managed to bag the “world’s fastest” title on numerous occasions. The year isn’t over yet, however, as G.Skill has now bagged itself the accolade for the world’s fastest 64GB SO-DIMM kit. Its latest 64GB SO-DIMM memory boasts high …
Read More »Nintendo delays 64GB cartridges for third-parties until 2019
The Nintendo Switch has been a massive success for Nintendo, with the console matching the sales of its rivals. It isn’t all bells and whistles for the platform, however, as Nintendo has delayed its 64GB cartridges for outside publishers until 2019. Switching back to cartridges hasn’t just left a mark …
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 15: Win a Fractal Design Define R6, Celsius 36 liquid cooler and Edison M 750W PSU
For day 15 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we are teaming up with Fractal Design to give away a brand new Define R6 case, Celsius 36 Water cooler and an Edison M 750W power supply- the perfect bundle to kick off a new build!
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 14: Win a Cooler Master H500P case!
For day 14 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we are teaming up with Cooler Master to give away a H500P- the successor to the HAF case!
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 13: Win a Sapphire RX Vega 64 Nitro+ Limited Edition!
The KitGuru Advent Calendar is still going strong! For day 13 we are teaming up with Sapphire to give away a Sapphire RX Vega 64 Nitro+! If you've been itching to get your hands on Vega, then don't miss out!
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 12: Win a full set of AquaTuning custom water cooling gear
The KitGuru Advent Calendar is still going strong! For day 12 we are teaming up with Aquatuning to give one lucky reader the chance to win their very own full custom water cooling loop! The winner will even get to choose their own parts, so don't miss out!
Read More »Advent Calendar Day 11: Win an AOC G2770PF 144Hz Freesync Gaming Monitor
For Advent Day 11, we have teamed up with AOC to give the gift of high refresh rates with a brand new G2770PF 144Hz gaming monitor!
Read More »Possible release date for Samsung’s Galaxy S9, alongside new images
While the Samsung Galaxy S9 was tipped for a March reveal during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) event, it was unknown whether it would launch shortly after or wait until later in the year for suitable competition. It seems that an earlier release date has now been suggested, as case …
Read More »Leo Says EP8: Reviewing Cases, Nvidia price drop, iMac Pro Vega, Office Fail, Apple throttle iphones
In the eighth episode of ‘Leo Says' – our grumpy guru Leo discusses iMac Pro with Vega graphics, Nvidia cutting the price of Nvidia Titan Xp Star wars limited edition cards, Windows 10 failing, Ryzen APU leaks and just how much he loves the Fractal Design Define R6 case. He …
Read More »Google’s Pixel 2 XL is still experiencing crackling audio issues
Despite Google’s Pixel 2 line of smartphones experiencing a plethora of troubles since they released starting October, both the Pixel 2 and its big brother, the Pixel 2 XL have maintained a certain amount of popularity. It seems that the troubles are far from over, however, as Pixel 2 XL …
Read More »Intentionally reducing iPhone performance has earned Apple a few class action lawsuits
Despite an arguably justifiable reason as to why, customers aren’t pleased that Apple has been hiding the fact it intentionally slows down aging iPhones. Multiple class action lawsuits have come out attacking the firm, claiming compensation against the underhanded tactic. The first lawsuit cropped up in California, requesting Apple to …
Read More »Is slowing the performance of iPhones Apple’s only solution to battery degradation?
Yesterday, Apple confirmed the accusations that it was intentionally slowing down the performance of its iPhones in order to combat the repercussions of battery degradation. This does mostly fix the problems of spontaneous shutdowns, but was it really Apple’s only solution? Speaking with The Verge, battery experts Marca Doeff of …
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