Graphics cards have been harder to get over the last few months, in large part due to demand from cryptocurrency miners. Prices have gone through the roof and it looks like retailers want to cash in on the mining craze further, with Amazon and Newegg beginning to list graphics card …
Read More »Loot boxes might soon be classified as gambling in Sweden
Following the announcement that Germany’s Youth Protection Commission is considering an outright ban on loot boxes, Sweden will potentially be classifying the practice as gambling by early 2019. The shift in categorisation would mean that any game to include loot boxes would be subject to much harsher regulations under Swedish …
Read More »Sharkoon swaps leather with breathable fabric for new affordable SKILLER SGS2 gaming chairs
When you spend hours a day sat at a desk, it is important to make sure you have a comfortable place to sit with plenty of back support. We've seen a big rise in the gaming chair market over the last few years because of this but many options end …
Read More »YouTube’s recommended videos algorithm is promoting controversial content
Over the course of its near 13-year life, YouTube has refined its system to provide its users with the optimal viewing experience alongside ways to discover more content catered to their preference. Sometimes, however, things don’t go to plan. YouTube’s recommended video algorithm has unfortunately been leading viewers astray with …
Read More »Someone broke Apple’s walled garden with a critical iOS code leak
Apple seems to be having a pretty bad day, as critical iOS code was leaked to Github, giving hackers a deeper look at the inner workings of Apple's closed garden. The code is known as ‘iBoot', and as you would imagine, Apple has been wrangling with DMCA takedown notices since. …
Read More »Xilence to launch competitively priced PSUs and RGB coolers in the UK
Power Supply and cooler manufacturer Xilence is set to expand into the UK market with its Performance A+ series of PSUs and a range of RGB enhanced coolers. At DISTREE 2018, CEO Michael Albes has taken the time to talk with KitGuru, shedding light on the design process that helps …
Read More »Intel launches Xeon D-2100 processor
Intel launched its new Xeon-D-2100 processor this week, built from the ground up to address space and power constraints of edge applications and data centre or network applications. The beefy 18-core system-on-chip (SoC) makes use of the Intel Xeon Scalable platform, with Intel promising to “grow performance and capacity without …
Read More »Foxconn to cut 10,000 jobs in big move to automated processes
Foxconn is a huge part of China's manufacturing industry, with huge clients like Apple, Google, Amazon, Acer and more. As a result of this huge client list, the factory employs a huge number of workers. However, during a press conference this week, Foxconn announced that it would be cutting 10,000 …
Read More »Razer issues response to phone update fiasco
After breaking the news that Three customers had not got any Razer Phone updates since launch, Razer issues a response.
Read More »Take-Two is confident that Red Dead Redemption 2 won’t be delayed again
Last week, we learned that Red Dead Redemption 2 would be getting a second delay, pushing the game back from ‘Spring 2018' to October 2018. Since then, Take-Two, Rockstar's publisher, has held its first earnings call of the year, with CEO Stauss Zelnick stating that he is “confident” that the …
Read More »Grand Theft Auto V sold 15 million copies in 2017, total sales surpass 90 million
Grand Theft Auto V broke records when it first released in 2013 and it hasn't left the best seller charts since. In fact, the game has now sold 90 million copies worldwide, with 15 million of those sales occurring in 2017 alone. Four years later, Grand Theft Auto V is …
Read More »Obsidian confirms Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire for Nintendo Switch
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is headed to its flagship platforms later this month, coming to PC, Linux and Mac. Console versions are known to have been in the works for quite some time, with Xbox One and PlayStation 4 confirmed during its crowdfunding phase, however Obsidian has now revealed …
Read More »Scammers guide callers to fake tech support using a Chrome API exploit
Within the past year, there has been a surge of fake browser alerts pushing tech support scams, in that a prompt will appear directing users to call a number with the sole intention to rob them blind. The latest version of this seems to affect Windows-based browser, in particular Chrome, …
Read More »Metro Exodus will feature some big gameplay changes
Metro Exodus looks to be one of the most exciting games of the year, particularly after its impressive E3 and Gamescom showings last year. While past games in the series have had us walking through dark tunnels and stealthing past enemy territory, there will be some big changes in place …
Read More »Google is reportedly working on a cloud gaming service called ‘Yeti’
Since the rise and fall of Onlive, many other companies have tried to tackle video game cloud streaming. Nvidia's GeForce Now service is probably the best option around at the moment, but Sony has PSNow in its pocket and Microsoft just recently bought PlayFab, a cloud gaming firm. Now, Google …
Read More »PUBG gets update 8 on the Xbox One
A brand new update for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds on the Xbox One has landed, as Update 8 brings the return of increased vehicle damage and a wave of bug fixes. Unfortunately for some fans, the more game breaking bug that results in players being kicked to their dashboard isn’t a part …
Read More »Reader Review: ASRock Fatal1ty H270 Performance Motherboard
This one comes from Ant Bird, who won an ASRock Fatal1ty H270 Performance motherboard from us.
Read More »Microsoft updates Cortana app to add iPad support, boots faster on all platforms
Microsoft’s Cortana has been competing with Apple’s Siri on iPhone for quite some time, but the latest update finally brings the digital assistant to iPad. While all platforms will benefit from the update’s various nips and tucks, the iPad especially will benefit from an “exclusive layout and interface.” The main …
Read More »Bandai Namco might be the developer behind Metroid Prime 4, alongside Switch-exclusive Ridge Racer 8
Japanese publisher Bandai Namco seems to be working on a new first-person shooter/adventure exclusive to the Nintendo Switch, alongside Ridge Racer 8. The new shooter is currently listed an Unannounced IP, however much of the description seems to line up with the previously teased Metroid Prime 4. Unfortunately for fans, …
Read More »iOS 11.3 hits its second beta on iPhone, Apple introduces battery health monitoring
Two weeks ago, Apple launched the first beta of its iOS 11.3 update, allowing for users to switch off its controversial automatic throttling feature. The update has now hit its second developer beta, with the company adding in its promised battery health monitoring feature along with ironing out some known …
Read More »Apple’s Shazam acquisition hits a roadblock as EU investigation gets underway
It looks like Apple's plan to acquire Shazam for as much as $400 million has hit a roadblock. This week, the European Commission announced plans to investigate the acquisition deal over fears that it could negatively impact competition. Multiple countries, including Spain, Austria, France and Iceland requested that the EU …
Read More »Samsung is gearing to meet future memory chip demand
Over the last year, the tech world has been suffering from a shortage in memory chip manufacturing. This has led to huge price hikes in RAM and even SSDs at retailers, making it harder for DIY system builders to source components at reasonable prices. Now it looks like Samsung is …
Read More »Microsoft is aware of Skype connectivity issues and has a fix in the works
It seems Skype has been stumbling a little lately, with reports that the messaging app has been giving users repeated connection issues. Microsoft is on the ball, though, having reassured users that a fix is in the works and will be arriving soon. Some users seem to have experienced these …
Read More »Another source has confirmed Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 for 2018
After the success of Call of Duty: WWII and the return to ‘boots on ground' style gameplay, we've been left wondering what's next for the series. This year's Call of Duty instalment will be handled by Treyarch and not so surprisingly, this has led to rumors of Black Ops 4, …
Read More »FSP’s Hydro PTM+ liquid-cooled power supply is finally hitting the market
FSP is a name that KitGuru readers should recognise by now, particularly after their showing at Computex last year, featuring liquid cooled power supplies. At the time, we saw an early version of the FSP Hydro PTM+, a 1200W high-end power supply liquid cooled by a Bitspower block. Now this …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Origins Denuvo finally cracked, potentially relieving system stress
Since its release three months ago, Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Origins has been sitting safely out of the hands of pirates thanks to Denuvo DRM. Italian hacking group CPY has announced that it has finally cracked it, however, offering hope to those that have their CPUs borked by the intensive title. …
Read More »ROCCAT’s new Khan AIMO headset boasts a 24-bit sound card, 50mm drivers and 7.1 virtual surround
It looks like ROCCAT is officially completing its new AIMO peripheral ecosystem with the launch of the new Khan AIMO headset. This particular headset retains the critically acclaimed features of the Khan Pro and makes various improvements to other areas. The ROCCAT Khan AIMO comes equipped with 50mm drivers, which …
Read More »PlayStation 4’s v5.50 firmware is now in beta, offers user interface improvements
The PlayStation 4’s next major update has entered beta for those that opted in to trial it back in January. Firmware v5.50 introduces several changes to the user interface and makes the PS4 Pro updates to some games useful for those who don’t own a 4K resolution display. One of …
Read More »AMD and Valve team up to bring TrueAudio Next technology to Steam VR
This week, AMD has announced that it is teaming up with Valve to bring support for AMD's TrueAudio Next technology to Steam in an effort to improve audio in virtual reality content. By baking TrueAudio Next in with Steam Audio, virtual reality titles will get increased acoustic complexity and detail, …
Read More »Capcom Vancouver hit with job cuts as work on Dead Rising 5 gets underway
Over the last few years, Capcom has been working on bringing back the Dead Rising franchise. Dead Rising 3 was an Xbox One launch title, Dead Rising 4 was a return to the series' roots and now, Dead Rising 5 seems to be on the way. Unfortunately, it looks like …
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