A new report issued claims that Apple use subsidiaries in Ireland and the Netherlands as part of a strategy to enable them to cut their global tax bill by billions of dollars every year. The Associated Press issued the news today after The New York Times published information on how …
Read More »Australian Government to look into ridiculous pricing of tech
I have never personally traveled further than Australia, being based down New Zealand, and as you might have heard we always seem to get the stiff arm when it comes to pricing of technology and games. As a result of this the Australian Government is looking into the issue and invitations will …
Read More »Apple co-founder prefers beauty of Windows Phone 7 over iOS
Steve Wozniak is known to get around a lot in regards to the smartphones he regulary carries around with him. Last year he picked up the then-flagship Samsung Galaxy Nexus and earlier this month he got himself a Nokia Lumia 900 that runs on the Windows Phone 7 platform. In …
Read More »Multiplay prepares to kick off the i45 MEGA LAN
If you run a major competition 3 times a year and name it according to how many times you've run it, then almost any numbnutz can work out that Multiplay's i45 event is a milestone. KitGuru dons a black hoodie, opens a can of Taurine-enhanced Kick Energy drink and prepares …
Read More »ZooStorm offers 8GB Fusion APU boxes at £229
At the top end, AMD graphic cards can cost up to £380 for the XFX Black Edition 7970, but eBuyer's latest offer is for a complete Fusion system, with 8GB of memory, for 40% less money. KitGuru opens an online account to investigate. It's in the topsy-turvy nature of the …
Read More »Sony say ‘engineers working hard’ on PSone Vita support
Sony have had to pull a game from their European Vita store – a classic PSOne title called Buzz Lightyear of Star Command. It was found that users who downloaded the title found that it didn't work. There have been reports on the NeoGAF forum which claim that the game …
Read More »Amazon revenue grows 34 percent
Amazon have posted very strong first quarter profits that have exceeded analyst estimates and raised stock value. The Kindle Fire is a best seller, helping them to exceed the estimated results. Net income between January and March was $130 million. Revenue grew 34 percent to $13.18 billion, more than the …
Read More »Nintendo report first annual loss in 30 years
Nintendo are struggling in the current economic climate and have reported their first annual loss in 30 years. Part of the reason is said to be due to the price cuts for the 3DS handheld system and Wii home console. Ninteno said it hit the red with a net loss …
Read More »Apple won’t produce laptop/tablet hybrid
Some companies have been selling tablet/laptop hybrids in the last year, but Apple said they have no plans to release such a computer. Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke out during the second quarter earnings call this week and dismissed the concept as a ‘compromise' for the end user. He said …
Read More »Google confirms today’s launch of Google Drive cloud storage service
Google's Drive cloud service has just been officially launched which gives up to 5GBs of free cloud storage and an array of helpful sharing and collaboration features. However, while Google's fresh blog posting makes it clear today is the official introduction, it is yet to allow for new sign-ups via …
Read More »AMD to launch HD7990 in June
According to news leaked online, it would appear that AMD plan on releasing their dual GPU HD7990 in June. This will be going head to head against the Nvidia GTX690, a dual GK104 design. Donanimhaber.com posted information which claim that AMD are going to wait until June, making an official …
Read More »HTC profit hit hard by competition
HTC, one of the worlds most recognisable smartphone makers has reported a staggering 70 percent drop in first quarter profit margins. HTC are facing stiff competition in the market by companies such as Samsung and Apple and revenue is also reported to be down 35 percent from a year previous. …
Read More »Win Core i7 3770k and 3750k with Aria !
Our friends over at ARIA are holding a competition to win some very nice hardware. They are holding two separate competitions and you can also get £50 Aria Credit when buying any Gigabyte Z77 Motherboard! The terms are simple. You need to purchase any GIGABYTE Z77 Motherboard from us starting …
Read More »AMD unable to confirm timing on first TSMC APUs
While the big blue juggernaut continues to plow forward with yet another full range of high-end processors, AMD is looking to regroup around a different manufacturing model. With rumour set to become reality any time soon, KitGuru dons a bee keeper outfit and skirts around a Taiwanese FAB. Take any …
Read More »CFO ready for growth but Nokia crew eye lifeboats
When Nokia execs eyed Apple's new toy back in 2007, they would have thought it was exactly that. A toy. Certainly this iPhone thingamajig could not be taken seriously and under no circumstances would it bring about the death of an era. Shirley not. For a Nordic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to …
Read More »Google Drive is now live with 5 GB of free storage
We've been hearing a lot about Google Drive recently, Google's much anticipated cloud storage solution to compete with Dropbox and the new SkyDrive. The previous reports of 5 GB of free storage have been confirmed and should be available already (or soon) to anyone with a Google account. As you …
Read More »Google prepares for Drive launch as early as today
The Google Drive rumours and reports are coming in thick and fast now, indicating the launch of the Dropbox and now SkyDrive competitor is imminent. Reports are claiming that it could launch as soon as today, Tuesday. Paid storage options will be available that reportedly go all the way up to 100 …
Read More »SkyDrive updated with desktop clients, masses of free storage
Microsoft has stolen second base today, launching version 2.0 of SkyDrive that includes brand new local desktop clients for Windows and Mac OS X. The upgraded cloud storage service will come with 7 GB completely free of charge, a number that is apparently good enough for 99.94% of users. While this is …
Read More »ASRock Z77 Extreme6 / Intel Core i7 3770K CPU To 6.9GHz w/ LN2 Cooling
We received this press release from ASROCK for immediate publication. It reads: “ASRock exclusive OC Master, Nick Shih, just managed our Z77 Extreme6 to overclock Intel's Ivy Bridge Core i7 3770K processor to unbelievable 6.9GHz high speed. The system can even run all Super PI 1M programs stably and cost only …
Read More »YouTube loses landmark case in Germany
It does not take a genius to know that if you mule drugs within your body and get caught, then you can expect a stiff prison sentence. So far, most of the data carriers around the world have managed to avoid being done by authorities – even when they are …
Read More »ZX Spectrum 30 Years Old Today
Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear ZX Spectrum, happy birthday to you! Yes you are reading right. The Sinclair Spectrum is 30 years old today. Kitguru jumps into our Delorean and heads back to 1982 for a nostalgic look at the start of home computing. …
Read More »Taiwan prepares to invade Japan in 2 wheeled assault
The first time you land in Taipei, you're immediately struck be a series of things. Alongside the heat/humidity/car fumes, there are the huge numbers of Starbucks and 7-11 convenience stores as well as the perpetual clouds hanging over the nearby hills. Look close at the people, then you will notice …
Read More »Diablo 3 beta, how is the game shaping up?
I spent some time with the Diablo 3 beta this weekend, for the most part trying to get it to actually work. The open beta launched which required a fat broadband connection for the download, not a major concern. Unfortunately after getting the game installed I experienced more than a …
Read More »Philips create 20 year life LED light bulb
Dutch Electronics company Philips are launching an LED light bulb which lasts for 20 years. The bulb uses LED to give the product a very long life span, although it does push the price up to £37. The pricing is the main concern and Philips are preempting this by offering …
Read More »Samsung’s countdown to “The Next Galaxy” begins
It is now under two weeks to go until the May 3rd event in London and we will “meet the next Galaxy” and the first evidence of a marketing campaign has appeared. Samsung's Twitter feed directed us in the direction of tgeltaayehxnx, an angram for “The Next Galaxy”, where there is …
Read More »Do SilverStone have the smallest EATX chassis?
A lot of interest was generated after our news post yesterday detailing a new Cubitek chassis, which they were claiming was the ‘smallest area possible' for an EATX PC build. The new Magic Cube AIO is an attractive little case which measures 9.61” x 19.36” x 18.78” (W x H …
Read More »Thou shalt have no other brands before me – Marc Bolland
Borrowing heavily from passages in the bible, Marks & Spencer has decided that there is only one true god and its name is M&S. KitGuru has been given eyes-on to a covert supplier letter which lays out the M&S strategy in some detail. KitGuru heads for the sandwich aisle to …
Read More »Intel offer cash incentives for Ultrabook partners
Intel have been pushing the Ultrabook platform hard in the last 6 months, determined to claim a high market percentage. Their latest incentive is targeting China based makers, offering them financial and technological support if they join their ‘Ultrabook Ecosystem Community'. Sources in Taipei confirmed this yesterday evening. Digitimes add …
Read More »The government stole her uterus
We received this email today from Avaaz.org – asking for our support, and to let our readers know of a horrifying story regarding Uzbekistan's President. The email stated that the President is forcing doctors to cut out women's uteruses without their knowledge or consent – all in the efforts to …
Read More »Want an iPad 3? wait time still 1-2 weeks
It has been some time now since the iPad 3 launched and it looks as if Apple are still have problems getting enough quantity into the channel. The difference varies a little between the UK and USA, but the minimum wait time is still a week. When orders were taken …
Read More »
KitGuru KitGuru.net – Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards

