While Computex has now come to an end, we have just a couple more stories to bring you from the show floor. The first of these is definitely one for any mechanical keyboard enthusiasts out there, as we went hands-on with new models from both Varmilo and Ducky. Starting …
Read More »Computex 2018: Leo and Briony talk best new products, nothing from Nvidia – and plenty of RGB!
KitGuru reviewers Leo Waldock and Briony Hannam have been up and down Taipei all week, covering pretty much everything there has been to see at Computex 2018. With the show now drawing to a close, the two got together to discuss their favourite products of the week, the noticeable lack …
Read More »Amazon’s Fire TV Cube is an all-in-one smart device powered by Alexa
Amazon’s Fire TV Cube has been rumoured since September last year, with whispers that the new smart device would be powered by the company’s personal assistant, Alexa. The shopping giant has now made the Fire TV Cube official, endowing the streaming box with the ability to push 4K content while …
Read More »Facebook introduces FB.gg, a one-stop hub for video game streams
Despite the numerous controversies it’s found itself in as of late, Facebook is still moving ahead with its plans to further combat streaming platforms such as Twitch and Mixer. Moving things over from the main site, Facebook has now launched FB.gg, a one-stop hub for viewers and content creators alike. …
Read More »Computex 2018: Hands-on with the MSI PS42 laptop
Having heard the news of new laptops from MSI earlier in the week, our man Leo ventured to see the new PS42 – a thin and light from MSI in a swish silver body. The new laptop is notable for its very portable body, as the whole machine weighs just …
Read More »Computex 2018: ASUS ROG PSUs, liquid coolers, cases and a $5K laptop
We've already had a great deal of announcements from ASUS over the course of this week, but after visiting the ROG booth at Computex, we managed to get a few more insights into what is coming up. We covered the ASUS ROG Thor power supply announcements earlier this week. The …
Read More »Computex 2018: Gamerstorm launches a plethora of coolers, cases & power supplies
Deepcool & Gamerstorm have made a splash this Computex, utilising their combined 20-year experience to unveil a whole host of new products. Welcoming three new liquid cooling units, a CPU air cooler, a brand new case series and power supplies, both companies have fully embraced the RGB trend to maximise …
Read More »Computex 2018: Antec’s new case lineup, memory and PSUs
We had the chance to swing by Antec's suite at Computex this year. There were quite a few announcements taking place but two things stood out in particular- Project X and Krypton. Currently Project X is being billed as Antec's chance to get back into the innovation game. Project X …
Read More »Computex 2018: be quiet! case revisions, Threadripper 2nd Gen Dark Rock Pro and more
This year at Computex, be quiet! has a sizeable spread of new launches to talk about. The Dark Base and Silent Base cases are getting new and improved revisions, Threadripper buyers have a new Dark Rock Pro 4 to look forward to and silent PC enthusiasts will want to be …
Read More »MIT researchers showcase the dangers of algorithmic bias with the world’s first psychopathic AI
Despite the strides made in AI technology, artificial intelligence still carries a heavy stigma with it, prompting fears of the machines rising above humans. This might seem the stuff of fiction, but those in the field know the implications of misplaced values in a system designed to think and act …
Read More »Console generations are coming to an end in favour of cloud gaming, according to Ubisoft CEO
The eighth generation of video game consoles has marked a strange turn for the market, seeing iterative editions introduced in the middle of a consoles life with the Xbox One X and PS4 Pro, as well as significant advancements in cloud gaming. As a result, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot believes …
Read More »Computex 2018: Seasonic’s System Cable Management Device and new PSUs
We couldn't wrap up Computex this year without first visiting the fine folks at Seasonic. This year, we had the chance to scope out a few new upcoming products. As you would expect, three of them were new power supplies, but we also had the chance to look at something …
Read More »Computex 2018: Cooler Master debuts new PSU and cooler concepts
It seems the idea train has slowed down over in Cooler Master’s research and development lab, as the company has unveiled plenty of cool new concepts for its power supply units and coolers. This includes Cooler Master’s very first thermal electric all-in-one liquid cooler, as well as the potential successor …
Read More »Computex 2018: AMD’s major announcements
AMD's Big Boss, Dr. Lisa Su, promised four things for Computex 2018, comprised of the latest and greatest Radeon Vega Graphics and Ryzen Processors, including 2nd Generation Ryzen Threadripper and 7nm Vega GPUs. First up, AMD debuted a variety of thin and light laptops powered by Ryzen processors, including Acer’s …
Read More »Mozilla adds theme editor and side-by-side browsing to Firefox
Firefox was getting a lot of stick from users as a bloated and unstable browser, but after the Quantum update, it is right back on track. With two new additions to its Test Pilot programme, users can now easily make their own themes and open two tabs in the same …
Read More »Computex 2018: Cooler Master previews the MasterCase SL600M & Cosmos C700M, among other prototypes
While Cooler Master has its finger in many pies, it has made quite a dent in the chassis market, making it no surprise to anyone when it debuted a plethora of new cases at its Computex booth. The headline two are the MasterCase SL600M, offering users a silent chassis with …
Read More »Computex 2018: AMD unveils its first 7nm GPU with 32GB memory, launches Vega 56 Nano
It seems that sheer numbers is AMD’s thing this year, following the reveal of its 32-core Threadripper 2 CPU with a prototype Radeon Vega GPU with 32GB of VRAM. The brand new chip is the result of AMD’s brand new die shrinking process, resulting in the company ushering in the …
Read More »Computex 2018: Threadripper 2 is on the way, will be 12nm and 32C/64T
AMD held its Computex 2018 presentation earlier today and after much talk about the success of Ryzen so far, we got some very interesting news regarding 2nd Gen Threadripper. Mere hours after Intel's 28-core CPU tease, AMD unveiled its plans for new Threadripper chips, which will bump things up to …
Read More »Computex 2018: Intel introduces 8086K 40th Anniversary Edition with 5GHz boost speed
It’s the 40th anniversary of the Intel 8086 and the x86 architecture and Intel are going large to celebrate. This week at Computex Intel announced the limited edition i7-8086K processor, as an homage to the original Intel 8086 which was originally released in 1978. The 8086 was the basis on …
Read More »Computex 2018: AMD’s 7nm Zen 2 silicon is in labs ahead of 2019 launch
Closing out its Computex announcements, AMD revealed that its 7nm Zen 2 chips are on track, with its silicon in labs ahead of 2019 launch.
Read More »Computex 2018: G.Skill breaks the world record for fastest DDR4 memory at 5543MHz
It's the first day of Computex and it looks like G.Skill is already breaking world records, achieving a staggering 5543MHz on DDR4 memory.
Read More »Computex 2018: Corsair talks us through new SF PSUs and Vengeance Pro RGB memory
Today at Computex we had the chance to catch up with Corsair and get all of the details on the new SF and Vengeance series power supplies, in addition to new Vengeance RGB Pro memory. Starting off with power supplies, Corsair is introducing a new range of small form factor …
Read More »Computex 2018: ASUS swaps the ZenBook Pro 15’s trackpad with an IPS touchscreen
ASUS has professionals in its sights, presenting its brand new ZenBook Pro range for the productivity focused. The ZenBook Pro 15 is the first in ASUS’ new hybrid line-up, offering users a built-in secondary display in the form of a 5.5-inch touchscreen panel in place of a traditional trackpad. Its …
Read More »Computex 2018: Razer switches and Chroma lighting are now available to third parties
If you have used a Razer keyboard over the last few years, you may have noticed that the company does not use Cherry MX switches or any other third party brand. Instead, Razer actually manufacturers its own switches specifically for gaming, and today the company has announced these Razer switches …
Read More »Computex 2018: ASUS launches health-focused VivoWatch BP in an attempt to tackle hypertension
ASUS recognises that the smartwatch market is dying down a little, but its foray with wearables is far from over. Moving on from the ZenWatch 3, the company is now aiming to help the World Health Organization bring down blood pressure statistics with its new VivoWatch BP. Research has shown …
Read More »Computex 2018: KitGuru shows you around Aerocool’s private suite
On the eve of Computex, our team over in Taiwan managed to sneak in a visit to Aerocool's giant suite at the W Hotel. Here, they got a look at a range of current and upcoming products, including RGB power supplies, new cases, RGB fans and some peripherals. While there …
Read More »Computex 2018: Gigabyte unveil new series of notebooks, including world’s first i7+laptop
Gigabyte has unveiled a whole host of laptops during Computex, under both its own banner and its gaming arm, Aorus. The highlight, however is the Gigabyte Sabre series, which is the world’s first laptop to pack Intel’s brand new i7+ platform. Gigabyte Sabre Series Taking on board feedback from gamers, …
Read More »Computex 2018: MSI B450 lineup, X399 prototype and M.2 expansion card
Today at Computex we had the chance to swing by the MSI booth to catch up with their latest announcements. We've already seen two new ‘thin and light' gaming notebooks announced, but today we also had the chance to check out a brand new X399 prototype motherboard and two new …
Read More »Computex 2018: MSI’s small form factor Trident A packs a full-sized GPU
MSI is no stranger to small form factor PCs, with its Trident line offering high-end hardware in a compact console-like package. MSI’s newly introduced Trident A is over two times bigger than previous entries, but with it comes its first full-sized GPU and an SFX PSU. The previous Trident 3 …
Read More »Computex 2018: ASUS re-enters the power supply market with ROG Thor 1200W unit
ASUS has been an established mainboard vendor since the 90s, eventually offering tough competition in a variety of markets since, from graphics cards to routers to peripherals. Naturally, the next step for the company is to re-enter the power supply market after a lengthy break, as ASUS introduces its aptly …
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