Kodi has become infamous in the past few years, rising to prominence through the abuse of its open source platform via the inclusion of illicit applications brought about by third-party developers. This has raised concerns in The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), in which it wants a properly placed definition surrounding …
Read More »Developers join forces to donate One Special Day’s worth of profits to charity
Big-name developers have come together for UK based charity SpecialEffect’s event, One Special Day. This event sees each company choosing to donate a day’s worth of one or more of their game’s profits, with the aim of supporting physically disabled gamers all over the world. SpecialEffect sets out to ensure …
Read More »Nintendo doesn’t want YouTubers streaming its games
Nintendo's relationship with YouTube has always been rather complicated. In the past, the company would issue blanket DMCA claims on channels posting video footage of its games, then later, the Nintendo Creators Program was introduced, which was something of a compromise for YouTubers and Nintendo. Unfortunately, it looks like Nintendo …
Read More »NES Classic hack works on Nintendo’s SNES Classic
Earlier this year, modders discovered a way to boost the limited library of Nintendo’s ever popular NES Classic using a software known as hakchi2. Less than 24 hours after the official release of its sequel miniature console, users have found that Hakchi2 is also compatible with the SNES Classic. Nintendo’s …
Read More »Elon Musk wants his next SpaceX rocket to take you anywhere on earth in under an hour
Shortly after revealing the official SpaceX spacesuits, Elon Musk has unveiled more of his ambitious plans for the company. Not only had SpaceX revealed new plans to travel to the Moon and Mars, but Musk also wants to use his rockets for long distance travel on earth, taking passengers anywhere …
Read More »Backup Power Generators a Matter of Life or Death in Healthcare Industry
In most cases, losing power is annoying, but life moves on. However, in the case of a hospital or medical facility that needs power in order to provide care for patients in critical condition, losing power can mean a deadly situation. Thankfully, innovation in this space is providing more options. …
Read More »Nvidia Shield users get Google Assistant & 3 months of YouTube Red
Since the Nvidia Shield TV hit the market in 2015, Google Assistant has been noticeably absent from the Android-powered device. Now, Nvidia is issuing its 6.0 version of the software, bringing the virtual assistant with it and endowing many with the option to stop using their remotes. With a simple …
Read More »Internet Explorer bugs pose security risks
Anyone still defaulting their browser to Internet Explorer might want to be careful as a serious bug that leaks information has been found. The bug can result in your search habits being exposed, as whatever you type into the address bar is revealed to the host of the current website …
Read More »Google’s Pixel 2 specs leaked ahead of unveiling
The Google Pixel 2 and its XL variant are set to be revealed next week, as the company is holding an event centred around the devices on October 4th. Ahead of its unveiling, however, full on specifications have begun to appear online, giving us the potential ins and outs of …
Read More »Toshiba signs $18 billion deal to sell off its memory business
After months of back and forth, Toshiba has reportedly signed an $18 billion deal to sell off its chip business. In the end, Toshiba did not end up selling its stake to Western Digital, opting for a consortium led by Bain Capital LP instead. Interestingly, this consortium does include SK …
Read More »Firefox Quantum to be faster & more efficient than Google Chrome
Continuing its steady recovery, Mozilla has unveiled its big browser overhaul dubbed Firefox Quantum. Progressing on from Firefox 52, Quantum is two times faster and designed to make use of multi-core systems. Firefox Quantum was announced last year, making use of technology from the Servo research project. This has allowed …
Read More »Google pulls YouTube from Amazon’s Echo Show device
Google isn't playing nicely with Amazon products as of late, with the search giant removing support for its YouTube platform from Amazon's Echo Show device on Tuesday. A wave of statements regarding the move has come to light, with both companies pointing the finger. Google and Amazon are in direct …
Read More »Samsung might be making a Windows Mixed Reality headset
With companies such as ASUS, Dell, Acer, HP and Microsoft itself hitting the Windows Mixed Reality platform hard with upcoming devices, it was only a matter of time before Samsung threw its hat into the ring. According to new photos, that might just be a reality closer than we realised. …
Read More »Microsoft was once working on an Xbox smartwatch
Back in 2014, Microsoft delved into the market of fitness watches by introducing the Microsoft Band. According to new photos, however, it looked like the company was once working on a very different type of wearable that carried the Xbox brand. The potential Xbox smartwatch was unearthed by SuomiMobiili, with …
Read More »Microsoft and Facebook complete trans-Atlantic high-speed data cable
For the past two years, Microsoft and Facebook have been working with telecoms infrastructure company Telxius on a huge 4,100 mile long sub-sea cable for high-end data transmission. The cable, known as Marea, has been installed across the Atlantic Ocean, offering 160 terabits of data per second by 2018. With …
Read More »EGX 2017 – KitGuru visits
EGX previously named Eurogamer expo is the UK's biggest video games event. This year it was hosted at the NEC in Birmingham from Thursday 21st until Sunday 24th of September.
Read More »Guillemot might lose Ubisoft to Vivendi in November
Ubisoft’s Yves Guillemot might feel ready to fight, but the threat from Vivendi is stronger than ever as the media conglomerate is set to receive double voting rights in November. This would result in the Vivendi breaching 30 percent voting rights, prompting a hostile takeover that could end the Guillemot’s …
Read More »Deepcool gives its Captain EX AIO coolers a new coat of paint
Deepcool refreshed its Captain EX range of all-in-one coolers back in May, giving them all the RGB treatment complete with a wired controller. Adding to that line-up, the company has now launched the Captain 360 EX and 240 EX, both in white and with RGB functionality. Deepcool has dabbled in …
Read More »Calyos updates its fanless NSG S0 chassis for Threadripper
Back in February, KitGuru tested a prototype of the Calyos NSG S0, a complete-passive chassis designed to cool components without the need of fans. After a successful Kickstarter campaign, the finalised case was supposed to ship in August, however the team is now looking at a December release due to …
Read More »The UK’s average sale price for PCs has risen by 30% in the last year
We have seen plenty of companies raise their prices following Britain's EU referendum last year. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise to hear that the average trade price of PCs in the UK has shot up by almost a third in the year following. However, there …
Read More »Adblock Plus enables users to block cryptocurrency mining websites
Popular pop-up blocker Adblock Plus has added a new function to its browser extension, aiming to protect users from websites that aim to hijack vistors’ computers to mine cryptocurrency. The new filter can be added to existing extensions on Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Android and seems to be a direct …
Read More »Amazon rumoured to push Alexa-powered smart glasses
It’s no surprise that Amazon is pushing Alexa given that its virtual assistant dominates much of the market. Alongside implementing the AI into its rumoured 2017 revamp of its Fire TV series, the company is also possibly going to be pushing wearables with its own pair of glasses. The rumoured …
Read More »Nvidia drops Shield TV pricing to compete against Apple TV 4K
In light of the new Apple TV 4K hitting shelves tomorrow, Nvidia is stepping up its game by announcing a price drop to its own 4K media box. The Shield TV comes in at the same $179 price as Apple’s iteration, bundled with a remote and will play nicely for …
Read More »XMA launches Viglen PCs into the UK gaming market
Viglen first opened its doors as a retailer way back in 1975. In the 1980s it sold and supported systems such as the BBC Acorn, but it steadily moved into PC manufacturing. In 1994, the company was acquired by Lord Alan Sugar and its focus slowly moved away from selling …
Read More »The Hydra Desk PC enclosure is now available at Overclockers UK
Hydra is a relatively new kid on the block, but one that is offering enthusiast grade products with a focus on community feedback. Its latest release is The Hydra Desk, featuring a built in PC enclosure big enough to house two systems. The Hydra Desk case is built out of …
Read More »GeIL launches affordable Super Luce RGB RAM kits
In the wake of new, faster processors entering the market, many memory companies are revising RAM kits to focus on utilising speed. GeIL, however, is focusing on the unwavering demand for RGB, introducing its new Super Luce RGB Sync and Super Luce RGB Lite DDR4 RAM. GeIL is targeting the …
Read More »Pimax launch the world’s first 8K VR headset
As the VR headset market is getting flooded by different brands, it’s becoming difficult to tell them apart and discern which device actually offers something different. Pimax hopes to break this trend with its new 8K virtual reality headset taking the crowdfunding scene by storm. Pimax launched its Kickstarter campaign …
Read More »Jump launches indie game subscription service
Jump launched its new game subscription service this Tuesday, delivering over 60 games for $9.99 per month. While other subscription services often cater to AAA titles, Jump bases its growing library around the more “revered” indie games, even launching with Ed McMillen and Tyler Glaiel's new game The End Is …
Read More »Google is about to acquire HTC according to emerging reports
All signs point towards a major deal going down between HTC and Google within the next 48 hours.
Read More »Extending 365: 7 Tools to Improve Your Microsoft Office Experience
Microsoft Office 365 has quickly become the standard tool for most businesses, giving their workers access to word processing, spreadsheets, slideshow presentation creation, and even email management in one comprehensive suite of platforms. However, if you want your employees to get the most out of Office 365, don’t rely on …
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