Building a custom liquid cooling loop is a fulfilling task but it also takes a lot of careful planning and accurate measuring to get it looking as good as can be. Alphacool is hoping to make that last part a bit easier for enthusiasts soon with Eiszapfen laser fittings. The …
Read More »ASUS confirms BIOS updates for next-gen Ryzen on 300 & 400 series motherboards
AMD's next generation Ryzen processors are just around the corner and motherboard makers are busy preparing for the launch. Since launching Ryzen, AMD has been committed to maintaining motherboard compatibility across generations and that will be continuing. We've already seen MSI issue BIOS updates to add 3rd-gen Ryzen support to …
Read More »Rage 2 PC system requirements announced
Bethesda has been pretty quiet lately, to the point where you might forget that Rage 2 is coming out in less than two weeks time. With the release date quickly approaching, the publisher has finally revealed the game's minimum and recommended PC system requirements for PC. While Rage 2 was …
Read More »Intel Xe graphics will support ray tracing hardware acceleration, for data centres at least
While we've known for some time now that Intel is working on its own discrete graphics cards under the leadership of Raja Koduri, there are still a lot of mysteries left to be solved. We know that the Intel Xe architecture will cater to both data centres and gaming PCs, …
Read More »Ubisoft teams up with Genba Digital to try and put an end to PC key reselling
Over the last few years, many game publishers have been trying to find ways to combat grey market key-reselling for PC games. There have been numerous instances where mass numbers of game keys were deactivated after being fraudulently obtained and sold on certain stores. Now, Ubisoft is looking to implement …
Read More »Fan-made Left 4 Dead 3 trailer is surprisingly convincing
For years now, there have been rumours surrounding a new Left 4 Dead game and various fake leaks have gotten fans hopeful along the way. Sometimes, a fake leak looks so good that it is hard to believe that someone put the effort in, which is the situation we found …
Read More »Netflix doubles down on higher quality audio
Netflix has been a front runner in adopting new living room technologies and making them available to the masses. We've seen upgrades from HD streaming to 4K Ultra HD, then HDR was added to the mix as better TVs began to hit the market. Now the streaming service is upgrading …
Read More »Qualcomm expects to make $4.5 billion following Apple lawsuit settlement
Just a couple of weeks ago, Apple and Qualcomm surprisingly buried the hatchet and dropped all lawsuits against each other. Going forward, Qualcomm will supply Apple with smartphone modems and will also help with Apple's transition to 5G in the future. Qualcomm is already very confident about the earning potential …
Read More »Valve Index bundles are selling out already
The Valve Index VR headset was finally revealed this week, boasting some impressive specs and improvements that should put it ahead of the VIVE Pro. The downside is that all of this new tech comes with a hefty price tag, although plenty are willing to foot the bill. The first …
Read More »Epic Games acquires Psyonix, Rocket League’s future on Steam called into question
Psyonix grew into a very successful studio thanks to the release of Rocket League several years ago. In fact, the game is so successful that it might be easy to forget that Psyonix is actually an independent studio. That won't be the case for much longer though, as Epic Games …
Read More »After five years, fans convince Razer CEO to greenlight the Razer Toaster
After years of joking about it, Razer is actually going to make its own toaster. The 2016 April Fools joke has now come full circle, with Razer CEO, Min-Liang Tan announcing plans to actually make this happen thanks to fan demand. The idea of a Razer branded toaster first came …
Read More »Borderlands 3 gameplay revealed
It has been just over one month since Gearbox first announced Borderlands 3 and during that time, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the game. We've heard bits and pieces about the game, seen two trailers and even gone through some drama surrounding PC store exclusivity. Now with all …
Read More »Star Citizen is free to play again this week
It has been a few months since Star Citizen last had a ‘free fly' week. The last one occurred in late 2018 and brought in an extra $7 million in crowd funding. Now, Crowd Imperium Games is looking to draw even more people in. Following on from the game's 3.5 …
Read More »Julian Assange sentenced in UK, now faces US extradition
Just three weeks ago, WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, was pulled out of the Ecuadorian embassy in London and arrested by British police. Since 2012, the UK has had a warrant for Assange's arrest, now after a sentencing hearing at Southwark Crown Court, he has been sentenced to 50 weeks in …
Read More »Oculus Quest is powered by a Snapdragon 835, releases this month
This time last year, we saw Oculus beginning to experiment with all-in-one VR headsets thanks to the Oculus Go. While the Go was intended as an entry-level, low-power VR device, this year we are getting something more ambitious. The Oculus Quest is launching this month, and aims to deliver a …
Read More »Valve will apparently release a ‘flagship VR game’ in 2019
The Valve Index VR headset is officially here but Valve isn't ready to start showing off its own games just yet.
Read More »Valve Index technical specs revealed alongside hefty price tag
We've known about Valve's own VR headset for quite some time but now after months of waiting, the hardware has been officially revealed. The Valve Index will open up for pre-orders today and begin shipping in June but with no announced Valve software to look forward to, buyers will need …
Read More »The Dark Rock Slim is finally here and be quiet! is already giving one away
Back at CES, we had the chance to catch up with be quiet! to get a sneak preview at some of the new hardware heading our way this year. During our visit, we came across the new Dark Rock Slim, which cuts down the heatsink considerably compared to the Dark Rock …
Read More »Virgin Media now offers 500Mbps broadband, outpacing BT & others once again
Virgin Media is well known for its high-speed broadband offerings throughout a good chunk of the UK. Up until now, the top speed available has been 350Mbps down, which already outpaces other ISPs tied to the Open Reach infrastructure. Now, Virgin Media will be raising the bar once again, with …
Read More »KitGuru Launches BEST OF: Our Top Products
Over the past 9 years, KitGuru has published close to 30,000 technical articles – reviewing thousands of products along the way and awarding them based on whether they are a ‘Must Have', ‘Worth Buying' or ‘Worth Considering'. This month, we decided to start something new: a ‘BEST OF' section showcasing …
Read More »Halo MCC: PC beta tests pushed back a bit
Back when the Halo: Master Chief Collection was first announced for PC, we heard that the first public tests wouldn't be too far off. At the time, the developers were targeting April and while at one point 343 Industries was confident that they would hit that goal, things didn't go …
Read More »Google employees wish to end forced arbitration nationwide in the US
Back in February, Google employees took a stand against forced arbitration, successfully prompting the company to change its policies. Now, the group is rallying together for International Workers’ Day to try and get US Congress to ban the practice nationwide. Forced arbitration strong-arms workers to sign a contract that prevents …
Read More »A render gives us our first potential look at Motorola’s foldable RAZR smartphone
We’ve known for quite some time that Motorola is set to enter the foldable smartphone market, taking a radically different approach than competition. Purported images of the revived Razr brand have begun leaking online, giving us our first potential look at a finalised design. Samsung, Huawei and Royole have all …
Read More »Another artist sues Epic Games over Fortnite emotes
Thanks to the strict definitions of US copyright law, Epic Games managed to temporarily dodge multiple infringement lawsuits surrounding the emotes within Fortnite: Battle Royale. That hasn’t stopped yet another artist from coming forward with a new twist on the case, this time claiming misappropriation of identity. Cases including Alfonso …
Read More »Fractal Design Define S2 Vision arrives in RGB-clad and ‘blackout’ editions
Fractal Design makes some of the sleekest PC cases around and this week, the company is revamping one of its best offerings. The Define S2 Vision is a modified version of the popular S2 chassis with some key material and visual upgrades, including dark tempered glass. The Define S2 Vision …
Read More »AMD is celebrating its 50th anniversary with gold edition Ryzen 7 and Radeon VII
This year, AMD is celebrating its 50th year in business. To celebrate the milestone, AMD is releasing ‘Gold Edition' versions of the Ryzen 7 2700x CPU and Radeon VII graphics card. These Gold Edition releases don't appear to come with any particular performance benefits like higher clock speeds. Instead, AMD …
Read More »OnePlus 7 Pro is certified to have one of the best displays on the market
OnePlus has been hard at work with its upcoming flagship smartphones set to debut May 14, with CEO Pete Lau drumming up excitement for the company’s display technology in particular. The OnePlus 7 Pro has already topped expectations, receiving an A+ certification from video diagnostic experts at DisplayMate. Rumours surrounding …
Read More »Apple is recalling faulty plugs that pose a safety risk
Apple has identified a safety risk with some of its three-pronged AC adapters, warning owners that there is a chance they could cause an electric shock. The company has therefore issued a voluntary recall and exchange for affected plugs in the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong and their travel counterparts. …
Read More »Samsung PlayGalaxy trademark hints at competition for Apple Arcade
Apple has dabbled in gaming over the years but has never really put much investment into helping developers or obtaining exclusive content. That is going to change later this year with the launch of Apple Arcade, a subscription service that aims to curate iOS titles into a library of impressive …
Read More »Almost one third of Switch owners are subscribed to Switch Online
While multiplayer access has been available on the Nintendo Switch since its launch, it only transitioned into a paid service around six months ago. During that time, nearly one third of Switch owners have subscribed, with 9.8 million active, non-trial accounts paying out. Nintendo hasn't had the best track record …
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