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Battlefield 6 to include new Battle Royale mode

3 juillet 2025 à 17:15

While DICE had previously attempted bringing Battle Royale to Battlefield with Battlefield V's Firestorm mode, it didn't quite take off. This time around, EA is adopting an approach that closely resembles Call of Duty Warzone, by spinning off the Battle Royale mode into a free-to-play game. 

Through datamining the early Battlefield 6 files available to testers via Battlefield Labs, Temporyal has been able to report a number of early details about the game. Recently, they uncovered evidence of a new Battle Royale mode for Battlefield 6, which includes a new map based on the US state of California, and a ‘destructive ring' that forces players to move and shrinks the bounds of the map as the match progresses.

According to Insider Gaming, the Battle Royale mode for Battlefield is going to be free-to-play. That would suggest that Battlefield is adopting an approach closer aligned with Call of Duty, with the Battle Royale experience being free and driving sales of the main game for its campaign mode and exclusive competitive multiplayer modes.

EA has not yet officially announced its plans for Battlefield 6 but an announcement is expected later this summer. The game is confirmed to be releasing before March 31st 2026.

KitGuru Says: Do you think the Battle Royale mode for the next Battlefield game will go free to play? 

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Techland reportedly cancels two games

3 juillet 2025 à 16:50

Techland has announced to investors that it has cancelled two unannounced projects. The cancellations follow back-to-back years of financial losses for Techland, despite continued sales of Dying Light and Dying Light 2. 

Techland announced the cancellations in a press release. While they did not reveal specific details about the cancelled games, Insider Gaming reports that one of them was an Action-RPG with a fantasy setting, which began development in 2022. However, there are no details on what the second cancelled game was.

The report also claims that Techland is now working on a Call of Juarez sequel, the first game in the series since 2013, back when Ubisoft held the publishing rights to the series. Techland now owns the publishing rights to the IP, so the new game is expected to be self-published.

It is likely that Techland cancelled these projects due to a few factors. One being a lack of progress and another being financial losses in 2023 and 2024. Techland expects things to turn around with the upcoming release of Dying Light: The Beast, which aims to please fans who preferred the darker themes and gameplay style of the first game.

KitGuru Says: Are you planning on picking up Dying Light: The Beast in August? 

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Helldivers 2 is getting a surprise release on Xbox

3 juillet 2025 à 16:00

Helldivers 2 launched last year as a PlayStation console exclusive, even the PC version of the game is published by PlayStation. With that in mind, it was assumed that the game would never come to Xbox, but as it turns out, it will be, and it will be releasing very soon.

Helldivers 2 for Xbox Series X/S consoles will be available starting on August 26th. Funnily enough, around that same time, Gears of War will be releasing on PlayStation for the first time, so this is almost like a rare trade of exclusives.

Helldivers 2 game director, Mikael Eriksson, expressed excitement to recruit more Helldivers with this release, saying: “We know gamers have been asking for this for some time and we are so excited to bring more Helldivers into our game. We have so much more in store for the future months and years – and the more players we have the more stories we can tell! The fight for Super Earth has only just begun.”

Helldivers 2 and Helldivers 2: Super Citizen Edition will both be available on Xbox Series X/S starting on the 26th of August. The game features crossplay for all platforms, so you'll be able to team up with friends on Xbox, PlayStation and PC.

KitGuru Says: This certainly came as a surprise but more games going multiplatform is always welcome. It would be interesting to see this game on Switch 2 as well, assuming Nintendo's latest console has the power needed to run it. 

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GeForce Now adds 20 more games in July

3 juillet 2025 à 15:00

The first GeForce Now library update of the month has arrived. There are just a handful of games joining GeForce Now today, but 20 more games will be joining the library over the course of July, like the day-one release of Killing Floor 3, Dreadzone and more. 

This month will see bring 20 more titles to GeForce Now, 12 of which are brand new, day-one releases. That list includes HunterxHunter NenxImpact, Killing Floor 3, Dreadzone, RoboCop: Rogue City Unfinished Business, Wildgate and more. This month will also see the Xbox app version of The Ascent joining GeForce Now, as the game will be joining PC Game Passs on the 8th of July.

Here are the titles joining GeForce Now today:

  • Little Nightmares II (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass, July 1)
  • Figment (New release on Epic Games Store, Free July 3)
  • Clicker Heroes (Steam)
  • Fabledom (Steam)
  • Rogue: Genesia (Steam)
  • Schedule I (Steam)

This is also the last week that you can take advantage of the GeForce Now summer sale, where 6-month Premium tier memberships are half price.

KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to any of this month's new games? 

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Sea of Thieves director leaves Rare Studios following Xbox layoffs

3 juillet 2025 à 13:30

After weeks of speculation, Microsoft began a new round of mass layoffs yesterday, with many teams across Xbox studios being impacted. We already learned that Rare had been forced to cut staff and cancel Everwild, now, Rare has also lost one of its longest-tenured creative leaders. 

Gregg Mayles, a game director who has worked at Rare for more than 35 years, has left the studio following the cancellation of Everwild, as reported by VGC. This week as part of a mass layoff effort at Microsoft, Rare was forced to let go of an undisclosed number of employees, and their long in-development adventure game, Everwild, had been cancelled.

Previously, Mayles had worked on Nintendo classics like Banjo-Kazooie and Donkey Kong Country, along with many other Rare classics. In more recent years he had worked on Sea of Thieves and Everwild.

Rare has not been the only studio impacted by Microsoft's layoff spree. A Zenimax Online studio in Europe was also shut down and a new MMO, codenamed Project Blackbird, was cancelled. The studio behind Forza Motorsport, Turn 10, had to let go around half of its team. The Initiative, the studio behind the Perfect Dark reboot, was closed down and Perfect Dark was cancelled.

KitGuru Says: We thought last year was rough with the closure of Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks but 2025 has been an even bigger bloodbath. 

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Forza studio Turn 10 loses half of its developers

3 juillet 2025 à 12:00

The scope of the layoffs at Xbox studios continues to astound. Following the closure of The Initiative and several game cancellations, it has come to light that Turn 10 has been forced to fire half of its staff. 

Turn 10 is the studio behind the Forza Motorsport games. Despite these games often being highly reviewed and pillars of the Xbox library, Turn 10 was one of the studios hit the hardest by this week's layoffs.

Forza Motorsport

According to Jason Schreier, around half of the Turn 10 team has been let go as part of this week's layoffs. Understandably, those left behind aren't too pleased about the situation, with one source saying it is “unclear where things go from here”, especially in regards to an unannounced game in development.

The Forza Horizon team at Playground Games was not affected.

KitGuru Says: It is unclear how many developers Turn 10 had to begin with, but losing half of a workforce is going to lead to delays and heavily impact current plans for projects. 

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Best AI app for Mac to enhance, denoise & upscale videos to 4K clarity [Giveaway]

Upgrade your video footage with Aiarty Video Enhancer, an AI-powered video editing suite that will make even the oldest video footage look great on your 4K TV.

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Aiarty Video Enhancer. Image source: Digiarty

Everyone has old iPhone footage, low-light shots, or aging video from early digital cameras that suffers from pixelation, compression, and other issues that show up poorly on 4K screens. Whether you're looking to clean up those old videos or you're a content creator trying to repurpose footage, there's a solution.

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iPhone 17 Pro Max rumored to get a larger battery, but don't expect longer life

A leaker claims to have specifications for the battery in the forthcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max, and they fit with previous reports about the phone being thicker than before.

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Two iPhone 17 Pro Max models — render credit AppleInsider

In March 2025, a generally reliable leaker reported that the body of the iPhone 17 Pro Max was increasing in depth to 8.725 millimeters, compared to 8.25 on the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The supposition was that this would allow for a larger battery, and AppleInsider calculated that as small as the difference was, it could potentially mean up to an additional 400 mAh.

Now another often reliable leaker, Instant Digital, has posted that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will have a 5,000 mAh battery — approximately 324 mAh more than its predecessor.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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A rollable iPad won't break at the hinge, and Apple keeps working on one

To combat the common failure at the hinge that existing folding smartphones commonly suffer from, Apple has spent years looking at how to make iPhone or iPad screens that can be rolled out when needed, and rolled back up when not.

It won't look like this - but it could. Apple's patent includes drawings similar to this. (Scroll source: Wiki Commons)
It won't look like this - but it could. Apple's patent includes drawings similar to this. (Scroll source: Fae on Wiki Commons)

Following at least two earlier patents about foldable displays, and also much older ones, Apple is once more also investigating screens that can be stored rolled up.

"A flexible display may be wrapped around one or more rollers," says the newly-revealed patent application called "Electronic Device With Flexible Display Structures." It continues: "optional deployment rollers may be used to help deploy the display as [it] is pulled out of the housing."


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Apple Product identifiers have leaked every Mac release through 2026

Apple is developing many new M5 and M6 Mac configurations, and we now have exclusive details on exactly what the company is developing.

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Apple is developing several new Mac models with variants of the M5 chip.

Nearly all Macs available new in 2025 feature Apple's state-of-the-art M4 chip, with the MacBook Air and Mac Studio receiving the new processing hardware in March 2025. Internally, however, Apple is already working on the two devices' respective replacements, and even the practically forgotten Mac Pro is set to get a major hardware upgrade.

Through our own data and information shared with us, AppleInsider has learned of 15 new Mac models currently in development. People familiar with the matter — and common sense — have told us that Apple plans to introduce its M5 chip within a matter of months, and that M6-equipped devices could see some significant changes in late 2026.


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Microsoft closes The Initiative and cancels Perfect Dark reboot

3 juillet 2025 à 11:15

As part of Microsoft's mass lay-off announcements yesterday, the Xbox team made another shocking decision. First-party studio, The Initiative, is closing immediately and the Perfect Dark reboot has been cancelled.

The Initiative was announced by Microsoft back in 2019. The studio was billed as Microsoft's ‘AAAA' studio, that's right, quadruple A. Things started off promisingly with the hiring of veteran developers from studios like Naughty Dog, Sony Santa Monica, Rockstar and more. Somewhere along the way though, plans changed, and The Initiative was shrunk into a smaller project-management team and Crystal Dynamics was brought in to do the bulk of the development work.

Now, two years on from the announcement of that partnership with Crystal Dynamics, Perfect Dark has been cancelled. The move also comes just one year after we got out first proper trailer for the game. As it turns out, this was essentially a fake trailer, as the game was not taking shape behind the scenes.

Speaking on the closure of The Initiative and cancellation of Perfect Dark, Xbox Studios head, Matt Booty, said:

“These decisions, along with other changes across our teams, reflect a broader effort to adjust priorities and focus resources to set up our teams for greater success within a changing industry landscape. We did not make these choices lightly, as each project and team represent years of effort, imagination, and commitment.”

It is unclear if Microsoft will attempt another revival of Perfect Dark. They have plenty of studios under them that could take the project on, including the original creator of the franchise, Rare Studios, which was also impacted by yesterday's layoffs.

KitGuru Says: Over the past two console generations, there have been two Xbox exclusives I've been primarily interested in. For Xbox One, it was Scalebound, and we all know how that turned out. Now, that same thing has happened with Perfect Dark. With Perfect Dark and Deus Ex both being on ice now, fans of spy-themed immersive sims don't have much to look forward to in the near future.

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KitGuru Reader Awards 2025 – Vote and win an RTX 5070 Ti or RX 9070 XT!

3 juillet 2025 à 10:30

The KitGuru Reader Awards return for 2025. This is where we ask you to tell us which brands you think are doing the best job in the tech space and as a thank you for entering, we are also running a giveaway, with the winner getting their choice of an RTX 5070 Ti or an RX 9070 XT graphics card! 

Voting is now open for the KitGuru Reader Awards 2025, and it takes just a few minutes to have your say.

Whether you're loyal to a specific chassis manufacturer, think a certain monitor brand deserves more love or have been blown away by your latest motherboard purchase, now is the time to make your opinion count.

Why vote?

Not only will your votes shape the KitGuru Reader Awards, but they’ll also feed directly into the European Hardware Association Reader Awards, which will be revealed in Cologne on Monday 19th August – the evening before Gamescom opens. With nine leading tech publications involved across Europe, this is your chance to help decide the biggest pan-European technology community awards of the year.

What’s up for grabs?

To thank you for taking part, we’re giving one lucky voter the chance to win a high-end graphics card worth £850. You’ll be able to choose your prize – for example, between a brand-new RTX 5070 Ti or a Radeon RX 9070 XT – depending on your platform preference.

Entering the draw is easy and you can choose to answer/skip as many categories as you like. If you want a chance to win – please fill in the email box at the end of the survey. Everyone who enters has an equal chance.

Important dates:

  • Voting opens: Now

  • Voting closes: Midnight, Saturday 20th July

  • Prize winner announced: Tuesday 23rd July

  • KitGuru Award Results published: Monday 12th August

  • EHA Reader Awards announced live in Cologne: Monday 19th August

How to vote

Click to go to our Reader Awards 2025 voting form. Remember: You don’t need to vote in every category – so just skip any that don’t apply to you.

KitGuru Says: Whether you're a regular commenter or a quiet observer, this is your moment to shape the narrative. Tell us which brands have earned your trust and admiration in 2025 — and maybe win yourself a serious GPU upgrade while you're at it. Good luck – and thank you for being part of the KitGuru community over the last 16 years!

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How to add an email account to Apple Mail on Mac or iOS

For many, the best email app is the one that came on your iPhone, Apple's own Mail app. To get the most use out of the Mail app, you can set it up to have all of your email accounts and addresses in one place in it.

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To keep all of your emails in one place, you'll have to make some additions

Whether it be on your Mac or your iPhone, the process of adding an email account to Apple Mail is quick and painless. And, most importantly, it will make sifting through your emails that much simpler.

That's because once you have added two or more email accounts to the Mail app, you have a choice of how to read them. You can go separately into each one or click on the overall inbox to see all messages from all accounts, right there in one place.


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How to use an iPad as a screen for the Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 is a massive hit, but its relatively small screen size is still limiting. Here's how to use an iPad as an external display for better gaming.

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The welcome screen of the new Switch 2 on our iPad Pro

Nintendo has reportedly sold more than five million units of its new portable gaming device. The new handheld sports a new 7.9-inch display, along with updated controllers, a better design, and a much faster processor.

What's always been great about the Switch, is that unlike other consoles that are dedicated handhelds or only work with a TV connected, it does both. It can be used on the go, or it can be docked and used with a display.


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Reminders iOS 26 vs iOS 18: Liquid Glass, Apple Intelligence, and new Lists

Reminders in iOS 26 has a few new smart features with Apple Intelligence, and a restrained visual upgrade over iOS 18. Here's how the two versions compare.

Two smartphones displaying a task management app with colorful category icons and lists, accompanied by a central app icon featuring colorful dots.
Reminders iOS 26 vs Reminders iOS 18 - A visual and smart upgrade

The Reminders app isn't really an app that people think about that can do with some improvements. What Apple has at the moment is already a pretty good tool for making lists and following through with them.

With the introduction of iOS 26 at WWDC, Apple made quite a few alterations to the app. While the general structure remains untouched, it has refreshed the appearance as well as made it much smarter.


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Early Prime Day sale: Save up to $300 on M4 iPad Pro, get Beats Solo 4 for $129

Apple deals are trending this holiday week, with early Prime Day deals slashing up to 35% off M4 iPad Pros and Beats headphones. Check out which models are eligible for the discounts.

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Save up to $300 on iPad Pros & Beats.

You can grab the $300 markdown on the 2TB 11-inch iPad Pro in Space Black with an M4 chip and Nano-texture Glass.


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New Vietnam trade deal means Apple will pay at least five times more in tariffs

President Donald Trump's new trade deal with Vietnam dramatically hikes import costs for Apple's hardware including AirPods, almost all iPads, and the Mac mini.

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Tim Cook at a Foxconn plant in Vietnam — image credit: Apple

Following Apple's massive global restructuring of its supply and delivery chains to mitigate against Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs, Tim Cook said in May 2025 that everything but iPhones would now be imported from Vietnam. Now according to CNBC, Trump has announced a new trade deal with Vietnam that will increase Apple's costs on a huge proportion of its devices as compared to prior to Trump's second term as president.

While Apple can and has moved manufacturing between firms and countries to suit demand and logistics, the list of devices believed to currently be made in Vietnam is:


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North Korean hackers use Mac malware to target crypto firms

North Korean hackers are using sophisticated Mac malware delivered through fake Zoom invites to break into Web3 and crypto firms, stealing sensitive data while evading standard security measures.

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North Korea targets crypto firms

Security researchers have identified a sophisticated campaign by North Korean-aligned hackers using novel malware to target Web3 and cryptocurrency companies on macOS systems.

The SentinelOne Labs report describes a multi-stage attack chain. This attack chain combines social engineering, deceptive AppleScripts, and binaries compiled in the Nim programming language.


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OLED MacBook Pro still expected for 2026, possibly with Samsung's help

Apple's OLED upgrade for the MacBook Pro is expected to arrive in 2026, with the change likely to bring Samsung Display into the notebook display supply chain.

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A MacBook Pro display, sans OLED

Following the iPhone and iPad lineups switching display technologies to OLED, the MacBook lineup is also anticipated to eventually make the switch. If a report from analysts is accurate, then it will occur from 2026.

In a report from Omdia, discussing Apple's MacBook panel supply chain for 2025, analysts touch upon changes that will be happening in future years. The last paragraph actually discusses Apple shifting the MacBook line from LCD TFT to OLED.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Five productivity-enhancing iOS 26 features that are perfect for business users

While the new glass-like design may be the most visible change within iOS 26, the operating system also has five features that might be particularly appealing for business users.

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iOS 26 includes five features that business users might find particularly appealing.

iOS 26 made its debut on June 9 at WWDC 2025, in a relatively subdued keynote event. While Apple put a strong emphasis on its cross-platform "Liquid Glass" design language, there's more to iOS 26 than meets the eye.

Some of the upgrades and improvements in iOS 26 allow you to express your creativity more easily, like the new ChatGPT-powered styles for Image Playground. Other features, meanwhile, will help you get work done, and they might be especially useful for those in the business world.


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Reçu hier — 2 juillet 20251.3 🖥️ Tech. English

Sharkoon Skiller SGK50 Wood keyboards available following Computex debut

2 juillet 2025 à 18:00

For those who appreciate mechanical keyboards, you might have noticed the relatively new trend of wood casings. Sharkoon decided to join them and unveiled the Skiller SGK50 Wood Series. Available in three distinct form factors, these keyboards marry wooden casings with PBT keycaps, hot-swap switches, damping materials, and extensive customisation options.

The Skiller SGK50 Wood series effortlessly blends a gorgeous wooden shell with contemporary design elements like RGB lighting and a USB-C coiled cable, creating an attention-grabbing aesthetic. Beneath the PBT keycaps, the Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow linear switches come pre-installed. These switches, known for their smoothness and an operating force of 50 (±15g), ensure a satisfying and consistent typing experience right out of the box.

The Skiller SGK50 Wood series keyboards support any 3-pin or 5-pin mechanical switches, allowing enthusiasts to experiment and find their perfect typing feel. Conveniently, all the necessary tools for hot-swapping are included with the keyboard, making customisation a breeze. To ensure the keyboard sounds as good as it looks, Sharkoon has engineered the internal acoustics, incorporating a polycarbonate positioning plate and silicone damping to produce a deep and satisfying sound profile. In addition, the Skiller SGK50 Wood series allows for rapid, on-the-fly adjustments to RGB lighting and macros without additional software, as it's compatible with VIA and QMK.

The new Skiller SGK50 Wood series is available now, with pricing varying by form factor and whether a barebones version is desired. The Skiller SGK50 S4 Gen 2 Wood PBT (60% layout) is priced at €149.90, with a barebones option at €119.90. The Skiller SGK50 S3 Wood PBT (75% layout) comes in at €159.90 or €129.90 for the barebones. For those who prefer a more complete layout, the Skiller SGK50 S2 Wood PBT (96% layout) is available for €169.90, with its barebones counterpart at €139.90.

KitGuru says: Would you consider getting a wooden keyboard? Of all the options the Skiller SGK50 Wood keyboard series offers, which do you prefer?

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Rumour claims Zenimax MMO and Perfect Dark cancelled

2 juillet 2025 à 17:00

As the news of mass layoffs at Microsoft continues to spread, more details about cancelled games are coming to light. This afternoon, it was reported that Rare's next game, Everwild, has now been cancelled. Now, it looks like the Perfect Dark reboot and a new MMO from Zenimax have also been cancelled.

Jason Schreier, who has been closely covering the layoffs at Xbox for weeks, has learned that Zenimax Online Studios has cancelled a new MMORPG that began development back in 2018. This game, codenamed Project Blackbird, was in development for eight years before being scrapped as part of the most recent cost-cutting measures.

This news closely follows the report that Rare Studios had also suffered a cancellation, with plans for Everwild being scrapped entirely after first announcing the game in 2019.

There is also a rumour going around claiming that the Perfect Dark reboot, a collaborative project between Microsoft studio ‘The Initiative' and Crystal Dynamics, has also been cancelled. However, there has yet to be a reliable source to back this claim up.

The full scope of the layoffs at Xbox is not yet fully understood and Microsoft has still not made any public statements, despite rumours floating around in the press for weeks.

KitGuru Says: The cancellations of Everwild and this MMO are disappointing but not entirely unexpected. Everwild was announced in 2019 and was not close to being released. The same goes for this MMO, which was first discovered by fans when Microsoft acquired Zenimax in 2020.  As for Perfect Dark, that appears to just be a rumoured cancellation for now and has very little backing it up. 

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Rare’s Everwild cancelled following Xbox cuts

2 juillet 2025 à 16:45

Following initial rumours from last month, Microsoft has begun announcing its planned job cuts to internal studios. The full scope of the impact is still being determined but around 9000 layoffs are expected. Rare is reported as one of the studios affected, following the cancellation of Everwild. 

Rare first announced Everwild at an Xbox event in 2019. At the time, we did get a lengthy cinematic trailer but it quickly became clear through interviews that Rare didn't have a solid plan in place yet for this title. Since then, there have been no official announcements regarding the game.

Now as it turns out, as part of Microsoft's ongoing cost-cutting measures, Everwild has been cancelled. Sources speaking with both Jason Schreier and Insider Gaming make this claim, but it is unknown how many jobs have been cut at Rare, which is expected to continue working on Sea of Thieves and other new projects.

Microsoft has not yet made a public statement about its layoffs but as more internal employees are informed, more information leaks out.

KitGuru Says: I wasn't particularly fond of the Everwild reveal trailer as it didn't really communicate anything about the game itself. Hopefully one day we do get to hear about the actual plan for this game before the cancellation. 

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Nvidia may soon drop driver support for GTX 700, 900 and 10 series graphics cards

2 juillet 2025 à 09:30

Nvidia has confirmed a significant shift in its driver support strategy, announcing that the upcoming major driver branch (version 580) will be the final release to support three of its older GPU architectures: Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta. This move will impact a range of popular GeForce and professional products that have served gamers and professionals for over a decade.

As Nvidia states in its developer forum (via ), starting with the driver version following the 580 branch, Nvidia will no longer provide support for Maxwell-based GPUs, including the GeForce GTX 700 series (2013) and GTX 900 series (2014). The immensely popular Pascal-based GTX 10 series (2016) will also see its driver support cease. Additionally, the Volta-based GPUs are included in this deprecation plan.

While the announcement specifically references Unix systems, the underlying driver branches are shared across both Windows and Unix-based platforms, making it highly probable that this change will extend to Game Ready drivers for Windows users. If so, Nvidia will effectively discontinue Game Ready driver updates for some of its longest-supported GeForce GTX product lines. However, it's important to note that not all GTX cards will lose support. The GeForce GTX 16 series, which is based on the newer Turing architecture, will continue to receive support.

For users who don't play the latest titles or cannot afford immediate upgrades, their existing driver installations will continue to function. Nvidia has not yet provided a firm release date for the 580 driver branch, nor is there any information regarding the timing of the subsequent major branch that will drop support for these older GPUs. This indicates that the change should still be months away, minimising any immediate impact on users.

KitGuru says: This deprecation targets architectures 11 years old, well past their typical prime in the fast-moving hardware landscape. However, Volta-based GPUs are only about 7 years old, and considering they were the flagships at launch, it seems it could be a bit premature to end support on them.

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Apple may need to lower MagSafe in iPhone 17 to fit hugely larger camera bumps

Following a claim that the iPhone 17 range will see the regular Apple logo moved lower down the chassis, the same leaker says MagSafe charging will get a similar repositioning and for more than just aesthetic reasons.

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Representation of the position of MagSafe magnets in the current iPhone

Apple is known for sweating the details, and the claim that it is moving its logo because of a redesigned camera system on the iPhone 17 Pro does at least have some precedent.

Apple last changed its logo on the iPhone, the last time it changed the camera system — with the iPhone 11 range.


Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible


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Messages iOS 26 vs iOS 18: Playful, useful changes

Changes to Messages in iOS 26 let you jazz up your group chats more than ever before. Here's how it compares to the iOS 18 version.

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Messages iOS 26 vs Messages iOS 18 - Changes have been made

With each update to iOS, Apple introduces some alterations that makes Messages even more useful for iPhone users. As expected, this is the case for iOS 26 as well.

During WWDC, Apple talked about various elements, including backgrounds, polls, and automatic translation. However, with the introduction of Liquid Glass, there was also the expectation that other things will be changed too.


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After years of rumors, Apple now has a production prototype iPhone fold

After seven years of rolling rumors saying that it was for sure coming next year, the iPhone Fold is now in its production prototyping phrase, ahead of an expected launch in 2026.

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Render of a possible iPhone Fold - Source AppleInsider

Unsurprisingly after so many years of designing and manufacturing iPhones, Apple has a very specific process of prototyping that it follows, as exclusively revealed by AppleInsider. Now according to DigiTimes, the iPhone fold prototype is in its first round of testing.

DigiTimes says that this testing is earlier than expected, but it appears to fit with recent claims that Apple expected mass production to begin in summer 2026. While this fits with those most recent other reports, it's still the case that the iPhone fold has been reportedly about to launch for many years.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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Qantas data breach exposes personal details of millions of customers

Millions of Qantas customers are at risk after hackers exploited a third-party system to steal personal information. Here's what got stolen.

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Qantas Airlines suffers data breach

Qantas Airways confirmed on July 2, 2025, that a cybercriminal accessed customer service records stored in an external system used by one of its contact centers. The company says it has contained the breach but is now working to reassure and inform affected customers.

The airline acknowledged that about 6 million customer service records are stored in the compromised platform. An initial review found that stolen information likely includes:


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DJI Power 2000 review: Solid power delivery, not really what you'd call portable

Announced on Wednesday, the DJI Power 2000 is a solid power station option made by the folks best known for lightweight drones, but it's not really one that you would consider easily portable or inexpensive.

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DJI Power 2000

In 2025, the portable power station market is thriving. Consumers are spoiled for choice with the wide selection of options for their personal power needs.

All ranging from large power stations and semi-permanent power backups designed for home use. On the other end are portable units tailored to camping, worksites, and for temporary use in emergencies


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iPhone owners emailed to apply for Siri privacy lawsuit's $95M settlement

July 2 is the last day to claim your part of a $95 million settlement, if you owned a device with Siri that could've recorded a private conversation.

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Siri was the target of a privacy lawsuit.

Emails are being sent out to consumers about a "Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement," explaining that the recipient could be owed some money. Following after the agreement by Apple to settle a class-action lawsuit, the time has now come for payments to be made.

The email, seen by AppleInsider, advises that the recipient is identified as potentially being a member of the settlement class, based on Apple's records, and could be entitled to receive the patent.


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Foxconn mysteriously tells Chinese workers to quit India and return to China

Apple's expansion in India has hit an unexpected issue as hundreds of Chinese workers have been required to leave its iPhone manufacturer Foxconn's facilities in the country.

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One of several Foxconn manufacturing facilities in India — image credit: Foxconn

In May 2025, it was revealed that Foxconn had made a $1.5 billion investment in India, and separately the Indian government had approved a new semiconductor factory. Yet according to Bloomberg, even as all of this was happening, Foxconn India began sending Chinese workers back to China.

Citing unspecified sources said to be familiar with the matter, the report claims that Foxconn has been telling Chinese workers to return, for about the last two months. So far over 300 Chinese workers have left, and one source claimed that most people remaining are support staff from Taiwan.


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PowerColor ALPHYN AM10 Review

Par :pzogel
2 juillet 2025 à 15:55
Equipped with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor and Omron optical main button switches, the right-handed ergonomic ALPHYN AM10 is capable of 8000 Hz wired polling, 2.4 GHz wireless, and Bluetooth. The shape is clearly modeled after the Logitech G502 and Razer Basilisk, and RGB lighting is on board.

Xbox layoffs to impact King, Zenimax and more

2 juillet 2025 à 16:00

Since completing the $70 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard in late 2023, Microsoft has been looking to pump up Xbox's profit margins. That effort has already led to several rounds of job cuts, with another now set to take place this week. 

Last month it emerged that Microsoft was intending to announce another round of company-wide job cuts. Now, Bloomberg reports that several studios across the Xbox / Microsoft Gaming branch have now been informed of the cuts being made.

It is reported that King, based in Barcelona and a key part of the Activision Blizzard acquisition, will be reducing its job count by 10%, which will lead to around 200 people losing their jobs. Other Europe-based offices for subsidiaries like Zenimax are also beginning to inform employees of layoffs.

The full scope of the layoffs still needs to be established but Microsoft has begun informing employees, which means a public announcement is likely to roll in soon.

KitGuru Says: This is the fourth round of layoffs at Microsoft since completing the Activision Blizzard acquisition. Hopefully we don't end up seeing any studios shut down in this new shake-up. 

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Cooler Master MasterFrame 600: Premium Build, Painful Setup

2 juillet 2025 à 15:03

We have been eagerly awaiting the launch of the Cooler Master MasterFrame 600 case which heavily features aluminium throughout its construction. It looks great and comes with four case fans at a reasonable price but it also comes with some drawbacks. Watch our video and you will learn all you need to know about the MasterFrame 600.

Time stamps
00:00 Start
00:54 Overview
01:44 Fans and Rad Support
01:56 Construction, panels, brackets and filters
05:11 The Modular system – Fan installation / Panels
07:55 Moving the Cooler Master Logo !?
11:13 200mm Fans and Accessories
15:37 A look at the Drive Cage
17:17 The Test System
17:50 Testing the Case
19:25 Leo's Closing Thoughts

  • Main features
    The MasterFrame 600 is a premium open-frame mid-tower chassis built for high-performance hardware, extreme cooling, and total customization. Designed with FreeForm 2.0 in mind, it supports ATX to E-ATX motherboards and offers full access to modular design files, empowering users to build and evolve without limits.
  • FreeForm 2.0 Exo-structure
    The exposed frame structure enhances chassis adaptability and provides flexible configuration options for various scenarios.
  • Versatile & Maker-Driven
    Its open source design and interchangeable panels offer endless personalization possibilities, transforming your chassis into a unique expression of style.
  • Flexible Motherboard Support
    Supports Mini-ITX to E-ATX motherboards, offering compatibility with a wide range of builds and configurations.
  • Extensive Cooling Support
    Can house up to eleven fans and multiple radiator sizes (up to 420mm), ensuring superior thermal performance.
  • Ample GPU Clearance
    Accommodates graphics cards up to 485mm, offering plenty of space for high-end GPUs.
  • Tool-Free Panel Removal
    Easily remove side panels and other components without tools for quick access and modifications during build or upgrades.
  • Included GPU Support Bracket
    The included GPU support bracket prevents GPU sag and ensures stability during intense gaming or high-performance workloads, maintaining a clean and secure build.

Specification:
Motherboard support: E-ATX up to 330mm, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX.
Power supply support: ATX.
Expansion slots: 8.
Included fans: 3x 140mm Mobius front intake, 1x 120mm Mobius rear exhaust.
Fan mounts: 3x 120mm/3x 140mm/2x 180mm/2x 200mm front, 3x 120mm/2x 140mm/2x 180mm/1x 200mm roof, 1x 120mm rear, 3x 120mm/3x 140mm side.
Radiator mounts: 360mm/420mm front, 360mm/420mm roof (if you move the IO panel), 120mm rear, 360mm/420mm side.
5.25-inch optical drive bays: None.
Internal drive bays: 2x 3.5-inch/2.5-inch, 3x 2.5-inch.
Front I/O ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, audio.
Dimensions: 544mm H x 531mm D x 244mm W.

Testing
To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, Palit RTX 5080 and an SSD. This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the Cooler Master MasterFrame 600‘s cooling capabilities.

Test System:
Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Atmos II
Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Hero BIOS 1512
Memory: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000
Graphics card: Palit RTX 5080 Gamerock OC 16GB
Power supply: Seasonic Focus GX-1000
SSD: Crucial T700 Gen 5 M.2 NVMe
OS: Windows 11 Pro

Cooling Performance

Cooling Performance Overview

We tested the Cooler Master MasterFrame 600 on an unpleasantly warm 27 degrees C day with high end gaming hardware and it passed the test tolerably well. Our main takeaway is the way the CPU temperature drops significantly as the fan speed ramps up. The fans supplied with the MasterFrame 600 appear to work well so we feel the the case filters are quite restrictive and require higher pressure to work adequately. The downside, as you will see in our video, is that high fan speeds result in high noise levels.

Closing Thoughts

In our video we dwell on the details of the Cooler Master MasterFrame 600 to give you a deeper understanding of the process that has clearly gone into the design of this case. The problem, as we see it, is that the details are fiddly and complicated and we predict you could spend an hour or two working with the Cooler Master build guide if you decide to move the major components around.

On the other hand, if you keep things simple, ignore the various accessories and simply build a regular PC with an AIO cooler in the roof (or perhaps with an air tower on the CPU) we are confident you will be happy with the results. The aluminium panels look very good and the build quality is solid, and while the black finish is a nightmare to video it looks great sat on the test bench.

You can buy the Cooler Master MasterFrame 600 for £169.99 HERE

Pros:

  • High quality look and feel with loads of aluminium.
  • Plenty of space for a large motherboard and extensive cooling.
  • Good value with four fans included.

Cons:

  • Endless options, brackets and screws make for a tough building experience.
  • Air flow seems restricted
  • The build guide is confusing and complicated.

KitGuru says: The MasterFrame 600 looks great but is awkward to work with.

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Prime Gaming reveals free PC games for July 2025

2 juillet 2025 à 14:45

There are some great freebies to claim this month through Amazon Prime Gaming. This month's batch of free PC games includes classics like Tomb Raider and Saints Row 2, to newer indie games like Endless Space 2.

There are six ‘Prime Day' extra games still available to claim until July 7th. This includes Dungeons of the Endless: Definitive Edition (Amazon Games App), Saints Row 2 (GOG), Saints Row 4 (GOG), Star Wars: Rebellion (GOG), TOEM (GOG) and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, also available through GOG. Getting these games through GOG is a fantastic extra to have, as it means they are all DRM-free.

As of today, Amazon Prime subscribers can also claim free copies of Boxes: Lost Fragments (Epic Games Store) and Paquerette Down the Bunburrows (Epic Games Store). On July 17th, two more games will be available to claim – Endless Space 2: Definitive Edition and Beseige: The Splintered Sea.

On July 24th, you can claim a GOG code for Venba, and you can get a free copy of I Love Finding Wild Friends Collector's Edition. The final game of the month arrives on July 31st – Heroes of Loot (GOG).

KitGuru Says: Will you be claiming any of this month's free Prime games?  

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Phanteks unveils compact and affordable XT M3 PC case

2 juillet 2025 à 14:00

Phanteks has announced the official launch of the XT M3, the latest addition to its XT chassis family. This new micro-ATX offering is designed for gamers and PC builders seeking a blend of high-end performance, exceptional airflow, and a clean, contemporary design—all within an accessible price bracket.

The XT M3 emphasises user-friendliness with its toolless side panels, providing easy access to the interior. Despite its compact footprint, this chassis boasts impressive internal capacity, supporting up to nine fans. It comes pre-installed with three M25 120 mm fans, ensuring a solid cooling foundation right out of the box. The XT M3 also supports 360 mm radiators on the top panel for those who prefer liquid cooling. Furthermore, triple fan mounts allow users to ventilate the graphics card directly.

The interior also accommodates full-size GPUs and is compatible with rear-connect motherboards, facilitating incredibly clean cable routing for a clutter-free interior. Moreover, the XT M3 includes a front I/O panel featuring USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 and USB-A 3.0 ports, ensuring modern connectivity options for peripherals.

The Phanteks XT M3 is now available with three M25 fans included or fanless. The version with three pre-installed fans is priced at £59.99/$69.99/€69.90, while the fanless variant is priced at £49.99/€59.90. Both versions are offered in black and white finishes.

KitGuru says: Which colour option of the XT M3 do you like the most?

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July’s Humble Choice line-up includes Cat Quest 3; Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader and more

2 juillet 2025 à 12:45

Each month, all those with a Humble subscription are privy to a select number of titles for ‘free’ as part of the company’s Humble Choice service. For the month of July, all subscribers can get their hands on 8 solid titles, including Cat Quest 3; Death’s Door; Wizard with a Gun and more.

Available to add to your library from now until the end of July, this month’s Humble Choice line-up features the following:

  • Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
  • Cat Quest 3
  • Death's Door
  • Daemon x Machina
  • Wizard with a Gun
  • Neo Cab
  • Everafter Falls
  • Blanc

Humble Choice

While far from the most heavy-hitting of months, July’s line-up features a ton of worthwhile indie experiences, from the cutesy action RPG Cat Quest 3, to the sandbox survival game Wizard with a Gun. In addition, those who missed out on Daemon x Machina back when it released can now give it a go ahead of the sequel’s launch in September.

It is worth noting that Humble recently increased the subscription prices for its Choice service, going up from £8.99 a month (or £98 a year) to £11.49 (and £119.99 a year) beginning this July.

As such, while the above does represent a strong line-up of titles, it appears as though Humble aren’t interested in upping the number/value of games being offered.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this month’s offerings? Is it worth the new asking price? Should Humble offer more titles as a result of the price hike? Let us know down below.

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