GADGETS

Samsung Galaxy S5 has been turning out to be one of the most anticipated gadgets this year. The Samsung Galaxy S4 was a highly successful product. The market wants to see if Samsung can replicate or surpass the success of the S4 with the S5. According to recent reports and leaks, Samsung Galaxy S5 is fast becoming one of the most powerful smartphones to hit stores. Recent information says the device will feature a new user interface, eye scanner, 2K display and 64-bit processor.

While many Android users just started getting the hang of Android 4.4 KitKat, it seems Google has the Android 4.5 in the works already. According to recent reports, the Android 4.5 update may break a range of root apps many Android users love and know. This will happen if Google maintains the existing code. The current code limits an area a lot of root apps work with.

The iPhone 6 will likely come in two models on release date, mirroring Apple’s launch move in 2013, and according to new reports the handsets will separately sport 4.5-inch and 5-inch screen sizes.

New information regarding Pokemon X and Y’s Pokemon Bank and Celebi event have been revealed. In addition, new findings have been found for the Shiny egg ratio.

Google has started rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat update to a wide range of devices apart from its Nexus series. Android developers have been scheduling their rollouts. Samsung remains mum about the release.

The PS Plus February Line-up has been revealed. "Infamous: Second Son" gets another enticing feature, and "Tomb Raider" has been confirmed to run at 60 FPS on the PS4.

"Watch Dogs" is shaping up to be a pretty intense game, and even with the delay, there seems to be new evidence that the game may be releasing very soon. Also, the DLC expansion has also been touched on by Ubisoft president in an interview, suggesting that it’s already in production.

"Minecraft" has a number of updates and new expansions, both from Mojang and 4J Studios, including "Minecraft" TU 14, "Minecraft" PS3 1.03 update, "Minecraft" Marvel Avengers skin pack and "Minecraft" snapshot 14w04a.

Another set of fixes have been released for PS4 gamers of "Battlefield 4," with the full list of patch notes already confirmed. Also, work on the next DLC may be progressing in the background as the four names of the DLC maps have been revealed. As for "COD: Ghosts," Onslaught weapons have been detailed and captured by a fan.

Samsung will soon provide the sweet KitKat 4.4 treatment to its former flagship, the Galaxy S3, and reports suggest the Android upgrade procedure will commence in March 2014.

The return of "Pokemon X and Y’s" Pokemon Bank in Japan provides hope of a nearing release date for the rest of the world. Meanwhile, another "Pokemon X and Y" event has been announced.

Microsoft finally responds to the whole XB1M13 affair with Machinima. Phil Spencer gives hype and hope for potential reboots on the Xbox One platform.

A Wall Street Journal report said after the GameStop encountered a wipeout of the PS4 from the shelves due to the Christmas holidays, it is now replenishing stock. Aside from the PS4 console, next-gen games are also available at GameStop, and you can choose between pre-owned and new copies.

Two new games are making waves over at Kickstarter, one of which gives homage to well-loved games like "Skyrim," "The Witcher" and "Dark Souls," while the other one is from a number of industry veterans.

A new live-action trailer for "Call of Duty: Ghosts’" Onslaught DLC is now out on the Official "Call of Duty" YouTube account. EA’s "Battlefield 4," on the other hand, is involved in an affair similar to Microsoft and Machinima’s Xbox One.

The promised dual-SIM Moto G finally arrives, and Australia dibs on the new variant.

As the iPhone 6 release date is rumoured to come as early as June 2014, two major features of the next iPhone model are shaping up fast, virtually confirming their inclusion on D-Day.

"Pokemon X and Y" players must visit the Friend Safari and the Hall of Fame Friends to find Pokemon with hidden abilities. Friend Safari is a facility in the "Pokemon X and Y" game that is found in Kiloude City. It allows players to catch up to three new Pokemons including those with hidden abilities as well as shiny and rare Pokemon such as a wild Quilladin, a wild Braixen, a wild Frogadier and a wild Chansey. Check out some tips below on how to go to the Friend Safari and the Hall ...

It could be an earlier release date for the Galaxy S5 as Samsung is reportedly plagued by plunging sales of its current flagship, the Galaxy S4, reports said.

Mirrored ceilings, camcorders and sex tapes are out with the new Sex with Google Glass app. This kinky app for the latest wearable technology is making great rounds online for allowing couples to see their partner’s view while having sex as it streams from their devices.

Recent research findings showed the Android mobile operating system may allow hackers to bypass networks. Operating systems like Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and Android 4.4 KitKat can let hackers write applications that can breach virtual private network connections. Hackers can also redirect traffic under clear text to any attacker.

Samsung just released the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 running on Exynos. Previously, the company released the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Snapdragon-based Galaxy Note 3 (SM – N9005). There are several changes that Samsung Galaxy Note 3 users can expect from the update including the appearance of the UI. Is it worth the upgrade?

Apple has released beta 4 of the iOS 7.1 update Monday this week and as expected the patch is meant to eliminate the exploits used by Team Evad3rs to ensure that the Evasi0n7 jailbreak will successfully unlock iPhones and iPads.

The Lumia Black update has already been rolled out to Nokia Lumia 1020, 925, 920 and 820 Windows Phone handsets. Nokia Lumia 1320 and 1520 have the update pre-installed. Now, the Nokia Lumia 625 joins the list, as the latest Microsoft and Nokia update rolls out to the lower-end smartphone.

The "Pokemon X and Y" Mega Evolution would not be complete without the Mega Ring. It is a powerful item from the "Pokemon X and Y" universe that allows a player's Pokemon to Mega Evolve during battle, provided that they are carrying Mega Stones at that time. For "Pokemon X and Y" fans out there, here's a Mega Evolution update on how to power up the Mega Ring.

Samsung has started rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat for Samsung Galaxy Note 3. However, Samsung remains tight lipped about its process of rolling out. Galaxy Note 3 users in different regions have to wait for official announcement and other reports to check if they can upgrade already. Understanding how the Android 4.4 KitKat works including the roll-out should help guide Galaxy Note 3 owners on what do to and wait for.

Google Glass will change the way people communicate. The personal computer concept will become quite personal and instantly accessible. However, this cutting-edge technology has its down side. A Google Glass used faced rather unpleasant reactions at a movie theater.

Beware of the save corrupting file for the PS4 by knowing this simple two-step process for a temporary fix. Two games are rumoured to have progress—"Don’t Starve" on a PS Vita port possibility and a spin-off game for the PS4.

The iPad juggernaut continues to gallop, likely forcing Google to do away with the Nexus 10 2 release date plans in favour of the more compact and alluring Nexus 8.