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Developments are in for Minecraft Xbox 360 and PS3 Editions. Also, some updates on Minecraft 1.8 Update from Dinnerbone and Jeb over at Reddit.

Cameras are great for taking pictures and more importantly preserving precious memories. With the advent of camera phones, it's not as popular as much as before. But, it is still highly coveted by photography enthusiasts and hobbyists who know that these babies are the best gadgets to take winning photos with. Check out this Holiday 2013 Gift Guide featuring the best cameras to give this Christmas.

Both "Battlefield 4" and "Call of Duty: Ghosts" have received patches for a lot of its platforms. This comes as a good move after issues, crashes and problems that gamers have been experiencing.

The chance is a high that the Galaxy S5 release date will happen on Feb 23 2014 but not all the rumoured specs and features attributed so far to the Galaxy S4 successor will be delivered as expected.

The rumour dust about the new smartphone to rival the mighty Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has finally settled. LG has officially announced exactly that. The new device is named the LG Gx.

Apple fans have been expecting to get the best specs and features ever via the rumoured iPhone 6 release date on 2014 but one thing that may come as a complete surprise is the supposed price bump, a new report said.

Nexus users can find some interesting things to do once they root their devices. Rooting can be quite tricky but it is possible. Understanding the steps and doing the necessary precautions should help avoid problems. Once Nexus 5 has been rooted, users can expect a completely different Android experience.

Samsung Galaxy S4 joins the likes of HTC One Google Play edition with the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update. The tech giant has just announced the roll out of the Android 4.4.2 update to Samsung Galaxy S 4 GPe. People can either download the update directly to their device or manually install it.

Owners of Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100 can now update their devices with Jelly Bean 4.2 XWLSS through a custom ROM. The SlimBean team provided the ROM and is better known as SlimBean 5. Members of XDA Developers have been helpful to many users providing custom ROMs to update devices. Installation process is similar among handsets.

Gamers can now personalise their Nintendo 3DS with their favourite "Pokemon X and Y" pocket monster. New details about new "Pokemon X and Y" events as well as the 17th movie have been revealed.

We have heard rumours about the Samsung Galaxy S5 suggesting that it would come with a sleeker design by borrowing the same technology seen in the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Note 4 could arrive with a metal case.

The long wait for the Evasi0n iOS 7 jailbreak release date will likely be stretched further as reports emerged that the latest iOS 7.1 beta version shut down an important exploit that Team Evad3rs is reportedly tinkering with.

The PS4 Gaikai service is the next awaited feature, but it seems like it will not only be limited to just one of Sony’s devices. Check out a new problem popping out for the DualShock 4 controllers, and another teaser that hints at a Crash Bandicoot reboot.

Xbox One has four new bundles out for GameStop, in time for the Christmas sale. Also, rumours are starting up on a cheaper, new version of the Xbox One.

Japanese animation and manga-based games are killing it, as "Attack on Titan" on 3DS raked in a fairly good start to the franchise’s games. Meanwhile, Namco Bandai’s "J-Stars Victory Vs" is shaping up to become quite the brawler video game fit for Shonen Jump heroes.

There are a number of upcoming zombie games, but these three, "Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare," "The Walking Dead Season 2" and "Dying Light," all represent one aspect of zombie gaming that makes each one unique.

With 64-bit on board the iPhone 6 release date on 2014, the rumoured iPhone 5S successor should be a year ahead of Android and Windows smartphones, suggests a new report.

The Galaxy S5 release date is likely to happen earlier than expected, possibly by Feb 2014, in order for the Galaxy S4 replacement to establish a good headstart against its purported rivals – the iPhone 6 and the second HTC One build.

Samsung is still constantly in the headlines as it releases a range of products in 2014, one of which is reportedly geared towards knocking the socks of the Apple iPad Air. Samsung is set to launch the Samsung Galaxy S5, the Galaxy Note 3 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 but it seems the South Korean company is not yet satisfied with this roster. Rumour has it, Samsung will launch the Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2 tablet in 2014.

With the launch of the LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition, Google made the decision of choosing a pure Android tablet even trickier than before. Buyers are faced with the question whether to buy a tried and tested 2013 Nexus 7 f16 GB for $229, 32 GB for $269, 32 GB with LTE connectivity for $349 or go into a new territory with the bigger G Pad BPE for $350. It's a tough decision with both devices running stock Google Android software. Both devices should receive future upgrades quickly. The G P...

Google Inc., the world's largest Internet search engine, has just acquired the Boston Dynamics Robotics Company. Part of Google's acquisition are several robots made by Boston Dynamics including Big Dog, a four-legged robot dog that can climb hills and Cheetah, a really fast robot that can outrun Usain Bolt, who is believed to be the fastest human today.

Apple is safely ensconced as the dominant tablet maker in the world and it is no secret that Samsung is relentless on its efforts to grab the throne. Come 2014, the Asian tech giant might just roll out its new breed of so-called iPad killers.

Nokia initially announced the Nokia Camera App for the Lumia PureView handsets at the Oct 2013 Nokia World event that combines all of the available features from the Pro Cam application with a couple of features from the Smart Cam app. Now, the Finnish company has released a beta version of the Camera app where more advanced features can be added to the other existing Nokia Lumia Windows Phone handsets.

Samsung is said to announce its next flagship smartphone with a QHD display in February 2014 at the Mobile World Congress. The rumour mill about the Samsung Galaxy S5 has started churning a few months ago; and now, as the release date approaches, rumours fly around on almost a daily basis.

New information has been released about the three named new pokemons coming to Pokemon X and Y. Also, a new game parodying the franchise has been released by PETA.

Learn about Sony’s statement surrounding scarcity rumours, the unlockable characters from Crystal Relics and the updates for Minecraft PS3.

A T-Rex Easter Egg has been found in Battlefield 4, as well as new issues following the release of the BF4 patch for the PC version. As for Call of Duty: Ghosts, player customisation has been announced for Extinction mode.

Those interested can track where to still get an Xbox One and Ps4 today, and learn about a rare, one-of-a-kind gold-plated console. Also, Microsoft is going at it with its indie games for the Xbox One with a release date for the games already revealed.

Namco Bandai’s brawler game gets a lot of updates, "Batman: Arkham Origins" will be getting a new fighting mode alongside a free update and "Final Fantasy 10/10-2" has been dated with more pre-order details.