GADGETS

With the number of Google Nexus 10 2 reports coming up, the market remains lost as to when the tech giant will release the much awaited gadget. Previously, it was reported the 10-inch slate will come out with the Google Nexus 5. Following this, there were reports saying that the company will be releasing the second generation Nexus 10 during Black Friday sale. So far, none of the reports were true and the Internet giant has not confirmed when the official release of the tablet will be.

Consumers who are searching for a device to purchase during the Christmas holidays can head to Walmart and check out the offer on the T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 521 smartphone. The GSMArena reports Walmart currently sells the Windows Phone handset at $79.95 outright price without a contract.

It is likely that Samsung fans will be getting two versions of the rumoured Galaxy S5 with the separate release date spread out from January through April of 2014.

A new Pokemon X and Y guide to leveling Pokemons has been released in Reddit. Meanwhile, a Japan Pokemon event will yield two gifts, while more details have been revealed for the upcoming Pokemon X and Y movie in 2014.

The Xbox One is set to beat the PS4, as more stocks allow it to break records in Australia. The incident of the eBay-scammed UK student ended on a happier note as he gets a free Xbox One.

Patches for the two top shooter games, Call of Duty: Ghosts and Battlefield 4 have been released, while COD Ghosts gets named PS4’s best-selling game.

PS4’s indie gamer Contrast is getting a patch, though the PSN access for Europe and North America is faulty at best for the meantime. Also, here’s an easy way to fix your DualShock 4 problem with analog sticks.

Fallout 4 teaser web site Survivor 2299 already claimed as hoax. Halo: Spartan Assault’s debut on Xbox One has been dated, and Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes has also been dated.

The Nexus 10 2 release date chatter takes another surprising turn this week as new reports suggest the big-screen tablet from Google will be no more. In its stead, the Nexus 8 will be rolled out soon.

The mysterious LG V510 could be the rumoured Google Nexus 8 after all, according to tipster @evleaks.

What if smartphone users could have both iPhone and Blackberry in one device?That might be on Ryan Seacrest's mind when he created the Typo Keyboard, an iPhone attachment that aims to make typing easier by providing a physical keyboard over the iPhone's full touch screen surface.

The Google Nexus 10 2 is set for release in 2014 despite the holiday season. As reported, there's still no signs of its release before the end 2013. The latest rumor comes from Las Vegas Guardian Express that said the release is likely pushed to 2014, if it even happens. There have been rumors circulating that there might not be a second gen tablet and Google may simply be working on a Nexus 8.

Samsung and Apple’s rivalry continue to 2014 as both companies make waves for their upcoming smartphones. Apple will be releasing their iPhone 6 while Samsung will be launching their Samsung Galaxy S5. Both handsets were reported to feature curved and flexible displays along with 64-bit processors. Which curved flagship should people wait for?

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is an easy to use mobile operating system but you can still make it even more useful to you with some tips and tricks. Note that while some of these can also work on other Android versions, most are for Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and later.

While the market did not go crazy over the release of the Samsung Galaxy Round and LG G Flex, these handsets provided an insight on what people can expect from the future of touch screen technology. As Apple and Samsung invest on the feature, the value of curved screens appears to increase by the day. If not, companies will not spend their investments on the technology.

Don’t follow a hoax Xbox One backwards compatibility guide or it’ll destroy your Xbox One. Microsoft also reacts to the circulating hoax guide. Also, news on a fine print clause for developing indie games for Xbox One.

When Google introduced the Android 4.4 KitKat update, the company confirmed that Samsung Galaxy Nexus reach the conclusion of its support life. The line will not receive an Android 4.3 and Android 4.4 update. Certainly, the primary reason why consumers purchase the Nexus devices is so they do not have to wait for the “official” updates and do it manually. The Galaxy Nexus is not far from this. Fortunately, there are custom ROM providers around.

Pokemon X and Y is experiencing quite a lot of cheats that can break the game, but there is a new method that can actually help counter it.

The latest iPhone 6 chatter is not only focused on its rumoured 2014 release date – the blogosphere is busy as well generating the features that Apple fans should anticipate once the first iOS phablet becomes real.

Those in Australia can enjoy cheaper PS4 games, while those in North America can expect limited PS4 stocks in Best Buy. Also, Redditors may win a PS4, if you are the lucky winner of the small, Redditor-started contest.

It is almost a must to look for a remote control before you even start your favourite games, movies and television sets on the Xbox One. Fortunately, Xbox one fans can utilise their consoles to control their TV automatically, provided that they have the Kinect 2 sensor plugged.

Check out the highlights that happened over at VGX 2013, and learn about what’s coming up for gaming for 2014.

The home theatre is one area Google has failed to make some strides in. The company has released a few failed products in the past like the Nexus Q, among others. However, these failures have not stopped the tech giant from trying to penetrate the living room market once again. New rumours started recently about a Nexus TV already cooking for launch in 2014.

Sunshine Coast Daily, a newspaper for Maroochydore, Queensland (QLD) in Australia is giving away six prizes from Nov. 9 to Dec. 23, 2013 as part of its Countdown to Christmas contest. Giveaways include an iPhone 5s, a $1,000 Flight Centre travel voucher, a GoPro Hero3+, a system 12 lotto ticket, five $100 vouchers at Bunnings, Kmart or Boating Camping Fishing (BCF) and five $100 Coles Group vouchers.

Gaming updates includes the move from Minecraft 1.7.2 to Minecraft 1.7.3, Telltale Games’ announcements of two more games that you can expect during the holiday season and over the New Year, as well as a survey that can pertain to another Assassin’s Creed game.

Following the release of Google Nexus 5 with Android 4.4 KitKat, the internet giant has just released the Android 4.4.1 update. The released update aims to address a range of camera issues on the Nexus 5. Expected improvements include better capture speeds and improved autofocus. Users can find more improvements on their device with the update on a deeper look.

When the first iPad Mini was released in late 2012, it romped its way to the top and dislodged the original iPad as the world’s preferred tablet. Many wondered: Will the 9.7-inch tablet form-factor remain relevant?

Verizon is reportedly getting ready to offer another Nokia device, the Nokia Lumia 929. Notable mobile device source @evleaks posted on Twitter that the codename for the upcoming Windows Phone handset is “Icon” as more leaked images surface online.

No official word yet from Team Evad3rs on when exactly is the iOS 7 Evasi0n jailbreak is coming out. The latest points to a January or February 2014 release date.