GADGETS

Samsung is unleashing a beast in the Galaxy Note 3, according to newly-leaked specs of the third-gen phablet, giving it a very high benchmark score that exceeds that of the Asian tech giant’s previous flagships.

Reports about Samsung’s Galaxy S5 started surfacing a few months back. With the company’s recent releases including the increased number of competitors, Samsung appears intent to stay ahead of the game. The Korean tech giant has been releasing products nonstop. As their Galaxy series continues to bring in success, people now turn to the fifth installment of the series. Recent concept photos suggest that people are in for a treat with the new Galaxy S5’s design.

LG wants a part of the tablet market. The company just unwrapped their latest Android tablet offering, the LG G Pad 8.3. Reports say the tab will soon hit stores by October. Can LG compete with the likes of Nexus 7, iPad Mini and Galaxy Tab 3?

The stage is all set for the supposed Oct 31 release date of the Google Nexus 5, the most solid evidence so far of the gadget existence provided by the tech giant as it uncloaked Android 4.4 or Kit Kat.

HTC already offers a best-sounding handset in the HTC One, but the Taiwanese company is not stopping there. HTC announces a new BoomBass accessory that can further improve the HTC One’s audio quality, available in October 2013.

From gameplay leaks to an anthology, there are a lot of things going around with The Elder Scrolls today.

Toshiba Gulf joins the line of tech companies offering hybrid computers. The company just launched their PX30t – a device that combines personal computer, television and gaming console into one. Can this be the next big hit?

Minecraft fans are busy experimenting with the TU 12, with a handful already having found bugs. 4J Studios is taking the time to gather all the bugs in order to put them in the TU 13, which is slated to be a bug fix update.

Sony Xperia Z1 and Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will hit the stores this second week of September according to reports. The dates came from a source claiming that details about the launching of the devices were inside information. If this happens to be true, the tech industry will definitely see an interesting battle between companies. The IFA 2013 is just around the corner and some of the biggest names in the market have also releases poised for this month.

Apple’s September event is looking at a release of its iPhones with the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, while it saves its tablets, the iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2 for a later date.

Sony is gearing up for a battle of consoles, this time with new ammunition that may put it at the forefront of the race: virtual reality gaming. Meanwhile, virtual reality champion Oculus Rift also has improvements underway.

A new game for Pokemon may be coming out. Grand Theft Auto 5 is rolling out a sweet ride taken in the likeness of one of the more badass rides in town. And Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX gets a release date and a quick review.

Here we are with the news of another wearable displays from Motorola with their new Gazing features and patent pictures. The patent filing has a lot more than just this.

HTC today announced various new devices and added some new colors to old devices. But the thing we missed is HTC Boom Bass. Now what's this? Let me get you on track - its rechargeable, portable speaker adds extra low-end to your HTC phone to give a warmer, richer sound.

Its now half confirmed that Samsung is coming with Galaxy GEAR smartwatch at IFA in Berlin , Germany. In past, various rumors point toward the existence and launch of the new Galaxy GEAR Smartwatch at IFA on September 5th. Today we have received the real (look like) images of the GEAR Smartwatch.

As the release date of iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C is drawing near, retail outlets are slashing the prices of the devices in their inventory. The latest in this line is Wal-Mart which has started to carry the iPhone 5 and third-generation iPad at a steep discount, at least for Apple products.

The Google ploy appears to pay off as the 8GB LG Nexus 4 Play Store inventory is reportedly running near to zero level a few months prior to the rumoured Nexus 5 release date on October 31.

Want to trade in your smartphone? iPhone 5 tops the list of smartphones with highest trade in value at $315. With Apple’s trade-in program going live, the question now is whether other companies will try to do a similar move. Several smartphones models currently on the market provide a similar trade-in value as Apple’s iPhone 5.

The real thing is coming out on Sept 4 but some folks in South Korea still decided to share how they envision the Galaxy Note 3 on its release date.

Apple stores and other stores selling the Wi Fi router AirPort Express are reportedly running out of stock with no fresh stock to replace them. This is leading to speculation that a new AirPort Express may be unveiled along with the iPhone 5S or iPhone 6 launch.

Apple’s upcoming iPhone reportedly comes in gold and many various colors. This will be the first time the tech giant will be offering a smartphone color that is aside from white or black. There are also reports saying that Apple plans to provide more variations and a cheaper series of their iPhone to tap more customers and expand their market.

4J Studios is rolling out a lot of good news that fans may be happy to hear, as it involves the TU 12 bug fixes, the TU 13, and more mash-up pack information slated for future release.

Both the Xbox One and PS4 are rolling out new information about their upcoming games and hardware. This time, the Xbox One has doubled its capacity in terms of connecting controllers to one console, while Sony has not yet announced how its numbers will fare for the PS4.

Are phablets really just a passing trend or something that will last for a while longer due to the high volume of demand that it currently enjoys? In fact, a number of big-named players are already joining in with Samsung, BlackBerry, Nokia, Acer, and even Apple leading the way.

Check this roundup of rumours for the Samsung Galaxy Gear before the expected reveal at the Samsung Unpacked event. Apple, on the other hand, still has not yet given leaks as to what can be expected of its own iWatch, but there are now a number of concept videos for possible designs.

Halo 5 has been confirmed in the most unique way possible. Nintendo is aiming for Pokemon X and Y to be a beacon for its devices. Dead Rising 3 shows off the new outfits and moves that you can execute when fighting off the undead.

Sony Corporation hits a jackpot as it nails down some of the biggest names in tech including Apple, Samsung and LG. The most recent star performer from Sony is not a gadget. It is a not a wonder device like the walkman, the compact disc or the PlayStation, it is the company’s chip. Currently, Sony will be providing the chip for nearly every high-end camera on just about every smartphone imaginable. Apple’s iPhone 5 and 4s have it. The same goes for LG’s G2 and Samsung’s Galaxy S4.

One thing that will set 2013 apart in tech is the devices that blur the line between tablets and laptops. Ultrabooks or hybrids, as they are more popularly known, have changed portable computing. Offering longer battery life and more functions, ultrabooks have become the new standard today. Samsung and Apple are not the only big players around. The following list count downs some of the best hybrids today.

MSI has been keeping its attention on developing more gaming devices including notebooks. This time, the company just released two gaming laptops namely the GP60 and GP70. The two notebooks are slim and light allowing gamers to take their experience to anywhere they want.