GADGETS

The Xbox One and DirectX 12’s combination may make for a more powerful next-gen console if it is able to withstand one foreseeable tradeoff with the new software. Also, Microsoft seems to be contemplating allowing for the emulation of Xbox 360 games onto the Xbox One.

After the launch of its 64-bit processors in 2013, rumors emerge Qualcomm is working on a chipset that can immensely make a difference on how 2015 smartphones perform.

More teasers for Assassin’s Creed: Unity have been revealed, while a new game from Gearbox, the pre-sequel to Borderlands has been rumoured. EA Sports UFC will also feature well-known fighter Bruce Lee.

While the iPhone 6 release date happening with Apple’s WWDC 2014 edition on June is a long-shot, revelation of iOS 8 via the same event is almost certain and so are the fresh killer features for the iPhone 5S successor.

The new Samsung Galaxy F or Galaxy Note 4 may have just been leaked with simple snapshots as well as a possible second Samsung Windows Phone following the Samsung ATIV Core. Lastly, Gear Solo may be coming to the table with 3G capabilities.

Amazon introduced its Fire TV last week to a very positive review but now Google is rumored to launch its own set-top box. The competition is already rife with Apple TV, Roku, Google’s own Chormecast and Amazon’s Fire TV ruling the roost.

The separate release dates for the iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2 this 2014 will boast of fresh technology advancements and in-house innovations from Apple.

One of the most interesting features Windows Phone 8.1 has is the new personal assistant Cortana, who is the namesake of the blue lady in the Halo franchise.

Apple's iWatch rumors have surfaced since 2011, especially when people believed it is wearable. Speculations soared suggesting Apple has a team of 100 working on the device.

Nokia has officially introduced the Nokia Lumia 930 Windows Phone 8.1 handset at the April 2014 Microsoft Build Developer Conference in San Francisco, California with the device’s impressive features and specs that includes the Qi wireless charging support. The latest reports claim the Nokia Lumia 930 comes with the free wireless charging dock as part of the package.

The PS4 may have found one aspect that it may be far superior to the Xbox One, at least according to some developers. In addition, Sony Studios Bend’s teased title may have had a few bits of information released from a job ad.

Motorola may not be a noisemaker in the handset wars compared to Samsung and Apple which are often entangled in lawsuits and flagship battles.

During the introduction of Apple's iPhone in 2007, every significant innovation was patent-protected. Three years later, a global patent war have erupted.

Here's another Apple vs Samsung lawsuit. Apple is filing a patent lawsuit against Samsung that involves $2 billion damages fees and Google. Why? It is because the claims of the Cupertino firm are about the mobile operating system.

Get ready for another firmware update coming in for the Xbox One, while a password bug has been fixed after it was reported by a five-year-old to Microsoft. Lastly, Plex media app will be coming for Microsoft’s next-gen console.

Talks of an early Google Nexus 6 release date were seemingly revived anew as one possible template of the device surfaced – the new Motorola flagship that according to @evleaks will be called as the Moto X+1.

Two other versions of the Samsung Galaxy S5 have sprung up, one of which is the dual SIM version in China and the other being the much-rumoured Active version. In addition, the antitheft properties of the Galaxy S5 seem to make it a worthy choice in among the smartphones coming out recently.

Watch Dogs minimum requirements and Steam pre-purchase perks have been revealed, while more Assassin’s Creed: Unity information have been leaked. In addition, the developer of No Man’s Sky has been found playing with VR headsets.

The line-up of digital personal assistants got a new debutant in Cortana when Microsoft announced its Windows Phone 8.1's most intriguing add-on during the Developer Conference on Wednesday.

A large-screen iPhone 6 on release date is inevitable, a new report said, adding that the hotly-anticipated device’s arrival could be much earlier than thought of.

Apple's iPhone 6 may release with the iOS 8, two display versions (one phablet-like) and trend tracking ability among others. Reports also suggest that Apple may release the device around September similar to its previous releases. What can people expect?

Samsung and Apple’s rivalry extend to all parts of their products. As smartphones take on a new form these days, displays have become a primary feature for tech companies. It has also become a major deciding aspect for many consumers. As Samsung released its flagship phone, the Samsung Galaxy S5 the question is now whether Apple can compete with it. Which smartphone is better?

With the brand new Fire TV, Amazon is entering the streaming video player market with Google Chromecast, Roku and Apple TV as prime competitors.

Microsoft finally unveils its coming Windows 8.1 update - a big revision which will add various functionalities to the desktop OS. For a lot of users, the focus of the update is on the enhancement of Windows 8.1 for laptops and desktops.

The Nexus 6 on release date could be patterned after the metallic and premium-built HTC One M8, which experts named as the best Android smartphone in the world even before it actual availability, new reports said.

The latest HTC smartphone, HTC One M8, was officially launched in Dubai last Wednesday, April 2, with the announcement on the device’s availability across the UAE and Saudi Arabia starting on Friday, April 4. AT the launching event, the Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer announced as well that they will launch a “Gold Edition” of the HTC One M8 in the Middle East.

Nokia’s new flagship received a warm welcome in the recent Microsoft Build 2014. The Nokia Lumia 930 features a bright and sleek look and impressive features including the all new Windows 8.1.

Google’s Nexus program will continue as reports about the release of Nexus 6 surface. According to recent reports, the Nexus 6 will arrive around October. The template of the device will be HTC’s One M8 instead of the LG G3. What prompted Google to switch to HTC? What can people expect about the next Nexus smartphone?

The Microsoft Build has been held at the Moscone Center, San Francisco California in April 2 to 4, 2014. The two-day event is attended by technology enthusiast from different parts of the globe to take a first-hand glimpse of the newest Microsoft offers.