TECHNOLOGY

A Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone owner, identified as Reddit user TweektheGeek, shared the story about the Android device burning up on social media. The incident reached the South Korean technology giant but failed to replace the owner’s smartphone so rival company HTC entered the picture and made an offer that cannot be refused.

August’s Games with Gold has been announced ahead of the PS Plus’ offerings. The Xbox One is also progressing into China as its September release date nears.

Now that the beta run for “Destiny” is already over, Bungie voice out their thanks and a bit of their plans for the title, as some fans voice out both joy and concern after playing through a glimpse of the game.

Check out these new events, Pokemon distribution and Twitch Plays Pokemon for “Pokemon X and Y” as the release date for “Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire” nears.

Dragon Age 3 Inquisition storyline and world events are affected by the historical events from Dragon Age Origins and Dragon Age 2. It has been confirmed that reshaping the world of DAI would be based on import saves, pre-built histories or customisable default canon.

A coop mode for “Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare” has been revealed, though in an almost indistinguishable manner. Also, “Battlefield 4” may be looking at even more DLCs in the future, according to a source code leak.

The “WWE 2K15” roster has had a leaked list for the roster, which was recently debunked by 2K Sports. Also, Sting makes an appearance at the SDCC 14 in lieu of the “WWE 2K15.”

The iPhone 6 will be the slimmest smartphone ever built by Apple on its release date this 2014 and new reports from Asia seemingly confirmed this plus the high likelihood that the phablet-size 5.5-inch model will start rolling out in December.

LG G3 which was introduced few days before, has examined laser- equipped-Camera. The Camera was able to focus on images with speedthan other standard Smartphone Camera. This is one of the Hall Marked feature of G3 Smartphone, the latest flagship product of the Korean consumer electronics conglomerate.

OnePlus One was released in June, whereas the latest Xiaomi Mi4 has just been launched this Tuesday. However, the handset will be released only in the third quarter of 2014. The OnePlus One and the Xiaomi Mi4 come packed with killer specifications that can give all the top-sellers a run for their money. Readers who are interested in the OnePlus One or the latest Xiaomi Mi4 should check out this specifications, features and price comparison.

With the iPhone 6 release date approaching, Apple is reportedly in the process of unveiling a refreshed series of 15-inch MacBook Pro models with Retina. According to reports, the upcoming MacBook Pro line of devices will be powered by a much faster Haswell processor in addition to housing 16 GB of RAM.

Moto X+1, the successor of 2013 Moto X is still not official. However leaks pertaining to the upcoming Moto X+1 release are quite rife. Freshly leaked images picked up by the tech portal Android Police shows the Moto X+1 (also referred as Moto X2) like never before. Notably, the device was photographed from every possible angle to provide a wholesome view of the announced device.

The Nokia XL has recently been released in May 2014, while the Samsung Galaxy Core was released in June 2013. Both the handsets pack terrific features, impressive under the hood performances and affordable price tags. Readers who are interested in purchasing the Nokia XL or the Samsung Galaxy Core should check out this specification and price comparison.

The 2014 flagship HTC One (M8) was released in March. The handset packs killer high-end features and terrific under the hood performance. It is worth pointing out that, the handset's design is one of the unique selling points of the HTC One M8. Capitalizing on the famed design, HTC will reportedly be launching a Windows Phone model of the HTC One M8 dubbed the HTC One (W8).

Samsung has been releasing a slew of devices this year with the Galaxy S5, Galaxy K Zoom, Galaxy Tab S and Galaxy S5 Mini leading the way. However, there is a new addition to the Galaxy Tab series of tablets with the Galaxy Tab Q (also referred as the Galaxy W) waiting to be released.

The Apple iPhone 6 release date is anticipated in the final quarter of the year. Those planning to upgrade their smartphones are looking into unconfirmed, mostly rumoured specs of the new iPhone. Here are some of the rumoured specs and how it could affect users. Price considerations play into the final decision making process, too.

The Nexus 6 and the Nexus 8 on their release dates will likely run on Android L, which a new report said is centrally designed to improve the overall Google experience on mobile devices.

“The Last of Us” Remastered developer has featured a few new screenshots that show off the Photo Mode coming exclusively to the PS4 version. For the Xbox exclusive “Hal: The Master Chief Collection,” some new footages and details emerge.

Popular news and entertainment Web site BuzzFeed fired its viral politics editor Benny Johnson after he had been charged for plagiarism.

Apple's hardware cycle not only covers the iPhone 6 but also its existing products like iMacs and MacBooks. According to a recent patent sighting, Apple may be looking into incorporating new liquid sensors to its upcoming line of computers. The technology will introduce a failsafe mechanism that will allow the device to avoid electrical shorts despite liquid contact. Can Apple work on incorporating the technology in time for the October release?

The Pirate Bay has recently released the mobile device-optimised version of the controversial file-sharing site called The Mobile Bay that gives direct and unlimited access to the galore of torrent downloads for smartphone and tablet users worldwide.

The new “Mass Effect” won’t have the number 4 tagged on it, but more details and character designs have been featured at the San Diego Comic Con.

September to October period remains one of the most anticipated months of the year especially for Apple's hardware refresh. The tech giant's line of products has traditionally been updated around the same period for years. Apart from the iPhone 6, start of September onwards will also reportedly see the release of the iOS 8, OS X Yosemite and 12-inch Retina MacBook. A new Apple Mac with 4k capabilities is also expected to debut this fall. Will Apple have its biggest year yet?

Developers of “H1Z1” have given new footages and information regarding the game that will hopefully be added into the title before it releases for Steam Early Access.

Apple has yet confirm its iPhone 6 release date plans this 2014 but one analyst is convinced that the tech giant is indeed gearing up for a major makeover of its flagship smartphone plus other devices, owing to the company’s notable spending spike in the third quarter of the year.

“The Walking Dead” is coming back for a third season with Telltale Games, as the fourth episode of the latest season also debuts on the iOS.

Countless leaks have surfaced in the name of the iPhone 6 - the latest of which include a glowing Apple logo for notifications and an all-aluminum back panel. More importantly, the role of sapphire screen as a game changer is explained better with the promise of a September 26 release. Can Apple live up to the hype of the iPhone 6? Will it be the game changer that people hope it will be?

A new snapshot for “Minecraft 1.8” has been released as news of a partnership between Lego and Minecraft break.

People can expect more from Apple's iPhone 6 as new information suggests the tech giant pushing for mobile payments. More importantly, analysts see the NFC-enabled payments to secure the position of the iPhone 6 possibly cannibalizing the iPad in the process. An analyst also predicts that release of the iPhone 6 to be around September 26 although details are limited if both variants will make an appearance.