TECHNOLOGY

“Assassin’s Creed Unity” is looking at 20 long hours of mission gameplay and a new transformed version of the Hidden Blade. Also, see Rob Zombie and Tony Moore’s bloody animated short.

“Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End” is, quite possibly, in the hands of a great artist, and slated to get more information at Gamescom. The August event may also be looking at debuts of more PS4 games.

Will Apple sell the iPhone 6 on release date at a lower price point from the previous models as saturation continues to hound the global market with a number of Chinese players eating away significant shares?

Samsung Galaxy S2 users particularly those with T989 units can now update to a T-Mobile Android 4.4.2 Kitkat update. The update is available via a BeanStalk custom ROM. Many noted BeanStalk team's fast work as they released the firmware ahead of the Cyanogenmod team. Users can expect a wide range of improved features from the update. The BeanStalk custom ROM has been compared to some of the more popular updates suggesting that it offers the same standard as other well known providers.

The HTC Desire 816 was released in May, whereas the HTC One M8's plastic-equivalent, the HTC One E8 (aka HTC One Ace) has recently been launched in June. Readers who are interested in the HTC One E8 or the HTC Desire 816 should check out this specifications, features and price comparison.

Some leaked titles have been suggested to debut for the PS Plus for August 2014, while the PS4 and the PlayStation companion app have been reported to have additional features and a redesign respectively.

Microsoft launched the much-anticipated 12-inch Surface Pro 3 tablet in May. The tablet saw a limited release in June but it is now set for global release. However, according to new reports, the company is planning to launch a brand new 10.6-inch Surface variant. Furthermore, the unannounced tablet will be launched in October.

Microsoft has rolled out a software update to Nokia X line of smartphones starting June 28. Users with Nokia X, Nokia X+ or Nokia XL handsets will see a new app switcher upon getting the new over-the-air (OTA) update, along with other changes/improvements.

With new reports on the release of iPhone 6 popping out every passing day, we now have information claiming that the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 will not get sapphire screen. Furthermore, the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 release date is slated for December and the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 release date is designated for mid-September. If reports come true, the flagship devices from other manufacturers like Samsung, and Sony among others would be hiked owing to iPhone 6 release.

The BlackBerry Z10 was launched in the first quarter of 2013, whereas the Sony Xperia M2 was released in May 2014. Moreover, both the handsets are budget-friendly and pack killer features. Readers who are interested in the BlackBerry Z10 or the Sony Xperia M2 should check out this specifications, features and price comparison.

Apple's bid for the high end market intensified as reports about a new 24-karat gold iPhone 6 emerge. According to recent information, Luxury maker Brikk has went ahead of the release posting new pre-order system for the gold and platinum versions of the upcoming flagship. The price tag starts at $4,500. Supply chain sources from Asia also noted that Apple may enter mid-August production as the market continues to be baffled by the actual production and release schedule of the tech giant.

Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE users will be pleased to find out that they can update their devices to both Android 4.4.2 and Android 4.4.4 KitKat. The Android 4.4.4 KitKat update is available via custom ROM whereas the Android 4.4.2 will be released as OTA. Access on the official Android 4.4.2 firmware may be varying as Android and Samsung always release the update in stages. Some users may get early access while others will have to wait for their carriers to issue the software.

The tech industry has been buzzing quite a bit than usual as Apple moves into an acquisition for its iTunes and Beats venture. Samsung has started a hiring spree while Zuckerberg looks into Uber for Facebook.

It seems that South Korean tech giant Samsung is already at the finishing stage of rumoured Samsung Galaxy Mega 2. Words have spread recently that the smart gadget has already been cleared by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Google’s Android L has been making waves especially following a peak into what people can expect upon its official release. The material design has also been a major point of interest marking Google’s shift. This time, people can get a taste of the Android L despite missing out on the Android L Developer Preview. The latest update can provide an Android L keyboard experience ahead of time.

Another viral video is making the rounds in the Internet and this time it features an umpire for the Amateur Baseball Association, or ABA of New Jersey. His name is Eddie Reed and he is now famous for his unique call-out style during baseball games. He uses funny and entertaining pop references including songs like "U Can't Touch This" from MC Hammer, "Mama Said Knock You Out" by LL Cool J, "Gangnam Style" by Psy, "2 Chainz," and "Peanut Butter Jelly Time" by Jam...

Casey, a dog whose breed is a schnauzer recently passed out after reuniting with its owner. Thankfully, Casey is okay. The dog was just ecstatic to see its owner after being separated from her for two years! Read on to learn more about this viral video that has already been viewed on YouTube by 22,536,998 viewers as of this writing!

New Zealand ATM operator BItcoin Central has announced it will close its facilities and sell its equipment within the week. According to reports, the banks in New Zealand refused to provide the necessary facilities even though Bitcoin Central has completed the legal requirements.

The possibility that the upcoming Google Nexus 6 is a hybrid native Android smartphone from Motorola with a massive display panel, likely stretching to 5.9-inch, gained further steam, a new report said.

Netflix app on Sony Xperia smartphones and tablets has been reported to suffer various issues such as audio delay. Unfortunately, users will have to wait for Sony Mobile and Netflix to release an update to fix these problems. Know the bugs, issues and reports about the popular streaming app.

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha has once again surfaced, this time with a confirmation of its 720p display. Also, Samsung is delaying the release of the Tizen phone again due to a considerably fewer developers for apps.

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.