GADGETS

With the start of the Holidays comes the onslaught of holiday shopping for the season of gift-giving is just around the corner, not to mention the various sales and deals offered by almost every store this time of the year. However, there are a lot of scammers out there during holiday shopping too. They are taking advantage of shoppers who are rushing to buy items during a sale like, Black Friday or Cyber Monday. If you want to avoid getting scammed, check out the online holiday shopping safety ...

Some updates on the status of external hard drive support and Windows major updates for the Xbox One are now out, as well as affordable deals and new game offers on the Xbox Live.

Tablets have become popular because they combine the portability of smartphones and a computing ability of traditional laptops. While they may not be able to replace laptops as a whole, tablets make great companion. They can help accomplish day-to-day task. Among these, 8-inch tablets remain as one of the most popular types of slates around. We count down some of the best 8-inch tablets to hit the market. They also make good gifts for these coming holidays.

PlayStation sold over a million units on its first 24 hours. This proves the strong consumer base and interest that Sony garnered throughout the years. Nonetheless, for those still hesitant if they should buy the console or not should take some time to check what the gaming unit offers to realize why a lot of people bought it already. Despite the competition against Microsoft’s Xbox One, there are several reasons why people should consider getting a PS4 instead.

It is odd and intriguing that new tests show Nexus 7 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean video playback beats the Android 4.4 KitKat performance and experience. The video playback of both the older and new Nexus 7 2013 versions measured the HD video playback online (24 fps, YouTube) and using locally stored video on the device. The analysis was of 720p playback at 1080p playback at 30fps and 60fps and 720p playback at 30fps and 60fps. A video multimeter measured three aspects of the video playback.

The iPhone 6 on release date will be sporting new and improved mobile device features that cost Apple a total of $938 million to develop.

Google and Samsung continue to compete against each other in the world of the tablet market and there is no stopping for these two firms. Both have recently released a new line of phones with impressive specs.

The chance is high for a Cyber Monday release date from Google this week but it will not be a Nexus 10 2. Instead, the tech giant could be rolling out its big-size tablet in a more compact from – likely in 8-inch or 9-inch build.

Check out a new Pokemon X and Y web site that features the Friend Safari, a map for navigating egg groups, and news on the status of the Rating Battles.

A new hack has been found for the PS4, this time to enable you to play pirated games like in a PC. But Sony quickly reacts and gets in touch with the hacker to deliver a warning.

Waiting for too long is a pain, which is the case now for the iOS 7 jailbreak community. And the likelihood is, nothing concrete from Team Evad3rs will come out for 2013 Christmas – that is, no official iOS 7 unlocker to unwrap anytime soon.

Those who want to try out the ID@Xbox program should wait a bit more before trying out the feature as advised by Microsoft. At the same time, more news about the Xbox One Complete Bundle and Halo 5 have surfaced.

The PS4 launch in Europe has been a massive success, but it’s not without its hiccups as some of the problems seen in the first launch in North America is now being felt in some areas of Europe.

More hints coming for GTA 5 DLC, as well as announcements for the mistake PS4 made with Siren potential release and a Gran Turismo 6 contest to win exciting GT goodies.

Release date of the Galaxy S5 could come as early as February 2014 as Samsung reportedly scrambles to replace the Galaxy S4, which rumours said is fast-losing its traction in the sales department.

Pokemon X and Y, the popular role-playing video games that have been developed by Japanese video game developer Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS, have other online features for Pokemon players such as the Player Search System (PSS), Play! Pokemon, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection® (WFC) and the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) Online. Now, Pokemon fans can choose from cool Pokemon games in the Internet.

Asus and Samsung remain two of the leading tech manufacturers. Asus has been partnering with Google releasing Nexus products that are both affordable and premium in feel and features. Samsung, on other hand, has been diversifying successfully. It has released a number of tablets offering different sizes and a range of features, this time, it is making headlines through the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014. Which is the better slate?

Google has released Android 4.4 KitKat with Nexus 5. Afterwards, a range of Android devices started receiving the update. Recently, Google Nexus 4, 7 and 10 all received the update. Reports now say that LG’s flagship handset, the G2 will also be getting the Android update. What can people expect from the Android 4.4 KitKat with LG?

Apple and Google continue to battle it out for mobile OS supremacy. As Google steadily gains more users over the years, Android seemingly has surpassed the iOS. Google has achieved that in terms of downloads and better integration over the years but Apple has not been a tech leader for nothing. The strong user base and reliable ecosystem are major selling points of the iOS. Surprisingly, reports now suggest that iOS developers are making more money than Android developers. How is that possible?

Google may soon offer an assistant that will help those too busy to manage their social network accounts. The internet giant has reportedly patented a technology that can analyze how a user reacts or responds to feeds and messages on social media. Once the technology finishes analyzing, it can also post personalized responses for the user. Is this something worth looking out for?

Whenever a new Android comes up, users will need to go to Google Play or check with Nexus and the works. However, for many advanced users, particularly those who do not have the option to go to Nexus, the best option would be custom ROMs. Many developers tinker and explore Google devices and interfaces. A new set of nightly builds for Android 4.4 KitKat from OmniROM can be rolled to a range of Nexus devices – not just a few devices but 15 Android devices.

Tablets have become one of the most sought after tech products today. They combine the portability of smartphones to traditional computing devices spawning a new era of gadgets. There are all sorts of slates today that it can be overwhelming to choose which one is the best. For this comparison, three of the best 10-inch tablets are pitted against each other: the Asus Transformer Book T100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 and the iPad Air.

Samsung and Asus continue to release tablets targeting different markets. From time to time, their product offerings could overlap giving people tough choices to select from. With both companies offering their tablets, it is important for shoppers to understand which tablet fits which. A rundown of their features should be a great help in deciding which one to get these holidays.

Toshiba has seen to it the company retains a fresh line of medium and large-sized Android tablets. These come along with its Windows line. The latest addition to the line is Excite 7. The device targets the lower-end market and is the second generation of its Excite Pro tablet before. The device starts at $169 and despite its more affordable; it does have its selling points. There are a few specs people may be find surprising, interesting and useful.

Cyber Monday marks one of the biggest sales events to date. Big guns like Apple are gearing up offering their products at discounted or better packages. As Apple released a refreshed line of its flagship tablets, shoppers can expect a better price or slashes across previous models. Some retailers are also offering better deals on the newer products to make the most out of the holidays. Here are some of the iPad deals that shoppers need to watch out for Cyber Monday.

Black Friday is one of the best shopping events. While people have to practice every restraint they have to keep from splurging, another tempting shopper's event is coming: Cyber Monday.

The hype over Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S5 continues to build up. The Samsung Galaxy S4 has been a very successful franchise that people are interested whether the refreshed line will be just as great. Along with reports citing a 16MP camera and a 64-bit CPU on the Samsung Galaxy S5, there are also reports saying that the Korean tech giant will be released alongside the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2.

The Nokia Lumia 525 is a budget Windows Phone 8 device. It is the Nokia Lumia 520's successor but is equipped with a larger memory, allowing more data to be used and stored in it.

Watch the Nokia video ad titled “Nokia Lumia 2520: The right tablet” taking a jab at the Apple iPad Air.