GADGETS

The PS4 will be playable at this year’s Eurogamer Expo and a list of the confirmed titles up for play has already been released. The PS4-exclusive title Basement Crawl has also been detailed, while the Forza 5 showcases the power of Xbox One’s cloud through its Drivatar system.

The Moto X promises of a day-long power juice, hands-free functions and precognitive features but it remains a mid-range device and hardly an iPhone 5S killer, early reviewers and reports said.

The projected release date for the iPad Mini 2 seems to be eternally flip-flopping and this week the new forecast points to a late 2013 debut, according to reports by a reputable U.S. publication.

HTC's 2013 flagship smartphone, One, recently received an official Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update featuring several new additions and system improvements. A powerful phone such as HTC One can do more with root access and custom recovery for flashing custom ROMs, admin privileges and full control over CPU.

The Moto X is not exempted, it will get the Nexus treatment soon just like the Galaxy S4, HTC One and Xperia Z before it and Google has confirmed about the stock Android edition, reports said.

With the release of its Moto Maker and the demonstration of how you can make the Moto X “your own,” it seems that Google and Motorola are taking a stand on uniquely turning the tides and trends in smartphones.

Samsung has a new design patent that likely points to a sturdier unibody casing for its upcoming flagships – either the Galaxy Note 3 set for release on September 2013 or the Galaxy S5, which remains in the drawing boards.

Between the Nexus 7 2013 and the still-rumoured iPad Mini 2, which one has the better capability for gaming in the battle for tablets? It seems like there are two main factors to be considered—the Nexus 7’s various new features and the OpenGL ES 3.0, as well as the many rumoured accessories and software that come with the iOS 7, which is also rumoured to be available with the iPad Mini 2.

The iPhone 6 release date could come a little sooner, as Apple feels the mounting pressure of smartphone users turning their attention to Samsung Galaxy rivals, with large screen emerging as the top lure for gadget buyers.

The iPhone 5S to sit on store shelves later this year will have components sourced from Apple’s arch foe, Samsung, despite the former’s moves of gradually easing out the Galaxy maker from its supply chain system.

Know the complete list of Minecraft Xbox 360 Skin Pack 5, which features a lot of characters from different games. Batman: Arkham Origins also delivers a multiplayer mode that has an awesome competitive edge, as Killzone: Mercenary opens a new beta trial.

Mojang has started selling tickets for the MINECON 2013, while EA has recently released the SimCIty Update 7 for testing. A new game for Mortal Kombat seems to also be in the works alongside a new movie.

Two upcoming devices can enhance your gaming on different levels. The Nvidia Shield aims to go beyond places when it comes to gaming, as it features apps and Android games, as well as PC functionalities. The newest BenQ monitor, XL2411T also brings an edge to deliver a more competitive gaming experience.

Sony will be imposing a deadline for the PS4’s preorders to accommodate the supply-demand chain, while Microsoft gives more detail on how it plans to manage the Xbox One Griefer-Reputation System. Nintendo, on the other hand, is not yet giving up its place, with a surprising net profit still in tow after low sales of its Wii U.

Google and Motorola have a winner gadget on their hands with the soon-to-be unveiled Moto X, which a new report said is likely to make a noticeable impact in the mobile device industry for the remaining months of 2013.

Samsung and Sony are racing out to release Android 4.3 updates soon to several of their respective devices such as Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, Xperia Z and Xperia Z Ultra. Both have already got their hands on the newest Android version and consumers are expecting to get it before Android 5.0 release.

To catch up with the likes of Galaxy S4 Zoom, Nokia Lumia 1020 and HTC One, Apple is likely deploying new camera technology with the separate iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 release dates, apart from boosting the iOS shooter’s megapixel numbers.

Apple is likely to release the iPad Mini 2 in the second half of 2013, and it will be powered by an A6 processing chip but without the major update that buyers are hoping for – the high-resolution Retina display panel.

Asus succeeded with the first and second Google Nexus 7. Reports and discussions lately suggest that Asus wants to put out a Nexus-like tablet that can rival the slimmest choices like the Sony Xperia Z and Samsung Ativ Tab 3.

Asus will release a sequel of the Asus PadFone Infinity soon, reports indicate. Running on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, the company’s tablet will be going against the likes of Sony Xperia Z Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 for the last quarter. Who will win?

The iPhone 6, Apple’s rumoured 2014 phablet entry, is likely to source its CPU might from A-series mobile chip processors that are made entirely in the United States and by American hands, a new report said.

Nokia served their latest Lumia 1020 in the effort to make a name for high quality smartphone camera and match Samsung's Galaxy S4 Zoom which was released in June 2013. Which among the two should camera enthusiasts buy? What key elements favour one from the other?

Jelly Bean 4.3 is officially out, via the new Nexus 7 release, but not every Android gadget owners will get a quick taste of what the upgraded Google mobile OS is all about.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Snapdragon 800 powered variant or SM-N900L appeared on GFX benchmark confirming some specifications including the newest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS.

Asus remains one of the leading tech manufacturers. With the release of the new Nexus 7 and the refreshed FonePad, the company continues to prove their competencies in developing and producing some of the best computing devices today. Lately, Asus has been moving away from just a contractor to other big tech companies. It is creating a niche of its own and the 7-inch dual phablet to be released soon is proof of that.

If rumours proved right, we’ll get to see the real iPad 5 in a matter of weeks, showing off a revamped body-build on its September release date that is thinner, lighter and sexed up compared to the previous edition.

Android OS fragmentation has been an issue to developers and became a weakness of the mobile operating system. However, Android fragmentation is also the greatest strength why it is now the most dominant mobile platform in the world. Is it something Apple should imitate to win back market share?

Plants vs. Zombies 2 is still a month away, but you can kill the time waiting by checking out some of these new franchises, including a animated short featuring Jay and Silent Bob, an iOS six-episode comic book, and the new addition of BrainBall on PopCap’s Facebook game.

Google finally rolled out the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update. The latest update provides users with a software command that can prevent operating systems slowdown. In 2012, many users expressed their concerns about system lags on the first Nexus 7.