Kristin Mariano

Sony Xperia Z4 Ultra features: Concept image shows thinner profile and slimmer bezels
Should Sony finally unveil the Xperia Z4 Ultra, it is expected to battle head on with new phablets released recently like the iPhone 6 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge. However, Sony has not commented on the rumors surrounding its forthcoming devices yet.

Android 5.0 Lollipop for Sony Z Ultra, LG G Pad 8.3 GPE devices rolls out
Android 5.0 Lollipop OS packs a new user interface dubbed as Material Design. It also comes with improved lockscreen, security, multi-tasking features. Amidst the new features it boasts, the OS was plagued with problems, like SMS bugs and Wi-Fi issues, when it was initially rolled out to different Nexus devices.

Macbook Air 2014 vs HP EliteBook Folio 1020 comparison: Does HP's laptop beat Apple's?
The MacBook Air is currently available in Apple stores and in various retailers and costs $999. The recently announced HP EliteBook Folio 1020 will be available next year in February. The device has no pricing yet.

iPhone 7 rumors: Will smartphone sport new Apple patent technology to prevent breakage?
The new patent shows new technology that will change the position or angle of the iPhone during free fall. The technology aims to break the fall of the device and to prevent damage on the iPhone's sensitive parts like the screen and internal components. Specifically, the built-in technology will shift the iPhone's center of gravity before impact to save the device. The new technology will make use of the phone's sensors to detect impact and the inner vibration motor to alter the position of the

'Dead Island 2' beta coming to PS4 ahead of PC and Xbox One console
Deep Silver has not revealed the concrete release date of "Dead Island 2" beta since the game is still under development. The official version of the game is bound for release next year. There are speculations that the game will appear in the second quarter of 2015.

'Destiny' patch update rolls out ahead of 'The Dark Below' DLC
The patch update is comprised of exotic weapons and armor upgrades. Thus, players no longer have to gather Ascendant Materials to upgrade to Exotic, but players need Exotic Shard from dismantled Exotic to arrive to the final upgrade. The update also fixes the raids, vendors, as well as the party chat in Xbox One.

Microsoft's Xbox Live: More hacks expected on or before Christmas
On Monday night, a lot of users said that their consoles showed the 80151909 error code when they tried to connect. Moreover, when users attempted to sign in to their accounts, they received a warning that the Xbox Live profile has failed to download.

Nexus 6: Verizon network to finally offer smartphone on Dec. 13?
Thus, buyers can purchase the Google Nexus 6 from major networks AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile at flexible rates and monthly subscription fees. Consumers can take home the device without shelling out a cent, but they have to sign a contract under their chosen carrier. The Nexus 6 is also available off-contract in carriers for about $650 to $700.

iPhone 6: XOO designer belt to charge handset is now available
"We were sick of our phones dying by dinner time. A first-world problem but, nonetheless, a really big pain point. The XOO Belt takes away that pain, whenever you need it and wherever you are. Not just a standard tech product but a really nice product that solves a really big problem really well," Nifty CEO Piers Ridyard said.

'The Pillars of the Earth': Game release date in 2017
Gamers can expect medieval fights, in-depth plot, and power struggles. This could be a game that will really make gamers think.

HTC One M9 release date: Rumored features on par with Galaxy Note 4?
As for the back camera of the HTC One M9, the handset is predicted to retain the 4-megapixel UltraPixel camera. Other reports say that the smartphone will pack a 16-megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilization to be on par with other handsets, since the UltraPixel camera feature was not able to make a good impression on users. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 packs a 16-megapixel back camera.

'Halo: The Master Chief Collection': New Patch update coming soon
One of the top issues in the game is related to its matchmaking feature. According to some gamers, it takes quite a long time waiting for a match and there are uneven teams when games are found. There is also roster flickering and problems with stability, as well as issues on emblem display.

'Frozen 2' movie sequel, musical, and book all confirmed to be in the works!
Idina Menzel, the actress who lent her voice to Queen Elsa, has given waiting fans a spark of hope and confirmed that the sequel of the film and a stage musical are already in the works. In an interview with U.K.'s The Telegraph, the actress was asked to spill some hints about the upcoming projects involving the series.

'Broken Age: Act 2' release date set for early 2015
"The team has been steadily growing in size over the past month and progress is being made really rapidly now. The key milestone being that just last week we hit Alpha on both Shay and Vella's halves of Act 2, leaving just the big finale section until we can say the entirety of Act 2 is at Alpha!" IGN quoted Rice.

'Annie', 'Mr. Turner', and 'Still Alice' download available after hack attack from North Korea?
The security breach and the emergence of the pirated copies of the movies online has forced the company to temporarily shut down its film and TV arm until the issue is resolved. Sony is currently working with law enforcement officials to investigate the hacking incident, but as of now, the culprit is still at large.

LG G4 release date: Smartphone in the works for MWC 2015 launch?
Last August, the company trademarked the names G4 to G9, which suggests that the company will continue to work on the successors of its most successful smartphone line.