GADGETS

Apple's infamous assistant went through an upgrade and it’s an update that may mean the life and death for a person. Siri can now respond to suicidal statements providing preventive statements and measures that can just save a person’s life.

The year 2013 is almost halfway, but the Nexus 5 branding remains a mystery. To date, it remains a guessing game which device manufacturer Google will tap to build the stock Android smartphone.

In April, Asus released their Padfone 2 series. It is a 4.7 inch phone that can double as a 10.1 inch tablet. This month, Asus comes up with the other side of the story – the Asus Fonepad. The device is basically a 7-inch Android table featuring a cellular connection. It is a one big smartphone.

What will make inside of both the iPad 5 and the iPad Mini remains the subject of wild speculations but analysts are sure of one thing – these components will allow the iOS 7 tablets to flash killer features.

The new Asus K009 has been creating a lot of buzz particularly because the rumor mill says it is 4G LTE version of the next generation Nexus 7 tablet. While there are no confirmations yet from Google, a Bluetooth Special Interest Group filing for the device has also been spotted.

Apple is rumoured to be working on a phablet-size iPhone 6 and a new concept envisioned the iOS 7 smartphone as a near Galaxy S4 doppelganger.

Even with the Xbox 180 scenario last week, the Xbox One will still require a one-time download update.

It was reported in the Wall Street Journal that Microsoft is investing on a new project to overthrow Amazon in e-commerce supremacy. Sources say Microsoft is working on “Project Brazil” in hopes of competing with Amazon and eBay in the near future. The project, however, may not come to materialize anymore.

Apple’s international distribution channel is hard at work to push out the remaining stocks of iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and iPhone 5, purportedly to make room for the upcoming debut of the tech giant’s 2013 flagship – the iPhone 5S.

New additions for INJUSTICE, Sony fires up 2 PS Move games, and Halo finally gets a move on.

PS4 unlimited orders start now, while more games are expected at Gamescom. Meanwhile, Sony announces new date for PS3 firmware update.

Samsung appears to be applying the minimalist design principle for its future Galaxy smartphones, likely starting off with the Galaxy Note 3 that reports said will be unveiled September this year.

Enjoy the discounts from Bethesda for games like Skyrim, while two game get a planned release and new additions.

A new technology for the iPhone 6/iPhone 5S surface, plus concept videos for a large iPhone version and the iWatch.

Apple’s iPad mini 2 is not released yet but it is already facing some stiff competition. Several tech manufacturers like Acer, Lenovo, Asus and Dell are gearing up to release 8-inch Android-powered tablets. Apple will have to deal with more Android competitors in the third quarter.

When will it be out remains a big question but some of the specs that the Nexus 7 2 will show off on release date have been pieced together thanks to numerous clues recently provided.

Samsung has stayed silent for quite some time as competitors release ultrabooks here and there. Today, the company has announced the follow up for their Series 9 Ultrabooks. Not just one follow up but two – Samsung unveiled their ATIV Book 9 Plus and the ATIV Book 9 Lite series.

Convertible devices running on either Windows 8 or Android have flocked the market today. Consumers now enjoy the convenience of detaching or transforming their computing devices based on their preferences. Often, the choice boils down to the type of operating system. Samsung is transforming the meaning “convertible” offering both Windows 8 and Android on their ATIV line.

After roaring off to a giant start, chalking up 10 million unit sales in four weeks, the purported Galaxy S4 juggernaut seems to be faltering and Samsung can hardly blame Apple and other outside rivals.

Microsoft comments on what will happen to its cloud gaming vision after its Xbox 180 policy change.

Now is the good time to get that trusty Galaxy S3 before stock outs occur. The million-selling Jelly Bean smartphone has been set for retirement as Samsung focuses on new devices to ramp up its revenue generation, a new report said.

Intel is joining forces with Samsung and Qualcomm for the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) consortium. The company’s move is part of its ongoing efforts to develop and introduce wireless charging for laptops and tablets.

Even the Xbox 180 hasn’t dampened PS4’s parade, as its preorders still outrank Microsoft’s Xbox One.

More leaks have come out, this time depicting the next iPhone and the low-cost iPhone.

Apple, HTC and Samsung have been battling it out in tech manufacturing for quite some time now. According to Digitimes, the competition may no longer be just on which company can produce the lightest and fastest devices. Rumor has it that the three companies are looking into developing liquid-cooled phones.

Apple’s rumoured low-cost smartphone, now referred to as iPhone Lite, isn’t cheap at all, more so it will not carry a $US99 price, as earlier suggested, on its rumoured release date, new reports said.

It will be worth the wait for the separate release dates of iPhone 6 and iPhone 5S as Apple inches closer into delivering powerful camera features for the twin iOS 7 devices, to be protected by a biometrics-enhanced security tool.

Minecraft Xbox 360 remains a top-notch game and will continue to do so for a long time, while Sanctum 2 and Gods of War: Ascension get more goods with DLC packs.

Huawei Technologies Co. is taking on two tech giants Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Samsung Electronics Co. (005930). In a bid to gain as much market share, Huawei recently introduced what they claimed as the world’s slimmest smartphone.