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Facebook’s proposal to change its privacy policy yet again has prompted netizens to rethink the kind of information they share, how they share it, and with whom on the social media site. The company has often been criticised for changing the site’s privacy options without first consulting with users.

Samsung seems to be preparing for an overhauled and uniform look for all of its devices, as image leaks have been streaming in for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, the Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2, and the Galaxy Gear.

It is a major piece of legislation and could change the way we know software. It is a move that is expected to improve the system and drive further innovation. The New Zealand parliament on Thursday passed legislation that bans software patents. The motion was passed by a 117 to four vote and followed five long years of parliamentary debate. However, the legislation will only affect new patent applications. It means that existing software patents in New Zealand will continue to remain in force.

Check out some of the scratch tests and sneak peeks conducted for the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 5C.

PS4 is gearing up for a more aggressive time with games via exclusive content and titles, while Microsoft seems to be foreseeing another delay in delivering one of the features of the voice commands for the Xbox One.

Sony Worldwide President has hinted at a new feature for the PS4 in terms of remote play and buying games. Microsoft may be brewing a new program that will build a digital marketplace for selling used games. The release date for the Xbox One is still murky at best.

A new video leak puts the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C back covers together with the iPhone 5 to compare the sizes and feel of the devices. In terms of iOS apps, you can expect a new game, Madden 25, as well as a bunch of TV apps already out.

A new advertising study has suggested that Google Inc Australia's revenue will reach almost $1.74 billion as mobile search advertising on tablets and smartphones continues to remain popular. Google Australia was also pegged to become the biggest mode of advertising in the country by 2018.

The Facebook CEO received mixed responses from the media for his goal to connect everyone on the planet through the Internet. Mark Zuckerberg recently launched the Inetrnet.org, a global initiative to bring Internet connectivity to the vast majority of the people on the planet who are as of yet unconnected.

Video leaks show off the 5 colours of the iPhone 5C, the quality and framerates of the upcoming LG G2, and a close look at the Moto X freshly unboxed.

Gamescom found the two rivals in the console department, Sony’s PS4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One in another battle, but amidst announcing release dates, exclusive games, and developments in the console, which console won this round of the console wars?

Samsung is gearing up for a very eventful September and October, not just with the potential reveal of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, but also its very own Tizen OS.

4J Studios have confirmed some issues regarding the Minecraft Xbox 360 TU 12, and the news about Sony finally getting its hands on Minecraft for three of its devices. Also, learn about the fans’ reactions involving Sony’s hand in the game.

With the anticipation for the Samsung Galaxy S5, fans have been creating concept videos, this time featuring a foldable concept without the bezels on the screen, an aluminum body to get rid of Samsung’s plastic, and the Android 6.0 among other futuristic features for a Samsung Galaxy S6 concept.

PS3 players now have another reason to preorder the GTA 5 if you haven’t yet. Rovio is teasing not just one, but two upcoming Angry Birds games, the first being the Star Wars version set for an October release, while a new game is currently on poll with the developers asking fans what they think of the new game. Lastly Beyond: Two Souls has included a new accessory app to bring Dual Mode to the table.

Battlefield 4 brings in 5 DLCs among other additions with a Battlefield 4 Premium access. The Champions Bundle for Halo 4 has been released with a trailer that shows you the gameplay and the environment of the expansion pack. And Blizzard has already revealed the expansion pack for Diablo 3.

Samsung has several projects and devices that are being speculated upon by various groups, which can mean that these devices, flexible display screens, the Samsung Galaxy Gear, and the Tizen phone, may be looking at an upcoming reveal date—the most awaited of which is the Samsung Unpacked event.

Sony takes the stage at Gamescom to announce the launch of the PS4 in specific areas, price cuts for other devices like the PS Vita and PS3, and its titles at launch.

Minecraft Xbox 360 TU 12 is still in the works, but the Minecraft developers have been busy with the Minecraft Pocket Edition 0.7.3 update as well as a new FPS game made from the 7DFPS challenge taken on by Minecraft’s very own Notch.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is yet to be revealed at the Samsung Unpacked event, but there are already concept videos of the Samsung Galaxy S5 featuring impossible but beautiful specs.

Check out the new apps that you can play over the weekend: "Plants vs. Zombies 2," "Gravity Falls Mystery Shack Attack," "Papa Pear Saga," "Pirate Legends" and "Saga Fusion 2."

Rockstar Games has already revealed the official gameplay trailer for Grand Theft Auto 5. DICE and EA has also announced a new transfer capability for Battlefield 4 that will surely benefit cross-gen gamers, while a PS Vita game has been teased for its Gamescom debut.

More concept videos emerge for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 5S, this time featuring a wraparound display, the iSight Pro for the camera, and an almost impossible iOS 8.

The Minecraft Xbox 360 TU 12 has finally reached Microsoft, and as fans wait for the release date to be announced, the forum has two hot topics in tow: fan predictions for the release date and the first things that they would do once they receive the update.

Before the PS4 and Xbox One make their debut, here are two consoles that are aiming for the public’s attention, bringing Android to the table through different devices: the Nvidia Shield and the Ouya.

A 13-year-old New Yorker named Ruby Karp blogged about her fascination at why kids her age, or the so-called 'young millennials' are losing their interest in the world's most famous social media platform, Facebook, at Mashable.

4J Studios has now brought the Minecraft Xbox 360 TU 12 to Microsoft for the Cert Testing, and a change log has been released via the Minecraft forums. A music sheet book for the official Minecraft soundtrack has also been released.

The world’s first Google Glass application for religious Jews has been launched, reports JPost. Developed by RustyBrick, a web development company established in the year 1994. The company is based in New York.

Tired of waiting for "Plants vs. Zombies 2"? Here are some neat games that can help you kill time until the sequel hits iOS devices this summer.