TECHNOLOGY

LG's 2014 flagship G3 has managed to catch the eyes of potential buyers across the globe with its killer specifications and under the hood performance. Meanwhile, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 4 release date is set between Sept. 5 and Sept. 10 in IFA 2014. Readers who are interested in the LG G3 or the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 should check out this specification (early), feature and price comparison.

Quite interestingly, the tag line of LG G3 is "Simple is the new smart." With LG G3, the South Korean conglomerate has upped the bar for other smartphone manufacturers with its killer features and solid under the hood performance. However, the latest news is that LG G3 Prime (aka LG G3 Cat. 6) is in the offing in Korea.

Motorola has confirmed the roll out of the Andorid 4.4.4 KitKat update on a number of its devices including the Moto G, Moto X and the Moto E. The update has been confirmed in India with possible roll out in other regions soon. Similar to other Android updates, this will be carried it out stages giving some users early access while others late.

A tweet that he is leaving for the Middle East to join jihadist led Philippine police to capture Australian Musa Cerantonio, 29, a religious extremist and supporter of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Cebu Province on Friday, July 11.

The Apple iPhone 6 release date hype is on fire across the Web, even as the rumoured date is still a couple of months away. Meanwhile, there are less rumours on the new Apple tablets -- the supposed iPad mini 3 and iPad Air 2. Either Apple did an excellent job a year ago, or the small tablets are losing to the latest phablets. (Or both.)

The worlds of the popular video game "Grand Theft Auto V" (GTA 5) and the well-loved TV series "The Sopranos" have merged in a YouTube viral video which was published on July 9, 2014 by 8-Bit Bastard in the video sharing site. It serves as a tribute to Tony Soprano, the main character of "The Sopranos" played by the late James Gandolfini, who died on June 19, 2013. But, instead of the setting being in Essex County, New Jersey, in the reimagined GTA 5 game, Tony is in Los Santos...

A preview of the Pokemon Center was recently released as part of its soft launch. It will officially open on Aug. 6, 2014. This particular Pokemon Center is an online retail store that sells official Pokemon merchandise for U.S. customers. It is similar to the Pokemon Center mall kiosks found in the U.S. and Japan, but it makes shopping so much easier because it can be done without having to physically go to the mall anymore. As long as one has access to the Internet, they can go online and visi...

Apple’s iPhone 6 will reportedly hit stores this fall but there may be some changes coming soon as production problems have been reported in China.

All eyes and ears are on the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2014 tournament in Brazil, especially with the recent heartbreaking loss of the host nation, 7-1, to Germany which has become the topic of discussion in radio and TV talk shows, offices, coffee shops, schools and sports columns.

Google’s Android 4.4.4 KitKat has started rolling out to a number of devices but manufacturers like Samsung has yet to complete the release of the Android 4.4.2 firmware. According to recent information, Samsung will be completing the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update of devices like Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Grand 2 among others this month.

The latest BlackBerry Z3 has recently been launched in Indonesia and India. As a next step, the entry-level BlackBerry Z3 will be launched in South Africa followed by Nigeria. Very soon other countries can expect to see this handset make a landfall. Meanwhile, here is a specification, feature and price comparison between the latest BlackBerry Z3 and the BlackBerry Z10, which was released in the first quarter of 2013.

Although handsets from Samsung and Sony are both water and dust resistant, the LG G3 does not boast such a feature. Despite this, the device was put through a water test to see if it was "waterproof."

The 2014 flagship HTC One (M8) was released in March, whereas the Nokia Lumia 930 has recently been released in July 2014. Both the phones pack high-end features, and terrific hardware/software performances. Readers who are interested in the HTC One (M8) or the latest Nokia Lumia 930 should check out this specification and price comparison.

With Apple iPhone 6 release date set for September, the leaks pertaining to the 4.7-inches and the 5.5-inches iPhone 6 are getting better and stronger with believable details emerging out time and again. A couple of freshly leaked reports and crystal-clear photos/videos have surfaced bolstering the following the possibility of NFC and wireless charging support.

The Japanese multinational conglomerate Sony introduced the original Xperia M2 in the first quarter of 2014 and was released in May. But now, the Xperia M2 is reportedly getting the much-required face-lift of water-proof exterior with the upcoming Xperia M2 Aqua.

The prolonged slump in personal computer sales is bottoming out. According to an Associated Press report by Mae Anderson, the demand in the second quarter is bright in all developed markets including North America and Europe. The PC sales had crashed in recent years after a surge in tablets and mobile devices. The economic slowdown around the world also led to disrupted sales.

The addition of more robots in Foxconn's assembly team may be the company's attempt at minimising employee suicide risks and better working conditions for the makers of Apple's iPhone and iPad.

The officially unannounced Motorola's upcoming handset Moto X+1, also referred as Moto X2, is back in news. In June, TK Tech News released couple of videos showcasing the alleged Moto X+1 with 4K recording capability. But now, the same source has come up with a set of images and videos of a new device from Motorola, sent to them by an unidentified source.

When Sony unveiled Xperia T3 in June, the handset was expected to hit the store shelves in Q3 2014. According to recent report, the ultra-thin Sony Xperia T3 will be released on July 14 in Asia. Moreover, Hong Kong is going to be the first country to see the release. Sony's official Facebook page specific to Hong Kong says the new Xperia T3 is priced at 2,998 HKD that roughly translates to US$386, AU$412 and €284.

The leading footwear brand Adidas is all set to enter the wearables market with an exclusive focus on personal workout sessions. Blogger Nick Wingfield writes in New York Times how Adidas is scripting a unique strategy for the fitness market.

Sony’s Andrew House and Mark Cerny discuss the future plans for the PS4 and the PlayStation franchise at Develop 14. Meanwhile, Sony celebrates reaching 100 million in sales units moved for the PS4, PS3 and PS Vita.

The Galaxy Note 4 on release date is definitely unpacking with a 64-bit eight core Exynos SoC-powered version that likely will see wider market deployment than the previous edition.

Microsoft may already be at the early stages of planning for the next gaming hardware to come after the Xbox One. In its gaming segment, its prized franchise, "Halo," gets more details from 343 Industries regarding the “Halo: The Master Chief Collection.”

CoroCoro has a few new leaks for “Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire” following the reveal of Super-Secret Bases in the game. Players of “Pokemon X and Y” over in the U.K. territory have a new event to look forward to.

Sony Online Entertainment is pushing "H1Z1" towards Early Steam Access, as designer Adam Clegg gives fans a peek at the process of world design.

There are four hidden and expected new features to debut on the Android L in the fall. These include a better battery saver function, improved restore and backup system, Bluetooth 4.1 support and a new lock screen look for Facebook notifications.

The countdown for the iPhone 6 release date this 2014 appears to have started as reports coming from Asia indicate that volume production of the iOS 8-powered device is now underway with the likelihood that around 68 million units will initially hit the market.

“Minecraft” continues to grow in sales count for its original platform, the PC and Mac. Improvements towards “Minecraft 1.8” are also underway as a new Snapshot 14w28b is released by Mojang.

The Nokia Lumia 530 Dual-Sim smartphone (RM-1020) has received a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification. It will soon be made available in Asia-Pacific (APAC) including Thailand and Australia. Aside from the FCC certification, reports have surfaced that new images of the Nokia Lumia 530 Dual-Sim smartphone have been leaked online.