TECHNOLOGY

Apple launched the iPad Air towards the last quarter of 2013. The iPad Air features the much touted Retina display that takes the viewing experience to a whole new level. The MacBook Air (2014), on the other hand, was released very recently in April 2014. Apple has refreshed its original MacBook Air model with a super-slim look that is powered by Intel's latest Haswell chipset to boost the speed.

Apple unveiled a wide variety of software and hardware updates, customization and new features at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2014. The list seemed elaborate and never-ending. According to Apple, "the changes are huge for developers and massive for everyone else."

Slender Man aka Slenderman somehow influenced two Wisconsin girls to stab their friend Saturday, May 31. There are various reports about the Slenderman story, but most reports note the mythical character originated in a Web site that publishes horror stories. Here is a viral video showing teens trying out a Slender game. They also explain why some people seem to enjoy playing Slender.

The Apple iPhone 6 release date is likely to fall around the last quarter of the year, says various reports online. However, the Cupertino-based company did not confirm the rumours in its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) keynote address. The rumoured specs suggest at least five good reasons to wait for the new Apple flagship smartphone.

A viral video of cute dancing babies has drawn more than 10 million views in a week's time. This clip has been cheering up friends, family members and co-workers via YouTube, Facebook and other social media sites.

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference commenced last June 2 introducing a new set of products and services that can change overall Apple user experience. The biggest announcement so far has been the changes that will come along the iOS 8. Likewise, the company has also announced new services like allowing virtual currency payments through Bitcoin, challenging Google Drive and DropBox with iCloud Drive and introducing the new Swift language to developers. Did Apple deliver what was expected?

Australian scientists from University of Adelaide have developed a sensitive thermometer that can measure a person's temperature three times more accurately than the best thermometers available in the market.

On Tuesday, the company Ubisoft announced that the popular video game 'Watch Dogs' has sold over 4 million copies, within the first week of its release. This sales record makes Watch Dogs the fastest selling game Ubisoft has ever produced. In addition, Watch Dogs also took over the title of the fastest selling 'new IP at launch' in the history of video gaming industry.

For readers who are considering buying the Nokia X or the iPhone 4, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

For readers who are considering buying the HTC Desire 816 or the HTC One X+, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

Samsung did not just include a health application in the Samsung Galaxy S5 for the sake of an added feature. According to the company’s latest announcement, Samsung has some things planned in line with the health application and health data it has been gathering. The company wants to invest more in health and fitness technology although there no announcements for release date of new wearable technology under the company.

The HTC One M8 will be available with two more colour options. Verizon is set to offer the Glamour Red and Amber Gold HTC One M8 on Thursday, June 5, in addition to the Gunmetal Grey and Glacial Silver colour options.

“Battlefield Hardline” has been leaked before E3 2014 with a new footage. Meanwhile, “Battlefield 4” gets a couple of fixes based on the Community Test Environment.

Those who have enjoyed the “Homefront” original game released in 2011, the sequel, dubbed “Homefront: The Revolution” has already been announced, with release date details and next-gen technology and power.

“H1Z1” is shaping up into a much more playable game, as the developers have established a couple of rule sets and revealed a few weapons coming out for Early Access.

In March, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella introduced the Office Suite of Products for Apple iPad in an event in San Francisco. This version of Office Suite comes with Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

For readers who are considering buying the Huawei Ascend G525 or the Samsung Galaxy S Duos, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

No sooner than Samsung Galaxy Note 3 hit the market on September 2013, words have spread over the internet about the possibility of Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to arrive on September 2014. So how will Samsung's fourth generation of phablet fare with its predecessor when it will reach the Australian shores?

The Apple Macbook Pro Retina has a new competition in terms of display features with the Asus Zenbook NX500.

The U.S. authorities and a team of international investigators have interrupted cybercriminial group responsible for secretly infecting a million computers worldwide with a virus called "GameOver Zeus." The virus was designed to steal banking information and damage computer systems. The virus first enters into computers through email. The virus was suspected by the officials to have already stolen $100 million among many users worldwide.

The PS4 is getting another update, this time to fix a couple of major bugs that have been plaguing players for the longest time. Also check out the new games heading to the PlayStation platforms, both for those with PS Plus memberships and those who have access to the PlayStation Store.

For readers who are considering buying the LG G3 or the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

The 5.5-inch iPhone 6 phablet release date this 2014 will go ahead as originally planned as reports from Apple supply chain players in Asia indicate that production issues concerning the upcoming device have been resolved.

The Batmobile will really play an integral role in the game, and it can now be viewed in a new light by fans despite the delay for “Batman: Arkham Knight.”

The Galaxy Note 4 release date this 2014 is likely the highlight anew of the IFA Berlin gadget showcase 2014 edition on September with Samsung ‘confirming’ the plan, new reports said.

For readers who are considering buying the LG G2 Mini or the Sony Xperia C, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

Sprint has just released the Android 4.4 KitKat update to its Samsung Galaxy Note 2 users. Users can either choose to update via the OTA or manually. Similarly, the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Samsung Galaxy S3 has also started rolling out. US subscribers can now update to the latest KitKat. The release of the firmware depends on the carrier and region. Some subscribers may receive the update sooner than others.

Microsoft said that it was planning to bring back the classic 'Start Menu' at its developer conference in April. However, the tech giant did not confirm the official date. Now it was being speculated that, an update to Windows 8.1 scheduled for August 2014 will bring this classic menu back to Windows OS.

Apple unveiled the next iteration of its most anticipated operating system, iOS 8, at its Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco. The iOS 8 Beta 1 is now available for download starting today.