TECHNOLOGY

Nelly, the Elephant proved she was a better oracle than Big Head, the Loggerhead Turtle, when she correctly predicted that Germany would win over Brazil in the World Cup semi-finals game on Wednesday.

Is Canadian phonemaker BlackBerry on a rebound? After being dismissed as a has-been company and anticipated to die soon, the Waterloo-based tech firm appears not only for a recovery but even growth.

Google’s Nexus tablets came back on the radar following the company’s confirmation that it will not be killing its Nexus program. According to the latest leaks, Google has been preparing the Nexus 8 tablet while the Nexus 9 will be released in coordination with HTC dubbed as Volantis.

The iPhone 6 release date this 2014 could be fast approaching, likely signaled by latest efforts from Apple to clear its existing inventory of factory reconditioned iPhone 5.

The adoption of Apple's CarPlay for dashboard support is gaining traction. German carmaker Audi is the latest to announce the roll out of CarPlay enabled vehicles next year. According to the report by Liam Tung in Zdnet, Audi will be offering CarPlay in its new models from next year onwards.

South Korean multinational LG recently launched its worldwide sales for the first Android wear, the G Watch.

The Galaxy Note 4 on its 2014 release date will largely take after the Galaxy S5, a new leak suggests, likely mirroring one area of the design language that was showcased with Samsung’s first flagship phone this year.

Apple Inc hired engineers from Nike FuelBand to join its iWatch team

Withings Activité is one smartwatch that can take on the Moto 360 on the style front while still proving to be good enough with health and fitness tracking credentials.

Destiny’s beta dates for the PlayStation and Xbox platforms have been announced, as some other limited edition versions have also been priced and detailed.

Microsoft Windows XP's successor Windows 7 is one of the widely used operating systems across the globe. To be precise, 50% of desktops and laptops in the world use Windows 7 OS. When Windows XP bit the dust, exodus of XP users and organizations migrated to the mighty Windows 7. However, the worrisome news is that Microsoft is planning to end the "mainstream support" for Windows 7.

World Cup fever continues to grip sports fans across the world, especially as the tournament nears the championship stage. Since the games are being held in Brazil, sports fans who are in different time zones and could not watch the games live from their home TV sets because they are at work or in transit have various digital video and audio platforms as options.

The July System Update for the Xbox One is ready to roll out in the coming days, as a new document shows a few more processes in the Xbox Cloud power. Also, select Xbox 360 owners have been given a $75 thank you promo for shifting to the Xbox One.

According to a research report by IDtechex, the RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) market is in a hyper growth phase. The technology through wireless contacts automates distribution, inventory management and helps in increasing customer satisfaction. Today the RFID market size is around $9.2 billion.

Criminal Minds Season 10 is already underway as the shooting starts for the latest season coming out in the fall of this year. A new cast member will also be coming in as a series regular to replace Alex Blake.

Readers are being warned against a survey scam video titled: 'Malaysian Air Flight MH-370 Found By Sailor'; subtitled Mystery is solved - Sailor Rewarded $5 Million on spot

“Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare” is looking at better technology, with this being the biggest leap with the new engine and gameplay experience. Also, “Titanfall” is looking at a new DLC announced for the Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Here is what the latest iOS 8 Beta 3 release has to offer.

The handset in focus, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime (Galaxy F) release date is slated for fall 2014, along with the much-awaited phablet Galaxy Note 4. Nokia Lumia 930, meanwhile, has recently been released in many countries across the globe. Readers who are interested in the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime or the latest Nokia Lumia 930 should check out this specification and price comparison.

The Google Nexus 6 release date this 2014 could come soon enough, that is if the retirement of a number of Google Play devices and the emergence of an HTC-based concept of the handset are of any indication.

Samsung may already be focusing on WQHD displays as it compares the more recent Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A with the vanilla Samsung Galaxy S5. And there’s now a way to get the newer Galaxy S5 model via online if you’re not in South Korea.

The US Patent & Trademark Office granted Apple a number of filings describing new iPhone Home Page and hardware designs. Throughout the years, Apple’s design has been crucial in differentiating products from other competitors. This is especially true with its battle against Samsung. The recent design filings explain new schemes for the Touch ID feature and Home Button as well as redesigned icons, flatter UI and other similar features.

New screens emerge for “The Last of Us Remastered,” as “Driveclub” gets a few more details and short gameplay videos. “Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel” also has some great news for a potential debut on the next-gen consoles.

Search giant Google's Android OS is known for its flexibility, agility, and usability. Although there are lots of tips and tricks available online to enhance the Android user experience, the single tweak mentioned in this post can provide a whole lot of difference in the performance. Also this tweak does not require any external help from third-party apps. Therefore, the in-built settings in Android phones can be used to improve the speed.

Battery specification is a deal breaker for most of the smartphone users across the globe to decide whether to purchase a particular phone or not. Some of the smartphones house killer battery units, while the others tweak the software, display and provide a modest battery unit.

The video of a Filipino priest in Cebu Province chastising a single 17-year-old mother during the baptism of her baby has gone viral in YouTube, so far logging more than 14,000 hits in 2 days.

While the debate remains whether it will be an S5 Prime series or a Galaxy F, one thing is for sure: the Korean tech giant wants to release a higher end phone that can compete in the same premium category as Apple and its iPhone 6.

T-Mobile got involved in a recent controversy following an FTC claim that the company has hidden fees in phone bills specifically for its premium third-party texting services. As the claim implies, customers have been unknowingly paying for more without their knowledge emphasizing the company may have earned hundreds of millions with the hidden charges.

Safeguarding your handset is as essential as rising cyber crimes warrant a vigil and the knowledge to overcome such situations.