TECHNOLOGY

Ubisoft Quebec will be joining the Montreal team in creating “Assassin’s Creed Unity.” Gamers now have a chance to design their own assassin for a possible TV stint in the next trailer. A new AC title has been spotted, potentially for an iOS release.

Songza, an online music streaming startup, has gone Google's way, CNET reported.

The iPhone 6 on its release date this 2014 is naturally stuffed with loads of killer features and likely among them is voice messaging that Apple CEO Tim Cook envisions could eventually replace texting, according to new reports.

Google's move to introduce end-to-end encryptions for e-mails has raised concerns about the future of Google online ads and other online enterprises.

Another render for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime (Galaxy F) has been spotted, now in a crystal clear colour option and possible metal design. Gear Live is already out in Australia and two more countries to add to its list of availability.

Australian mobile phone shipments seemed to be heading toward a blunt end, itWire reported based on market research by IDC.

New DLCs have been released for “Watch Dogs,” “Forza Motorsport 5” and “Call of Duty: Ghosts,” which will feature new missions, new cars, and new skins and weapons for the respective games.

The tech circles have taken a special note of Cisco when it announced the buyout of Assemblage, a collaboration app provider on Internet-of-Everything.

VAIO laptops are here though on a much smaller scale.

Apple has recently announced the launch of its iPod touch in more countries worldwide, including Australia.

Samsung continues to tease consumers as details about its Galaxy S5 Google Play Edition shows up hinting for more variants to come soon including the Galaxy S5 Prime. According to the latest leak, the Google Play Edition of the Galaxy S5 may put a stop to TouchWiz haters as the tech giant will be getting rid of the interface in place of a raw Android form. What can people expect from a raw GPE? Can it be a more preferable option than Samsung’s usual TouchWiz-laden devices?

Kids in the UK reportedly prefer tablet devices for gaming, according to a WSJ report.

Netflix, a U.S. video-on-demand company, has reported it has set its motion to launch its services in Australia.

The upcoming version of Google's Android will extremely be energy-efficient offering longer battery life.

July marks another month for more Apple iPhone 6 leaks and news. According to recent stream of mockups released, the final design for the upcoming flagship will not feature antenna breaks contradicting previous mockups. The recent input on Apple’s 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch variants indicate that previous leaks were not accurate and the final design will be much more different than anticipated. What will the iPhone 6 look like?

Recent reports suggest that the HTC Android L update schedule has leaked, which reveals the HTC devices that will receive the update.

The Moto G Android 4.4.4 KitKat update for the Google Play Edition has now arrived.

The Moto X+1 release date this 2014 is far from being confirmed but the stuff that the device is made of is fast shaping and the latest details are provided by a Brazilian retail player.

South Korean multinational company Samsung is set to launch a compact version of Samsung Galaxy S5 with the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini. The smart phone will be available in Russia in early July with global availability yet to be announced. So how does Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini fare with the bigger version Samsung Galaxy S5?

Software magnate Microsoft gets more colourful with the set July release of its entry-level flagship phone Nokia Lumia 635 4G enabled in Australia.

The Nokia Lumia 635 smartphone is headed to T-Mobile and MetroPCS where the Windows Phone handset will be offered with an off-contract price below $170. Both T-Mobile and sub-brand MetroPCS will be carrying the 4G LTE-ready device this July but the launch dates are spread over throughout the month.

On Monday, Apple has released the iOS 7.1.2 update for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. It is worth noting that, Apple iOS 7.1.1 was released only two months back and the new iOS 7.1.2 update comes with only minor changes. The Apple iOS 7.1.1 update came with improvements to Touch ID and keyboard responsiveness, while the new iOS 7.1.2 update consists of several bug fixes and security updates. Moreover, Apple has also released an update for OS X Mavericks 10.9.4.

Freshly leaked images showcase the upcoming Sony Xperia Z3 and a mini version of Z3 i.e. Xperia Z3 Compact/Mini handsets side-by-side. The Sony Xperia Z3 features the same form factor present in Xperia series of devices, which is internally referred as OmniBalance. Nevertheless, the leaked images did not give out much information on the software or hardware specifications.

Apple HealthKit has been rolled out at the recent Apple annual World Wide Developer's Conference that sets off an interesting race in the healthcare industry.

Upcoming PS4 and Sony games have received new updates. "H1Z1" has received a couple of new screenshots and a new gameplay demo. "No Man’s Sky" gets a quick hands-on that further shows off the world mechanics. And "Destiny" gets a few more updates, particularly for the venues included in the beta.

Apple iPhone 6 release date is slated for September 9, 2014 and the leaks pertaining to this handset are quite rife, especially in the past several months. There is a new leak that shows the actual volume rocker and power button modules of the upcoming iPhone 6.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will hit markets after the 2014 IFA. According to recent reports, Samsung indeed plans to release the handset “immediately” following the announcement in hopes of competing against the September release of the iPhone 6. More importantly, the release of the device comes closer as the company has reportedly entered mass production.

Microsoft's budget-friendly Android smartphones are a huge hit in many countries across the globe, especially in the emerging markets. Both Nokia X and Nokia XL were launched in February 2014. These handsets pack killer features, great software/hardware performances and impressive price tags. Readers who are interested in purchasing one of Nokia XL or the Nokia X handsets should check out this specification and price comparison.

Social media giant Twitter has announced its acquisition of TapCommerce, an ad-tech startup.