TECHNOLOGY

A new build of Windows Phone 8.1 has been spotted in a benchmark testing site named WPBench.

With Microsoft's current tie-up with Canon, who is a renowned world leader in imaging technology, the Redmond company will no doubt have a lot to gain.

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a poster child in the hybrid segment.

Cloud computing adoption has been on for the past few years. But a recent Gartner survey said companies deploying cloud are moving on to hybrid cloud.

Google has recently rolled out Android Wear, a companion app, connecting all wearable devices to the handset devices as reported by Beta News.

The Wall Street Journal has cited Apple's iWatch will be released in October. This will be the most awaited smartwatch for 2014.

China has recently granted its approval to the Lenovo-IBM x86 server deal, according to Reuters.

The Apple iPhone 6 release date is an important information for early adopters of iOS devices and for those considering upgrading their current smartphone - iOS or Android. Here are three things to consider for phone shoppers making up their mind on getting a new iPhone.

Microsoft is reportedly getting ready with its own wearable device.

The Nokia Lumia 1525 is reportedly teaming up with T-Mobile to be its mobile phone carrier. According to @evleaks this will happen soon, but as of this writing, there is no definite date mentioned yet. Of course once it is announced, the T-Mobile pricing plan for the Nokia Lumia 1525 will also be revealed. Aside from T-Mobile, the Nokia Lumia 1525 will also be carried by Verizon and AT&T.

Microsoft is set to release its colourful premium flagship phone Nokia Lumia 930 in Australia this month. The Windows smartphone will be released to all major carriers, Telstra, Optus and Vodafone. It can also be bought outright from Dick Smith, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and AllPhones. For those thinking about getting Google's Nexus 5 or this Microsoft device, here's how the Nokia Lumia 930 fare against Google's Nexus 5.

With iPhone 6 release date left hanging in the air between Sept 12, Sept 19 and Sept 25, Apple (via Foxconn) will be employing robots to assist in assembling the upcoming iPhone 6. Terry Gou, CEO of the parent company of Foxconn said earlier in a shareholder meeting that the company is planning to improve the assembly process by employing robots instead of human.

Safeguarding user location details is necessary to stay away from hackers and data thieves. However, devices working with Android OS are reportedly facing concerns calling for security upgrades because leakage of location details can invite hackers. This has been revealed by a study of the Electronic Frontier Foundation's (EFF) latest findings.

Acer is rumored to be working on an even cheaper version of its Aspire Switch 10 Hybrid Tablet.

The latest update to Google Maps has introduced a cool new feature, the ability to use the maps even when offline. The feature is available for both iOS and Android.

Apple is set to announce the much anticipated iPhone 6 release date on Sept. 25.

Samsung has released a new ad targeting Apple. And this time, its the iPhone's poor battery life that has come under attack with Samsung calling iPhone users as "wall huggers."

“Battlefield Hardline’s” beta is a success, if only for finding a number of possible improvements that can be incorporated in the final version of the game. Also, the “Battlefield 4” DLC has been dated too early by EA, but can be a clue to its release date.

American multinational corporation Microsoft gets more colourful with the set July release of its premium flagship phone Nokia Lumia 930 in Australia. The Windows smart phone will be released to all major carriers - Telstra, Optus and Vodafone. It can also be bought outright from Dick Smith, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and AllPhones. So how does Nokia Lumia 930 fare against Sony Xperia Z2?

The iPhone 6 release date is set on Sept. 19, according to reports from Asia, which coincides with earlier reports from Germany Deutsch Telekom. Also, it has been reported that the iPhone 6 might sport an OIS camera similar to the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

Developer Doug Gregory made the most use of his Android Wear by using autoapps to create voice commands that control the lighting in his home and so much more.

Google has launched a set of Android Wear apps at the Play Store.

: “Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare” developers are hard at work in ensuring parity across all platforms, as they also aim to introduce new technology for the game.

The “Halo: The Master Chief Collection” has given a few more details about the upcoming collection of the game. In addition, “Forza Horizon 2” is also getting a new AI feature that makes use of the Kinect.

More details about "Destiny" emerge from the developers, including new location images, details about the game and possible game modes.

This year, Google is expected to unveil another Nexus tablet. Google seems to release an 8.9-in tablet to challenge the iPad Mini, with the tablet called the Nexus 9.

Apple is slated to release a bunch of devices this fall before the holiday season begins. This includes the iPad Mini 3 and the iPad Air 2, along with the heavily-rumoured iPhone 6. According to Ming-Chi Kuo, trusted analyst from KGI Securities stated earlier that Apple iPad Mini 3 and iPad Air 2 release dates are set for September.

The Google Android L boasts of an array of features that will come once the new update is released in the fall. Some of these include new camera features and notifications, some of which may be explored in the Nova Launcher Trial.

Earlier this week, we reported that freshly leaked images from Xperia Blog showcased the upcoming Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact handsets. Nevertheless, the leaked images did not give out much information on the software or hardware specifications. But now, the new leaks pertaining to the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact have revealed several specifications.