TECHNOLOGY

Just before the 2014 CES in Las Vegas kicks off this week, Acer uncloaked the new Iconia A1-830 that it touted as the alternative for compact tablet buyers unwilling to spend $300 or more on top brands such as the iPad Mini, the Nexus 7 and the Galaxy Tab 3.

Samsung Galaxy S5 is undoubtedly powerful and fast compared to 2013 flagship smartphones with additional features never found from other Galaxy units. However, it remains imperfect and buyers should check for its downsides. Here are five important things buyers must consider before buying the S5.

The CES 2014 will be highlighting a number of new and upcoming trends in technology for the year, and these four—3D printing, wearable technology and gadgets, biometrics, and 4K TVs—are leading the way.

Beware of the Trojan circulating on the Internet with a fake Curse Client software for "World of Warcraft." Hackers are at it again, targeting Origin and Steam. Lastly, Amazon and Best Buy have post-holiday deals for games and accessories.

While the Galaxy S5 release date may not happen this week via the 2014 CES in Las Vegas, once the device peeks out later in the year Samsung is practically assuring of a superphone that brims with killer specs and features.

The upcoming iPhone 6 may include an improved Touch ID fingerprint scanner, according to a new Apple patent.

A new Samsung Galaxy S5 concept image that emerged online is reminiscent of a Nokia Lumia smartphone.

Samsung may show off the Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 at the Consumer Electronics Show tomorrow with octa-core Exynos chipset and 2K screen display.

Expect iPad Pro release date in autumn this year as a hybrid device, according to an analyst.

iPhone 6 release date may be moved to September, but an iPhone phablet is rumoured to arrive in May.

Rumours surrounding the Galaxy S5 release date now point to a February touchdown for the next Samsung hero phone, likely coinciding with the 2014 Mobile World Congress that the city of Barcelona in Spain will host.

The latest iPhone 6 concept image boasts a 5-inch curved display packed in a very slim built.

The iPhone 6 on its 2014 release date will neutralise its smartphone rivals with two screen sizes – 4.7-inch and 5.7-inch – plus loads of enhanced killer features, new reports said.

Following series of skip outs in the last three months of 2013, the Google Nexus 10 2 release date is becoming a reality, a new report said, with the full-sized Android making its way to the market next week via the 2014 CES in Las Vegas.

Google Nexus 10 2 release date is still on and is coming at Consumers Electronics Show next week with Samsung taking the helm, according to DigiTimes.

Apple’s iPhone 6 has been in the spotlight. Together with the Samsung Galaxy S5, it is set to be released this year. Given the success of their predecessors, the market is keen to know what the next generation will offer to the table. According to recent reports, Apple’s iPhone 6 will be released around September. The device will feature a rounded display plus sonar technology. Is it worth the wait?

Rumour has it, the iPhone 6 is not hitting the shelves in May but a 5-inch screen iPhone is coming instead.

Apple has remained tight-lipped about its new products. The company is not disclosing as much until the final release date. Sources and analysts shared their insights about the company's next move. Based from the company's track record and market trends, it is possible to predict what Apple's next plan will be.

Samsung remains as one of the top players in the smartphone market. Its Samsung Galaxy S4 has received excellent reviews. Some go far as naming the Galaxy S4 as one of the best Android smartphones around. The success of the S4 puts the spotlight on its upcoming successor, the Samsung Galaxy S5. According to recent reports, Samsung is gearing up to match Apple’s A7 chip. The Korean tech giant will reportedly outfit Samsung Galaxy S5 with Exynos 6, a 64-bit core processor.

James Blunt created history with his iconic song, ‘You’re Beautiful’ in 2005. His second best-selling album, ‘Moon Landing’ was released in 2013. However, what might have made the year more memorable for the British singer was the way he handled his haters on social media such as Twitter.

For those considering to buy the Samsung Galaxy S4 Duos or the Galaxy S4, here are the 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 Samsung Galaxy Note 8 or the iPad Mini with Retina Display, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

Samsung is rumored to release in 2014 a tablet that might compete with the iPad Air, a 12.2-inch tablet called Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2.

There are a lot of amazing Android phones out in the market today and it gets better and better every year. In fact, there are a lot of options for Android phones now that are giving the Apple iPhones some stiff competition. Take a look at some of the best Android phones for 2014 including Google Nexus 5, Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One Google Play Editions (GPE).

The underdog that it is, the Moto X packs numerous features that could kill the iPhone 5S in any given occasion, given a closer look.

For readers who are considering buying the Nexus 10 or the LG G Pad 8.3, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

There are a lot of speculations, especially now with the delay of the Pokemon Bank. Here are some of the theories and mysteries over at Reddit. Also, "Pokemon X and Y" can benefit from the Poke Miles—here’s how.

How will cars be in the future? Tech giants like Google and Apple have their ideas already. According to recent reports, Google has around 310 U.S. patents related to car-based smart devices. Apple, on other hand, has around 35 patents. Other smartphone manufacturers boast a total of 617 U.S. patents emphasizing the increasing focus of tech companies on automotive.

HTC One 2 specs and features may not be as stellar as they are expected, according to the preliminary specs leaked by tipster @evleaks.