TECHNOLOGY

Telco titan AT&T has announced that it will buy media giant Time Warner for US$85.4B (AU$112.25B) to reshape the evolving media industry.

The Apple MacBook Pro 2016 could be released in two variants, 13-inch and 15-inch. The variants are expected to sport a much slimmer design compared to its predecessors. Rumours suggest that the MacBook Pro 2016 will have a larger Trackpad and a butterfly keyboard design.

Kodak is readying itself to introduce the first photography-inspired smartphone, the Kodak Ektra by the end of 2016. It is expected to be made available in Europe first at a price of £449 (AU$720). As per reports, the Kodak Ektra looks promising both from the inside as well as the outside.

Google released on Thursday its new smartphones Pixel and Pixel XL. The Pixel XL has good reviews based on its features but it still needs to prove if it's better than the iPhone 7.

The new Razer Blade Pro is significantly better than its predecessor, packing power into a portable slim design.

The Apple MacBook Pro is set to get an auto-refreshing keyboard though fans should not expect the keyboard anytime soon. The dynamic E-Ink keyboard refreshes the keys based on what is running on the screen.

Instagram now allows users to anonymously flag posts related to suicide or self-harm.

Popular messaging app WhatsApp has added has added new photo and video features and they are pretty exciting. Users can now draw or write on images in a way similar to Snapchat and more recently iMessage and Instagram.

An iPhone 7 has burst into flames and set a car on fire in Australia, leading tech giant Apple to investigate yet another case of smartphone combustion.

Nintendo unveils its latest console, the Nintendo Switch, a hybrid gaming marvel that can be played just about anywhere.

Tech enthusiasts believe that Microsoft’s drift from Lumia is a clear indication that the Surface Phone is in the works. The important question here is how relevant the Surface Phone would be considering the other major players in the market. If Microsoft decides to opt for the Lumia strategies, the handset may bomb.

OnePlus has made a quite a following for itself with its carefully crafted smartphones. The highly-anticipated OnePlus 4 device is set to clash with Samsung’s Galaxy S8. Even though a smartphone’s excellence cannot be judged by its specs and features alone, and also depends on a user’s tastes and preferences, the clash between the two will surely be talked about.

The new GoPro Hero5 is the best action camera available in the market, packed with new features and now more durable than ever.

Google unveiled its first Google-made phablet, Google Pixel and Pixel XL, recently ad since then various reports have pointed out how it fares against other top smartphones such as Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, Nexus 6P etc. It will be interesting to see if the pixel phone is able to surpass Samsung Galaxy S7 edge in terms of specs and features.

Apple is holding a press event on Oct. 27 and the new Macs may soon arrive. The Cupertino company has just confirmed the big announcement. The company is sending out media invites though the invites do not provide specific details on the event.

Apple unveiled the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in September. If reports are to be believed, the company is planning to launch the Apple iMac 2016, Apple MacBook Pro 2016 and Apple MacBook Air 2016 in October itself though many tech enthusiasts feel it is very unlikely.

The iPhone maker sues manufacturers of fake and dangerous Apple-labelled products sold on Amazon, seeking millions of dollars in damages.

Vodafone will launch its NBN home broadband service next year as it looks to expand its Internet business.

The Google Pixel may be new, but it’s already a heavy contender. Find out what makes the Pixel one of the best.

Despite already losing millions in costs, as well as the opportunity to earn billions, Samsung is still paying for the unused parts that should have been installed in the Galaxy Note 7.

LG's newest flagship will be ready for purchase and use in a few short weeks.

Nokia is planning to launch a handful of new mobile phones as it tries to regain its former glory.

Samsung is looking forward to the Galaxy S8's release, hoping to redeem itself from the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco. Here's the latest Galaxy S8 buzz.

Hacking group Pangu has already jailbroken Apple iOS 10 and is simply waiting for the right time to strike. Pangu could be playing a more calculated game this time.

Nintendo NX is expected to be revealed during a Nintendo Direct event on Oct. 21, Friday. However, even with only three days left for the event to take off, Nintendo is still frustratingly silent and has not released any official statement regarding the console.

The Windows 10 event is scheduled to be held on Oct. 26 and fans are expecting that Microsoft will reveal something about the highly-anticipated Surface Phone. The phone has become an obsession for tech enthusiasts mainly because of numerous reports revealing unconfirmed specs about the device.

All those looking for a 7th generation Intel i7 processor, must be waiting eagerly for the Apple MacBook Pro 2016. However, there are other laptops such as the HP Spectre x360 that are also using the same processor. As Apple has not released any statement as regards the release date of the MacBook Pro 2016, one can go for the HP Spectre x360 device.

The Samsung ChromeBook Pro will run on Chrome operating system and feature a 12.3-inch touchscreen display. The display will have a resolution of 2400 x 1600 pixels and 400 nits brightness.

If reports are to be believed, the Apple iMac 2016 could be revealed in October and the device is expected to boast of some revolutionary specs such as Intel’s latest Kaby Lake processor, Thunderbolt 3 and VR support.