NEWS

If recent reports are to be believed, Google is already working on its next flagship, the Google Pixel 2, to beat competitors such as Apple and Samsung. Samsung is now warming up to a grand Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Edge launch. The devices are said to sport jaw-dropping specs and top-class features.

The leaked LG G6 leaked photo only shows an upper side view of the flagship. The SIM tray/microSD expansion slot can be found on the upper right side of the device. The highly-anticipated device will be the first device to ship with Google Assistant.

Smartphone enthusiasts are going to face the greatest dilemma of their life when they will have to decide between Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Apple iPhone 8. Both are insanely-anticipated devices and both will come with jaw-dropping specs.

An LG Watch Style image has leaked online that is slated to run on the latest OS. Google will also launch an Android Wear 2.0 beta build on Feb. 9. Reports have claimed that LG is gearing up to launch two smartwatches, LG Watch Style and LG Watch Sport.

“BioShock” for iOS is officially dead and never coming back to app store. 2K Games, about a year ago, decided to pull “BioShock” from Apple’s App Store. The decision was made as the game was incompatible with iOS version 8.4 and above.

People expect big things from Microsoft Surface Pro 5 mainly because the company skipped any upgrade to the Surface Pro 4 device. Moreover, it is also offering the Pro 4 at great discounts, suggesting a Surface Pro 5 launch soon.

“Pokemon GO” fans are still waiting for updates on the Gen 2 Pokemon. Moreover, they are thoroughly disappointed as Niantic hasn’t released any Chinese New Year event update.

Apple has some major plans for its future smartphone interfaces. In fact, the Cupertino-based tech giant has dropped a major hint by including two secret keyboards in the iOS 10.3, the latest operating system that powers iPads and iPhones.

Billabong's former CEO Matthew Perrin was sentenced to jail for eight years on Friday for forging his wife's signature to get an approval for the $13 million loan he applied in 2008.

Nintendo Switch now has a commercial that quenches a user’s thirst to play games even when sitting on the porcelain throne in the toilet. Meanwhile, arrival if “Rocket League” has not been confirmed yet on the console. However, Nintendo has hinted that games such as these would be welcome on Switch.

If latest reports are to be believed, Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Edge will release on March 29. A tech writer who keeps leaking information on tech products has taken to Twitter to let his fans know about the upcoming launch.

Nokia is reportedly planning something huge and beyond smartphones. Recently, reports have uncovered a mystery Nokia product running on Android 7.0 Nougat and sporting a super-sized screen. The mysterious Nokia product is a tablet with an 18.4-inch screen. It is bigger than modern laptops.

Developers of “Apocalypse Now – The Game” have taken the crowdfunding route to turn Francis Ford Coppola’s 1979 Vietnam War classic into a video game. Coppola has finally given his blessing to the crowdfunding campaign. Kickstarter campaign has already clocked up more than US$82,000 (AU$109,000 approx).

If reports are to be believed, a brand new Tesla Model 3 promotional video has suddenly become the focus of attention as it is being shown in some of the Tesla stores in Europe. The video proves a very important thing and that is the mass market electric vehicle (EV) is very much on track and deliveries may be right around the corner.

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto has tweeted that he would not attend a scheduled meeting on Tuesday with US President Donald Trump.

Intel Kaby Lake processors have already been announced and now fresh reports suggest that the Apple iMac 2017 may come with these chipsets. The iMac 2017 is hugely expected to be released in March.

HTC Vive users will be elated to hear that Vive Video now supports all kinds of media such as 2D, 3D, 180-degree or full 360-degree. HTC has also launched a new seed program wherein the manufacturer has handed out 1,000 Vive Tracker units to developers and accessory manufacturers so that they can bring new form factors to VR with full motion tracking.

Laptop touch screens are precious for some and useless for others. For those who find them useful may be confused about which one to use – Windows Touch Screen or Apple MacBook Pro Touch Bar. Apple MacBook Pro 2017 indicate that the Cupertino-based tech giant is incorporating 32GB worth of RAM and Kaby Lake processors in the new versions.

Tesla is steering away from any controversy and wants to solely focus on Tesla Model 3 production. This is why the automaker has changed Model 3 branding by removing the three lines from its logo.

Many tech experts, especially after the Galaxy Note 7 disaster, suggested that Samsung should discontinue the Galaxy Note series. However, Samsung has stated that Galaxy Note’s loyal fans and customer base will again buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 when released.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 5 is reportedly in the works and reports are claiming that the device will pack some serious power and even change the way people work on the move. 2017 is expected to be a big year for Microsoft as it is expected to release a number of devices such as Microsoft Surface Phone 2017, Surface Book 2 among others.

Sydney airport has upgraded its passenger experience through a real time flight information service via social media.

Tech enthusiasts believe that 2017 is going to be a massive year for Microsoft as the company has a flurry of products scheduled to be released. These include the Surface Pro 5, Surface Book 2, Windows 10 Creators Update and a possible Surface Phone 2017.

If reports are to be believed, Microsoft is bringing stunning upgrades to its Surface Book, known as the Surface Book 2. The features that are in focus for now is the 4K display and the Kaby Lake processor.

Fresh details have suggested that the most-premium variant of Xiaomi Mi 6 will have a ceramic body like the Xiaomi Mi Mix and 6GB of RAM. Rumours suggest that the Xiaomi Mi Notebook 2 will be lighter, more powerful and more efficient than its predecessor Mi Notebook Air.

HTC U Ultra and Google Pixel XL are top-end smartphones that are evenly matched in terms of hardware specs. This can be pure coincidence or simply because HTC has assisted Google in designing the Pixel XL. Thus, choosing between the two will depend on software as well as personal preferences.

The man accused of the Claremont serial killings, Bradley Robert Edwards, appeared in court for the second time on Wednesday. Following a short hearing, the case was adjourned for eight weeks.

A woman died after a mini bus with elderly people on board rolled on a highway south of Sydney on Wednesday. The incident, on the Prices Highway at Yallah, occurred following a crash with a truck. Both the vehicles were travelling north.

An “Australia first” trade policy has been devised by Treasurer Scott Morrison. This comes on the heels of the departure of United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).