TECHNOLOGY

Sydney's funnel-web spiders are considered Australia's deadliest spider. However, a new study shows that a funnel-web spider's venom has potential to protect cells against stroke.

Samsung has already announced that its flagship Galaxy S8 will have a dedicated button for the company’s brand new voice assistant Bixby. The technology is expected to be dominant player soon in the voice-assistant space along with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant. The tech will eventually feature advanced AI.

New threat intelligence has prompted the United States and the United Kingdom to impose new security measures on gadgets on certain airlines and certain countries.

Augmented Reality (AR) seems to be the next big thing in the smartphone industry. There are reports that Apple is working on an AR headset to connect to iPhone 8. Moreover, Samsung may also implement AR features in its upcoming flagship Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.

Spider silk is foreseen as the fibre of the future, with a company from the Bay Area initiating an innovation that uses biotechnology to come up with a limited-edition woven tie.

A student from the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands has created an infrared-based Li-Fi system that can reach speeds 100 times greater than conventional Wi-Fi systems.

Western Australia roads will require hundreds of millions of dollars to see driverless cars running on them by 2025. The RAC has called for an investment worth $300 million in intelligent transport systems in the state.

Major smartphone companies unveiled some of their greatest products during the Mobile World Congress 2017. LG G6 and Moto G5 Plus are two such products received with a lot of anticipation. The former is a high-end device while the latter a budget-focused phone.

If latest reports are to be believed, Samsung just cannot wait to release the Galaxy S8 in the market. Pre-orders may start few days ahead of in-store launch. The move is reportedly for the company’s home market.

If latest reports are to be believed, Wi-Fi Alliance has cleared Samsung Galaxy J7 2017, J5 2017 and J3 2017. While some variants have been certified with Android 7.0 Nougat OS, some still have the older Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

If latest reports are to be believed, Samsung is developing display panels that are pressure sensitive for both Galaxy Note 8 and S8. It will be reportedly similar to Apple’s Force Touch that featured in iPhone 6s and 6s Plus.

The Sony Xperia XZ may not be as popular as the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, but it can definitely give the Android gold standard a run for its money when it comes to cameras.

It’s been three years since Apple last updated its high-end computer, and a Mac Pro 2017 refresh is sorely needed.

If latest reports are to be believed, Google has recently delayed the release of its highly anticipated Nexus 7 2017 tablet. The company is said to be improving on the features of the device. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Book’s super AMOLED display has been highly praised.

Samsung has tried targeting working professionals with its newly released Galaxy Book. The Apple iPad Pro is more like a high-powered tablet that some may feel is slightly over-priced. The Galaxy device is a tablet that can be a direct replacement for a laptop.

While Elon Musk revealed plans of streamlining Tesla Model 3 deliveries, an interesting render of the much-awaited Model Y has surfaced online, making fans excited. Even though Tesla is currently focusing only on its upcoming electric vehicle (EV) sedan, it has not stopped fans from speculating about the Model 3 crossover.

If latest reports are to be believed, Microsoft Surface Pro 5 could be the fastest hybrid yet from the Redmond tech giant. It is believed to be coming with the all-new AMD Ryzen chip. Moreover, the hybrid will be the right platform to show off the power of Windows 10.

The Samsung Galaxy S8, Google Pixel 2 and OnePlus 5 are three highly-anticipated devices of this year, and all three will undoubtedly pack some amazing specs and features that can create a rage in the market.

There are a number of reasons why the Microsoft Surface Phone is getting delayed. However, none of the reasons are official. While some experts believe Microsoft will first release a Windows 10 mobile, some are of the opinion that the company is looking to position the device as a transition from Windows to ARM.

If latest reports are to be believed, the Microsoft Surface Book 2 has already entered mass production, and it is going to have a clamshell design. Interestingly, the device will be priced much lower than its predecessor.

There is little doubt that Facebook has grown into the most popular and used social media platform on the Internet. The company’s messaging service, Messenger, is a great tool to help communicate with friends and family.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus are expected to be launched this month with a 5.1-inch and 6.2-inch curved Super AMOLED display and a superb QHD+ resolution. OnePlus 5 is also expected to be launched with some pretty incredible specs that can very well compete with the Samsung flagships. Also in line is the most-expected smartphone from Cupertino tech giant Apple, and it is none other than the iPhone 8.

If latest reports are to be believed, the premium Samsung Galaxy X foldable smartphone could be unveiled at the IFA tech show in Berlin, later this year. The South Korean tech giant usually unveils its Note flagships at this event.

Samsung Galaxy A5 and A7 2017 are identical in terms of design, features and specs. These smartphones have recently been launched and are facing a lot of competition in the mid-range segment. One such smartphone is the OnePlus 3T.

The Motorola Moto G5 Plus is slowly being made available in various countries. Recently, it was released in India. The phone can be compared with OnePlus 4 and Samsung Galaxy A5 2017. If one is unsure which one to go for, here’s a quick comparison.

A new report suggests that Apple may hold a non-glitzy media conference next week and surprise fans with a new 9.7-inch iPad Pro 2017 model.

Sony Xperia XZs will only be available in parts of Europe. It will be released before the Sony Xperia XZ Premium.

Apple fans are looking forward to the MacBook 2017 models, which are reportedly going to be worth the wait thanks to new enhancements.

The Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 are all said to receive monthly Android and security updates, according to Nokia.