TECHNOLOGY

The recently launched "Pokemon X and Y" Pokemon Bank includes a no-charge trial period which fans have been waiting for. Here's the latest update about it including details of the free trial dates in North America, Europe, Japan and other areas such as Brazil.

For readers who are considering buying the Nexus 5 or the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 has been named one of the most powerful smartphones to date. Millions of people have bought the device. However, despite the positive reviews, there are also several reported problems concerning the device. Some of the reported issues include frozen screen and Wi-Fi problems. There are several fixes and workaround users can use to address these problems.

HTC and Google are collaborating again, new reports said, and the partnership could lead to a 2014 Nexus device release date involving any of the three – the second Nexus 10, the rumoured Nexus 8 and the third Nexus 7 build.

For readers who are considering buying the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active or the iPhone 5S, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

Between the Xbox One and PS4, the former has more grounding based on entertainment, and yet it is still surprisingly trumped by its rival in the media features area. What’s more, a lot of games for the PS4 that have been unannounced are getting teased by developers and screenshots. Meanwhile, PS3 owners will need to download a firmware update for online play.

More details have been revealed about The Order: 1886, including its focus on single-player mode, the focus on 30fps gameplay for detail enhancement as well as the destructible environments which will be shown off in an upcoming trailer.

The rumoured June 2014 release date of the iPhone 6 could come a bit earlier as Apple ramps up its efforts to increase visibility in the emerging markets and the tack for now is to reintroduce the near 4-year-old iPhone 4.

Those who are looking forward to playing "Titanfall" will need Origin to access the game. At the same time, the beta access will require codes from the developer. Lastly, it has already been confirmed that more features and support will come to "Titanfall" once it has launched.

Lucas Bane's wedding proposal to his boyfriend on Dec 11, 2013 killed two birds with one stone. It got him the "Yes" from beau David Devora as well as it softened the heart of a former high school classmate who used to bully him.

New York Times reported highly anticipated Samsung flagship smartphone will be unveiled at a low-key event in Barcelona.

Overwhelming rumors on the specs and features of Galaxy S5 are out as Samsung's highly anticipated next-generation Galaxy S flagship smartphone. Among these reported features is the fingerprint sensor embedded to the display, according to ETNews.

As Samsung Galaxy line has gained a reputation for bringing innovative specs and features to its smartphones, Samsung Galaxy S5 has become one of the most anticipated devices of 2014.

Many reports confirmed the release of Apple’s iPhone 6. While there are no definite dates set yet, general consensus will be around later this year – third quarter. As there are many reports and leaks around, it can be confusing for some to decide what to expect from Apple’s next flagship phone. Among the more reliable resources are brokerage firms and analysts. This time, top South Korean brokerage company, KDB Daewoo Securities, has provided their list of Apple iPhone 6 details.

iPhone 6 release date may happen very soon as previous iPhones are for sale in Amazon.

The recent leaked photo of HTC M8 is fake, according to a company's executive. The photo in question showed the upcoming smartphone will come in two cameras at the back. The leak said HTC One 2, also known as HTC M8, will arrive with dual camera and double lens allowing users to produce better quality image when taking pictures. Also, the photos will have enhanced depth perception that will turn a normal selfie taker to a professional photographer.

Samsung Galaxy S5 will feature a fingerprint sensor embedded on the entire screen of the device, according to a report.

As Samsung Galaxy S5 release date nears, reports about the much anticipated flagship smartphone continue to flood the Internet. A recent leak has revealed the hardware specs of the smartphone in .pdf.

Rape is a horrible crime often triggered by porn viewing like what happened in the video above. However, it becomes doubly reprehensible and revolting when the perpetrator and victim are very young siblings such as what happened in Britain. A 13-year-old Briton from Lancashire admitted the rape of his 8-year-old sister. The male teen appeared before the Blackburn Magistrates Court on Thursday and said he did the act after watching porn on the family Xbox.

The Galaxy S5 on release date will be a class on its own if reports prove true that the Galaxy S4 replacement will hit the market sporting a 2K or 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution.

Here's another good news for "Pokemon X and Y" players. There's another update and this time it's about the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) XY Expansion. According to Pokemon, the complete Pokemon TCG XY Expansion is now available for download on the official Pokemon Trading Card Game Online Web site.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 release may be just around the corner. According to recent reports, the Korean tech giant has given out invites for an event on February. While the company did not divulge if it will announce the Samsung Galaxy S5, many analysts believe it will be venue for the company. The Samsung “unPacked 5” event during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona may be the event everyone is waiting for.

The Nexus 6 release date is likely timed between May and June 2014 or merely a few months from now and judging from the last two versions – Google’s flagship device should be worth the wait.

iPhone 6 latest report suggest that Apple is planning to use 10 MP camera with f/1.8 and will come with new and improved filters that is lighter and thinner than previous IR filters. Is this going to beat Galaxy S5 and will it match Sony Sirius camera lens?

Google Nexus 10 2 release may not happen at all as the company shifts its focus to the successor of Nexus 5 - Nexus 6.

Flappy Birds is now the new addictive game invading Android and iOS devices. High score is the main objective by surviving the bird against pipes but doing this can be very frustrating. In case tips are not enough and desperation knocks, here are the hacking tools for Android and iOS to achieve high score easily.

"MGSV: Ground Zeroes" is already looking good—but it may look even better on the PS4 compared to the Xbox One. Also, more details come in about the gameplay length as well as tidbits and trivia on what to expect for "The Phantom Pain."

Check out the cool hack that lets gamers play the PS Vita with the DualShock 4 controller. Also, new issues pop up with the PS4 1.60 firmware update, while new games have again been teased for announcement.

Attention Pokemon fans, especially "Pokemon X and Y" players! The wait is finally over because the Pokemon Bank is now available for download in North America through the Nintendo 3DS eShop! Make sure to download it before Friday, March 14, 2014 to get the 30-Day No-Charge trial period. If you download it after March 14, 2014, then you will have to pay the $4.99 annual fee to access it including the Poke Transfer app.