TECHNOLOGY

The Australian Government's Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has just launched its trial "Thunderstorm Tracker" Online Radar for the Southeast Queensland area. According to the official Web site of the Australian Government BOM, the "Thunderstorm Tracker" aims to show the expected position and location of thunderstorms up to 30 minutes before it happens. It is reportedly based on data that is obtained from weather radar and is an extension of the BOM's radar capabilities.

The 2013 holiday season is upon and those holding out for that momentous Galaxy S4 buy this year may finally give in except that one major hurdle is on the horizon – the fast-approaching Galaxy S5 release date.

The new Content ID policy for YouTube is hurting gaming celebrities online, as flagging of copyright content continues. Some developers have already taken notice and are taking action to encourage fans to contest flagging claims.

The 2014 Samsung flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S5 and the Galaxy Note, will likely show off new display panels that is akin to the Retina screen found on iPhone 5S plus they will be cheaper too, according to new reports.

A new steam machine has been spotted, though it is more expensive than the version from iBuyPower. At the same time, a refurbished Wii Remote Plus is offered at a cheap price, while GameStick lifts the lid one what of its future developers.

The Xbox One’s hard drive has been put to the test in terms of storage capabilities, a new mod has been found to enable consoles to have keyboard and mouse support, and news on spying activities in Xbox Live and other online games.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Rob Ford happen to be the most popular subjects to talk about on Facebook in 2013

There are no much official information about the iPhone 6 just yet but generally Apple releases its iPhones for two years and delivers a couple of specs boosts in the second year - which is the iPhone 5s now. With that information, the iPhone 6 will be a total revamp from its predecessor and it might be the best smartphone ever made.

A number of pillow fights which occurred in the University of Waterloo may sound like just another kid’s play for some, but Zaid Tahir and Mickey Areibi thought otherwise

Google has only started rolling out the Android 4.4.1 update but it looks like a new fix is also good to go as Android 4.4.2 just recently showed up on Nexus devices. Some owners have been frustrated that their Nexus devices are not receiving the camera fix upgrade from Android 4.4.1 but the reason behind that is that Google wanted to get those other devices queued up for the new Android 4.4.2 update instead.

Samsung Galaxy S5 features may include an LDS Antenna just like the Galaxy Note 3 to pack that slimmer body.

When the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for Samsung Galaxy devices got announced, it promised a range of game-changing improvements and updates. However, it seems a number of device owners have been experiencing otherwise. There are reports saying that their devices became buggy once they updated to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

Galaxy S5 isn't the only one getting boiled with rumours but also Galaxy Note 4 expected to arrive with better technology than S5. So if you want to upgrade to Galaxy Note 3 from Note 3, here are ten expectations you should look after for the phablet of 2014.

Several smartphones have emerged as eligible candidate for Android 4.4 KitKat update. Evidences spawned confirming upcoming updates for HTC One Maxx, One Mini, Droid DNA, Butterfly S and One X.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is not quite far away from its launch date, as such rumours about its specs and features abound all over the Internet. A new rumour claims that Samsung will cut down costs with its forthcoming flagships in 2014.

Google recently released Android 4.4 KitKat OS but two more versions are out to fix several bug issues and improve overall system performance. It is now available for Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 and if you own one of them, here are the reasons why you should update now.

For readers who are considering buying the Apple iPad Air or the iPad 4, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

The Smarty Ring Bluetooth-enabled wearable gadget for easy smartphone alert checks and incoming call management is finally here! Move over, Samsung Galaxy Gear watch, Pebble Watch and Sony SmartWatch, here comes the latest wearable gadget designed to work in sync with one's smartphone. It is much sleeker, fashionable and easier to wear than the smart watches out there today. It can be worn even if you are dressed casually or dressed to the nines.

People who want more out of their devices and handsets can find custom ROMs extremely useful. Along with this, the CyanogenMod team some of the most popular and useful Android custom ROMs. This time, the team started rolling out the CyanogenMod 11 Android 4.4 KitKat nightly builds. The nightly builds are available to a range of Nexus devices including the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10.

Samsung Galaxy S5 fell behind iPhone 5S and Galaxy Note 3, according to the latest benchmark test.

Samsung’s upcoming flagship phone, the Samsung Galaxy S5, continues to make waves. Its curved screen and flexible display have been a point of interest for quite some time now. Nonetheless, apart from screen sizes and resolutions, the thinness of a handset has been a major selling point for many manufacturers. Recent reports say that Samsung will be using an antenna technology to make sure the Galaxy S5 maintains a thin build.

Facebook has released a list of places with the most number of check-ins in 2013 with theme parks, sporting arenas and tourist attractions dominating.

The Nexus 10 2 release date may not happen this 2013 but thanks to Google, Android tablet fans will have another Nexus to consider in its stead – the 8.3-inch LG G Pad that is now officially a member of the Google Play family.

Official Android 4.4 KitKat for LG G2 release date has been confirmed and currently under testing phase before live update goes by January 2014.

For readers who are considering buying the LG Nexus 5 or the Sony Xperia Z1, here is a specs and price comparison between the two devices in Australia. The comparison could help readers make an informed decision.

Nokia is reportedly working on a second tablet after unveiling the Nokia Lumia 2520 at the Nokia World event last October. The Nokia Lumia 2020 “Illusionist” has been tipped to be the Finnish company’s 8.3-inch tablet with 1080p screen display.

After this year's successful release of the Nexus 7, a lot of Google fans are anticipating the release of the Nexus 10 2 before the year ends.

The reward for the hacker who will first offer the iOS 7 jailbreak is now up to almost $6000.

Check out a great tip to get a Mega Aggron in a tutorial video. Also, get the basic information on what an Ability Capsule is and what you can do with it in Pokemon X and Y.