TECHNOLOGY

One thing that will set 2013 apart in tech is the devices that blur the line between tablets and laptops. Ultrabooks or hybrids, as they are more popularly known, have changed portable computing. Offering longer battery life and more functions, ultrabooks have become the new standard today. Samsung and Apple are not the only big players around. The following list count downs some of the best hybrids today.

MSI has been keeping its attention on developing more gaming devices including notebooks. This time, the company just released two gaming laptops namely the GP60 and GP70. The two notebooks are slim and light allowing gamers to take their experience to anywhere they want.

It is almost confirmed that Apple is working on a large-screen iOS smartphone that analysts calls as the iPhone 6 and its likely release date is anytime between January and March in 2014.

When it comes to three dimensional effects, the most common ones are found in forms of photos or videos. But what if suddenly the concept of Skype 3D can be tapped by everyone these days?

The departure of Alex Macgillivray, Twitter’s top legal executive and staunch defender of free speech on the Internet, has led industry analysts to ask how the reshuffling of Twitter’s legal team will affect the microblogging site’s stance on data privacy.

Facebook’s move to give government agencies and, soon, advertisers, free rein over the personal information of network users has reignited the debate on privacy in the social media sphere.

The D-Day for the IFA Consumer Electronics show is fast approaching. The tech giants Samsung and Sony are gearing up to launch their respective new products just days before the show. The Xperia Z1, Smartwatch 2, Galxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear are expected to make their debut this September.

The PS4 is looking to be more like the Xbox One in terms of the offers and new capabilities that come with its accessory feature, the PlayStation Eye Camera. Meanwhile, the Xbox One is also putting a foot forward with independent developers, in order to entice more of them into the platform.

The promised trailer for the Minecraft Xbox 360 TU 12 mash-up pack is finally here with details on the release date. Developers have also released new information on what to expect for the 1.7 update.

Schenker Technologies UK Ltd, a subsidiary of Schenker Technologies GmbH, just released the XMG C703 super thin 17" gaming notebook. The laptop features an elegant black aluminum chassis and runs on a 4th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. It also includes a NVIDIA Geforce GTX 765M graphics transforming the device into one of the best gaming notebooks around.

"Injustice" is looking at an Android release before the year ends. "Call of Duty" fans can see a sneak peek behind the pre-order bonus map, Free Fall. "Battlefield 4" teases another round of intel to get you "Prepared 4 Battle," this time for those aiming to give Commander Mode a shot.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is reportedly set to be available in the U.K from 16 Sept. Customers are eagerly waiting for the release date of the device.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date is one of the most anticipated releases this year and it is expected that the device will showcase great specs and features.

Taking a step towards opening its Australia office, social media giant, Twitter is reported to have recruited former Google Australia display advertising head, Karen Stocks as local country head. The move has a strong commercial motive but will also help closer engagement with authorities.

Samsung seems to be preparing for an overhauled and uniform look for all of its devices, as image leaks have been streaming in for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, the Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2, and the Galaxy Gear.

Apple has recently acquired a Swedish company called AlgoTrim. The company develops codecs for mobile devices to improve their performance. The products and expertise of the company may be used in the iPhone 6. This could make the imaging and video better in the phone.

Customers are looking forward to the release date of the new Samsung Galaxy S5, as new leaks and rumours keep surfacing. Many competitor companies have launched their phones to take on the S4 – Samsung’s current flagship smartphone. Speculation is rife about the possible features and specs of the new smart phone from the South Korean giant.

A new Google Nexus 5 concept image emerged online showing almost real-like specs and features.

Grand Theft Auto pre-orders increased as soon as gamers saw the trailer of the new game. The game will hit stores on September 17.

Borderlands 2, Saints Row 4, and The Playroom of the PS4 will get new DLC content, already being teased by its developers.

iPhone 6 release date may happen in less than a week as Apple and Gazelle offer new trade-in programs for old iPhones.

The Fast and the Furious franchise have delivered some of the best car selections around. As the movie series continues to bring successful returns, makers of the film announced a seventh installment is coming underway. With the announcement of the Fast and the Furious 7, there are several cars which many think can transform the movie into one of the best car showcases of all time.

More leaks about the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch are coming out in media ahead of its Sept 4 official unboxing in Berlin, Germany as a pre-IFA event.

Google confirmed over the weekend that it bought WIMM Labs during summer of 2012. The buy-out involved WIMM Labs entering into an exclusive, confidential relationship for its technology and stop of sales of its Developer Preview Kit.

Today, like most days, I fired up my computer.

Microsoft just made permanent it price-cut promotion for its Surface tablets. On Thursday, Aug 29, the Surface Pro had a new starting price of $799 or $100 less.

The two most awaited devices are to be announced this September. Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and the Sony Xperia Z1 both will be announced this time, yet not confirmed but they will.

The new Nexus 7 (2013) has been facing GPS and toucch screen issues from the moment ot was released and were supposed to be vanish after the update. But still we have issues in Touch screen of Nexus 7 after the JSS15Q recent software update.

In a series of high-profile attacks on media websites, the latest is The New York Times website.