TECHNOLOGY

If you are planning to get any new fancy gadgets for this holiday season, you definitely have to check out the new Apple for your gift's list. Phil Schiller, senior vice president of worldwide marketing at Apple Inc., presented the next toy for your collection at yesterday's Apple's latest launch event in San Francisco. No, it is not iPad 5, it is iPad Air.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) will launch ultra-high definition televisions (HDTV) with 65- and 55-inch screens towards the end of next year, according to a Tokyo-based analyst at Advanced Research Japan Co.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg was the highest paid CEO in the United States last year, according to an annual poll by corporate governance research group GMI Ratings released this week, raking in nearly $2.28 billion thanks to a combination of salary, bonuses and stock options.

Apple unveiled the new OS X Mavericks that allows consumers to upgrade their laptops for free.

An updated version of the Minecraft 1.7 has been released by Mojang, while a new update is now available for Minecraft Pocket Edition. Plus, two mods for the weekend will give you fun weapons to use.

Apple recently launched their latest iPad Air and iPad Mini 2. The iPad Air comes with LED-backlit IPS LCD display, 16M colors, capacitive touch screen and resolution offering 1,536 x 2,048 pixels plus 264 ppi. The device runs on Apple A7 with Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) and PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics).

HTC One official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware was believed to fix improvements on the camera; unfortunately, the update delivered a 'purple camera' warning which now plagues the smartphone. So as their Christmas gift, Android 4.4 KitKat will be pushed on December 2013.

Tech giant Apple finally announced the new iPad Air at the recent unveiling event.

Everyone is expecting Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 KitKat to be launched in October 2013 which supported by KitKat Twitter. However, rumours showed another colour of possible delay till November. Here are possible reasons how that delay may happen for Android 4.4 and Nexus 5.

The Oct 24 Google media event is all about the new Play Store, new reports said, likely leading to delayed release date for the LG-assembled Nexus 5.

Now, the game takes the cuteness factor to a whole new level via the Pokemon-Amie feature. A Pokemon can be treated like a virtual pet, similar to the popular Tamagotchi. This means that players can pet them, scratch them and feed them treats using the touchscreen of the Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo 3DS XL.

"Plants vs Zombies 2," "Pokemon Games," "Dungeon Keeper," "Spirit Stones" and "Combat Monsters" are now available for free for Samsung Galaxy S4 and other Android devices.

Samsung’s Galaxy S4 has already posted some 40 million of total sales as of Q3 2013, new reports said, likely negating the need for the South Korean tech giant to rush the release date of its predecessor – the Galaxy S5.

OgilvyOne Athens created a 55-second ad for Nestle Fitness to promote breast cancer awareness. It features Greek actress Maria Bakodimou wearing a high-tech bra that tweets every time it is unfastened.

The iPad 5 and iPad Air try to outsmart every tablet description out there. They are faster, cheaper and lighter. The improved specs and more affordable price seem a good deal for many consumers. They are not. There are several reasons why people should think twice before buying either the iPad 5 or the iPad Air.

Microblogging site Twitter is aiming to raise up to $1.6 billion in its initial public offering. It set on Thursday the price range of $17 to $20 a share.

Nokia’s tablet, Lumia 2520, finally makes an appearance. After a few months of reports and leaks, Nokia finally unveiled its first Windows tablet. True to its name, the Lumia tablet appears like a bigger version of Nokia’s identically named Windows phone. Can the new slate compete with the likes of iPad Air?

The new Mac Pro 2013 release date is set in December according to the special Apple Event. It was introduced alongside the refreshed iPad line, MacBook Pro 2013 and OS X Mavericks.

Nokia hopes to move ahead with this intriguing line-up - the Asha 500, the Asha 502 and the Asha 503. The company has a built a fresh line-up of inexpensive handsets which bridge the gap between smartphones and feature phones. None of them has the killer specs of smartphones, but for the budget-conscious consumer, the $100 pre-subsidy price is a steal. However, none of the three feels cheap at all.

The Omate TrueSmart Smartwatch 2.0 boasted of a milestone with its Kickstarter project. This was believed the first smartwatch with the Google Services and Google Play Store.

Many tech companies have joined the "Retina" or "high-res" wagon. As Apple introduced the Retina on its iPad offering, it seems Sony Xperia will soon be featuring a similar technology. According to the leak, Sony may be working on a 12-inch Xperia tablet with a 4k display.

The onslaught of devices from Apple and Nokia may have taken the public’s attention from other upcoming releases. There are more companies planning to release interesting devices and they might be worth the look. For example, a leak just hinted LG working on G Flex – an Android phone that features a similar screen like Samsung’s Galaxy Round.

Apple unveiled its refreshed iPads at the recent press event.

Asus delivers a tablet with the right premium features but for a good price – introducing the Memo Pad HD 10. The slate packs on sharp in-plane switching (IPS) screen plus a comfortable design and excellent viewing angles. For people who know and have heard of Asus’ slate capabilities, the Memo Pad FHD 10 delivers a similar impressive experience.

With the smartphones form many manufacturers vying for attention choosing the right device can be challenging. Here is a comparison between the LG Nexus 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 for readers who are considering the devices.

BlackBerry 10.2 OS is scheduled to be released next week and it brings new features to improve BlackBerry devices, apps and services. Here are ten new changes you should expect from BlackBerry 10.2 OS.

Readers who are considering the LG Nexus 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S3, here is a specs comparison between the two devices. The information could help readers make an informed decision.

Good news for Apple fans itching to get their hands on the new iPad Air, Walmart is offering the device for less on Nov. 1.

For readers who are considering the iPhone 4S and the Samsung Galaxy S4, here is a comparison of the specs and price in Australia. The comparison may help readers make an informed decision.