TECHNOLOGY

Laptops offer more features than anyone can imagine. What is even surprising is the rate of development that tech manufacturers seem to take on. While offering more battery life seems to the fad among laptop makers, this time Ubuntu wants to lead the pack for solar-powered notebooks.

In what could have huge political and legal ramifications more and more people are trying to “print” guns in the comfort of their homes with the help of the latest 3 D printing technology using plastic? Although several attempts made in the past have resulted in failure a man from Canada claims to have made the world’s first plastic rifle from his 3D printing machine. The video of the test to check the durability of the rifle has been posted on Youtube.

Motorola recently launched Moto x to take on the Apple’s iPhones, which have dominated the smartphone market. This is the first launch by the beleaguered company since its takeover by Google. The following is a comparison of the hard hitting differences that matter.

For those who don’t know what Google TV is - it’s a product from Google which connects with the cable/satellite box and allows the user to watch content from multiple sources such as Netflix, Amazon, YouTube, HBO GO, VOD, regular cable, etc.

PTCRB certified another firmware build for the Sony Xperia Z Ultra which may include Sony's X-Reality Mobile engine to the device scheduled on early September.

Google remains as one of the most powerful and helpful tools for many people today. There is a saying that goes as far as “if you don’t know it, Google it.” People often recommend and turn to the search engine for any type of information they need. Lately, however, the quality of information provided in these search results seems s to dwindle.

LG may not be working on Google Nexus 5 as the company has no plans to release a Google Play Edition of the new LG G2.

Australian independent retailer Mo's Mobile is offering buyers of Samsung Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 of one-year subscription to Samsung's Music Hub service which features streaming of millions of songs on 4 compatible Samsung devices and the Web.

A Chinese version of Plants vs. Zombies 2 has surfaced for being too difficult to defeat without in-app purchases. PopCap Games has also released more Crazy Dave transmission with surprising teasers—chicken zombies, anyone?

4J Studios has given a teaser to the texture packs with the help of sleight of hand at its most recent announcement in Twitter. Fans, on the other hand, have been populating the forums with more speculations on what the Minecraft Xbox 360 TU 12 may bring.

The Xbox One release date may have been unwittingly revealed with the Call of Duty: Ghosts advertisement, which stated a specific date. The PS4 preorders after August 5 in the U.K. have already been confirmed to not reach the day 1 delivery. Plans, though not concrete, may be brewing for a PS Vita version of the Gran Turismo game.

Following, the electrocution of a Chinese woman using a third party fake charger, Apple Inc has offered to replace all fake chargers with new ones. Complaints of faulty chargers had been rising and the iPhone maker decided to replace fake chargers for $10 from August 16-October 16.

Google is still mum on the concrete Google Nexus 5 release date and which company it will partner with in making the device.

The sixth DLC character for Injustice: Gods Among Us has already been revealed to be Zatanna, a fan favorite after the fifth DLC character. Minecraft fans have also started a petition to get more tickets for the upcoming Minecon 2013, while those who want to get more exclusive content for Batman: Arkham Origins can avail of the collector’s edition.

Even the invitation for the upcoming Samsung Unpacked event in Berlin has been pointing to the reveal of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. But with September also a possible timeframe for competitors like the iPhone 6 or iPhone 5S to be making their appearance at the IFA 2013, Samsung’s Note device needs these five features to make sure it stays in the game.

Office supplies and furniture store Office Max is offering a 20 percent discount on the price of the new Nexus 7 2 tablet.

Nokia will release a new Windows 8 tablet in September, according to reports. The company has scheduled for an event running from the 26th to the 27th of September. Many believe that the affair will be the company’s venue to announce and introduce their new devices including a new tablet computer.

In what could be the next battle for computing devices, the smartwatch will take on much interest with trademarks from Apple iWatch and Samsung's Galaxy Gear. Rivals Google and Microsoft also mentioned plans for producing watches that can send emails and make phone calls. With the advent of the iWatch type smartwatch, the demand for smartphones are expected to declines, said analsyts.

The iPhone 6 release date will come soon, and the latest beta version of iOS 7 hinted some of the killer features that will be included in the device.

Since the recent release of Google's Nexus 7 out in the market, the 7-inch device has often been compared to the iPad mini. However, most of the comparison are on the technical aspect. Square Table decided to give the two devices another kind of test - the torture test which was handily won by the Nexus 7. Square Table is a provider of tablet and gadget warranties.

Seven-inch tablets are the rage in the tech world currently, and there are two such devices coming out soon. Tech experts point to the upcoming Kindle Fire HD as the gadget worth waiting vis-à-vis the Nexus 7 from Google.

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) comes off as one of the high-end brands when it comes to smart phones and other devices like tablets and laptops. The higher price of Apple products paired with growing competition from other companies offering more affordable products is putting a dent on the sales of the California giant. This also spawned the calls and suggestions that Apple should begin investing on more entry-level and affordable phones.

iPad mini 2 is expected to be released within the last quarter of the year. The hype is still very much active when it comes to this small Apple tablet. But Google's Nexus 7 2 is also drawing positive reviews, and it is available now. Do you wait for the newest Apple iOS or get the just-released Android small tablet?

iPad mini 2 release date falls within the U.S. holiday season, rumours say. There are at least three reasons why first time tablet buyers should get this small Apple tablet.

A new Plants vs. Zombies 2 developers diary has been released to explain the three new worlds (and more) in the sequel, while a new sticker storybook has been released featuring a favorite fairytale backed with the world of plants and zombies.

Despite the decline in sales, Apple remains to be a force to be reckoned within the tablet and smartphone industry. The ecosystem and customer base it was able to develop stays unbeatable in terms of coherence and overall organization. This time, the company not only seeks to maintain its position but it also wants to expand its reach in the automotive industry.

Apple is the biggest, and most profitable at that, personal computer maker in the world as of the second quarter of 2013 and with the likely release this year of the iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2, the tech giant is poised to keep the crown, a new report said.

Google just barely released the Nexus 7 but rumors on the second generation Nexus 10 started coming up. According to reports, the release of the Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie can come in the form of the Google Nexus 10. What can people expect?

The Samsung Ativ One 7 is an all in one touch screen desktop which also comes with a wireless keyboard and mouse.