TECHNOLOGY

A video from Russia showing a gay male teenager being harassed by other young people has become viral in various video sharing sites.

Google just released their second generation Nexus 7 last July 24 in San Francisco. Noting the success of the original Nexus 7, the second installment of the tablet appears to be on its way to becoming just the same hit. With the release of the new Nexus, people are now asking what this spells for the first Google tablet and other competitors like Apple’s iPad mini?

With new and improved version, Google has launched a new Nexus 7 tablet with new and improved features that just might give the touted iPad mini and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 a run for their money. One of the enhancements is graphics. Outfitting the Nexus with a full HD screen and improved processing capacity just goes beyond expectations.

With new and improved version, Google has launched a new Nexus 7 tablet with new and improved features that just might give the touted iPad mini and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 a run for their money. One of the enhancements is graphics. Outfitting the Nexus with a full HD screen and improved processing capacity just goes beyond expectations.

The social networking company shares soared in after-hours trading yesterday. Its mobile advertising sales advanced it to a stronger-than-expected quarterly profit from virtually nothing a year ago to 41 percent of its total ad revenue of $1.6 billion in the second quarter.

In order to settle all patent disputes, Samsung and Apple are again on the same table. Apple has asked Samsung to pay $30-$40 for every smartphone sale and even pushed Samsung to sign "anti-cloning:" agreement which would prevent them from copying any of Apple's products in the future.

Australian authorities have issued warnings when a young woman from Sydney was hospitalised after being electrocuted using Apple's iPhone. Since similar incidents from around the globe have been recorded - - creating shock and resulting in electrocution for the device users - - the authorities maintain that it is best for Aussies to take the necessary precautions in using tech devices.

'In the Way' guy is not "ridiculously photogenic" or "unimpressed." But he is the latest star in the funny viral memes circulating the social media sites via Reddit today. Thanks to him, photobombing reaches a whole new level. Have you seen him yet on Facebook, Twitter?

Samsung insider tipped out that the company is working on an official Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy S3 instead of releasing Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Google already pushed update for Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 & Nexus 10 which will be followed by Galaxy S4 and other Google Edition devices. Owners who are waiting should know the top 10 benefits of Galaxy S3 running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

Since the release of iPhone 5, rumours about its follower have filled the internet, analyzing how the next gen Apple smartphone could evolve.

Search engine giant Google finally unveiled the latest 4.3 version of Android Jelly Bean OS and the original Nexus 7 tablet is among the first devices to receive the update.

Google Nexus 7 maker ASUS announced the release of two motherboards: the new A88XM-A and A55BM-A/USB3. The two motherboards released are the first of its kind to work with the new new Socket FM2+ APUs (Accelerated Processing Units) from AMD.

South Korea’s LG is reportedly phasing the global rollout of its new flagship, the LG G2, commencing in August and going full-blast by October 2013, in the process inadvertently telling the world that the Nexus 5 release date is near.

Some of the LG G2 leaked specs hinted on some not-so-amazing Google Nexus 5 features.

Apple, analysts said, is providing two iOS 7 smartphones starting September 2013 – the low-cost iPhone Lite and the high-end iPhone 5S, the latter pegged for a release date later in the month or early October.

Qualcomm seems to be a runaway winner as it managed to tie the knot with Google’s Nexus 7.2 and Motorola’s upcoming X8. However, this does not mean the company has stopped working on increasing their market share in an industry dominated by Intel.

Google’s latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update started rolling out to devices like Nexus 10 beginning Wednesday. Following the announcement of the Jelly Bean update, Google also unwrapped the second generation Nexus 7. While Android 4.3 and new Nexus 7 continue to make headlines and garner positive feedback, the tech giant already mentioned plans of releasing Nexus 10 and Key Lime Pie.

The iPad Mini 2 release date is still in the second half of 2013 alongside the latest build of the original 9.7-inch iPad, a new report said, but the rollout for the 7.9-inch tablet could be without Retina.

BlackBerry just laid off 250 workers assigned at the company's product testing facility in Waterloo, Ontario. The cost-cutting measure is in response to BlackBerry's attempt to improve profits amid weak sales of its Z10 and Q10 smartphones.

Finnish mobile manufacturer Nokia recently introduced its new flagship smartphone that aims to battle the giants of the market.

With the release of the new Google Asus Nexus 7.2, tablet competition became stiffer. Following months of hype and speculations, Google finally released their Google Nexus 7.2 last July 24. The device features improved specs including enhanced display and more high performing processor.

The second Nexus 7 edition was unveiled this week boasting of upscale components and capabilities but one analyst is far from impressed, insisting that the stock Android tablet will be eclipsed by the Moto X on release date.

Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is now official and Google has already begun rolling out the update to Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 10. LG Nexus 4 is expected to get the official update very soon, but right now, owners must wait. At this time, you can manually install Android 4.3 JWR66N version to have your Nexus 4 updated.

Fake apps pop up for Plants vs. Zombies 2, while a new INJUSTICE DLC character is teased.

One of the latest controversial moves by Microsoft is another policy reversal, this time for the self-publishing of indie developers.

Minecraft Xbox 360 Skin Pack 5 has been released, while other information about the TU 12 has been hinted.

Sony’s Xperia i1 Honami smartphone started making headlines months ago when the company announced its 20MP camera and slim design. This time, reports point to a leak featuring the actual design of the smartphone including how the 20MP will look like.

Rumours and developments for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S4 Mini, and Galaxy S4.

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