TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft is not giving up on the Surface RT, according to a new Bloomberg report, which claimed that the U.S. tech giant is upgrading its compact Windows 8 tablet lines by tapping new component suppliers.

Developments for Oculus Rift, GameStick, and Ouya.

Firstly let me say that I have been a little quiet on B2 of late. We opened up an office in Upper Coomera on the Gold Coast and it has really taken my focus as I find myself back at the pointy end of the industry again which has been refreshing.

Don’t expect a price cut for current-gen consoles, but you can expect surprises from two games, Battlefield 4 and Assassin’s Creed 4.

A new concept image of the upcoming iPhone 6 emerged online showing high end specs and features.

The next-generation small tablet from Apple and Google, the iPad Mini 2 and the Nexus 7 2, are landing later this year and many shoppers will have a tough time choosing which device best merits their investment.

HTC finally reaffirms Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for their flagship smartphone HTC One. This means that the handset will receive the latest Android features such as Actionable Notifications and Quick Settings.

The rumoured next Google Phone dubbed as the Moto X may be released in the United States soon.

DLC news for Gears of War: Judgment, The Bureau, and Deadpool.

Nexus 5 is now linked to the Sony i1 Honami as the device goes live revealing specifications. Ever since LG announced that no Nexus is being manufactured from their houses, spectators are now searching which company is going to make the upcoming Nexus 5. Are Sony and Google working on it?

It’s not even Christmas time but iPhone lovers would surely want to see to rival-killing feature jumps for the rumoured iPhone 6, which according to analysts is most likely slated for a release date between January and March next year.

Retina display panel will not arrive with the iPad Mini 2 this year, a new report said. Instead, consumers should expect the 7.9-inch iOS 7 tablet to sport a new look and a faster processor under the hood.

Motorola handset XT1055 has been spotted paying a visit to FCC requesting compatibility with LTE networks of AT&T, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon which indicates that Moto X Phone will become available to most U.S. network carriers.

The rumoured Samsung Galaxy Note 3 may come with high end specs and features as release date rumours points back to September.

FCC listings indicated that Asus is reportedly working on a mysterious tablet that can potentially or directly go against the line of Google’s Nexus. With the pending release of the Google Nexus 7.2 and increasing hype, Asus is testing the waters to penetrate the same market. Only a few weeks before the release of Nexus, speculations are also increasing that Asus is gearing for another global launch.

Microsoft has pulled a fast one, reversing two of its major policies in light of fans’ reactions.

Reports claimed that tech giant Apple will release two iPhones this year but it’s not the iPhone 6 and 5S but the latter and “iPhone Light”.

New Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware update has been released for Sony Xperia SL and Acro S, featuring a number of bug fixes for both devices.

People in their 40s or older who took typing classes would probably remember the sentence - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog - which was used to teach typing beginners proper finger position. That sentence uses all the 26 letters of the alphabet.

Tizen OS has been depicted as to be a future enemy of the Google Android OS which teamed up by Samsung and Intel. Coming very soon is the first Tizen-based smartphone powered by Exynos 4412 quad-core processor.

Apple announced its plans on increasing expandability of Mac Pro. This will enhance the professional work desktop station by 1/8th of its predecessor. The company is gearing up on boosting the product selection by providing incredible internal expansion space. People can expect a lot from the 2013 Mac Pro.

One killer iPhone feature that Apple will unleash soon is the smartphone’s gaming capabilities, a new report said, likely to be showcased with the impending iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 release dates.

Evasi0n iOS7 jailbreak could be in jeopardy even before the new Apple OS is launched. Evad3rs have expressed an Android switch possibility or iOS 6 only. The reason: iOS 7 is the "worst move Apple did in a long time." Has the Cupertino-based tech giant killed jailbreaking albeit serendipitously? Many iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users had been hoping for the evasi0n 6.1.3 jailbreak. Apparently, they were not tuned in when evad3r @planetbeing announced during beta test that evasi0n will conc...

Samsung calendared an event on June 20 but until now, indications are glaringly absent that it will host a major device unveiling such as the eagerly awaited Galaxy Note 3 release date.

New rumours claimed that the low cost iPhone will cost $99 and there are reasons to back it up.

A new feature related to the current-gen console surfaces, while another indie game developer gets turned off by Microsoft’s indie games policy.

Facebook has added new friends. The social networking giant has earned the support of 1 million active advertisers since Tuesday.

The release of Google Nexus 7 ushered in a new preference for computing devices: small and cheap. The market is quick to adapt and many manufacturers started producing tablets. ASUS has joined the era of producing ultrabooks and tablets. The Memo Pad HD 7 is the company’s latest attempt at penetrating the same market as Google Nexus 7.

Upcoming Nexus 7 2 is bombarded with rumours lately and it includes ASUS K008 7-inch tablet which was recently approved by Bluetooth SIG and received FCC filing. With speculation surrounding the device, here are reasons why you should buy one when Nexus 7 2 has been launched.