TECHNOLOGY

Rumors are circulating the Internet nowadays regarding the possible release of an Apple Mini iPad 3. The rumors came about when The Wall Street Journal published an article that discussed Apple's efforts of testing a new tablet computer with a smaller screen.

What Australians are surfing about on the net these days? Like the rest of the world, they were socialising via Facebook or enjoying the hottest clips posted on You Tube, according to a new study from Experian Hitwise.

An analyst believes Apple Inc. will be launching upgrades for two of its iOS devices with 4G LTE capabilities.

As more and more Android tablets hit the market this year, developers are rushing to provide quality apps for Android tablet owners. Apple's iPad might have over 140,000 apps available for its users but if you're an Android tablet user there are still a lot of Android apps for you to choose from. Here are some essential apps you need to download to make the most of your Android tablet.

Apple Inc. recently launched its 25 Billion Apps Countdown Promotion.

Chinese workers assembling the world's top gadgets have been awarded considerable pay hikes by one of the world's most notorious employer, the Foxconn Technology Group.

Apple Inc. is reportedly working on an 8-inch version of its best-selling iPad tablet in an effort to broaden its market share.

Rumors about the iPad 3 are surging since iMore blog reported that it will be released March 7. The latest news is that the device will be powered by a quad-core processor.

Microsoft Corp. launched on Thursday a new trend-tracking service called msnNow which tracks what people are talking about online by shifting through real-time topics across social media networks like Facebook and Twitter. Users can then see what topics are trending at the moment by looking at the site along with a few pithy comments from MSN's editorial staff about the topics.

Modern technology has affected many aspects in the world and dentists should also take advantage of this in order to connect more to their patients.

There is a new "face" in face recognition and this could be in the form of a dot. This is what Associate Professor Ajmal Mian from the University of Western Australia is working on.

Dimensional Optics, one of the leading companies that cater to active and passive 3D glasses recently incorporated new changes in their website that makes it easier for customers to purchase 3D glasses.

The Fair Labor Association has given an initial assessment of the working conditions on Apple's Foxconn manufacturing plants and found that the working conditions are far better than other manufacturing plants in the region.

Handheld gaming is facing an uncertain future right now. Casual gamers are flocking to smartphones and tablets for simple touchscreen games foregoing traditional portable devices for the more versatile phones and tables. Sony and Nintendo have been feeling the brunt of this new attitude when their portable game devices have failed to make a mark in the market. Nintendo's 3DS had slow sales that forced the company to slash prices just to move units.

HTC is reportedly launching its own music streaming service with Beats Electronics in an effort to turn the company's flagging fortunes around.

Club TUKI recently revealed their kid-safe browser. This new kid-safe browser offers new features that will entice children to use this browser and at the same time, put the parent's mind at ease.

MSN announced the launch of their newest feature, aptly named as msnNOW. MSN described this service as something that will help people to be updated on the latest trends.

Professor Max Lu, the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor in University of Queensland recently received a prestigious and highly-acclaimed technology award. The reason behind the award was due to "distinguished and sustained contributions to collaboration with China in science and technology”. Professor Lu received the award together with other 6 awardees.

Hunch, a startup that specializes in recommendation technology, was acquired by eBay in last November 2011. The online auction site hopes to use Hunch's expertise to bolster eBay's business dealings.

The future of navigation systems could take a turn as there are current research studies that are utilising camera technology which are inspired by small mammals. Presently, GPS technology is dependent on using satellites and complex yet powerful computers in order to bring this kind of service.

A chronicle news reporter recently featured a behind-the-scenes look in MetalDetector.com, the first online retailer of Metal Detectors. MetalDetector.com is located at Southborough, Massachusetts and has been around for 30 years. It is currently being managed by brothers Michael and Daniel Berznweig.

Networking specialist Cisco has decided to mount a challenge on Microsoft's takeover of Skype, lodging an appeal before the European Commission earlier this week.

Initial assessment by the chief of the independent labour group reviewing Apple contractors' factories in China portrayed a serene and sane working environment for thousands of Chinese workers tasked to assemble Apple gadgets.

Facebook users have another reason to celebrate as one of the most-loved games in the world; Angry Birds is now available in the social networking site.

Apple, Inc.’s (NYSE:AAPL) latest tablet could face customs ban from Chinese authorities after a local firm filed for trademark dispute in the country to stop the exportation and importation of the said device.

There have been a number of leaked images of the smartphones that are supposed to debut in the upcoming Mobile World Congress. One of the latest leaks is the first image of the LG Optimus 3D 2 smartphone along with its potential specs.

There's no stopping the Apple Inc. express. Apple, the world's top tech company by market value, passed by nemesis and supplier Samsung Electronics to become the world's biggest smartphone vendor in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Australians appear to be developing closer affinity with tablet computing with a new report showing that the now ubiquitous mobile device is currently owned by close to 3 million users in the country.

It's 'Two' for Oracle. Redwood City, California-based Oracle Corp. has made its second acquisition by signing a $1.9 billion acquisition deal with Taleo Corp.