Sci/Tech

Apple test driving a street-mapping car, or is it a self-driving car? You Decide

By Staff Reporter - Feb 04, 2015 09:56 AM EST

Could Apple enter into closer competition with Google by rolling out its own street maps version? According to reports, Apple rented a car which was covered in cameras and scanning equipment and was spotted driving around the Bay Area.

Android Malware found in official Google Play apps Durak, IQ Test, Russian history app (DETAILS)

By Staff Reporter - Feb 04, 2015 08:57 AM EST

If you are an Android user, be warned that several popular apps that were on the official Google Play store appear to have contained hidden code that trigger malware-infested pop-up adverts when a smartphone is unlocked that encourage users to click on them.

Reports: Samsung Pay Might Debut With Galaxy S6

By Kamal Nayan - Feb 04, 2015 12:49 AM EST

In order to compete with Apple Pay, Samsung is expected to introduce its own mobile payments service, tentatively named Samsung Pay and the feature could debut in Galaxy S6. The Galaxy S6 is scheduled to be showcased at the MWC 2015 to be held in Barcelona, Spain.

Young Users Ditching Facebook for Instagram and Snapchat

By Kamal Nayan - Feb 04, 2015 12:37 AM EST

Facebook, along with Twitter is experiencing a significant decline in its demographic of 18 to 34-years-olds, according to a new survey. Other social networking services, like Snapchat and Instagram are experiencing "explosive growth."

By 2019, More Than Half A Billon Wearables Devices Will Be In Everyday Use

By Kamal Nayan - Feb 04, 2015 12:20 AM EST

By the time 2019 hits, more than half a billion wearable devices will be in everyday use, according to Cisco's Visual Networking Index report.

Zombie Apps Are Making Harder For Developers To Break Into the App Store

By Kamal Nayan - Feb 04, 2015 12:08 AM EST

Zombie apps - apps that have little to no chance of becoming popular on the App Store - are increasing per year. According to a recent report, zombie apps now make up 83 percent of the entire App Store, compared to 74 % early last year.

iPhone 7 and iPhone 6S Expected To Release In September, Might Feature a New Camera, 2GB RAM and A9 Processor

By Kamal Nayan - Feb 03, 2015 11:45 PM EST

There are no official announcements regarding the release of iPhone 7 and iPhone 6s, but reports are already pegging the flagship phone for a 2015 release - most likely in September.

iPad Air 3 Release Date and Rumors: New Version Might Be Released In October with Resolution Boost

By Kamal Nayan - Feb 03, 2015 11:19 PM EST

iPad Air 2 was launched in October last year and the next version of iPad Air 3 is expected to follow the same pattern. The iPad Air 1 was also announced in October, a year before therefore the guess that iPad Air 3 will be released in October appears to be "mostly" accurate.

Macbook Pro 2015 Release Date: Revamped Version Rumored to be Out By Mid-June

By Kamal Nayan - Feb 03, 2015 02:20 PM EST

Apple is planning to launch two new notebooks this year: MacBook Air with Retina display and a revamped MacBook Pro, according to rumors. The event could take place from June 8- 12 on a "corporate event" assigned in Moscone Center's 2015 summer schedule, MacRumors reports.