Microsoft Surface Book sold out in initial round of pre-orders ahead of 26 October launch
The Surface Book was unveiled at Windows 10 hardware event on 6 October and pre-orders commenced a day later.
OnePlus X to be unveiled on 29 October
The OnePlus X would be unveiled as the OnePlus Mini with inferior specifications compared to the OnePlus 2.
Apple unveils new 21.5in iMac with 4K Retina display
The new 21.5in iMac with 4K Retina display is claimed to deliver 25% "larger colour space" than tradition displays.
Low-light photography to become far better through a new image sensor
Researchers have been developing Quanta Image Sensor to offer significantly enhanced low-light image results.
Facebook starts testing videos section to rival Google's YouTube
Facebook has started rolling out the videos section on its iPhone app and the web to take on YouTube.
Why Apple iPhone 6s is priced differently across global markets
Analysts believe that the differential pricing of the Apple iPhone 6s is due to the stronger US dollar.
Russia to have Yandex Search on Windows 10
Microsoft to start showing Yandex Search on Windows 10 running devices in Russia.
Vimeo starts supporting picture-in-picture view and split screen for iOS 9
Updated app is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch on iOS 7.0 or above.
Facebook sets to please shoppers with dedicated shopping feed
Facebook introduced a dedicated shopping feed and features like Canvas ad experience for online shoppers.
Windows 10 accounts for more than half of Microsoft's app store downloads
Windows 10 was launched on 29 July and is being run on more than 110 million devices across the globe.
Xiaomi Mi5 likely to be launched soon
Xiaomi has started sending out invites apparently to announce the launch of the Mi 5.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow has a hidden file manager
Google has provided a pre-installed file manager in the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update.
Google Chromecast 2015 features new thermal compound to reduce overheating
iFixit teardown shows a new, heat-resisting thermal compound on Google Chromecast 2015.
Micromax ex-chairman Sanjay Kapoor in tussle with management over ESOPs
Kapoor alleges he was sacked by Android phone firm in order to deny him stock options.
Nasa offers startups its patented technologies for free
Startups can choose from a portfolio of over 1,200 technologies patented by Nasa.
Google Search to start showing results from iOS 9 apps directly within Safari
Google Search will now show results from iOS 9 apps directly within Safari.
OnePlus Mini apparently reaches FCC ahead of formal launch
OnePlus Mini will likely to be available as a mini-version of the OnePlus 2.
Mozilla's Firefox will not support web plugins by end of 2016
Firefox mirrors actions by Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome to remove web plugins.
Pinterest localises search to expand globally
Pinterest starts rolling out a localised search experience for international pinners.
Twitter chooses video approach to compete against Facebook
Twitter has announced new video-centric features to take on Facebook.
Sony could consider alternative options for smartphone business in 2016
Sony has 'no plans to withdraw' from the smartphone business but is all set to consider other options in 2016.
Apple App Store takes down iOS apps that were installing root certificates
Apple App Store removes iOS apps with root certificates.
Facebook Messenger debuts on Apple Watch
Facebook Messenger for Apple Watch allows you to send and receive voice clips, likes and stickers.
Facebook introducing 'Reactions' as upgraded feature to 'Like' button
Spain and Ireland will get set of six emoji icons alongside 'Like' button first.
LoopPay hacked, but 'Samsung Pay is safe'
Samsung's LoopPay was reportedly hacked in March 2015 by a group of "government-affiliated Chinese hackers".
WhatsApp now allows you to create content backup in Google Drive
Popular messaging app 's new feature is rolling out only for Android users.
Sony lets 10,000 Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact users test Android 6.0 Marshmallow update
Sony has launched Concept for Android programme to test Android 6.0 Marshmallow update.
Synaptics bringing Apple's 3D Touch-like experience to Android smartphones
Synaptics to bring its Apple's 3D Touch-like ClearForce technology to Android smartphones in 2016.
Google Translate brings in-app translations to Android Marshmallow devices
Google Translate for Android now provides in-app translations on Marshmallow devices.
Apple rumoured to launch 4K 21.5in iMac on 13 October
The 21.5in iMac with 4K Retina display is expected to go on mass sales by November.
