Google's 15th birthday: 15 facts you probably didn't know

Today marks exactly 15 years since Google was incorporated by founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin. To mark the occasion, following are the list of 15 things you probably didn't know about Google.

Originally known as BackRub, Google was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in a friend's garage while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. It has since grown to become the world's biggest search engine, and the name Google has become synonymous with search.

Facebook employees reveal the worst things about working for the social network

Facebook employees, including engineers and software developers, have criticised Mark Zuckerberg's allegedly "holier than thou" attitude and lack of professionalism at the company.

Earlier this year Facebook was voted the world's best employer but it seems that not all employees agree with this accolade.

Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch ‘launching next month’

Samsung will unveil its ‘Galaxy Gear’ smartwatch in Berlin on September 4, reports claim.

The South Korean giant hopes its new device, which it has already confirmed is in development, will give it a headstart against Apple. The iPhone-maker is claimed has 100 engineers working on their own watch.

Java is the world’s #1 programming language (again)

Java has reclaimed the No.1 spot of the TIOBE Index, ending C’s four month stay at the top of the programming rankings.

The TIOBE Programming Community Index ranks programming languages’ popularity by measuring the number of search engine results including Google, Bing, Youtube and Wikipedia. In the latest release, Java sneaked past C to retake top honours thanks to the addition of 16 new search engines to the calculations. The newcomers, added to improve validity according to TIOBE Managing Director Paul Jansen, includes websites from China, Japan and Brazil, as well as Reddit.

Windows 8.1 set for October general release

The latest version of Microsoft Windows, Windows 8.1, will not be available to the public until October, according to reports.

A preview version of the software has been available since June and Microsoft is almost ready to release Windows 8.1 to manufacturers.

iPhone 5S: September launch date reported

Apple is to launch the latest version of the iPhone at a special event on 10 September, according to reports.

The rumoured event may also see a plastic-cased ‘budget iPhone’ being unveiled, which is expected to be Apple’s next move in an attempt to break into emerging markets.

Apple patent win: Samsung banned from selling some phones in U.S.

The latest battle in the Apple vs. Samsung patent war came to a close Friday, with a trade agency ruling Apple the victor.

Apple  alleged that several Samsung products infringe on its patents. Apple originally filed this lawsuit against Samsung in 2011, and it's just one of dozens of ongoing patent lawsuits currently being waged between the tech titans across the globe.