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.

How to Get Windows 8.1 on Your PC Now

If you've already got Windows 8 installed, it can be well worth your while to download the free preview version of Windows 8.1. New personalization and services improvements are among the many enhancements included in this widely anticipated update, which is expected to remedy many of the problems in its predecessor. Step 1? You guessed it: Make sure you have a recovery image.

It's no secret that Windows 8 has met with only a lukewarm reception, but life in the tech world moves quickly, and now Windows 8.1 is on the way.

Microsoft plan phone that knows when not to disturb you

A mobile phone that can automatically tell when you do not want to be disturbed is being developed by Microsoft.

Forgetting to turn off your mobile telephone before bed or during an important meeting may soon no longer be a problem.

Facebook to 'help prioritise posts in News Feed'

Facebook is expected to announce changes to the algorithms that control its News Feed at an event in California today

Facebook is expected to announce changes to its News Feed today, which could enable users to gain a better understanding of how to relegate updates from boring and distant acquaintances.