Wendy Li

This year, Santa Claus will enjoy the most comfortable Christmas, thanks to Siri, the intelligent, voice-controlled, personal assistant from Apple, according to the new ad released by the technology giant.

One of Apple's supply plants in Shanghai was rocked by an explosion on Dec. 17 afternoon and even though no fire broke out, 61 workers were injured and 23 of them had to be hospitalized.

Even as rumors about Apple's next generation tablet - dubbed iPad 3 - continue to grow, a report on another gadget called iPad Mini - an iPad with a 7.85-inh display that could compete with Kindle Fire - has surfaced.

Siri, the voice-controlled intelligent personal assistant, is the most striking feature of the iPhone 4S. However, it might meet its nemesis soon as Internet search engine giant Google will reportedly launch Android version of Siri.

As the most valuable technology company in the world, Apple really has a powerful influence. Any product from Apple stable sells like hot cakes, such as iPad, iPod, iPhone and MacBook Air. Apple is also known for implementing cutting-edge design on its lifestyle products and envied by others for the same reason.

The wish of the anxious Android fans was fulfilled on Dec. 15 (Thursday) as Verizon began selling the long-awaited Android 4.0-powered (Ice Cream Sandwich) Galaxy Nexus. The handset sells for $299 with a 2-year Verizon contract. No doubt, it will get scooped up like hot cakes as the smartphone is being touted as an iPhone killer but the billion dollar question is - is it really worth buying?

Countless rumors on iPhone 5 are circulating around the world, including those about its features and release date. But leave aside iPhone 5 for as moment and imagine that Apple's going to release iPhone 6 - what features do you think it will boast of? Difficult to imagine? Not for MrFreeSpot, who has hit upon a novel interpretation of the word application.

Apple fans are complaining about iPhone 4S' half-baked Siri, the personal, voice-controlled, intelligent assistant, prompting everyone to wonder when the technology giant will unveil iPhone 5 and what improved features it will carry.

Technology giant Apple is negotiating to acquire Anobit, an Israeli flash storage manufacturer, for about for $400 million to $500 million. People must be wondering why.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus is coming to U.S. on Dec. 15, according to the latest rumor, which cites a Verizon store as saying.

All kinds of rumors for Apple's next generation tablet - dubbed iPad 3 - are flying thick and fast all over the Internet. And, the most recent rumor is that - hold your breath - iPad 3 will be transparent and rimless.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus, world's first smartphone to run on Android 4.0 aka. Ice Cream Sandwich, will hit Australia on Wednesday but there's no news from Verizon Wireless yet about the smartphone's U.S. launch date.

More than 100 million apps for Apple's Mac line of products have been downloaded in the Mac App Store since it debut on January 6, Apple said, Monday.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus is yet to hit U.S. shores officially but some lucky Android fans seem to have already acquired the highly anticipated Ice Cream Sandwich-powered smartphone from Best Buy and Verizon retail stores over the weekend.

The rumors about the next generation iPad, dubbed iPad 3, are endless. And the latest rumor is that the highly anticipated iPad 3 will launch in March or April 2012.

Samsung and Apple's courtroom battle seems endless. The South Korean company is now scheduled to launch Galaxy Tab 11.6 tablet in February 2012, which could pit it directly against Apple's next generation tablet - dubbed iPad 3.

Apple Inc.'s next-generation tablet -- dubbed iPad 3 -- will reportedly launch next February, according to a Citi analyst. Among several new features, it will boast a Retina display and Siri.

The Verizon Wireless release date of the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Nexus smartphone has been delayed reportedly to Dec. 15, much to the chagrin of Android fans in the United States.

The release date of the highly anticipated Android 4.0 smartphone Samsung Galaxy Nexus via Verizon Wireless in the U.S. market is creating as much buzz as the launch of the Apple iPhone 4S did. And the latest buzz is that the Ice Cream Sandwich phone will hit stores Dec. 15.

Siri is the most popular feature of the Apple iPhone 4S. The personal, intelligent voice assistant is not only helpful but also can keep iPhone users entertained for hours. However, Siri has its own share of flaws.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus fans in U.S. might be jealous of those in Canada as even though Verizon hasn't confirmed the U.S. release date, the smartphone has already hit stores in Canada, thanks to Virgin Mobile and Bell.

Verizon might delay the launch date of Samsung Galaxy Nexus, one of the most anticipated Android smartphones this year, beyond Dec. 9, a move that could leave Android fans who are looking forward to using Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0 OS) speechless.

Siri, iOS 5’s voice assistant application works exclusively on the iPhone 4S. Hackers have been attempting for long to crack the interesting software so that it could be used on other Apple devices and now a Chinese group claims to have done just that.

Heisman Trophy runner-up Andrew Luck will be hoping to go one better after the Stanford quarterback was shortlisted again for college football's highest individual award.

The San Diego Chargers provided a glimmer of hope to their slim playoff chances by pounding the Jacksonville Jaguars 38-14 on Monday to end a six-game losing streak.

The International Olympic Committee has shelved an investigation into former FIFA head Joao Havelange after he resigned as an IOC member just days before an ethics hearing into his conduct, IOC President Jacques Rogge told Reuters on Tuesday.

Nashville Predators forward Jordin Tootoo has been suspended two games for charging into Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller, the National Hockey League (NHL) said on Tuesday.

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired closer Sergio Santos in a trade with the Chicago White Sox for promising right-handed pitcher Nestor Molina, the Toronto club announced on Tuesday.

Mitt Romney spent nearly $100,000 in state funds to replace computers in his office at the end of his term as governor of Massachusetts in 2007 as part of an unprecedented effort to keep his records secret, Reuters has learned.