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Facebook is planning something big for its press event on Tuesday. Whether this means more mobile features or a brand new ad network, here's what to expect.

Despite a software pitch for Java software released by Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL), the Department of Homeland Security warned threats remain.

Thanks to custom ROM Avatar, you can try your hands on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean on your Samsung Galaxy S2 with the model number GT-I9100G. Here's how to install it.

Folks at the Italian blog BiteYour Apple have found out that the existing iPhone build of Facebook Messenger already has the interface and codes for the iPad version of the app hidden within it. Here's how to enable it.

The 2013 Presidential Inauguration is just seven days away and it will be the first to feature an official app. President Barack Obama’s swearing-in will be live-streamed and can be viewed conveniently on your phone.

Google's upcoming Android 4.2.2 update has been reportedly spotted on Nexus 4 devices overseas.

A report that Dell (NASDAQ: DELL), the No. 3 PC maker, might be considering a management buyout sent its shares surging 18 percent Monday.

Instagram scared off users when it changed its terms of service to profit from their photos. Its attempt to backtrack seems to be failing.

Leading tech firms introduced new products at the National Retail Federation’s annual trade show, showing how crucial the sector remains.

Microsoft has reportedly said that its upcoming Surface Pro tablet, which is set for a release date this month, will not launch with Office 2013 out of the box.

Oracle Corp. announced it was preparing an update to provide a fix for the Java security flaw that had the Department of Homeland Security encouraging computer users to disable Java in their web browsers to avoid being compromised by hackers.

IBM may have won the most patents in 2012, but U.S. companies are losing the innovation war to Asia.

According to a report, the fifth and probably the last beta of iOS 6.1 is currently in the final testing phase and will be released to the developers soon. If everything goes as expected, this will be the Golden Master build of iOS 6.1.

A new high-definition live stream of Earth images captured in space will be launched this fall. UrtheCast users will be able to get an unprecedented glimpse of life on Earth with a view that’s out of this world.

FireEye, the cybersecurity company run by veteran executive Dave DeWalt, raised $50 million, bringing the total to $101 million.

The Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean firmware update (I747MUMBLL1) was recently made available for the Samsung Galaxy S3, bearing model number I747M, in Puerto Rico. Here's how to root it on the new firmware.

No surprise: International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) received 6,478 patents in 2012, continuing its 20-year domination of the field.

Users of Samsung Galaxy S3 with the model number I747M can now upgrade their devices from Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich to the new Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean (I747MUMBLL1) as the handset has started receiving the firmware update in Puerto Rico.

Ever swirled a glass of Brazilian wine? You may want to try some from Vale dos Vinhedos, one of Wine Enthusiast's top 10 wine travel destinations for 2013.

Here’s good news for the users of Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 with the model number N8013 (Wi-Fi only). The device can now be updated to a pre-rooted Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean firmware (UECLK8) from Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Just days after London-based Canonical unveiled its brand-new Ubuntu OS for smartphones, the company flew out to Las Vegas to show off its new open-source mobile interface at CES 2013.