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A Shattered Collection of My Best Memories: An Immediate Solution Thanks to Stellar Photo Recovery

Desktop Jan 2, 2024

Who doesn’t love creating new memories and saving them as photos on a smartphone, PC, or any other digital media? While many of us share some on social media, we keep the most precious and private ones to ourselves. Sadly, my hard drive of photos became corrupted, which held images…

Adobe Acrobat Pro is the ultimate solution for increased productivity

Business Sep 1, 2022

Disclosure: Our team is always looking for things we think our readers will value. We have received compensation for publishing this article. Despite our many technological advances today, we still sit with situations where we open several apps for a task. You use one to compile a document, another one…

GOM Mix Max’s Big Launch

Video Dec 8, 2021

GOM & Company is releasing its newest video editing software, GOM Mix Max, with a big launch celebration. Focused on balancing high-quality and plentiful features, GOM Mix Max will be a powerful tool for new editors and veterans alike. Users who sign up now can get GOM Mix Max for free for…

After Dell, BMC To Go Private: Who’s Next?

Internet May 16, 2013

It has only been a couple of months since it was announced that Dell might be taken off the market by Michael Dell and Silver Lake Management in a leveraged buyout. That matter remains to be resolved, even though an offer from Michael Dell’s consortium worth $24.4 billion is... Read more

Sony Adapts PS3 Titles for Lazy Eye Cure

News May 16, 2013

University of Nottingham scientists and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe have teamed up on a research project aimed at treating amblyopia or lazy eye in children. The research uses specially designed 3D glasses and video games, more exactly specially adapted PlayStation 3 titles. It is hoped that this innovative treatment... Read more

Yahoo & Microsoft Extend Revenue per Search Agreement

Internet May 16, 2013

Yahoo and Microsoft are set to continue their revenue per search agreement they have had for a decade now. As revealed by a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, Microsoft has agreed to let Yahoo earn revenue through its search for at least one more year. The deadline for... Read more

Do Violent Games Desensitize Players?

Internet May 16, 2013

The controversy surrounding violent video games and their effects on players’ minds is not likely to end too soon. A new study indicates that exposure to violent video games is likely to desensitize teenage players and numb them to brutality. A clear cause and effect link has not been... Read more

Microsoft’s $2 Billion Loan to Dell: What Do They Get In Return?

Internet News May 15, 2013

Well, Microsoft is not exactly lending $2 billion to Dell directly. Rather, it is financing the bid put forth by Michael Dell and Silver Lake Partners to buy out the company. The $2 billion loan is part of the $24.4 billion bid made by Dell and co. which is... Read more

BRCK: The Internet Backup Generator

Internet May 15, 2013

Nowadays we take Internet connectivity for granted, so much that we don’t realize how big a problem it may be to check your emails while on a trip to Africa, for instance. With this new gadget from Ushahidi, you will not have to worry about this anymore: here comes... Read more

HP Revamping Design to Revive PC Sales

Internet May 15, 2013

The PC market is crumbling and everyone knows that. The big guns in the market are worried about it, naturally. Companies are looking to get people to buy PCs but the competition from handheld devices is just too strong to counter. One of the companies suffering because of the... Read more

The Earl Is World’s First Backcountry Survival Tablet

Software Reviews May 15, 2013

Whether you’re in a post-apocalyptic desert waste or well… just lost in the woods behind your house, your survival may depend on this gadget. Meet the Earl, the world’s first backcountry survival tablet that can withstand and function in virtually any adverse conditions. The Android 4.1 tablet has a... Read more

The Best And Worst 3D Prints

Internet May 15, 2013

3D printing has gotten consumers all excited because of the potential it offers. From the creative to the curious to the entrepreneur, the endless possibilities of 3D printing have been difficult to resist. Today, 3D printing is more accessible to the average person, although it still cannot be considered... Read more

World of Warcraft Loses 1.3 Million Subscribers

Internet News May 15, 2013

Online adventure game World of Warcraft has seen a 14% drop in subscribers in the first three months of the year, according to a report by publisher Activision Blizzard. The trend is likely to continue, although World of Warcraft remains the most popular subscriber-based massively multiplayer online game. The... Read more

Apple Job Posting Hints at Liquidmetal Plans

Mobile May 15, 2013

Apple’s plans to implement Liquidmetal may be moving along at a quick pace. The company on Monday posted a job listing for a mechanical engineer with a strong knowledge in materials and manufacturing processes. Among the skills listed in the post is knowledge with the bulk-metallic glass alloy. Over... Read more

Smartphone App Helps Visually Impaired Photographers

Mobile May 15, 2013

A group of researchers at the Santa Cruz University of California have developed a special smartphone app that will allow visually impaired photographers to take the perfect shot. The yet unnamed app uses technology based on smartphone facial detection sensors. The project led by PhD student Dustin Adams began... Read more

Kwikset Kēvo Locks Use iPhone as Key

Mobile May 14, 2013

If you always seem to misplace your keys and are worried that you might lock yourself out of your house, you should really consider buying one of these new smartphone and tablet friendly wireless Kēvo locks, developed by Kwikset and powered by UniKey. This deadbolt lock looks like an... Read more

Project Eidos: The Masks that Give Superhuman Powers

May 14, 2013

I’m pretty sure all of us, at one point of another in our lives, wanted to be superheroes. While gaining superhuman strength and flight capabilities is still problematic, a group of students came up with a solution to give people superhuman sight and hearing. It’s only fitting that the... Read more

Flipboard Personalized Magazines Now On Android

Mobile News May 14, 2013

Since its launch, Flipboard has quickly become one of the go-to news and content apps for many information-hungry users. With its “flip-to-read” functionality and pleasing aesthetics, the success of the app is not really a surprise. To make the user experience even better, Flipboard launched personalized magazines earlier this... Read more

Windows 8 Sales Reach 100M Licenses

News May 14, 2013

Windows 8 has been an enigma from the time of its release. Backed by probably the biggest marketing campaign ever for an operating system, Windows 8 has not managed to take the market by storm. Rather, its progress has been slow and gradual. Though Microsoft has tried its best... Read more

‘Watch ABC’ App For iOS To Start Steaming Live Shows

Internet Mobile May 14, 2013

ABC is bringing live streams of show from local networks to its iOS app. The new feature will include a “Live” button in the Watch ABC app for iPhone and iPad users. The move marks the first time a major US broadcaster has decided to provide live streams of... Read more

EA Gets Exclusive Rights over Star Wars Games

Internet May 14, 2013

The fate of future Star Wars games seemed uncertain after Disney shut down the LucasArts game development division, in the wake of purchasing Lucasfilm last year. But it seems fans of the popular sci-fi franchise have nothing to fear, as news emerged that Disney gave Electronic Arts exclusive rights... Read more