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

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

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

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…

Polar Stride Sensor: New GPS-Free Activity Tracker
U.S. fitness product manufacturer Polar has launched a new activity tracking device called Stride Sensor Bluetooth Smart. Unlike many other fitness products, the device works indoors because it does not require a GPS signal. Similar to TomTom’s Runner Watch, the Polar Stride Sensor was designed especially for runners and... Read more
Sony & Lego Create Interactive Lego Bricks
Sony and Lego have sealed a partnership to create a new generation of Lego building bricks. Dubbed Toy Alive, the new electronic brick project was recently unveiled in Tokyo, at the Sony Computer Science Laboratories 25th anniversary open house. The interactive Lego bricks are still in prototype stage. They... Read more
Laptop That Can Run Windows 8 & Android
New devices have been unveiled ahead of the start of Computex, a tech show that will be running in Taipei, Taiwan from Tuesday to Saturday. Amongst some of the launches announced was a laptop that can run both Windows 8 and an Android OS. The Transformer Book Trio was... Read more
Klipsch KMC 3 Speaker Delivers Accurate Sound
If you like your music really loud but still want to be able to enjoy extremely accurate sound, this is definitely the speaker system for you. The Klipsch KMC 3 is the first portable Bluetooth speaker manufactured by the company and it can definitely make some noise! The Klipsch... Read more
Roku Seeks To Dominate Your Living Room
Home entertainment setups have come a long, long way since I was a kid. I don’t know about you, but I still remember the days when having a Betamax was such a novel thing. If you don’t know what the heck I’m talking about, then you’re wonderfully young. Revel... Read more
Tattoos & Electronic Pills to Replace Passwords?
As more and more of our lives is moving on the Internet, the need to protect our privacy with the help of unbreakable passwords is ever stronger. But what can you do to actually remember all the different passcodes you use for your different online operations and accounts? Telecom... Read more
Facebook Home’s New Ad  – “Turn Me Off”!
Facebook have launched adverts on the Facebook Mobile page telling users that if they need alone time, turn Home off. This appears to be a desperate bid to convince Android owners to give it a try. The post said ” Cover feed on the HTC First keeps your friends... Read more
Glass Nest: Control Your Thermostat With Voice Commands
Are you a fan of Google Glass and Nest thermostats? Then you will definitely want to try this fun application called Glass Nest, which combines the two and allows users to remotely control the Nest using voice commands. The unofficial app was developed by an Atlanta developer named James... Read more
3D Printed Guns Can’t Be Stopped, Officials Say
The successful test firing of the Liberator last month has triggered a massive wave of criticism, but has also led to the expansion of 3D printed gun designs and plans. Over the last couple of weeks, there have been several reports related to the topic, including the manufacture of... Read more
Intel Promise Longer Battery Life With New Generation Core Processor
Intel has announced its latest generation Core i3,i5 and i7 processor, promising that they will offer “the biggest improvement in battery life in Intel history” compared to previous models. Intel is calling these chips “4th generation”. The logic behind this is due to the increased number of people using... Read more
What To Expect From WWDC
June may mean weddings for many couples, but for Apple fanboys and fangirls enthusiasts and critics alike, this June marks the huge conference that sold out its tickets faster than the San Antonio Spurs swept the rug under the NBA championship dreams of the Memphis Grizzlies. The Apple Worldwide... Read more
Razer Blade: The Ultra Thin Gaming Laptop
Razer, the PC peripherals manufacturer, are making bold moves to break away from the current gaming-laptop pattern. They have announced the release of something slim and light that still packs plenty of gaming prowess. The new Razer Blade is a gaming laptop that is just 0.66 inches. It will... Read more
Call of Juarez Gunslinger Is a Fun Western Shooter
The fourth installment in the Call of Juarez franchise, Call of Juarez Gunslinger makes up for developer Techland’s past mistakes, offering gamers a fun shooting adventure back in the Wild West setting we all loved in the previous episodes. The previous installment, Call of Juarez: The Cartel, was released... Read more
New Waterproof Fabric Can Drain Sweat
This summer, we may have one thing less to worry about. Okay, maybe not this summer, but very soon, we’ll be able to say goodbye to those uncomfortable patches of sweat, as scientists have discovered a new waterproof fabric that can drain your perspiration and keep you dry. The... Read more
Android To Overtake Apple
Ok, so they aren’t completely taking them over! (I thought it would grab your attention though!) They are however predicted to supercede Apple when it comes to tablets. Apple have dominated this market ever since the tablet was launched. However the tech research company ABI Research think this is about... Read more
Pricing for Xbox One & PS4 Pre-Order Revealed
Although official pricing details have not yet been revealed for either of this year’s next-generation consoles, early retail listings for pre-orders suggest may give us an idea about what to expect when Microsoft’s Xbox One and Sony’s PlayStation 4 are out. According to gaming website IGN, it is common... Read more
Patch Planter for Self-Watering Urban Gardens
Eco-conscious folks who like growing their own food but don’t actually have room to plant an outdoor garden will absolutely love this invention. The Patch Planter, from Let’s Patch, is a self-watering, compact herb planter that will turn you into a real gardener. Not that you will have to... Read more
Nokia EOS to Have Giant Image Sensor
Any rumors related to smartphones tend to get blown out of proportion. However, this one might actually have some substance. There is no doubt that the Windows Phone 8 failed to capture the people’s imagination and mobile devices running on it didn’t manage to sell strongly. That may change... Read more