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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…

Assassin’s Creed Creator Sues Publisher Ubisoft
One of the masterminds behind of widely popular gaming franchise Assassin’s Creed, Patrice Desilets, has sued publisher Ubisoft for wrongful termination, after being fired last month. Desilets and his legal representatives claim the decision was abusive and without merit, but Ubisoft rejects the allegations and insists that it was... Read more
Mind-controlled Flying Robot Successfully Tested
How would you like to be able to control your gadgets and electronics with the power of thought alone? It may sound like distant science fiction stuff, but we’re actually not that far off, as this mind-controlled flying robot proves. Minnesota University researchers have successfully tested a new system... Read more
Amazon Opens Indie Game Store
Indie game developers, rejoice! And, if you’re an avid supporter of the indie concept, you have good reason to clap your hands – and get clicking – as well. Amazon has just launched a new dedicated storefront called the Amazon Indie Game Store. Obviously, this section is all about... Read more
Linux Releases Source Code for Rockchip RK3188 Devices
Linux releasing its source code is seen as a major step, and those who are keen on operating systems will be pleased with this. Rockchip’s RK3188 processor is known to be among the fastest ARM Cortex-A9 chips around. The 28nm quad-core processor supersedes the Samsung Galaxy S III and... Read more
Next-gen Consoles Pricing Revealed: Sony Takes Lead?
Microsoft and Sony did not wait long to take out the heavy guns at the E3 trade show in Los Angeles. Both tech giants finally revealed pricing details for their upcoming next-generation consoles, the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4. The next-gen consoles pricing was unveiled at the companies’... Read more
Q-FOG Personal Mist System for Cyclists
If heat gets to you easily but you don’t want to stop taking long bike rides this summer, this may very well be what you need. To chill you out a bit during those rides in the sun, try this personal mister designed and developed by two Israeli cyclists.... Read more
Sony Release PlayStation 4
Sony have released the PlayStation 4 during a press conference at E3 in Los Angeles. We knew there would be one on the way after an announcement made by Sony in February. They began to develop the new version of the device as soon as the PlayStation 3 was... Read more
WWDC 2013 Overview
Apple announced today, during their developer conference that the latest version of OS X, will be named Mavericks (after a popular surfing spot in California). The next version of OS X will focus on better battery life and more organisation for many of the day to day tasks on... Read more
Users Appreciate the Windows 8.1 Start Button
Going over the plans that Microsoft has for Windows 8 can help you discover some pleasant things. It claims to increase Windows’ capabilities considerably, which will allow it to operate with a new category of smaller, more affordable devices. These devices will have enough power and portability but will... Read more
Soon, You Can Trade-In Your Apple Device In-Store
How often have you found yourself wanting the latest iPhone only to have to wait because it’s “not time” to replace your current device? If you’re one of the lucky ones, you can always afford to ditch your current iPhone for the latest model. There are ways to get... Read more
Sony Split-up Plans Moving Forward?
Recent rumors that Sony was considering a plan to split up its entertainment and electronic divisions into separate companies have been stoked by reports that the Japanese giant has hired financial experts for help. According to Bloomberg, Sony has already brought financial companies Citigroup and Morgan Stanley on board... Read more
Apple’s iOS 7 Is Finally Here!
Apple have finally released the latest version of their mobile operating system, the iOS 7.  It is almost completely different from any of the other versions that came before it and will find its way onto iPod, iPhone and iPad devices. Apple’s industrial designer, Sir Jonny Ive, has replaced the... Read more
PQI Launches 6 New Micro USB OTG Dongles Armed & Ready
At the recent Computex show, Taiwanese flash memory specialists, PQI, brought their game with a few nifty pieces of kit. Many of the company’s new Connect 200 and Connect 300 series micro-USB OTG dongles, offer memory expansion that will come in handy for microSD-less devices. Today we are taking... Read more
Dell Sets Up Data Development Center in Austin
Dell has established an innovation center that is designed to facilitate data storage and analysis. This center is geared to enhance its modular, open platforms for customers. There are other companies that are into this business as well, but Dell is a well known company that has now stepped... Read more
Facial Recognition App to Find Missing Children
Facial recognition software can have many useful applications, most notably for online identification purposes and secure access to a location or an account. A new app is now taking this technology even further, using it to help find and identify missing persons. The facial recognition app was developed in... Read more
R-Kaid 42 Wooden Retro Console for Nostalgic Gamers
Do you miss some nice joystick-driven arcade gaming like you used to enjoy back in the 1980s or ‘90s? Apparently you’re not the only one. A Swedish design company is trying to breathe new life into arcade gaming with an amazing two-player wooden retro console. Love Hultén’s R-Kaid 42... Read more
What Android Has That iOS Hasn’t
The comparisons between Android and iOS are numerous. Perhaps the most notable is that iOS has always been designed for ease but not customisable. With iPhone users demanding more personalisation, things might be about to change. Tim Cook said at D11 “I think you will see us open up... Read more
Linux Top 2013 Distros
Linux gives its users a good variety to choose from due to its brilliant releases. Each new release outdoes the previous one. Linux makes it easy for you by giving you one version at a time that can be truly appreciated. With each release, its popularity has grown further,... Read more