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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…

Chromecast: The Google Dongle That Costs Just $35
Google caused a stir at the “Breakfast with Sundar” event, by releasing the Chromecast; a small dongle that plugs into the back of your TV, allowing you to stream content from any device. It is worth noting that this little dongle will cost you only $35. The Chromecast looks... Read more
The Heat Is On For Web Firms Master Encryption Keys
Internet Companies use master keys for their web encryption and the NSA and FBI are trying to gain access to these, now whether this is legal or not, it has not stopped the United States government from trying.  These demands for master encryption keys, which, as you would expect, have... Read more
OUYA Sets Aside $1M To Launch Kickstarting Matching Campaign
Are you a game developer wanting to get some funding? Have you been wracking your brains to no avail? Well, OUYA and Kickstarter may have something to help you out. Of course, the premise is that the game you are developing is going to be on OUYA. This month,... Read more
Nintendo 3DS Sales High, Wii U Still Behind
Nintendo’s stocks have seen a significant rise lately, amid a surge in 3DS sales, especially in the U.S., and due to enthusiasm over upcoming Wii U original games. The Japanese gaming giant’s stock just hit a two-year high and is on a steady climb. Another reason for this, according... Read more
Flipboard Arrives On Your Desktop
Flipboard has arrived on your desktop as a Web-based version of the Flipboard program went live on Tuesday, bringing the motion loved by millions, the flip, to their desktop PC’s.  The new app means anyone can view, share and “flip” their magazine content online, a vision that is closer to the company’s... Read more
Acoustic Levitation: Surfing Objects on Sound Waves
Scientists have been looking for effective ways to levitate objects for decades. Several methods exist nowadays, such as magnetism and light, electrostatic fields or sound waves, but they all have their own drawbacks. Acoustic levitation has generally been the preferred method, as unlike its counterparts, it can float larger... Read more
Company Develops 3D Printer Foetus Models
The FASOTEC Company has developed 3D printing technology a step further to make foetus models which allow parents to see their child’s face.  The company can also make other scanned body parts and organs.  The times of grainy black and white ultrasound pictures is fading, as a Japanese company... Read more
Microsoft Allow Any Game To Be Self-Published On Xbox One
Microsoft has said that it will allow indie game creators to self-publish their games on the new Xbox One console, something that is not available on the current Xbox 360. The company has also said that the Xbox One could be used as a development kit, allowing developers to... Read more
Apple & Samsung Phones Stress Tested For Antitheft Features
It has been a couple of weeks since I had a month-old iPhone 5 picked right out of my pocket, and it still stings. Obviously, losing a gadget of that caliber will never be okay, but being pickpocketed like a baby added insult to injury. Additionally, factors such as... Read more
Google & FTC Reach A Deal Over Motorola Patent Dispute
It was announced on Wednesday that after disputing over the patents obtained from Motorola, Google have at last agreed a final settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. Competitors had accused Google of refusing to license standards-essential patents known as FRAND patents. These are an important part of any industry... Read more
Sweat Machine Turns Perspiration into Drinking Water
The idea of drinking water recycled from your sweat or urine may not seem very appealing, but it wouldn’t matter much if we lived in a place where access to drinking water and to any kind of water, in fact, would be almost impossible. This is where a Sweat... Read more
LEGObot: The DIY 3D Printer Made of LEGOs
As 3D printing technology continues to expand, 3D printers are expected to become cheaper and more accessible. But this has not been happening as fast as we want, and even cheaper 3D printers on the market are still too pricey for most of us. So how about building your... Read more
Ubuntu Edge Phone Needs $32m In Funding
Canonical are seeking to raise $32m through the crowdfunding site Indiegogo in order to launch a handset pre-installed with Ubuntu operating system software. The amount of money it needs to raise is significantly more than any other crowd-financed project before it. Indiegogo’s current funding record is $1,665,380, which was... Read more
What We Know About Google Motorola’s Moto X
There used to be a time when Motorola phones were all the rage. I remember saving up religiously to get my hands on the Razr, but those days seem like a dream now. Then Google upped the stakes. With the much talked about Moto X event to be held... Read more
ISP’s To Block Porn Unless You Opt In
Pornographic websites will be automatically blocked by Internet service providers (ISPs) in the UK unless the account holder chooses to opt in, Prime Minister David Cameron announced today, according to the BBC. As part of new measures aimed at protecting “the innocence of our children”, Online search engines such as... Read more
Logins & Email Addresses Stolen As Ubuntu Forums Hacked
Ubuntu Forums suffered a massive data breach on Saturday said Canonical,the company behind the Linux open-source based operating system. An announcement was posted on the main forum page confirming the breach and reassured users that their team were working to restore normal operations. The post said “every user’s local... Read more
Timer Coalescing Improves Mac Battery Life In Mavericks
Of the many advanced technologies being introduced in OS X Mavericks, one of the most useful, for Mac laptop users, is the new Timer Coalescing feature.  It’s an energy-saving technique that promises to extend battery life on your MacBook, by forcing the laptop’s CPU into a low-power mode whenever... Read more
Welcome Back, VLC For iOS!
VLC has long been one of the most reliable video players for people all over the world. Whether you are a Mac lover or a PC loyalist, when it comes to VLC, there just seems to be a meeting point where users agree that it is one of the... Read more