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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…

The Future of Mobile Streaming
“Where do you watch TV?” As few as ten years ago, the answer would’ve been relatively simple. You might’ve answered, “Uh, in my living room. Why?” Or maybe you would’ve said you watch in your bedroom. In your kitchen. Man-cave. From the shallow end of your giant indoor pool.... Read more
Apple iPad Event October 22?
Make sure that you clear your schedule for Tuesday, October 22; especially if you are an Apple fan. Word from AllThingsD sources is that is the date Apple will hold an invitation-only event to announce new products, specifically the latest updates to the iPad family. We expect the iPad 5 and iPad mini... Read more
Sputnik, Russia’s New Search Engine
Russia’s state-controlled telecom service, Rostelecom, has been charged with creating a new search engine that will rival the likes of Google. Named Sputnik, the project is set to enter a race, not in space but against other popular search engines. According to Reuters, Sputnik will also be going up... Read more
Best Buy Offers Trade-In Program For iPhone 5S And 5C
Have you been wanting to get an iPhone 5C or iPhone 5S, but you’re just not convinced about the price? You know very well that we won’t be seeing Apple iPhone prices take a dive any time soon, unless you’re willing to get a much older version, but here’s... Read more
Super Strong Skateboards Injected With Resin From Hydroflex
Skateboards, normally made from laminated wood, just got a lot more exciting thanks to the surfboard producing company Hydroflex. The company uses its 3D-Glassing technology along with a unique honeycomb design to create a strong and stunning skateboard. Originally the creators were producing 70s-style retro decks for their own... Read more
Microsoft Fixes Critical Internet Explorer Vulnerability, Eventually
Microsoft have at last, issued a permanent patch for a known exploit that was perhaps used by cybercriminals and hackers over the last few months.  In its standard security update for this month of October, Microsoft has patched a critical Internet Explorer vulnerability that possibly exposed users to malware and hacks for, believe... Read more
The Future of Curved Smartphones
Curved screens are all the rage currently. The new screens help to deliver the latest in television tech. Many providers will be using the curved screens in their new releases of phones, televisions, and other devices. Here is what you should expect in the coming years: LG Curved Screens... Read more
Shower Tunes Curtain For The iPad
I don’t know about you but I love singing in the shower, despite the fact that my family do not love my singing. I also happen to be a fan of slightly strange, if not seemingly pointless technology. So imagine my delight when I stumbled upon a “gadget” that... Read more
Australia’s Fastmail Claims To Be Outside US Law
Everybody and everyone is worried about how safe their data is these days and Fastmail is joining an increasing number of communications companies that claim to be out of reach of US intelligence agencies. The Australian technology firm is claiming to be beyond the reach of US intelligence agencies,... Read more
The Battle to be the Best Smart Watch
With reports stating that over 5 million smart watches will be shipped in 2014, it makes sense to look at smart watches as one of the key emerging markets for communication technology in the near future. The watches are meant to be accessories that work with the user’s smartphone,... Read more
Google & Facebook Join Alliance For Affordable Internet
The Alliance for Affordable Internet is a group of tech companies and industry sponsors who are working together to reduce the cost of internet access, enabling developing countries to get connected via the internet. While it might seem incomprehensible to some people that a household might not have 4... Read more
McIntosh MT5: The Silent Magnetic Turntable
Vinyl has been making a comeback over recent years and for serious music lovers, there’s just nothing that compares to the sound of vinyl. It’s not about how many songs you can fit on a memory card in your smart phone or iPod, it’s about hearing every single stroke... Read more
GoGo Vision: In-Flight Movies Before Theatres
Features such as High speed web browsing and airborne streaming make Gogo an indispensable element of any tech infatuated traveller’s itinerary.  The world leader of in-flight connectivity and a pioneer in wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions, Gogo has partnered with Magnolia Pictures to offer their movies to airline passengers through Gogo Vision.... Read more
Ditch Your Cable & Go Streaming
Between fiber optics, cable and DSL, almost everyone has high-speed internet in their home. At the same time, most people also choose to purchase a premium cable or satellite TV package. These generally range from around $40-150 a month – and that can result in some serious money over... Read more
Disney Research Team Generate Electricity Through Paper
Devices with e-paper displays like the Kindle use a very low amount of power. A team at Disney Research has developed a flat, flexible power generator that can be incorporated into sheets of paper, plastic or other common materials. The team were able to lay materials like Teflon between... Read more
Samsung Shape Wireless Audio System Starts At $400 For One Speaker
Sonos is probably the most successful wireless in home audio system available at the moment but Samsung are looking to go toe to toe with the new rival with the release of their very own wireless audio system named ‘Shape’. The Samsung Shape speaker is sleek, triangular and can be... Read more
Android Fingerprint Sensor To Come – Very Soon!
Apple’s new iPhones were announced with a lot of noise, as usual, and while there are people who (correctly or not) say that there isn’t anything revolutionary about the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, the fingerprint sensor certainly got a lot of attention. Unsurprisingly, Android is reported to be... Read more
3D Printing Bacteria Could Help Fight Drug-Resistant Bugs
Scientists are using 3D printing technology to investigate bacteria and its ability to interact with other bacterial species. Microbes often suspend themselves in colonies of various sizes and shapes, where they can communicate with eachother. It’s these interactions that can determine how deadly or resistant to antibiotics they are.... Read more