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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…

SpaceX’s Failure To Launch
SpaceX had planned to launch its upgraded Falcon 9 rocket from Florida on Monday, taking a huge commercial satellite into space. However due to a technical problem just four minutes before ignition, the launch was cancelled and re-scheduled for three days later. This mission should have marked a number... Read more
Xbox One Launches LOVEFiLM App
We all love movies, don’t we?  And whether or not we watch them on our TV, PC, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone or Games console, we want the content to be the best quality audio with crystal clear visuals! Amazon knows this and in anticipation of a massive new customer base,... Read more
Your Smart TV Might Be Watching You
A Smart TV is great, except when it gets a little bit too smart for its own good. In theory, viewers are supposed to watch the TV and not the other way around, but some owners of certain LG smart TV’s are finding that their television sets are routinely... Read more
BlackJet – The Uber For Planes isn’t Taking off
Everyone has heard about Uber, the startup that connects people with drivers with a tap – or two. For cities where Uber has a presence, commuters are treated to the convenience of finding a ride with ease, as opposed to flailing your arms about and perfecting your wolf whistling... Read more
Instagram Finally Released On Windows Phone
Is it worth the wait? After all, it has been a long time coming but Instagram has finally released a native app for Windows Phone. The long suffering of you out there that use Windows phones (sorry I’m an iPhone man myself), will finally be able to share pictures in new and... Read more
Facebook Finally Removes Graphic Beheading Video
Well, it seems as if people can post just about anything on Facebook these days, and as a result, Facebook is catching some flack – especially in the UK. Earlier in 2013, a user posted a video that graphically showed a man beheading a woman. It is believed that... Read more
New Kindle Paperwhite Has 300ppi
Amazon is now in the process of creating a new Kindle Paperwhite for release in the second quarter in 2014.  Amazon’s device will have a high-resolution 300ppi screen which will bring it back into competition with other e-reader devices like Kobo. The Paperwhite will also host some exciting hardware... Read more
Faulty Disc Drive Problem For The Xbox One
Microsoft has admitted that owners of the Xbox One console are having problems with the disk drive. However in a statement the company said: “The issue is affecting a very small number of Xbox One customers. We’re working directly with those affected to get a replacement console to them... Read more
Opera 18 For Android Released
Opera 18 for Android Brings a New Design and Dedicated Tablet Support with their  major update to the Android browser. Opera 18 for Android isn’t just a minor bug fix update. The new Opera browser is built on a code base from Chromium 31, so it should be fast and... Read more
Physical Google Wallet Card Now Official 
One of the things that technology has made much easier is shopping. Whether it’s online or at a brick-and-mortar store, credit cards and payment gateways have revolutionized how we spend our money. And when it comes to the point, Google, of course, will not let itself be left out... Read more
Qualcomm Layoffs On The Horizon
Qualcomm has just announced it is to lay off some of its employees. These cuts are designed to streamline the chip maker’s workforce and are meant to “trim the fat”, making for a leaner manufacturing process. CEO Paul Jacobs told Morning Star about the company’s cost cutting measures in a recent interview,... Read more
Plotagon Screenwriting Program Won’t Be Winning Any Oscars
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at making a movie, but lack the actors, the sets, and the money to get it all going in the first place, there is a new program that will allow you to fulfill attempt  your dream. Meet Plotagon, a new program for... Read more
World’s First Helium HDD Announced
I can think back to the time when I was but a small boy, playing my Commodore 64 being enthralled at playing such classic titles as Daley Thompson’s Decathlon and Manic Mansion.  I always wondered how many games I would end up with. What’s the latest game all my... Read more
Cell Phone Providers Turn Down Anti-Theft Plan Because Insurance Profits
If you ever thought for 1 second that your cell phone provider actually cared about you as a customer, you can think again. They don’t care if you lose your phone, run over it with your car, drop it down the toilet, or play ultimate frisbee with it. Heck,... Read more
NASA Launched Robot Mars Mission
NASA’s latest effort, the Maven spacecraft, was scheduled to blast off aboard an unmanned Atlas V Rocket Monday afternoon.  At 1.28pm EST from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, it did just so and flawlessly.  The Mavens spacecraft will carry eight scientific instruments to accomplish its mission.  The spacecraft will... Read more
Liquid Metal Printer Allows Circuit Printing On Anything!
Technology buffs today come in all shapes and sizes, and varying degrees of enthusiasm. Wherever you may fall in that enthusiast spectrum, there is one thing everyone ought to be grateful for: electronic circuits. Practically every single electronic device we use today would not exist without electronic circuits; and... Read more
Apple Reportedly Acquires Company Behind Original Xbox Kinect
Apple has always wanted to be the market leader in innovative products and sleek design.  The latest company acquisition has the Cupertino giant somewhat grinning with pleasure, maybe it is because they have found some of the hardware for their much fabled iTV ?  Who knows? But, it appears... Read more
Skully Smart Helmet Guides & Protects Motorcycle Riders
As any motorcyclist knows, riding a motorcycle is far from the safest thing a person can do, but bikers consider the benefits to far outweigh the risks when it comes to getting out on the open road. But all it takes is another vehicle on the road that doesn’t... Read more