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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…

Meet Intel’s New 730 Series SSD
The Intel Corporation knows both the technical and commercial value of SSD’s and has a selection to choose from.  One of the frontrunners is the Intel 730 Series.  This was introduced to market a couple of months ago in February 2014. The drive was aimed squarely at professionals and enthusiasts, as... Read more
[Readers Poll] Who Is Your Favorite Batman Of All Time?
Inspired by the recent tweet from Zack Synder of Ben Affleck as the new Batman in the sequel to Man of Steel, we want to know which actor you preferred as Batman. If you are having trouble remembering all the different Batmen, head over to our gallery showcasing the... Read more
US Army Gas Helmet

US Army Gas Helmet

News May 16, 2014

Recently we here at TechBeat News have covered an array of news stories surrounding the defence department and the military.  There have been numerous advances in weaponry, stealth motorcycles and robot personnel.  The smart battle suit is also an example of how the military is using cutting edge technology... Read more
Light Up iPhone Notification Case
If you are an iPhone owner, then no doubt you have case for it?  I started off with a rubber case.  Then I moved on to hard plastic.  I really liked ‘the band’ cases that were popular a couple of years back.  I tried dout the wallet case too. ... Read more
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Accidentally Confirmed?
A teasing side to Microsoft seems to have come out in recent times. Last week, the company sent out invites to journalists regarding a “small” event for the 20th of May. Naturally, many of us took that as a teaser for the much talked about/rumored Surface Mini. Yesterday, though,... Read more
Sprint To Begin Slowing Down Speeds Of Data Users
It turns out folks on the Sprint network in certain areas are dealing with clogged up data networks thanks to some users who consume a heck of a lot of mobile data. In fact, this is becoming such a big problem for Sprint that they are taking some drastic... Read more
Show Off Your Guts with Black Milk’s New Swimsuit
The expressions “to wear your heart on your sleeve” and “it’s what you are on the inside that counts” are popular ways of telling people to not be afraid of revealing who they truly are and that looks aren’t everything. However it seems that the Australian online fashion label... Read more
Skype Update Now Available
Skype is the world’s most popular, freeware, voice-over IP and instant messaging service that is available. The software allows users to text, video and voice call over the Internet. Users of the service can also call landlines and mobiles at competitive rates using Skype credit, premium accounts and subscriptions.... Read more
Your Smartphone Pictures Might Be Helping Poachers
I take a lot of pictures with my iPhone. If while I’m out and about I see something that I think would make a nice photo, I don’t hesitate to take a picture of it. This habit gets on my wife’s last nerve, but I just can’t seem to... Read more
Neptune Sound Processor – The Waterproof Hearing Aid
The company behind the Neptune sound processor, Advanced Bionics, have just announced that they have received approval by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA). Why should that interest you and what makes the Neptune sound processor special? It’s quite simple really; Neptune is the first and only waterproof cochlear implant sound... Read more
What Wearable Tech Are You Wearing?
Nowadays you can get a  wearable device for just about every part of your body. Everything from smart glasses and smart watches, to smart tattoos and smart bras. I have trouble deciding what to wear every morning, never mind deciding what piece of technology to strap to my body.... Read more
Smart Cushion For Better Backcare
The majority of fitness trackers available, which help to monitor your pulse and gather data about your health, require you to move around a bit.  I think that’s how the device works out if you are a couch potato or not? The Darma smart cushion is a way better device for... Read more
British Government Goes For Microsoft Instead Of Open Source
What the heck is the British government thinking? Opting for Microsoft instead of using open source? That doesn’t make sense, right? After all, Microsoft is not exactly known for having the most affordable pricing schemes, while open source, as we all know, is all about making software available for... Read more
Motorola Launches Smartphone For Under 150USD
Motorola has yet again launched an affordable smartphone, competing with Chinese and South Korean manufacturers.  The Moto E handset will set you back £89 or 149USD! Obviously aimed at first-time buyers of smartphones, this device is a decent Android model with a decent price!  Senior vice-president of Motorola products,... Read more
Navy Creates Special E-Reader For Submarines
I love my Kindle – I really do. There is rarely a day when I don’t use it for at least a little bit of time, and I usually use it for multiple hours most days. It makes reading so much more convenient; I can carry around one little... Read more
How Useful Are Waterproof Smartphones?
Just recently my toddler managed to get hold of my smartphone and quick as a flash it was being held over a rather large bucket of water. At first I was rooted to the spot, frightened that any sudden movement would cause my little “angel” to let go. Thankfully... Read more
iStick: USB Flash Drive With iOS Connector
Do you own an iPhone or iPad?  Isn’t it just infuriating sometimes that you need an Internet connection to get files off the device!  It has taken a while, but there is an emerging market for flash drives which are able to assist you in this battle. The i-FlashDrive by... Read more
Hancock Center Lets You Hang 1,000 Feet Over Chicago
How do you do with heights? Are you terrified of them? Do they not bother you at all? Do you find yourself somewhere in the middle? While I’m not terrified of heights, I certainly don’t like the climb to reach the height. Once I reach the top, though, I... Read more