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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…

Warner Bros. & Xbox Entertainment Studios in Purchase Talks (Rumour)
There was a unified sigh across the tech sphere when it was announced that Microsoft was going to dump Xbox Entertainment Studios.  It appears as though that news, sad though it was, is not the end of the story.   It has now come to light that Microsoft may have... Read more
This Robot is Hitchhiking Across Canada
We all know it can be dangerous to pick up random strangers on the side of the road, but what about robots who need a ride? If you do any traveling in Canada, there’s a small chance you might’ve seen a random robot on the side of the road,... Read more
Samsung Working on Three Sided Display
Samsung has been looking for ways to differentiate from other mobile businesses, testing out devices like the Galaxy Round to see if customers actually want to try out a different style. The next step in the madness could be a three sided display, something Samsung is testing internally. The... Read more
The Latest Version of FastPictureViewer is Now Available to Download
FastPictureViewer is an image viewer application that has been designed for photographers. The application comes with powerful workflow tools, which help to automate file management duties, such as copy, move, delete, save-for-web and more. With FastPictureViewer you get the fastest RAW viewer.  The application provides numerous features, such as;... Read more
Woman Has Surgery So Her Hands Look Better In Selfies
What’s the craziest thing you’ve done before taking a selfie? Maybe checking your hair and making sure it looks good? Making sure you don’t have any food on your face? Making sure the lighting’s right? Having surgery to make sure you’ll look good in the first place? Wait, what?... Read more
The Latest Version Of Maxthon Cloud Browser is Now Available
Maxthon Cloud Browser is a powerful web browser that has a highly customizable interface. The browser has numerous tools, which make your web experience more enjoyable, such as screen capture tool, resource sniffer, night mode and cloud functionality. Key features of Maxthon Cloud Browser Include: Unobtrusive UI: You can... Read more
Man Who Created First Pop-Up Ads is Apologizing
While there’s a good chance you’ve never actually heard of Ethan Zuckerman, there’s an even better chance you’ve dealt with some of his online creations.  You see, Zuckerman claims to be the individual who created the first internet pop-up ad. You remember pop-up ads, right? Those annoying little boxes... Read more
Build Your Own Bluetooth Gloves For Taking Calls
You may remember that a little while ago we reported on what looked like a pair of normal winter gloves, which in actual fact had bluetooth capabilities, allowing you to take calls simply by holding your thumb and forefinger up to your ear and mouth. The gloves, which can... Read more
The Latest Version Of Dropbox is Now Available
Cloud storage is the way to store your data away from a localised area. There are many advantages to way of securing your data. Among the many firms that provide this service, Dropbox is amongst the easiest way to store, sync and share files online. Main Features: File Sync:... Read more
Facebook Unfriending Leads To A Double Murder
Sometimes, a lot of times, this world really depresses me. I’ve covered some pretty weird and unbelievable stories while writing for Techbeat, but this one has to be one of the worst. In fact, it’s one of the worst things I’ve ever had the misfortune of reading, but it’s... Read more
Data Recovery in The Cloud: Kroll Ontrack RDR
Data recovery engineers at Kroll Ontrack now do not require physical access to a damaged drive to commence a data recovery operation.  Kroll Ontrack has recently released a new version of their Ontrack Remote Data Recovery (RDR) software.  The new software comes with an added security bonus for customers.... Read more
Sense: The Ultimate Sleep Aid
Let’s face it – most of us don’t sleep as well as we’d like to. We wake up with the alarm feeling groggy and not altogether with it, hardly ready to face whatever the day may bring. We’ve tried different sleeping techniques, but none of them seemed to work... Read more
Scientists Create Temporary Tattoo That Makes Electricity
A team of researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a temporary tattoo-like sensor, which keeps tabs on the wearer’s exercise and then converts sweat into electricity. The removable device works by monitoring lactate: a substance that is present in perspiration.  Lactate increases with a more strenuous... Read more
Will Remastered Games Become More Popular On Consoles?‏
Remastered games are starting to crop a lot more, ever since the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One became commercially available. This can range from the original Resident Evil (1996) to The Last of Us (2013), all coming with graphics improvements, better performance and reworks to individual characters. Even with... Read more
The Latest Version Of mIRC is Now Available To Download
mIRC is a feature rich Internet Relay Chat client for Windows, which can be used to communicate, share, play or work with others on IRC networks globally.  The client can be used either in multi-user group conferences or in one-to-one private discussions. The user interface is clean and practical... Read more
How To Use An Xbox 360 Wireless Gamepad For Your PC
Like most of you folks I like playing the occasional video game, but find I have no time.  I eventually made the decision it was time for the Xbox to go.  When I sold on my Xbox 360, I decided the controller might come in handy for gaming on... Read more
Stunning Photos Not For The Feint-Hearted!
If you have a fear of heights then you may want to look away now! However, if you are a bit of a daredevil then the following photos will fill you with excitement. 26-year old Andrew Tso takes vertiginous images from ridiculously high buildings around the world, combining his... Read more
Blackphone Rooted in Under 5 Minutes
The Blackphone was previously hailed by people as the answer to all of our privacy concerns regarding smartphone use.  However, the reality is that although the technology used in the Blackphone was current and the smartphone aimed to provide high-end security at a consumer level, the device is not... Read more