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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…

Ford’s New Cars Will Not Let You Break The Speed Limit
Ford is launching a new system for detecting speed limits, automatically slowing down the car to avoid accidents or speed tickets. The European S-MAX will be the first to be fitted with the ‘Intelligent Speed Limiter’, essentially a mounted camera capable of scanning for speed signs on the road.... Read more
Twitter Trials Abuse Blocking Filter
Internet trolls are everywhere and occasionally you may come across some, if you offend them with your opinion. Trolling is becoming more and more prevalent on social media sites such as  Facebook and Twitter. Thankfully the social networks that we all use and love are not blind to the... Read more
Geeky Cool T-Shirts Your Closet Needs Right Now
If you’re lucky enough to work in an environment where jeans, t-shirts, and a really sturdy pair of flip flops are acceptable for both casual Fridays and get-your-butt-to-work Mondays, then you’re going to need to show off your intellectual side with these really awesome, geeky shirts. Remember, it’s not... Read more
360 Internet Security Updated And Renamed 360 Total Security Essential
The new 360 Internet Security from QIHU, has just been released with new engines, a fresh new look and a new name. The new 360 Internet Security Essential is a high quality, free antivirus product for all your security needs. 360 Total Security Essential builds upon the strength and security... Read more
Google Fiber Coming To Salt Lake City
Google Fiber is heading to Salt Lake City later in 2015, the eighth city to be put on the list of places to get the 1Gbps internet and fibre TV service. The announcement follows a campaign surge by Google under the #FiberIsComing banner, confirming Nashville, Atlanta, Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham... Read more
Instagram Launches Layout Collage App
Popular image sharing app Instagram, has just launched a new app called Layout. The new app is designed to help users create image collages before sharing them on their social networks. Layout is initially only available for iOS on iPhone. It won’t be long before Android receive their version... Read more
Three UK Announces O2 Acquisition
After months of negotiation, Three UK’s owner Hutchison Whampoa has announced the acquisition of O2 for £10.25 billion. It is the second carrier acquisition in the past 12 months, following BT Group’s £12.5 billion acquisition of EE. The news comes as no surprise considering Three UK revealed it was... Read more
Scientists Create Invisible Solar Cells
The use of solar power has been around for decades, from traditional solar farms to solar panels on your houses to feed back into the grid, the uses are varied but seem to be limited. Although here have been projects that have made use of this kind of energy,... Read more
Spotify Pressuring Music Labels To Cut Freemium Model
Several major music labels have publicly attacked Spotify’s freemium model, stating the streaming service should remove or severely limit free streaming to gain more customers. It follows a downturn in iTunes and physical sales, with more music listeners moving over to Spotify, Rdio or Pandora. Figures claim over 20... Read more
Should Your Smartphone Come With A Health Warning?
I’ve had a smartphone since the days of the iPhone 3GS, and I’ve never looked back once. Not surprisingly, I do most everything on my iPhone – email, music, set up appointments, web research, text, you name it. Oh, I almost forgot – I also occasionally use it to... Read more
Tesla Adds Autonomous Functionality Onto Model S
Tesla Motors is launching a full range of autonomous features on the Model S, available through an over-the-air software update coming this summer. It is the first self-driving vehicle available to purchase, but Tesla is keeping clear from some of the features future self-driving vehicles will allow, like moving... Read more
2016 Chevrolet Malibu To Feature Teen Driver Mode
It’s the day every teen looks forward to and the day most every parent dreads – the day when their teen becomes a legal, licensed driver. For the teen, it’s the epitome of freedom; for the parent, it’s the beginning of even more worry and anxiety. Not only do... Read more
Want To Try A New Media Player? Check Out Zoom Player Home FREE
Have you had enough of your media player? Is it slow, maybe unresponsive? Or maybe you don’t like the interface? Why not try Zoom Player. If you are looking for a change to your current media player then Zoom Player may be just what you are looking for.  The... Read more
Google Glass Isn’t Dead, Under Commercial Development
When Google Glass was removed from the Google store in December, many thought it was the end of the augmented reality device, but chairman Eric Schmidt claims it is just the beginning of Glass. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Schmidt confirms Nest Labs are now in... Read more
Top Nerdcation Destinations For The Geek In All Of Us
When I had the chance to take an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas, I was more than a little peeved that my travel buddies didn’t want to “waste” any of the vacation by taking the one-day bus trip to Lake Meade, the Hoover Dam, and the Grand Canyon. They... Read more
Hideo Kojima Rumoured To Be Leaving Konami
If you are a gamer and haven’t heard of Hideo Kojima, then the last game you have played must have been the original Super Mario Bros!  The man is responsible for creating in numerous hit video games, including the massive number one selling series Metal Gear Solid. It appears as... Read more
Sling TV vs PlayStation Vue — What Streaming Packages Do You Need?
The launch of PlayStation Vue has opened discussion on whether it is time to cut the cable cord and buy a load of streaming bundles instead. Originally, the argument against cutting the cord was hit TV shows would not be available, thus the customers would have to buy box... Read more
10 Cheap Apps For Autistic Kids
When my daughter was diagnosed with a severe form of autism over 11 years ago, my husband and I immediately got to work on finding out different tools, devices, games, and programs that would help her. In many cases, her unique ‘brand’ of autism meant we had to adapt... Read more