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A Shattered Collection of My Best Memories: An Immediate Solution Thanks to Stellar Photo Recovery

Desktop Jan 2, 2024

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

Business Sep 1, 2022

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

Video Dec 8, 2021

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…

Windows Phone 8 to Get Vine, Path & Flipboard

Mobile News July 19, 2013

Windows users have a lot to look forward to these days. Not too long ago, Nokia unveiled its new high end phone the Lumia 1020, which has a ridiculously high resolution camera. While it probably won’t be the go-to phone of the average Windows Phone user, the device will... Read more

Intel Involved in Making Better 3D Movies

Internet July 19, 2013

The Intel Corporation is tapping a new business opportunity in South Korea and it is not anything to do with supplying more mobile chips to Samsung Electronics Co. It is actually helping to make better three-dimensional movies. The Korean animation film market lacks the technological finesse of their Western counterparts, this... Read more

Xbox One & PS4 Pre-Orders Double Previous Generations

Internet News July 19, 2013

For all the fuss about which next-generation console is better, both Xbox One & PS4 are actually selling like hot cakes. Last week Amazon ran out of launch bundles for both gaming systems and yesterday it was reported that pre-order numbers are already double those of previous generation consoles.... Read more

Facial Recognition Method Reads Vein Patterns

News July 19, 2013

Facial recognition methods are generally regarded as a pretty reliable method of biometric identification, but if you’ve seen one too many Mission: Impossible episodes, you’ll know that they are not by any means failproof. However, a new facial recognition method developed by researchers with India’s Jadavpur University brings a... Read more

Digital Tools Encourage Sharing & Collaboration in Classrooms

Internet July 18, 2013

Pew Internet have released a study that determined specific pros and cons of using digital technology in a classroom environment. According to the survey, the majority of middle school and high school educators believe that digital tools increase student collaboration with applications such as Google Docs, and help them share... Read more

LG’s 4k Ultra HD TVs Available in the U.S.

Internet July 18, 2013

Do you have about $8,000 to spend on a brand new Ultra HD television set? Rest assured, you’ve got plenty of options, as LG has just launched its newest 4K televisions in the U.S. LG’s 4K Ultra HD TVs are part of the LA9700 series and are available in... Read more

Skymouse Recognizes Fingertip Gestures

News July 18, 2013

The mouse is one of those computer accessories that did not change much over the years: it became less bulky, it turned optical and eventually wireless. But its core concept remained virtually the same. This new Kickstarter project called Skymouse changes the desktop mouse for good, by literally placing... Read more

WhatsApp for iOS Now Free to Download

Mobile News July 18, 2013

It has finally happened. All that talk about the business model of instant messaging service WhatsApp has been going around for quite some time, but now, it’s official. WhatsApp for iOS is now free to download. If you’re one of those who paid $0.99 to download the app –... Read more

FIDO: Helping Dogs Communicate

News July 18, 2013

Wearable devices could offer more interactivity than laptops, smartphones, or tablets as a research project at Georgia Tech called FIDO (Facilitating Interactions for Dogs with Occupations) is exploring ways to create wearable devices for our canine companions. We are just starting to see the early adopters of wearable computing... Read more

Larry Page Snubs Sun Valley Conference to Showcase Glass at Wedding

Internet July 18, 2013

Companies promote their new devices and products but no one it seems is as keen as Larry Page. We know that Page likes to show off Google Glass by wearing it at every opportunity but he has reached a new level as according to reports, he wore a pair... Read more

SunSocket Portable Solar Generator Can Track the Sun

News July 17, 2013

Portable solar generators are quite common nowadays, but most systems ignore the fact that for maximum output, they always need to face the right way. While sun tracking features are available for larger industrial or home installations, most portable systems do not have this capability. And this is where... Read more

MEDi Robot Calms Kids at the Doctor’s Office

News July 17, 2013

Taking your children to the doctor’s office is not always an easy feat. I have two children of my own, so I’m talking from experience! Now though, these visits might not be so arduous as researchers in Canada are turning to robotic technology to help calm young nerves in... Read more

Goodbye PCWorld Print Edition

Internet July 17, 2013

For the younger generation, the news that the PCWorld print edition has been killed might not really mean much. After all, how many “kids” these days actually hold print magazines and books (not to mention newspapers) in their hands on a regular basis? Heck, even the older generation probably... Read more

Umano App Reads The News To You With Voice Actors

Internet Mobile July 17, 2013

The Umano application reads articles aloud so you can catch up on the news while driving or working out at the gym or doing whatever it is you guys get up to? The team behind the app at SoThree inc believe that audio recordings may help publishers generate more... Read more

PlayStation 4 Release Date in October?

Internet July 17, 2013

Recent reports suggest that Sony is planning a U.S. release of its next-generation console in late October, in a move that will give the PlayStation 4 a significant head start against its main rival, the Xbox One from Microsoft. A head start that maybe Sony didn’t need after all,... Read more

Startup Spiber Creates Silk Tougher Than Kevlar

News July 16, 2013

Do you remember in the TV series The Amazing Spider-man? The hero, Peter Parker, had to create his own spider silk to help him fight the bad guys? Well I guess he didn’t do his research, because Japanese startup Spiber says it has found a way to produce spider silk... Read more

13-Year China Console Ban to be Lifted

Internet July 16, 2013

The fight for supremacy between next generation consoles PlayStation 4 and Xbox One has just got more interesting, as one previously untapped market of one billion citizens has just opened its gates. After 13 years, China will officially lift a ban on consoles and allow them to be freely... Read more