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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…

Virgin Galactic Successfully Completes Second Rocket Test Flight
The company that successfully carried out the world’s first private spaceflight is now less than a year away from creating a commercial suborbital space tourism business. Virgin Galactic was able to fly its Virgin Spaceship Enterprise in March 2010 to 43,000 feet, which was then followed by two years... Read more
Nissan’s First Wearable Tech: Nismo Smartwatch
The latest to hop a ride on the smartwatch bandwagon is none other than car manufacturer Nissan. As surprising as it may sound, the Japanese car maker has unveiled an impressive Nismo smartwatch model that has a sleek look and a wide range of unique features. The Nissan Nismo... Read more
Nokia Lumia 1520 Rumours

Nokia Lumia 1520 Rumours

Mobile September 11, 2013

It has been announced that Nokia is preparing to launch a 6-inch Lumia 1520 Windows Phone. The Verge released a few sneaked pieces of imformaiton last month but new photos of the device have now emerged. The rumours are that the device will have 2GB of RAM, a Qualcomm Snapdragon... Read more
Toshiba Unveils 8 inch Windows 8.1 Encore Tablet
Acer may have secured a significant edge when it released the Iconia W3, the first 8 inch tablet running Windows 8, back in June, but we all know records don’t last long in this industry. At the IFA 2013 show, Toshiba has just unveiled a brand new 8 inch... Read more
Apple Event:Roundup

Apple Event:Roundup

InternetMobile September 11, 2013

We have waited long enough and now the moment has passed.  Apple have given us more than enough products over the years to make our mouths water with anticipation and grin with happiness at using their shiny technological breakthroughs and with yesterday’s product reveal, the Cupertino company has, yet... Read more
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Available For Pre-Order
It seems like only yesterday when we were hearing rumors about the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, but now, things just got real. Are you an AT&T and/or Verizon subscriber? Are you an Android user? Do you have eyesight that requires a phone screen that’s bigger than your hand? Then you’ll be... Read more
Sony Reveals New PS Vita Model & PS Vita TV
The next few months are shaping up to be quite busy for Sony. Besides the launch of its next generation PlayStation 4 console in November, the Japanese company has also announced a new PS Vita model and unveiled an exciting piece of hardware called PlayStation Vita TV. Sony made... Read more
NSA Can Reportedly Spy on Your Smartphone
The NSA spying scandal is far from over, as new reports emerged that the U.S. intelligence gathering agency has cracked security codes protecting all major smartphones. German weekly Der Spiegel reported that both the National Intelligence Agency and its UK counterpart GCHQ have set up special teams to spy... Read more
Meet Oyster: The Netflix For Ebooks
Netflix has undoubtably changed the landscape of TV and movie watching. Established in 1997, the company started out delivering DVDs, and now, as we all know very well, many a TV show/movie buff cannot imagine having a life without streaming media from Netflix. While its services are not available... Read more
PrioVR: A Full Body Gaming Motion Capture Suit
A current Kickstarter project seeking funding uses real-time motion capture to put your body’s movements inside a video game.  The YEI Technology’s “suit” for real-time in-game motion capture to control your onscreen character, admittedly is a really smart piece of kit, in fact it blew most people away who saw... Read more
Kim Dotcom Says Bye To MEGA
Kim Dotcom seems to have a way with making the news every so often, doesn’t he? Some may have forgotten about Megaupload by now, given the short memory/attention spans these days, but it didn’t take too long for the brains behind the service to make a comeback after being... Read more
Logitech G602 Gaming Mouse Has 1,400h Battery Life
A wireless mouse can be a gamer’s best friend as it allows more freedom of movement when your virtual in-game life depends on it. But what if the battery runs out in the middle of a crucial battle? What if there’s a delay between the commands and the onscreen... Read more
BBM For IPhone Waiting App Store Approval
The Android sphere recently was packed with leaks and news pointing to an imminent release of the long-awaited BlackBerry Messenger app, but it appears that the iOS version has noiselessly been progressing also.  BlackBerry has confirmed that the iPhone BBM app has been submitted for consideration and is now awaiting approval. BBM has... Read more
Could This Be The End For The iPod Classic?
Everyone is waiting for Apple’s upcoming keynote event, where it is expected that the new iPhone 5S, the cheaper iPhone 5C and also new iPads will be launched. However, no one is expecting to see a new iPod Classic. The iPod, which was announced in 2001, was once Apple’s... Read more
Zeoform: Building with Water and Cellulose
A new building material invented by Australian company Zeo has every chance to become the next big thing in the industry and a viable alternative to the traditional use of wood, plastics and resins. Called Zeoform, this new building material is made only of cellulose fibers and water, but... Read more
LG Reveals G Pad 8.3 Tablet Ahead of IFA
On Sunday, LG revealed some more details about the 8.3-inch tablet it plans to show off at this week’s IFA trade show in Berlin, Germany.  The LG G Pad 8.3 tablet is the first 8-inch tablet to offer a Full High Definition display, the company said. It has a 1,920-by-1,200... Read more
Ads Could Be Appearing On Instagram Within The Next Year
Instagram has revealed it now has more than 150 million people visiting its site every month and that more than 60 percent of users are from outside the United States. It seems that in view of such results, Facebook are ready to to see a return on its investment... Read more
Does Life on Earth Come from Mars?
We’ve all heard the theory that life on Earth originated on Mars, but now there is fresh evidence to support it. New research presented at a recent scientific conference suggests that the Red Planet was actually a much better place for life billions of years ago and therefore the... Read more