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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…

Google Hangouts 2.0 For iOS Brings A Fresh Look
Ever the innovators, Google have recently announced version 2.0 of their very popular communication app, Hangouts, for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The new look is fresh and it feels more intuitive.  There are also some big new features. Google Hangouts version 2.0 is the best yet. The app’s... Read more
Google’s Ara Developer Conference Coming This April
You may remember how we reported on Google’s announcement that it was working on a modular smartphone project named Ara, which would effectively allow users to build and customize their mobile phone handset. Well, now Google has revealed plans to host its first Ara Developers’ Conference in April this... Read more
Cloudwash: Smart Washing Machine – Orders Detergent From Amazon
Is the Internet Of Things nearly complete?  We have the smart TV, Refrigerator, Kettle and Cooker. The list goes on.  Has there been a massive impact on our lives?  One firm’s idea may clean things up a bit.  Cloudwash is the prototype from London-based technology company Berg, whose business... Read more
Netflix May Soon Cost More For You To Stream
Do you regularly stream Netflix? So do I. Maybe a better question would be, “Who doesn’t regularly stream Netflix?” Honestly, I find it hard to believe that most everyone isn’t already a subscriber. There aren’t too many deals out there for $7.99 per month which allow you to stream... Read more
NASA Admits Near-Death Spacewalk Could Have Been Prevented
Luca Parmitano became the first Italian ever to participate in a spacewalk, however it has been revealed that his near-death experience that occurred on July 16th 2013 could have been prevented. Forty five minutes in to the mission, which was to carry out works on the International Space Station,... Read more
Kaspersky Announces Anti-Phishing Browser
Cyber security specialist, Kaspersky Labs, have just announced ‘Safe Browser’ for Windows Phone.  Kaspersky announced the launch at MWC this week.  The browser is an alternative to Internet Explorer, which protects against phishing attacks.  It does this by automatically blocking dangerous links. The browser is available now on the Windows Phone Store... Read more
Latest iTunes Update Available Now
Apple has released its latest update for the iTunes software, fixing a bug that caused iTunes to quit unexpectedly while a device was connected. The update also improves compatibility with iBooks for Mac on OS X Mavericks. iTunes 11.1.5 can be downloaded now via FileHippo   Read more
Google Funds San Francisco Transport Program ‘Free Muni’
Depending upon whereabouts on the planet you reside, public transportation is expensive (it is where I live anyway).   It is especially so, if you are on a low income.  Wouldn’t it be nice if a wealthy benefactor helped you out now and again with some free rides to... Read more
Nike Claim Their New Vapor HyperAgility Cleat Improves Football
3D printers have allowed the designers at Nike to create the prototypes and test new footwear designs with a amazingly quick turnaround time.  Nike’s latest shoe is the Vapor HyperAgility cleat featuring re-engineered studs, which Nike claim will allow football players to have the necessary grip to burst from... Read more
Microsoft Wants Better Security than Passwords
Security is the biggest issue for technology users today. From online passwords to passwords and/or passcodes for devices – we there are always people on the lookout for a flaw so that they can take advantage of unauthorized access. And Microsoft is dead serious about finding something better than... Read more
iOS7 Bug Tracks Your Inputs
The research firm FireEye has discovered a security flaw within iOS7 that allows a malicious app to detect and track a user’s inputs while running in the background, without the user even realising. According to the research team, the flaw hides in the multitasking functionality of iOS and then... Read more
MLB AtBat 2014 Has New Features
I love baseball!  It is a great game for the entire family but if you live outside of North America, it can be difficult keeping up with the latest baseball live information.  Even if you live where MLB is available on television, it can be difficult keeping up.  To... Read more
Physicist Thinks He Can Stop Tornadoes in Tornado Alley
There’s a reason parts of the midwest are referred to as Tornado Alley – year after year, more and more tornadoes seem to make themselves at home throughout this stretch of the United States. As someone who has spent a big chunk of their life living in and around... Read more
Researchers Are A Step Closer To Liquid Metal Terminator Robots
In the film Terminator 2, the T-1000 was made from a liquid metal that could change into any shape it wanted. Although this may seem far-fetched for a real robot, researchers think they have a found a way to manipulate liquid metal, achieving the beginnings of what we see... Read more
Woman Robbed & Assaulted For Wearing Google Glass In A Bar
A woman has claimed she was assaulted and robbed in a bar in San Francisco.  The reason for the attack? The woman was wearing Google Glass. Sarah Slocum who is a contributor at Newsdab, arrived at Molotov’s bar early Saturday morning at approximately 1:45 a.m., according to her YouTube page. The alleged... Read more