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Sometimes it’s good to reinvent yourself. Last week, Techbeat reported that Microsoft had a plan to stop their tech support of all older versions of Internet Explorer beginning in January of 2016. They want everyone to update to the latest version of Internet Explorer (IE), which is IE 11.... Read more
Autonomous Robot Mission Completed By US Military
News August 21, 2014
The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, have successfully conducted, what the military calls a fully autonomous resupply, reconnaissance, surveillance and target-acquisition demonstration. This was undertaken using something called a Squad Mission Support System (SMSS) unmanned ground vehicle, a K-MAX... Read more
If you are looking for a more cultured approach to your movie or TV viewing then the following apps will help you to stream and watch the best foreign titles out there. Each has enough content to keep even the most media hungry culture vultures happy. Netflix Image 1... Read more
New USB Cable Has Been Finalized
News August 21, 2014
Some months ago, Techbeat (among other sources) reported that a new USB cable was being designed and would be finalized soon. Well, it turns out that that USB cable, dubbed USB Type-C, has now been finalized. It seems many people in the past had had trouble plugging in the... Read more
FAA Bans Private Plane Sharing
News August 21, 2014
Sharing is great. You can share your ice cream with a loved one. You can share a taxicab with a stranger. You can even share your Internet connection (with everyone if you’re not careful). But if you want to ride-share an airplane with your fellowman, then I’m afraid you’re... Read more
Your Computer Will Probably Cost More at the College Bookstore
News August 20, 2014
Since it’s back to college season here in the United States, I thought it might be a good time to post some smart money-saving tips for college students – especially students who choose to live on-campus. While it can be tempting to purchase all of your school supplies, including... Read more
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
News August 20, 2014
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
The Latest Version of FastPictureViewer is Now Available to Download
NewsPhoto and Image August 20, 2014
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
The Latest Version Of Maxthon Cloud Browser is Now Available
News August 19, 2014
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
Build Your Own Bluetooth Gloves For Taking Calls
News August 19, 2014
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
News August 19, 2014
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
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 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
News August 18, 2014
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
News August 18, 2014
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
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
News August 18, 2014
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