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Deepfake Safety: Five Things You Can Do Today

The generation of images, videos, and voices through artificial intelligence is evolving at a pace that demands we establish clear criteria and good habits to defend ourselves from the dangers of abusing these technologies. Deepfakes are already part of our everyday online life, so it is a very good idea…

Top Online Scams to Be Aware of in 2025

The internet is undoubtedly full of great content, hobbies, information, offers, products, and people, but there’s also a darker side to it. We might not realise it, but every day we’re exposed to threats and scams as we navigate the online world. Curiosity and trust can be exploited to lure…

Meet the new features for Avast Free AV and Avast Premium Security

With millions of active users worldwide, Avast stands as a benchmark in cybersecurity. Why? Because of the quality of its solutions, the reach of its tools and because it is a platform in continuous evolution. A platform that today, once again, places our security at the forefront by reinforcing every…

Boy Took A Selfie Every Day For 7 Years And the Video is Amazing
It was eight years ago that Hugo Cornellier, then 12-years old, decided to change the way we view growing up. He was inspired by a video which comprised of hundreds of self-portraits and decided to make his own life story by taking a selfie every day for the next... Read more
Samsung Working on Three Sided Display
Samsung has been looking for ways to differentiate from other mobile businesses, testing out devices like the Galaxy Round to see if customers actually want to try out a different style. The next step in the madness could be a three sided display, something Samsung is testing internally. The... Read more
Build Your Own Bluetooth Gloves For Taking Calls
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
Will Remastered Games Become More Popular On Consoles?‏
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
Stunning Photos Not For The Feint-Hearted!
If you have a fear of heights then you may want to look away now! However, if you are a bit of a daredevil then the following photos will fill you with excitement. 26-year old Andrew Tso takes vertiginous images from ridiculously high buildings around the world, combining his... Read more
#Fatkini – Promotes Self Acceptance Through Instagram
Plus sized women tired of being bombarded with images of super skinny celebs, have sparked a new Instagram trend, confidently posing in bikinis and sharing their photos with the hashtag ‘Fatkini’. Participants are hoping that by creating hype on Instagram, it will lead to a more tolerant attitude towards... Read more
Apple Bringing Siri To Mac OS X‏
Apple’s virtual assistant technology could be coming to Mac OS machines in the near future, according to a recent patent, named ‘Intelligent Digital Assistant in a Desktop Environment’. The new patent could add Siri on the next desktop update, OS X Yosemite. The update has been long awaited, after... Read more
HTC One Running Windows Phone 8.1 Confirmed
HTC could be making a return to Windows Phone, after two years away from the mobile platform. Microsoft and HTC will be holding a press event in New York City on August 19, most likely to announce the HTC One running Windows Phone 8.1. This is the first time... Read more
Facebook Messenger Receives Thousands Of One Star Reviews‏
Facebook has officially rolled out their solo Facebook Messenger app, forcing users to make the switch or void all messages to friends. The new push has been hit with mostly negative responses from users, resulting in a 1.5 out of 5 star rating within the first week. Negative response... Read more
Thailand Military Bans Tropico 5 Game
Thailand’s military junta has been in control of the nation for a few months, following the successful removal of the previous democratic government in May 2014. Thailand has experienced some changes to censorship policy, including a mass decline in published works that might develop civil unrest. Tropico 5, developed... Read more
Batman Vs Superman – First Leak From Film Set
“Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” is not due out until 2016, yet already hardcore fans are determined to catch footage of the on-set action and then share it with the world. The first, of what will no doubt be many leaks, shows a scene featuring Bruce Wayne rescuing... Read more
Essential Apps For Android Wear
It’s been a month since Android Wear was launched at Google I/O and seeing as the Samsung Galaxy Gear Live and LG G Watch have been released running the new platform, developers have been keen to update their apps to feature Android Wear support. Most have just added support... Read more
Original Bioshock Game Coming To iOS‏
The “big news” from 2K Games has been revealed, but it might not be what Bioshock fans were hoping. Original Bioshock will be ported to iPhone and iPad, allowing gamers on mobile to experience the 2007 video game that started the trilogy of games. 2K Games has been one... Read more
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Looks An Awful Lot Like The iPhone‏
Samsung is nearing the launch of the Galaxy Alpha, the new high-end smartphone sitting just under the Galaxy S5. Rumors say it will arrive at the same time as the Galaxy Note 4, at IFA 2014, but others believe the smartphone will be announced before the event in Berlin.... Read more
When Someone Doesn’t Text Back…Hilarious Responses!
In this day and age where the latest technology is literally at our fingertips, keeping in touch with people is a breeze. The invention of instant messaging, text messages and things like FaceTime mean we can contact whoever we want, whenever we want, just at the tap of a... Read more
Apple’s 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Set To Feature Higher-End Specs‏
Almost all reports claim Apple will launch two iPhone 6 models in 2014, one 4.7-inch and another 5.5-inch. This wouldn’t be the first time Apple looks to add a second size to the range; the MacBook, iMac, iPad, and iPod lines all offer variable sizes, the iPhone stands alone.... Read more
Galaxy Note 4 & Galaxy Alpha Coming At Samsung’s IFA 2014
Samsung is preparing to make its traditional announcement at IFA 2014. After three years of Galaxy Note releases, it is almost certain that we will see the fourth iteration of Samsung’s phablet lineup at the event in Berlin, alongside some more devices from other Android OEMs. The event should... Read more
Internet Connections Compared
With all the hype surrounding Fiber Optic Broadband, you’d be forgiven for wondering whether the extra cost is worth it. Does it really make that much of a difference to your  Internet connection speed? The following infographic is great at helping you understand the various types of connections and... Read more