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Deepfake Safety: Five Things You Can Do Today

Best Software Oct 7, 2025

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

Antivirus Jul 31, 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

Antivirus Jun 25, 2025

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…

The Snore Pillow Will Give You A Nudge

News February 10, 2014

If you have ever slept next to someone who snores, you’ll know how frustrating it can be. Clearly it is a problem affecting a lot of us and that’s why Hammacher Schlemmer have developed a pillow that gives the noisy sleeper a “nudge”. The pillow has a built-in microphone... Read more

Creator Of Flappy Bird Has Pulled The App From Stores

Mobile News February 10, 2014

The vastly popular mobile game, Flappy Bird, has taken off in recent weeks. Yet despite the success of the game, which is available on both iOS and Android, the creator has decided to take Flappy Bird offline. In a tweet that was posted on Saturday, Dong Nguyen said that... Read more

Owner Of Silk Road is Charged

Internet February 9, 2014

Ross William Ulbricht, the alleged owner of the black-market website Silk Road, has been charged following allegations of drug trafficking computer hacking and money laundering. Prosecutors have also alleged that he is responsible for conspiring six murders, one of which was a former Silk Road employee. Ulbricht’s lawyer said... Read more

PillCam Finally Gets FDA Approval

News February 9, 2014

It has been almost a decade since Given Imaging first unveiled its idea of a miniscule snapshooter but finally it has received approval from the FDA for use in the U.S. Given Imaging understood that for a lot of people procedures like colonoscopies can be a very unpleasant experience.... Read more

Expandable Sponges Could Treat Gunshot Wounds

News February 8, 2014

The company RevMedx envisages medics treating future gun shot wounds in the same way that we repair a flat tyre. The Xstat dressing, is a new technology that is currently in development and was inspired by the foam that is used to repair a flat tyre. RevMedx’s co-founder, John... Read more

Google Told To Move its Mystery Barge

Internet February 8, 2014

The state agency, San Francisco Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC), has ordered Google to move its mystery barge. Reports claim that Google did not have the authorization to even start the construction. It could result in the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) being fined or even facing “enforcement proceedings”... Read more

Google Bans Porn Apps For Chromecast

Internet Mobile February 7, 2014

Google has said it will not allow porn on its Chromecast. As well as releasing the Chromecast SDK, the company also issued the Terms of Service that developers are obliged to adhere to if they want their apps to be used on Chromecast. One condition of the terms is... Read more

Google’s World Domination Plan

Internet February 7, 2014

If you have been following Google recently you will have noticed how the company seems to snapping up every robotics company and intelligence system in sight. Just in the last few months, Google has acquired Nest, the company responsible for making the smart thermostat, as well as Boston Dynamics,... Read more

Image Leaked Of Samsung’s Windows 8.1 Phone

Mobile February 6, 2014

An image leaked on Evleaks, shows what looks like the new Samsung Huron Windows Phone, sparking rumours that Verizon is gearing up to launch not just the 5-inch Nokia Lumia Icon Windows Phone, but also a Samsung Windows Phone 8.1. Looking at the image, the handset does have a... Read more

IBM Researchers Make A Breakthrough In Graphene Technology

Mobile February 6, 2014

IBM researchers have been demonstrating the amazing capabilities of a wafer-scale graphene material that could radically change electronics. Branded as the “wonder material”, the researchers have been able to use graphene in creating the most advanced integrated circuit. This has the potential to allow mobile devices to transmit data... Read more

NASA Wants The ISS To Be The Universe’s Coldest Place

News February 6, 2014

NASA has plans to create the coldest known spot in the universe. Space is already known to be very cold but the space agency wants to go even further in order to do an in-depth study of quantum mechanics. The International Space Station (ISS) has been chosen as the... Read more

‘Candy’ Trademark Causes A Right Saga

Gaming Mobile February 6, 2014

King.com has trademarked the word ‘candy’ in order to protect its best-selling game, Candy Crush Saga. However this has caused outrage amongst gamemakers, who have sparked an online protest named Candy Jam. The protest has resulted in game developers joining forces to create as many different games as possible... Read more

iPhone 5C Sets on Fire in School Girl’s Pocket

Mobile February 5, 2014

There have been previous reports of iPhones causing death due to battery charging issues but the latest story comes from a 14-year old school girl, whose iPhone 5c set on fire in her pocket. The Morning Sentinel reports how the school girl from Kennebunk, Maine had to be treated... Read more

How Will The iWatch Be Powered?

Mobile February 5, 2014

The New York Times has reported that Apple is testing alternative ways to power its much awaited iWatch, in a bid to overcome the constraints of normal battery life. One method Apple is rumoured to be exploring is charging the battery wirelessly by the means of magnetic induction. This... Read more

Apple May Be Forced To Pay $840 Million Over E-Book Price Fixing Claim

Mobile February 5, 2014

Apple could be told to cough up over $840 million following a damages claim for conspiring with publishing companies to increase the price of ebooks. Attorney Steve Berman is leading the lawsuit on behalf of ebooks customers from across 33 states. Last summer the US Justice Department carried out... Read more

This Thumb Ring is A New Gesture Controlled Gadget

News February 4, 2014

Wearable tech is becoming increasingly popular. The company behind the latest offering want to remove “all the stress and strain required while interacting with touchless devices”. Fin is a ring worn on your thumb. It can recognize each segment of the fingers and turns your whole palm into a... Read more

FAA Put Drone Beer Delivery On Ice

News February 4, 2014

Jack Supple, president of Lakemaid Beer, released a video on YouTube demonstrating just how easy it would be to have a nice cold beer delivered by a drone. Forget Amazon’s drone delivery plans, beer delivery sounds far more interesting. The YouTube video featured fisherman out on Minnesota’s Mille Lacs... Read more

Scientists Grow Hair From Stem Cells

Internet February 4, 2014

Scientists have revealed that they have discovered a breakthrough in hair science. It is now possbile to turn mature skin cells into stem cells, which then develop into hair follicles. This is said to be the first time that researchers have been able to transform adult cells into the... Read more