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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…

Best for Businesses: Google Apps or Microsoft Office?
Microsoft Office has been the popular long-standing choice for businesses that want an all-in-one software product.  However, Google Apps may be gaining ground on the company’s main audience. Microsoft has often focused on the business consumer rather than the individual.  Their Office package is seen in many companies as... Read more
Amazon Tops Customer Satisfaction Poll
Amazon landed the top spot in a recent customer satisfaction survey with a score of 88, which matched its previous score last year. This is according to the Holiday E-Retail Satisfaction Index from ForeSee, a customer experience analytics firm. Not the First Time This is the eighth year in... Read more
CES 2013: Tomorrow’s Technology
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas starts on January 8 and everyone expects it to be a success. Space is filled and the CEO, Gary Shapiro, expects excellent attendance. Wireless Will Be On Display Wireless companies have become a bigger deal at the show, and it’s not just... Read more
Google Maps Goes into Kia Cars
Kia and Google have reached a deal to allow Google Maps and Places to be installed into the UVO eServices telematics system so drivers will have access to the map application even if they don’t have their smartphones with them.   Kia Motors America will have it installed into... Read more
New Kickstarter Project May Make 3D Printing Affordable
Almost everyone is excited about the concept of 3D printing.  Besides the potential for meeting business needs, it’s just cool.  However, the price tag is not as cool with many products costing thousands of dollars.  That may change with the new Kickstarter project, RoBo. A New Option The new... Read more
T-Mobile Opens Its Doors To iPhone Users
iPhone users who aren’t satisfied with the services provided by their wireless carriers can now seek refuge with T-Mobile. At present, T-Mobile is the only one among the leading networks in the US which does not sell iPhones directly. That situation is going to change next year according to... Read more
Tech Trends for 2013

Tech Trends for 2013

Internet January 3, 2013

A lot has changed in 2012.  Some technology trends have grown while others have all but disappeared.  We’ve seen a growth of all things mobile and a decline of the personal computer.  Now it is time to turn to 2013 and make predictions about what trends will be popular... Read more
Flipboard for Tablets
Flipboard has created a brand new version for tablets of its popular app.  For those who are not familiar with the app, it provides a single place for all of your news, website feeds, and social media. Your Twitter news feed is added into the app, including small portions... Read more
Google Moves into Hardware with The ‘X Phone’
The market is filled with Google-brand devices now. Their range of products includes smartphones and they have recently started producing tablets as well. The company’s focus has been on producing phones through Nexus, which has included devices from Samsung, HTC and LG. This time it seems as though Google... Read more
Can Ouya Compete with Nintendo?
Ouya started out as a Kickstarter project and now it has proven that it can ship developer units on schedule.  This gaming system just might prove to be a competitor for Nintendo, Microsoft, and other gaming companies. First Consoles Shipped The first 1200 consoles have been shipped to developers. ... Read more
Relief for Google in Milan Video Case
2012 has been the year of lawsuits for the giants in the technology giants. The Apple vs. Samsung and Microsoft vs. Motorola trials have been hogging the headlines for many months now. One of the low-profile cases was lodged against three Google executives in Milan, Italy way back in... Read more
Why Windows 8 Phones are Better than Windows 7 Phones
Windows 8 phones have been available for just over 2 months and they are already being seen as a major improvement over Windows 7 phones.  There are several reasons that they are receiving this acclaim. The WP8 has better security features and better multitasking capabilities.  It also has storage... Read more
NORAD Ditched Google for Bing to Track Santa
One of the weird Christmas traditions over the years has been the Santa tracking carried out by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). They track Santa’s progress as he makes his way over the world, delivering presents to children. Through NORAD, people can view where Santa is at... Read more
New Retina Implants Convert Letters Into Braille
New technology has made it possible for people with retinal implants to read using Braille.  While it does not replace their vision, it does enable them to do more than they could before. How Implants have Helped Retinal implants have helped people who suffer from certain types of visual... Read more
RIM Stock Plummets 23% amid Fears over New Fee Structure
In what has to be one of the biggest drops of the year, the stock of Research in Motion (RIM) went down by 23% as investors sold their stake and fled the company. The reason for the drastic reaction shown by the stakeholders is a new service-fee structure which... Read more
Best Sites & Apps to Help You Lose Weight
After enjoying a variety of tasty and fattening foods for the last month, it’s time to turn your focus on New Year’s resolutions to lose weight. Thanks to many developments in technology, there are several gadgets that are worth considering to help you in your journey. Daily Burn Daily... Read more
Comprehensive Social Media Law Goes Live
The first comprehensive social media law will go in effect on January 1st, 2013 in California.  The act was passed in September and signed by Governor Jerry Brown. Assembly Bill 1844 provides protection for employees and job applicants from being required to turn over passwords to email and social... Read more
The Best Startups of 2012
This has been a tough year on some of the established startups like Facebook, but other new companies have fared well. Here is a look at some of the best that have survived and thrived in 2012.   Storenvy Storenvy is a website that allows physical stores to set... Read more