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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…

Dev Bootcamp Helps You Land a Job Faster
Dev Bootcamp is a system that helps you learn the basics of web development in just 9 weeks.  It’s 9 intense weeks of training that starts with coding from day one. What is Dev Bootcamp? It is a hands-on approach to learning coding where you will know how to... Read more
Steve Jobs’ High-Tech Yacht Impounded
Steve Jobs’ Venus, a high-tech, minimalist yacht has been impounded in Holland after the designer filed a claim he has not been paid the full amount for his work. Jobs had commissioned the yacht and finalized the designs but had not been able to see it due to his... Read more
Will the X Phone Help Google Motorola Compete?
Google recently acquired Motorola and the two companies are collaborating on a phone with the codename the “X Phone.” Google bought the company back in May to help it compete against Samsung and Apple. Motorola will use Viewdle to enhance the X phone, which is an imaging and gesture-recognition... Read more
How Microsoft Can Give Windows 8 a Boost In 2013
Microsoft had taken a big gamble on Windows 8. The new operating system would have been successful regardless but the company took it to the next level with the hype and promotion. It showed that the company was banking on the success of Windows 8 to take it into... Read more
More Texting This New Year’s Eve
Since most people keep their smartphones with them the majority of the time, you can expect them to be busy on New Year’s Eve. Users will be texting more than talking according to a survey done by advertising firm Mojiva. More Texting, Less Talking They surveyed people in both... Read more
Adobe Acquires Behance to Build it’s Community
Adobe recently announces that it had acquired Behance, which is an online platform for people to display their creative work.  This will add to Adobe’s current Creative Cloud platform and allow users to publish their portfolio. Creative Cloud allows users to access desktop software along with online tools and... Read more
Where is Apple Headed in 2013?
That is always the question when you get close to the end of a year.  You begin to wonder where the big technology companies are going to focus their energies and their money.  With the increase in competition from Google and Microsoft, many people are watching Apple even more... Read more
The Best Apps for Your New Year’s Resolutions
If you are one of the many people who make resolutions each January 1st, you might be happy to know that there are numerous apps to help you keep them. Here is a look at some great apps that work with the most popular New Year’s resolutions. Finances If... Read more
Google Voice Continues Free Calling Option
Google has announced that it will continue the ability for users to make free phone calls with the Google Voice.  It also has cheap rates for international calls that begin with two cents. Google Voice was launched back in 2009 as an option for VoIP and users can either... Read more
mPrinter: A Tiny Printer for the Smartphone
While there are various ways to print from your smartphone, the mPrinter offers a convenient new choice. The mPrinter features a simple design with practical use as the core of its function.  It can be used with either Javascript or WYSIWYG text editor to print small bits of information. ... Read more
Microsoft Wants You to Try Outlook.Com
These days it seems as though all news about Microsoft involves Google in one way or another. Over the past few weeks, Microsoft and Google have been engaged in a lawsuit, a mudslinging contest on Twitter and a probable war in the search market. The latest in the developments... Read more
Kodak Finally Finds a Buyer for Patents
Eastman Kodak will get $525 million for its patents to help it emerge from bankruptcy.  The Rochester, NY company has been trying to find a buyer for some time as part of its deal for new financing.   Kodak has struggled in recent years since the adaption of digital... Read more
Most Anticipated Games for 2013
As the year draws to a close, we begin looking ahead to what 2013 has to offer.  One thing that gamers everywhere are looking forward to are the new releases of sequels or totally new video games that offer new challenges and new features.  Here are some that most... Read more
Microsoft Helps Businesses Select Best Windows 8 Devices
Microsoft has spent the best part of this year trying to build support for Windows 8 and to enhance its acceptance. While users have responded to the new operating system, Microsoft wants business owners to show the same kind of enthusiasm for Windows 8 devices. The dynamics of running... Read more
Will the New iPad Mini Have Retina?
The iPad mini was one of the few new Apple products not to have the popular Retina display.  However, rumors have been going around that it will be getting an update with the next version.   The current iPad mini has a lower resolution than other tablets but a... Read more
This Week’s Top 5 Trending Videos
This week’s top 5 trending videos aren’t as diverse as you would expect. Most of them carry a recurring theme, which is a fair reflection towards people’s preferences for viral videos. Among the lineup included in this week’s list is a driving dog, the trailer for an upcoming superhero... Read more
New Facebook Poke App
Facebook added a new app over the holiday season for messaging.  It’s called Poke, which is also the same name as a function that has been part of the site since the beginning.  It was a way of waving at other users.  The new feature provides complex greetings through... Read more
What to Look for From Microsoft in 2013
The company has made a lot of changes in 2012 with introductions to new products and new designs on old products.  According to a letter sent to shareholders, this will continue as Microsoft now brands itself as a devices and services company.  Here is a look at what you... Read more