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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…

Listen from Linux: A Good Audio Manager for Desktops
If you prefer your apps to be less cluttered and more organized, you will appreciate the Listen audio manager from Linux.  It includes some nice features that will make your listening more enjoyable.   Many people just go with the default apps on their computers, but the Listen audio... Read more
Microsoft to Target Mobile Apps for Greater Search Share
The battle between Microsoft and Google is reaching new highs. Following the recent Twitter tirade and the Motorola lawsuit, Microsoft revealed future plans to target Google’s search share. The company realizes that browsing is not the way to go about getting a greater share of the search market in... Read more
Can Gaming Change the Business World?
Over 40 percent of US consumers play video games at least once in a month.  That statistic is likely to increase with the increase in use of smartphones and tablets.  This presents new opportunities for businesses not usually associated with gaming to find unique ways to interest their customers.... Read more
What Age is Too Young for Kids and Technology?
How do you know if technology is age appropriate for your child?  How young is too young for technology?  Experts have stated that appropriate technology and interactive media usage can have a positive impact on early learning and development.  However, this is only true when recommend guidelines are followed. ... Read more
Google’s New Service Changes Can Affect Windows 8 Negatively
Google recently announced that it is pulling back support for Exchange ActiveSync from Windows 8 and Windows 8 Phone devices. This means that Windows users who had been using Google’s services like Google Calendar and Gmail for free won’t be able to do so from now on. As of... Read more
Facebook and Microsoft Working on a Deal
Facebook has worked with almost every major player in the internet industry.  Now, it seems to be working on a deal with Microsoft that could benefit it and advertising in general.   If successful, Facebook could create an advertising network to rival Google’s.  The subject of this negotiation is... Read more
Projected iPhone 5 Slowdown Impacts Apple Stock
The year seems to be ending on a dour note for Apple. The tech giant recently failed to get some Samsung devices banned in the US as the judge passed the decision in the Korean firm’s favor. This time round, Apple’s stock has entered a downward spiral. It has... Read more
Path’s Memory Bank
Path announces a new search feature in its mobile network.  This search allows users to revisit past information and it serves as a type of memory bank from other social networks. Path is a new startup designed to work in the mobile environment, a kind of social network that... Read more
Facebook to Start Charging for Messages
Facebook is making yet another change to its site, this time with regards to message sending.  This move will allow you to send messages to people outside of your network and not be listed as spam while letting Facebook monetize a portion of its services.   Most of your... Read more
Slax Linux Reincarnated with Version 7.0
2012 has been a wonderful year for Linux. There is no doubt that the open source platform is in better hands than ever and has enjoyed a lot of success. The distributions have increased and more companies are now willing to use the Linux operating system than before. It... Read more
How to Protect Young Kids Online
It’s important to protect kids when they are online.  Even a few simple steps can protect the safety and privacy of your children.  Preventative measures for parents fall primarily into two categories: technological and behavioural.   Technological Protection It’s up to you to decide what your child is and isn’t... Read more
Microsoft Earning PC Revenues from Surface Tablet
Microsoft has been the kingpin of the PC market for two decades. From the early 90s, Gates and Co have dominated the market, flooding both home and enterprise usage. However, the turn of the millennium saw the rise of new gadgets which threatened to take away the demand for... Read more
Google & This Exquisite Forest
Back in July 2012, Google launched an experiment called The Exquisite Forest. Now, they have added a unique feature to it called, The Endless Theatre. The Beginning Tate Modern from London partnered with Google for this unusual art experiment. Several artists from the collection created the beginnings of short... Read more
IBM Announces Their Latest 5 in 5
Every year, IBM makes its predictions of what the next five years will hold for the future of technology.  The company has been doing this since 2006, but it came up with a new approach for this year’s list.  Each entry relates to one of our senses and cognitive... Read more
Motorola and Microsoft Try to Resolve Royalty Payment Dispute
Microsoft and Motorola have been in court for quite some time now. If you are unfamiliar with the case, Microsoft is using some of Motorola’s patents in its products. While that much has been clarified, the bone of contention is the amount of royalties to be paid by Microsoft... Read more
Best Tech Gifts for Kids

Best Tech Gifts for Kids

News December 24, 2012

When it comes to buying tech toys for kids, there are a myriad of options. However, not all tech toys are created equal. How do you know if you are getting a quality tech toy, or something destined to gather dust on a shelf? The following toys are some... Read more
SpongeBob Game Removed from iTunes App Store
The SpongeBob Diner Dash game was pulled back from the iTunes App store after complaints regarding privacy rights violation and a misleading promotional campaign. An advocacy group took the initiative of contacting the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) concerning the issues. The main point in the complaint was that the... Read more
Security Checklist for Smartphones from the FCC
The FCC has created a website to help users make their smartphones safer.  This allows users to feel more secure about what they do on their phones and to find ways to protect their private data.   The website lists multiple operating systems along with general actions for any... Read more