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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…

Enforced Vacation Makes Your Work Emails Stay at Work

Mobile November 1, 2014

Most all of us have to deal with email at work. And, unfortunately, many of us also have to deal with work emails when we’re at home. Or at play. Or at the store. Or anywhere – you get the idea. In this technological age, even when we’re away... Read more

Classic PC Star Wars Games are Getting Re-Released

Gaming Internet News October 31, 2014

I love playing video games. I actually have to be careful with the amount of video games I play, because it’s easy for me to get into an all-out video game addiction where that’s all I want to do with my life. And since it’s not very productive to... Read more

iPod Turned 13 Last Week!

News October 30, 2014

Apple sure knows how to make a guy feel old. Do you remember your first iPod? Well, it turns out that as of 10/23/2001, the original iPod is officially 13 years-old. I can still remember a friend of mine owning an iPod while I was much too broke as... Read more

Christian Bale to Play Steve Jobs in New Film

News October 29, 2014

Christian Bale has sure played some iconic roles during his career, and Batman and Moses are just a couple of them that come to the top of my head. He’s also now set to play Apple’s co-founder Steve Jobs in an upcoming flick written by Aaron Sorkin, the pen... Read more

Xbox One $50 Cheaper Until End of the Year

Gaming News October 28, 2014

Folks, there really has never been a better time to go out and purchase an Xbox One system. Last week, Techbeat reported that Microsoft was offering some special Assassin’s Creed Xbox One bundles for the holiday season. However, if you’re not at all a fan of Assassin’s Creed and were feeling... Read more

The Japanese Have Built A Working Transformer

News October 27, 2014

Look out, world – some Japanese fans of Transformers have created a working, real-life Transformer, and they have plans to make larger ones in the future. Their current model, called the J-deite Quarter, is about four feet tall and is able to walk around, move its head, transform itself into... Read more

Forget About Glasses – Use MIT’s Magic Glass!

Mobile October 26, 2014

Bad vision is no fun at all – take it from someone who has a convergence disorder and whose eyes want to do opposing things all the time. It’s incredibly frustrating constantly having to focus your eyes all the time when you want to see clearly. Oh, glasses help... Read more

Oops! Man Texts Probation Officer Instead Of Drug Dealer

Mobile October 25, 2014

Have you ever meant to text one person and accidentally texted someone else instead? Of course not, right? Unfortunately, it’s all too easy to send a text message to the wrong recipient, and unfortunately, once you hit “send”, that message is completely out of your hands. Obviously, some mis-texts... Read more

Xbox One Giving Free Assassin’s Creed Bundles for Holidays

Gaming News October 24, 2014

Know anyone who loves the Assassin’s Creed games and wants an Xbox One this holiday season? Getting an early start on this year’s Christmas season, Microsoft has announced a couple of really good bundle options when it comes to purchasing their newest gaming console. Beginning on 11/2/14 (a Sunday),... Read more

PhotoMath App Will do your Math Homework for you

Mobile Software Reviews October 23, 2014

Let me be really honest for just a minute here. I hate math. It’s not that I seriously dislike, or even loathe it – I really cannot stand it. Here’s the simple reason for my mathematical disdain: I’m not good at it. At all. It doesn’t matter how many... Read more

The Hoverboard is Here! (For Real this Time)

News October 23, 2014

I’ve made it no secret here on Techbeat that I love all things Back to the Future, but, if I could have any one piece of actual working technology from the classic movies, other than the time-traveling Delorean, I would hands-down choose the Hoverboard. Who doesn’t remember the classic hovering... Read more

AmazonFresh Comes to New York City

Internet News October 22, 2014

We all have to go grocery shopping from time to time. Unfortunately, it’s unavoidable; we’re all designed to eat. And grocery shopping, while not overly difficult (unless you take several young kids in tow), can be quite the stressful experience. First, there’s the traffic on the road you have... Read more

Music Bleeper Will Clean Up Your Music

Mobile Music Software Reviews October 22, 2014

In this day and age, it’s getting harder and harder to find clean music. Now, this might not be a problem if you don’t have kids in the house, but if you do, than you know it’s tough to find good music that meets your approval. Your kids like... Read more

U2 Apologizes for Free iTunes Album

Music News October 21, 2014

Last month I got a neat little unexpected surprise – U2’s new album, Songs of Innocence, for the gigantic price of free. Of course it wasn’t just me who was in on the deal. In fact, every single person with an iTunes account had the new album downloaded into their... Read more

Air Umbrella Uses Air to Keep Off the Rain

News October 21, 2014

It doesn’t really matter what kind of umbrella you use – they’re pretty much all the same. You unstrap the velcro, hold it above your head, push the release button, and the umbrella opens up and protects you from the rain. At least that how it’s supposed to work,... Read more

Vibrating Needles Might Make Shots a Lot Less Scary

News October 20, 2014

Okay, be honest – who reading this enjoys getting a shot at the doctor’s office? That’s what I thought. Most people wouldn’t say getting a shot ranks up high on their favorite activity list, and there’s a pretty good reason why that is, and it’s not rocket science. They... Read more