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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…

Hopster: The Netflix For Kids
Netflix has gotten so big that even people from areas where it isn’t available know all about the service. It has even reached the point where new services are being labeled “the Netflix of “. Speaking of which, there’s a new kid on the block, which is being dubbed... Read more
YouTube Audio Gallery Offers Royalty-Free Tracks
You know all that hullaballoo about piracy and people not respecting copyright? It’s a major – and very real – issue, although there are always different sides to a story. I remember watching the recent movie about Napster and how the music industry went up in arms against them.... Read more
Post-It And Evernote Partner Up For Digital Notes
Evernote is arguably the best note-taking app you can find in the market today. For people with memory issues – whether short-term of long-term – Evernote makes it easy to remember everything. Whether you prefer using your laptop, your tablet, or your smartphone, Evernote can help you keep tabs of... Read more
AT&T Is Pebble’s Exclusive Carrier
In May of last year, Pebble got more than its $100,000 Kickstarter funding goal. Lots more. In fact, it got a little more than $10 million in funding. Amazing, right? One could almost say it can be the poster boy for the crowdfunding platform. A year or so down... Read more
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Is Region Locked!
Last week, everyone who heard about the news that Samsung’s new phones are region-locked made a lot of noise online – and quite understandably so! Do you remember those days of DVDs being region-locked? It’s not like we’re totally free of georetardation, but the mere idea of not being... Read more
Ouya’s Free The Games Program Revised
Remember that big news about OUYA setting aside $1M for its Kickstarter matching campaign? Dubbed Free the Games Fund, the campaign came under very close scrutiny – both from fans and critics alike. The fact that people put the Ouya’s Free the Games Fund under the microscope is nothing... Read more
Welcome Back To Life, Simplenote!
Simplenote has been dubbed as the “first great notes app“, and in spite of a rocky recent history, it seems that its fans have not lost enthusiasm for the app. The notes app scene has not been idle, with many apps coming into the picture, but with Simplenote’s comeback,... Read more
The Dish On YouTube’s Offline Videos
There is no arguing that YouTube is the site to go to for video content. Whether it’s music, how-tos, or simply stupid, fun videos, YouTube has got something for everyone. And while there are some people who would not touch the site with a 12-foot pole, YouTube’s stats show that they have the... Read more
Pinterest To Start Showing Ads
When Pinterest first entered the social networking world, it was quickly labeled as the site for women who like looking at – and sharing – pictures of shoes. That’s totally stereotypical, of course, although we all know that stereotypes have to come from a grain of truth somewhere. It... Read more
This Is What People Are Doing With Their Cell Phones In 2013
Cell phones have gone a long, long way since the days when they were too bulky to carry around. Back in the day, it was such an uncommon sight to see people staring intensely at a small (or rather huge) block of plastic, pressing buttons, or doing whatever it... Read more
iPad App mem:o For Design Lovers
I bet you’ve been very busy with your iOS device. As it usually goes when a new version of iOS hits, users are also hit with a flurry of app updates. Everyone complains, but in a good natured way. Me, I am rather miffed as my iPad seems to... Read more
Valve Launches Steam Family Sharing
The family that games together…stays together? Have fun together? Engage in massive competition against each other, for sure. If your household is into gaming, and you use Steam heavily, then you will be happy to know that Valve is launching family sharing for the platform. Sharing is always a... Read more
Netflix Relies On Pirates To Determine Show Offerings
Netflix has let the cat out of the bag. The leading streaming service has admitted to keeping tabs on piracy sites in order to determine which shows it should spend its money on – which shows to purchase and make available legally to their customers. You don’t really need... Read more
New Apple TV Can Arrive Next Month
Apple’s September event has come and gone, and as is usually the case, critics are hitting hard and fanboys are being just as loud. Stocks have dipped, but we know that people are lining up as early as now for the newest iPhones to hit the shelves. Crazy is... Read more
Trade In Your iPad For A Surface, Microsoft Says
Who wants an iPad? Practically everyone I know. I do know for sure that I am very happy with my iPad 3, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything else in the world – except for an iPad Mini with a Retina screen, that is. For sure, I would... Read more
Panasonic Pulling Out Of The Smartphone Market
When was the last time you saw someone using a Panasonic phone? I had to dig deep into my memory bank for this, and I came up with this: give or take 17 years ago. I suppose that there are many reasons behind the lack of Panasonic phone sightings... Read more
Sony Launches Video Unlimited 4K
Do you remember the days when Sony was the big name in consumer tech? I do, but the tech realm is such a capricious one, and before you know it, you might be at the bottom when only a day before, you were at the top of the world. Sony... Read more
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Available For Pre-Order
It seems like only yesterday when we were hearing rumors about the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, but now, things just got real. Are you an AT&T and/or Verizon subscriber? Are you an Android user? Do you have eyesight that requires a phone screen that’s bigger than your hand? Then you’ll be... Read more