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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…

Defense Mobile Corporation to Launch Cheap Mobile Plans for Military Personnel
The United States has always placed their military people in high regard, and rightly so. After all, those men and women serve at the forefront, laying their lives on the line for the rest of the country. While the country’s foreign policies may have been (and may still be)... Read more
Airsleep iPhone App for Frequent Fliers
How often have been so uncomfortable on a long flight because of a chatty seatmate? Or maybe there’s a fussy child on board. Then again, even the general buzz inside the cabin of a plane can be a disturbance to some people. If you don’t fly that often, or... Read more
Meet The Samsung Ativ Book 9 Plus
No matter what haters say, there is no doubt that the MacBook (Pro or Air) is very difficult to beat when it comes to aesthetics. I’ve always teased my friends about “going Mac and never going back”, but there is a lot of truth to that; and aesthetics is... Read more
The Pirate Bay Releases The Pirate Browser
The Pirate Bay has always been a target for governments and institutions that abhor, well, piracy. And, just as sure as the sun rises in the morning, there will always be arguments for both sides. Whichever side you belong to – it’s not the point of this post –... Read more
New iPhone to be Unveiled on September 10
I bet September 10 is already marked red in your calendar. If you’re an Apple fan, that is. The Internet is ablaze with the news that Apple is going to unveil the new iPhone on September 10, and we all know what that means: conjectures, rumors, “confirmed” details, and... Read more
The Porsche Design BlackBerry 10
I’ve never been a BlackBerry fan, and although I considered giving my dad one briefly earlier this year, there just was not enough to convince me to go for the brand. Even Alicia Keys being appointed its Global Creative Director (whatever the heck that means in real life) didn’t... Read more
Time to Say Goodbye to Windows XP
We’ve all been Windows users at some point. Even many hardcore Mac users today probably have a strong history with the much maligned operating system. One thing that everyone will probably agree with is this: Windows XP is one of the best operating systems that Microsoft has served us... Read more
The FBI Can Remotely Activate your Android & Laptop Mics!
Concerns about privacy and the government spying on private lives have always been around. The fear of a Big Brother society is nothing new, and “scandals” that saw the light of day in recent times –  PRISM and FBI’s Magic Lantern – have not helped those already suffering from... Read more
Tunester is the Music Player for Minimalistic Android Users
Minimalism seems to be the in thing these days, and apps certainly are not exempt from the trend. If you’re an Android user, and you want a music player that showcases minimalism at its most beautiful, we have something for you: Tunester. The app was released very recently, and it... Read more
Has The Motorola Moto X Fallen Flat?
I suppose that it really is too soon to give the verdict on the Moto X. After all, it hasn’t been more than a week since Motorola’s new smartphone was announced. While the select few have been given a better view of the Moto X, the general public still... Read more
The Next-Gen Kindle Fire HD is Something to Get Excited About!
Surely I am not alone in thinking that the Kindle is a nifty device. I think it still does not hold a candle to the iPad, but I also think that comparing them is not a good idea. After all, when I think of the Kindle, I mainly think... Read more
A Quick Comparison Of Chromecast & AirPlay
The television has been around since anyone can remember, and it certainly is one of those things that manufacturers, marketers, and content producers want to exploit. After all, everyone watches TV, right? Google has not left this niche alone and has, in fact, tested the waters in the past. Its new... Read more
What to Look Forward to in Android 4.3
Not long after Android 4.3 Jelly Bean was officially announced by Google, smartphone manufacturers started to make their own related announcements. Sony, in particular, gave a short list of phones that will run on the newest Android version. Of course, you do not have to buy a new phone... Read more
Sony Phones That Will Have Android 4.3
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is finally out of the bag, much to the delight of Android enthusiasts. In a press event held last July 24, Google unveiled the highly anticipated mobile operating system, and not too surprisingly, it also announced that the OS will be launched on the new... Read more
You Can Now Pre-Order Geeksphone Peak+
There is no shortage of smartphone choices today, and in fact, even the briefest look at what is on the table just might make you dizzy with all the brands and models available. Of course, there are fan boys and fan girls who will staunchly defend their preferred OS,... Read more
OUYA Sets Aside $1M To Launch Kickstarting Matching Campaign
Are you a game developer wanting to get some funding? Have you been wracking your brains to no avail? Well, OUYA and Kickstarter may have something to help you out. Of course, the premise is that the game you are developing is going to be on OUYA. This month,... Read more
Apple & Samsung Phones Stress Tested For Antitheft Features
It has been a couple of weeks since I had a month-old iPhone 5 picked right out of my pocket, and it still stings. Obviously, losing a gadget of that caliber will never be okay, but being pickpocketed like a baby added insult to injury. Additionally, factors such as... Read more
What We Know About Google Motorola’s Moto X
There used to be a time when Motorola phones were all the rage. I remember saving up religiously to get my hands on the Razr, but those days seem like a dream now. Then Google upped the stakes. With the much talked about Moto X event to be held... Read more