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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…

7 Google Glass Features That Will Convince You to Buy
When Google Glass was first “announced” back in early 2012, the rumor mill went on overdrive. Speculation was rife about what Google was planning to do. Wearable technology ideas were thrown left and right. Augmented reality rumors were even brought up. At this point, with Google Glass being available... Read more
Is Google Taking On The Gaming Scene?
There is no doubt that Google is the biggest name in the world of online search. Additionally, no one can deny that Google has made a lot of progress in niches other than search. While Google Glass can do search, it also is being touted as the next big... Read more
LG Flexible OLED Phones Coming This Year
The lighter, the better. The thinner, the more appealing. These seem to be the trends in consumer electronics, something that we observe in the latest gadgets released. From laptops to monitors to tablets to mobile phones – what catches the eye of consumers are those units that are sleek... Read more
Wunderlist Pro Released For $4.99
With more than 4 million users, to-do app Wunderlist is certainly still one of the most recommended apps in its niche. It may not be the newest, but the team recently released Wunderlist 2 – “your beautiful and simple to-do list”. More than releasing the newest version of Wunderlist,... Read more
Nokia Milestone Press Conference Set For May 14
Nokia has really been putting a lot of its eggs in one basket. A basket called Lumia. You can’t really blame them, as the Lumia series has gotten the market’s attention. Not as much as rivals Apple and Samsung, definitely, but perhaps enough to give Nokia the fuel it... Read more
Is The Samsung Galaxy S IV A Hit?
A little more than a month after the official Samsung Galaxy S IV features were announced, real people around the world are starting to get their hands on actual handsets. If you think about it, the wait has not been that long, but the hype certainly has been impressive.... Read more
Mailbox For Ipad In The Works
When I first got wind of Mailbox, the new mail app for the iPhone, in February, my curiosity got the better of me (as it usually does). Truth be told, I have had no issues with the default mail app on the iPhone and the iPad. The hype surrounding... Read more
What We Know About The iPad 5
So, tickets for the upcoming WWDC have been released, and surprise, surprise, they were sold out in a couple of minutes! In spite of the $1,599 price tag, the tickets sold like hot cakes. Even faster. The good news is that registered iOS and Mac developers who are not... Read more
New Nokia Windows Phone Ditches Plastic For Aluminum [Leak]
Nokia may be a dark horse in the smartphone race, but the company has not shown signs of giving up just yet. Just the opposite, Nokia has explored many paths in an effort to continue drawing breath. It has its critics, just like any other phone manufacturer, but it... Read more
Motorola Planning Android Phones That Are “Just Right”
Some people like it really small. Others like it ginormous. Whatever “it” is, there is always a market for the “just right” size, and the smartphone niche is no different. There are people who like phones that they can wrap their hands around. There are those who yearn for... Read more
Tribeca Film Festival Short List of Vine #6SecFilms
The organizers of the Tribeca Film Festival highlighted just how simple, everyday technology can be used to create something that will stand out and showcase your talent with #6SecFilms. The competition was announced a month or so ago, encouraging users of the popular app Vine to send in their... Read more
Windows 8 Touch Devices Will Sell For $200
Touch-enabled laptops running Windows 8, that is. Do you still remember the days when the idea of being able to interact with your laptop via the screen was a wonder to behold and was basically a dream of the future? Gone are those days, we are living the future,... Read more
Share Media Across Android & iOS Devices With RemotePlay
Sharing media between devices is something that has become easier as mobile technology developed. Sharing between the same brands and platforms is one thing, but sharing between different platforms is a totally different story, isn’t it? Even the simple act of connecting via Bluetooth between an Android device and... Read more
New Chrome App For iOS: Fullscreen Mode And Save To PDF
Chrome for iOS was updated early this month, with some features that users will find useful. The browser wars are still ongoing, with no signs of abating any time soon. With Internet browsers being the main thing people use – whether on their laptops or on their mobile devices... Read more
Verizon CEO Is The Guy To Thank For LTE On The iPhone
Are you using LTE on the iPhone yet? I’ve been on the iPhone 4 for a couple of years now, and I am still waiting for the right time (read: my contract to end) to get the iPhone 5. While rumors abound that the iPhone 5S is on its... Read more
The First Samsung Galaxy S IV Ads
As bizarre as the official launch of the Samsung Galaxy S IV was, it does not take away from the fact that those who are due for a new phone in the next months are highly anticipating the latest Samsung phone’s release. The Samsung Galaxy S IV has been... Read more
Apple Looking At Flexible Displays
The consumer tech sector continues to feed the curious appetites of its followers, and the major players have been nothing but busy in the past weeks. We’ve heard of Samsung introducing Galaxy mega devices, which is perfect for those blessed with gargantuan hands. Then there’s Microsoft, who is reportedly... Read more
Want An Ebook Reader? Kobo Might Be The Best Choice
There was a time when all I wanted was a Kindle. I told myself I didn’t need an iPad, and since all I wanted to do was to read, the Kindle was the best choice. All that changed when I did get my hands on the iPad, but I... Read more