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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…

Exitround Gives Failing Startups A Way Out
Startups have cropped up like mushrooms after the rain. There is a glut of startups. There are some pundits who are of the opinion that the whole scene is “bubbly”, with the bubble soon to burst. If it hasn’t already. Though there are strong arguments against that, it cannot... Read more
The Official Samsung Galaxy S IV Features Announced
So we have the details. Finally. The Samsung Galaxy S IV event has come and gone, and what have we gotten from it? Perhaps totally unrelated to the actual product people have been waiting for, the production was somehow out of this world. The LA Times described the show... Read more
Yahoo Working From Home Ban Hopes to Boost Morale
About two weeks ago, Yahoo rocked its employees’ world by announcing that working from home is no longer an option. Naturally, this move raised a lot of eyebrows – and probably blood pressures as well. Yahoo, not unlike many other companies, has allowed its employees to work from home,... Read more
Last-Minute Samsung Galaxy S IV Rumors
There’s but one more day left before the world finally receives the official word on Samsung’s latest device from the Galaxy S range. Tomorrow, March 14, Samsung is slated to hold the official launch of the Galaxy S4 at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Unsurprisingly, the speculations... Read more
This Is How China Censors Its Version Of Twitter
The rest of the world may live in the Twitter stream, checking updates and sending tweets more often than they check email, but in China, it’s Weibo that rules. Weibo is the Chinese term for microblog, and it was originally launched in 2009. In 2011, the domain name was... Read more
Will The Features Of Path 3.0 Entice New Users?
Path 3.0 was officially announced last week, with new features that may or may not entice new users to install yet another social networking app. When Path was first announced in 2010, my initial reaction was exactly that – “Not another social network!” How many do we need anyway?... Read more
Firefox OS Entices Developers With Multi-Platform Compatibility
The recently held Mobile World Congress in Barcelona brought many interesting things to the forefront, Mozilla’s Firefox OS being one of them. There is a glut of mobile phones in the market, ranging from the cheapest to the ridiculously expensive, but I am sure that having an alternative mobile... Read more
SimpleWash Promises To Clean Up Your Facebook Profile
How many times have you posted something on Facebook, only to regret it later on? If you’re lucky, you are able to do damage control immediately. Unfortunately, I am pretty sure that many Facebook users have overlooked a tidbit or two that should not be on their profiles. Of... Read more
Travelmob Could Be The Airbnb Of Asia
From humble beginnings in 2008, Airbnb has expanded its operations worldwide, adding new features and hiring people on a regular basis. With the exposure that Airbnb has had, it seems safe to say that the startup has made a significant impact on how people deal with their travel bookings.... Read more
Quantum Cures: Idle Computer Time Can Help Cure Diseases
How often do you turn your computer off at night when you go to sleep? If you’re anything like me, you leave your computer on most of the time. With the way those devices are set up, you don’t really have to worry about power consumption anyway. The thing... Read more
PlayStation 4 Privacy Settings: Real Names Might Be Required
The PlayStation 4 announcement day has come and gone, and what have we gotten from it? More anticipation for the next generation console, if nothing else. We have high hopes that the PlayStation 4 will be affordable. We know it’s going to be much more powerful, and we know... Read more
No Native Instagram App for BlackBerry Users
Not too long ago, Blackberry was put on the soon-to-be-deadpooled list of many tech experts, but this company has the tenacity of a an old boxer who wants to keep the championship belt in his corner. End January, Blackberry went the celebrity endorser route by naming Alicia Keys as... Read more
This is Where Your Unloved Facebook Photos Will Go
How many photos (or photo albums) have you uploaded to Facebook? As I was writing this article, I decided to take a look at my own stash. Boy, was I in for a surprise! I have always been aware of my tendency to upload tons of photos without being... Read more
Robots To Blame For Foxconn Hiring Freeze Not iPhone 5
Apple has always had more than its fair share of critics, and even when their sales were in the millions, we still heard analysts saying they failed for not reaching expectations. After the iPhone 5 came out, speculations about how the iPhone business has lagged were rife. Whether or not... Read more
FCC Asks Mobile Signal Booster Users to Power Them Down
Having the best mobile phone you can afford is totally useless if you do not get a good signal from your carrier, and in spite of the prevalence of telecomm providers, there are still spots where signals are very weak. That’s what manufacturers of cell phone signal boosters have... Read more
Microsoft Warns About Pitfalls of Pirated Software
Aside from the fact that Microsoft loses money each time you purchase unlicensed software, there seems to be a pretty good argument against doing so. Not that you should need some convincing, right? After all, anyone who considers himself an upstanding citizen does not buy pirated software. Even if... Read more
Bill Gates Not Satisfied with Innovation at Microsoft
Love him or hate him, Bill Gates is a man to contend with. Not only has he made it to the elite group of ultra rich people in the world, but he has also left a legacy that is hard to beat. I am not talking about the blue... Read more
Online Porn May Be Banned In Iceland
The musical Avenue Q had a hilarious segment where the puppets sang “The Internet is for porn“, which pretty much sums things up for some people, but we cannot deny that porn is still a taboo subject in some cultures. While there are people who joke about it and... Read more