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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…

Skype Launches New Design For iPhone
Microsoft have just announced earlier this week, that it was very close to releasing a new version of its video calling app Skype for iPhone; sporting a new streamlined design coupled with improved performance. As expected we didn’t have to wait too long.  The new Skype 5.0 for iPhone app is currently rolling... Read more
Download the latest version of WinRAR
WinRAR 5.10 is an great archiving utility, which completely supports RAR and ZIP archives and is able to unpack CAB, ARJ, LZH, TAR, GZ, ACE, UUE, BZ2, JAR, ISO, 7Z, Z archives. It consistently makes smaller archives than its competition, thereby saving disk space and costs. WinRAR has a... Read more
Google Wants In On Virgin Galactic
I may have mentioned once or twice that Google is never one to be lagging in state of the art tech.  The search engine giant is apparently in talks with Virgin Galactic to strike up a deal, which will give to Google critical access to satellite-launch technology and also... Read more
How To Keep Your Children Safe Online
The Internet is a place filled with so much knowledge and entertainment, that you would not be able to come close to seeing even half of it in your lifetime.  Everybody should have access to this wonderful tool of information, from young ones to older ones alike.  A massive... Read more
Ringly: Beautiful Wearable Tech For Women
Ringly is an 18k-gold plated ring which connects to a smartphone.  The ring then discreetly notifies the wearer when she receives a text or a call.  The idea behind Ringly is to incorporate new tech into women’s everyday accessories.  This is so that they may enjoy the moment without missing... Read more
World’s Smallest Cardiac Implant
I have said it before and no doubt I will continue to say it again.  Technology continues to move with such a pace that one day it may trip itself up!  That day has obviously yet to arrive as the rise of the machines has not yet occurred.  The... Read more
Underground Stations To Give World Cup Scores
World Cup fever is ramping up.  Whether you love the game or hate it, there is no getting away from it.  The 2014 FIFA World Cup is here.  There are going to many ways to catch the latest goal action and no doubt you will be seeing the latest... Read more
British Airways To Offer in-Flight WiFi in 2016
British Airways is all set to become one of the primary airline to offer passengers in-flight Wi-Fi using the new S-band satellite called Europasat.  UK-based firm Inmarsat operates Europasat and they are planning to go live in 2016 with the goal of serving the European aviation market. The world-class airline will... Read more
WinSCP Update Now Available
For the safe copying of files between a local and a remote computer, WinSCP is the client you need. This popular open source FTP and SFTP client for Windows has just been updated to WinSCP 5.5.4 The software has many features, including; Legacy SCP protocol support and the software... Read more
Facial Recognition Tech Catches Armed Robber
The use of technology in law enforcement is becoming increasingly popular.  Only recently there have been trials for wearable cameras in body armour for police in the London, UK.  Also, police officers around the globe are trialling the use of Google Glass to enable them to perform their duties... Read more
Real VNC Now Updated

Real VNC Now Updated

News June 12, 2014

VNC stands for Virtual Network Computing. It is remote control software, which allows you to view and interact with one computer on another computer anywhere on the Internet. With Real VNC technology, you can remotely access and control your computers, wherever you are on the planet. VNC replicates the... Read more
Download The Latest Version Of Format Factory
Format Factory is a free audio, video and photo converter, which supports a vast range of formats for encoding and ripping. With Format Factory you can either convert single files or entire folders from one format to another of your choice. The software comes with an array of presets... Read more
UK Highway Code To Be Altered For Driverless Cars
Only a few weeks after Google unveiled its first set of self-driving cars, transport ministers in the UK have begun to draw up new legislation to allow driverless vehicles onto Britain’s highways.  The current Highway Code is somewhat antiquated and therefore inadequate for coping with this new type of... Read more
DARPA Z MAN Project

DARPA Z MAN Project

News June 11, 2014

Have you ever wanted to be able to climb vertical surfaces?  I remember watching Spiderman in the theatre and thinking wow, now that is cool.  It appears as though I wasn’t the only person to have that desire. The people behind  DARPA’s Z Man project must have had similar thoughts.... Read more
US Police Disrupt Cryptolocker Infrastructure
Police in the US have said they have the man responsible for the Cryptolocker and GameOver Zeus.  A worldwide police operation has been successful in disabling the infrastructure behind the Cryptolocker ransom malware attack.  Not only that, but they have filed a criminal complaint against the Russian citizen that is alleged to... Read more
Libre Office 4.3.0 Beta 2 Now Available
LibreOffice is a free but power-packed Open Source personal productivity suite for Windows, Macintosh and Linux.  The software gives you not just one, but six feature-rich applications for all your document production and your data processing needs. Writer is the word processor for LibreOffice. You can use it for almost any... Read more
Twitter Sarcasm Detector Bought By Secret Service
There are continual threats of terrorism throughout the world!  People are under attack, governments are under attack and officials are trying to find ways to ensure the continual safety of citizens.  Agencies like the Secret Service, are always trying to find ways to increase the safety of U.S. citizens.... Read more
Smart Rifle Paired With Google Glass
Have firearms’ companies taken technology too far?  All technology can be used for the greater good or for the greater evil.  Google Glass is just one of the latest in wearable technology that is on offer to the public. A Gun company has recently paired up a gun with... Read more