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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…

Minecraft Movie
Minecraft is a game about breaking and placing blocks. It began as people building constructions to shield against nocturnal monsters, but now players work together to create imaginative creations.  And now, it may expand once again and turn into a full length movie! Creator, Markus Persson, said they were in talks... Read more
Marvel Unlimited iOS App $0.99
I like comics.  I mean I’m not a massive fan, but I do like the occasional comic book hero story.  In fact, I’m going to my first Comic Con in a couple of weeks time with a good friend of mine who used to do work for Marvel.  If... Read more
Apple Fingerprint Scanner Update On The Horizon
Those guys over at AppleInsider have learned that the Cupertino collective is preparing to release a software update that is designed to develop the fingerprint recognition of their Touch ID.  This fix will potentially solve a “fade” issue, which has been experienced by a number of iPhone 5’s users.... Read more
Oscars Selfie Breaks ReTweet Record
She is known for her amazing dance moves and generous attitude but now her face is plastered across Twitter for literally the entire world to see!  It’s Ellen DeGeneres and the most popular selfie tweet in all of Twitter History!  Ellen DeGeneres has officially had the most retweeted post... Read more
In-flight Wi-Fi To Increase Speeds Due To Public Demand
Slow Wifi in a fast plane has never been a favourite for passengers.  However, that is all about to change as technology has been updated so that people can surf the internet as if they were on the ground!  Satellite technology has improved services for airlines as the public... Read more
Seed Vault Adds 20K New Crops
Are you prepared for the end of the world?  The Svalbard Seed Vault has been preparing!  It is the agricultural Noah’s Ark where scientists have gathered together over one million seeds from all over the globe. National Geographic claims that the vault has just accepted 20,000 new types of... Read more
2014 Oscars To Be Streamed Live
Since May, ABC (American Broadcasting Company) has made moves towards the way current viewers watch television; that is, online and via mobile devices using their online application, Watch ABC.  In this regard, ABC will feature the 86th Academy Awards as a live streaming service.  The app has already offered... Read more
Google Hangouts 2.0 For iOS Brings A Fresh Look
Ever the innovators, Google have recently announced version 2.0 of their very popular communication app, Hangouts, for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The new look is fresh and it feels more intuitive.  There are also some big new features. Google Hangouts version 2.0 is the best yet. The app’s... Read more
Cloudwash: Smart Washing Machine – Orders Detergent From Amazon
Is the Internet Of Things nearly complete?  We have the smart TV, Refrigerator, Kettle and Cooker. The list goes on.  Has there been a massive impact on our lives?  One firm’s idea may clean things up a bit.  Cloudwash is the prototype from London-based technology company Berg, whose business... Read more
Kaspersky Announces Anti-Phishing Browser
Cyber security specialist, Kaspersky Labs, have just announced ‘Safe Browser’ for Windows Phone.  Kaspersky announced the launch at MWC this week.  The browser is an alternative to Internet Explorer, which protects against phishing attacks.  It does this by automatically blocking dangerous links. The browser is available now on the Windows Phone Store... Read more
Google Funds San Francisco Transport Program ‘Free Muni’
Depending upon whereabouts on the planet you reside, public transportation is expensive (it is where I live anyway).   It is especially so, if you are on a low income.  Wouldn’t it be nice if a wealthy benefactor helped you out now and again with some free rides to... Read more
Nike Claim Their New Vapor HyperAgility Cleat Improves Football
3D printers have allowed the designers at Nike to create the prototypes and test new footwear designs with a amazingly quick turnaround time.  Nike’s latest shoe is the Vapor HyperAgility cleat featuring re-engineered studs, which Nike claim will allow football players to have the necessary grip to burst from... Read more
MLB AtBat 2014 Has New Features
I love baseball!  It is a great game for the entire family but if you live outside of North America, it can be difficult keeping up with the latest baseball live information.  Even if you live where MLB is available on television, it can be difficult keeping up.  To... Read more
Woman Robbed & Assaulted For Wearing Google Glass In A Bar
A woman has claimed she was assaulted and robbed in a bar in San Francisco.  The reason for the attack? The woman was wearing Google Glass. Sarah Slocum who is a contributor at Newsdab, arrived at Molotov’s bar early Saturday morning at approximately 1:45 a.m., according to her YouTube page. The alleged... Read more
Offshore Wind Turbines Can Reduce Hurricanes
A large arrangement of wind turbines off shore may help to protect coastal areas that are in danger from hurricanes. The journal, Nature Climate Change, discovered that sizeable turbine arrays (they must produce at the very minimum, 300 gigawatts of electricity) can greatly lower a hurricane’s surface winds as well... Read more
Line Sticks it to Skype in New Cheap Call Service
The Japanese messaging service, LINE, is about to launch a new data-based call service that is attempting to undercut the voice-call pricing structures of typical land-lines and mobile carriers.  The company announced that people in US, Mexico, Spain, Thailand and the Philippines will only have to wait a short... Read more
SGP Technologies Offer Secure Blackphone For $629
Approximately a month ago, I wrote an article covering the issue of privacy and the use of mobile devices.  We live in a world where people trust the governments who preside over them less and less. A world where whistleblowers like Edward Snowden bring new, albeit, controversial light on... Read more
Huawei Announced New Hybrid Talkband At MWC
The Chinese electronics giant, Huawei, has unveiled numerous new and interesting products: including, what they call, the “world’s first hybrid smart band”. The technology firm has also re-energized its smartphone line-up with the release of the Ascend G6 and also they have announced two new “phablets”, which they are... Read more