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Deepfake Safety: Five Things You Can Do Today

Best Software Oct 7, 2025

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

Antivirus Jul 31, 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

Antivirus Jun 25, 2025

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…

DARPA Develops Real Time Brain Implant Monitor

Internet November 4, 2013

In efforts to improve the mental health of veterans and military soldiers, DARPA has launched a $70 million project to create a brain implant that tracks neuron activity and then provides brain data. A staggering figure of one in nine medical discharges is due to mental illness, according to US... Read more

Apple To Open Brazil Store Ahead Of FIFA World Cup

Mobile November 3, 2013

It will come as no surprise that Apple is continuing its rapid expansion and growth program. As the high end technology company grows rapidly around the world, it prepares to open yet another store; this time in the country of Brazil. A report from 9to5Mac claims that the Cupertino firm... Read more

Star Wars Blooper Reel Hits YouTube

Internet November 2, 2013

A very entertaining video has finally, after 36 years hidden away, made its way onto the web’s most popular video site; YouTube. At last some “Star Wars” outtake footage, that few have seen, (until now), finally makes its way onto the World Wide Web! The most watched and... Read more

NSA Botched Update Caused Downtime Not DDOS

Internet November 2, 2013

The US National Security Agency (NSA) has vehemently denied current circulating rumours that the extended downtime of its website on Friday was caused by a DDoS attack, blaming the error on a botched system update instead. Some rumours on the web have suggested that the downtime is the work... Read more

Bitcoin ATMs Go Live In Canada

Internet November 1, 2013

Bitcoin is making its way from the ether of cyberspace into your physical wallet soon. Well, if you happen live in Canada anyways. As you know Bitcoins are usually stored in the virtual world, but, Bitcoin ATMs will soon be here. The ATM’s are built in the US by Nevada... Read more

Ingram Micro Buys Shipwire

Internet News November 1, 2013

Ingram Micro has acquired the cloud logistics and supply chain management SaaS provider Shipwire, which is based in Palo Alto. The price of this acquisition has not been disclosed. Shipwire has established itself as one of the foremost cloud logistics platforms for e-commerce companies and retailers. The company also provides shipping and... Read more

Wanderio Book Your Complete Euro Trip

Internet October 31, 2013

How many times have you visited what seems like dozens of websites to gather reams of data regarding your travel plans before you actually settle down to finding the right deal? Even then you just want to check a few more sites to see “if” you can gain a... Read more

British Hacker Charged With Infiltrating US Government

Internet October 31, 2013

A British man has been arrested and charged with hacking into different US government networks and then stealing “massive quantities” of confidential data. 28 year old, British hacker Lauri Love, was arrested by representatives of the recently launched National Cyber Crime Unit of the National Crime Agency (NCA) in Stradishall, Suffolk, last Friday... Read more

Kicksend Signs Mobile Photo Printing Deal With Walmart

Mobile October 30, 2013

Photography startup Kicksend has spent the last 12 months building partnerships with retail chains such as Target, CVS and Walgreens. With these deals the company wishes to bring its promise of dead-simple photo sharing and printing to the mass market. Presently it looks like Kicksend has another gained another notable... Read more

Qardio ECG Monitor Streams Data To Your IPhone

Mobile October 30, 2013

The co founder of Qardio Marco Peluso had a career in the finance industry for 14 years. He worked as an investment banker for JPMorgan and then as a partner at a hedge fund. But things changed when his father had a stroke while they were talking on the phone.... Read more

FBI Seized $28.5 Million in Bitcoins From Silk Road Owner Ross Ulbricht

Internet October 29, 2013

The Silk Road made a small fortune during its two and a half years as the web’s biggest anonymous black market for illegal drugs, but at least a $28.5 million chunk of that money now belongs to the FBI. The bureau has located and seized a collection of 144,000... Read more

Wishbone: Education Crowdfunded

Internet October 28, 2013

Wishbone allowed Eighty kids got to attend academic summer camps and after-school programs this year. Now, the education crowdfunding platform has begun to allow children in need in the NYC and the Bay Area to apply for assistance. The non-profit startup has spent the last year increasing its fundraising... Read more

Facebook iOS App Gets Post & Comment Editing

Internet October 28, 2013

Facebook has just rolled out the ability to edit comments and posts from within its iOS app, available for iPhone only. (Sorry iPad and iPod touch users). The feature has already rolled out to Android devices and the Web. The update allows you to view the edit history, maybe to... Read more

Million-Year Data Storage Disk Unveiled

Internet October 27, 2013

Nanotechnologists have now designed and built a disk that can store data for a million years or more. That time frame is almost incomprehensible compared to the current magnetic hard disks that can store data for just over a decade. Back in 1956, IBM was the first company in... Read more

Google Maps Engine Pro For Businesses

Internet October 26, 2013

Recently, Google launched Google Maps Engine Pro, a cloud-based software tool designed to allow businesses to put in order data such as warehouse locations, shipping routes and sales territories when a spreadsheet or a database will not suffice. The idea is to assist companies to gain more value out... Read more

3D Printed ‘Gun’ Parts Seized By Police

News October 26, 2013

Police in Manchester, UK, have made the discovery of what could be the UK’s first ever 3D printed firearm factory, but some claim that the parts are actually spare parts for a printer. However, police believe the parts actually represent the “next generation” of firearms, which can be created by... Read more

Nokia Unveils The New Lumia 2520 Tablet

Mobile October 25, 2013

Nokia has released its first Windows tablet. Nokia’s Lumia 2520 is the Finnish smartphone maker’s take on a Lumia-style tablet. It looks like a much bigger version of a Lumia Windows Phone. Microsoft may be buying Nokia’s device business, but for the next few months they are going to... Read more

Microsoft Tests Eyewear to Rival Google Glass

Internet October 25, 2013

According to the Wall Street Journal, Microsoft is apparently jumping on the bandwagon and they are testing prototypes for optical wear similar to Google Glass. This could potentially push the company into that market. A source familiar with the project said the company has asked several component makers in Asia to... Read more