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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…

Nettlebox: View Real TIme 3D Images From All Angles

News September 14, 2013

Russian startup Nettle is showcasing a holographic gaming set-up at Disrupt SF’s Hardware Alley costing $28,000. The Nettlebox, as its called, consists of a 3D plasma display, with four fisheye lens infrared cameras at the corners to track the position of the gamer who then wears a pair of 3D glasses... Read more

IBM Sells Customer Care Unit For $505M

Internet September 13, 2013

IBM has signed an agreement that will see Synnex acquire Big Blue’s worldwide customer care business process outsourcing services unit for $505 million (£319m). The sale is made up of approximately $430 million (£272m) in cash and $75 million (£47m) in stock. The acquisition will be branded and integrated with Concentrix, which... Read more

Groupon Acquires Blink App

Internet News September 12, 2013

We all love a great deal, don’t we? And online deals just seem better (maybe that’s psychological?). Whether it’s eating out, buying furniture or even travel, there are bargains galore to be had out there and according to their website, Groupon is such a bargain store. They describe themselves... Read more

Kapture: A Wearable Mic For Life Logging

News September 12, 2013

A Kickstarter project that launched this week wants to put a microphone on your wrist, for constant audio monitoring, in a twist on the wearable technology phase. The Kapture, pairs with an iOS and Android smartphone app that allows for quick sharing of audio clips recorded by the hardware wristband, which is... Read more

Nokia Lumia 1520 Rumours

Mobile September 11, 2013

It has been announced that Nokia is preparing to launch a 6-inch Lumia 1520 Windows Phone. The Verge released a few sneaked pieces of imformaiton last month but new photos of the device have now emerged. The rumours are that the device will have 2GB of RAM, a Qualcomm Snapdragon... Read more

Apple Event:Roundup

Internet Mobile September 11, 2013

We have waited long enough and now the moment has passed. Apple have given us more than enough products over the years to make our mouths water with anticipation and grin with happiness at using their shiny technological breakthroughs and with yesterday’s product reveal, the Cupertino company has, yet... Read more

PrioVR: A Full Body Gaming Motion Capture Suit

Gaming September 10, 2013

A current Kickstarter project seeking funding uses real-time motion capture to put your body’s movements inside a video game. The YEI Technology’s “suit” for real-time in-game motion capture to control your onscreen character, admittedly is a really smart piece of kit, in fact it blew most people away who saw... Read more

BBM For IPhone Waiting App Store Approval

Mobile News September 9, 2013

The Android sphere recently was packed with leaks and news pointing to an imminent release of the long-awaited BlackBerry Messenger app, but it appears that the iOS version has noiselessly been progressing also. BlackBerry has confirmed that the iPhone BBM app has been submitted for consideration and is now awaiting approval. BBM has... Read more

LG Reveals G Pad 8.3 Tablet Ahead of IFA

Mobile September 9, 2013

On Sunday, LG revealed some more details about the 8.3-inch tablet it plans to show off at this week’s IFA trade show in Berlin, Germany. The LG G Pad 8.3 tablet is the first 8-inch tablet to offer a Full High Definition display, the company said. It has a 1,920-by-1,200... Read more

Microsoft Patent Allows Parents To Remote Lock Kids Phones

Mobile September 7, 2013

A new patent application filed by Microsoft would give parents ultimate, absolute control over their children’s smartphones and tablets. Indeed, Big Brother is watching…but in a kind and loving way. As the mobile market expands, so does the amount of people with devices. More and more children are getting... Read more

Mobilizer Inc: Helping Hospital Patients

Internet September 6, 2013

For medical patients, one of the best ways to reduce the time of hospital stays and also decrease the risk of complications such as blood clots and pressure ulcers is to simply get up and walk around. But some patients still have attached to their person, medical equipment, such... Read more

Newkia Aiming to Take Nokia Talent to Android Platform

Internet Windows September 5, 2013

Out of the ashes of what many perceive as the burning death of Nokia, comes Newkia. It is the Singapore-based company that was founded the same day the US$7.2 billion Microsoft-Nokia deal was announced, with the single aim of acquiring Nokia employees and knowledge, but to focus on the Android... Read more

Android 4.4 Officially Named As KitKat

News September 5, 2013

First we had Cupcake, then we moved onto Donut, then Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean. But now we have a new flavour and it’s not Key lime pie as originally suspected. Android chief Sundar Pichai announced on Twitter yesterday that the next version of... Read more

Google Unveils The New Nexus 7

Internet Mobile September 4, 2013

Google appears to have done it again with their new Nexus 7 tablet. It is a tablet that’s just about as good, if not better than, the market leader but far cheaper. The original Nexus 7, which pre-dated the iPad Mini by a few months, finally gave consumers an... Read more

Sony QX10 and QX100 Smartshot

Mobile September 4, 2013

The fight to get a decent camera inside a smartphone has been a long and arduous battle. There are a few devices on the market that give you a really good camera experience, such as the Nokia Lumia 1020 with 42 megapixels, but even that has no digital zoom... Read more

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 For Kids

News September 2, 2013

Samsung are releasing a new version of its 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3, but this version is not aimed at adults, nor for that matter is it aimed at the teenage market, but for kids end of the spectrum. It has a colourful and rugged plastic case and it is... Read more

Facebook $20m Privacy Settlement

Internet September 1, 2013

A couple of days ago, on August 27, 2013 Facebook has agreed to make changes to its Statement of Rights and Responsibilities as part of a $20m settlement covering the use of names and likenesses in advertising. A California judge on Monday gave final approval to a $20m (£13m) settlement... Read more

Apple Patents Silent Disco

Mobile News August 31, 2013

A new Apple patent appears to want to capitalize on a somewhat off-beat trend to promote a new kind of music sharing dubbed “The silent disco”. It is a recent trend that sees people using headphones to come together and enjoy a concert quietly while in a shared physical... Read more