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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…

Leatherman Tread: Toolkit On Your Wrist
Leatherman has created a new wearable unlike anything else on the market. The firm is well-know for being a top multi-tool manufacturer, now they have turned their hand to wearables. The gadget is called Leatherman Tread, and it is a stainless steel bracelet that is made up of 11... Read more
U.S. Police Claim Google’s Waze Is ‘Stalking App’ Against Authority
Google’s location and traffic app Waze has been labelled a “stalking app” by two U.S. officials, asking for the developers to remove the ‘police nearby’ functionality. Reserve deputy sheriff Sergio Kopelev of Southern California started the complaint, claiming user submitted reports on police cars in nearby locations are a... Read more
German Scientists Create 3D ‘Teleporter’
The familiar sound of the Starship Enterprise’s teleporter has had young and old alike grinning with excitement at the prospect of molecular transportation becoming a reality. ‘Scotty’ first beamed up Captain Kirk and the crew, over 49 years ago in the first episode of Star Trek, and it seems... Read more
Everything You Need To Know About HoloLens
When Microsoft held its Windows 10 event last week at its headquarters in Washington, no one was expecting a new futuristic wearable device. The tech company astounded everyone with the announcement about HoloLens, Microsoft’s sleek-looking headset, complete with transparent lenses. It really does look like something straight out of... Read more
NHL Players Are Getting Fitted With GoPro Cameras
Growing up, I really enjoyed watching ice hockey. I’m sure this was due in part to a cousin’s obsession with the sport and all-things hockey, but the more I watched it the more I wanted to be out there on the ice. Alas – the closest I ever got... Read more
Tiny Fitlet PC Fits In Your Pocket
If small is beautiful, then Israeli PC manufacturer CompuLab Ltd is about to release an absolute stunner. The trend for smaller and smaller computers is now embracing fan-less systems, leaving us with a very small, very quiet little box that does more than we used to expect from a... Read more
NBC Will Live-Stream The Super Bowl For Free This Year
Are you really wanting to watch the Super Bowl at home this year without leaving the comfort of your couch but don’t have access to local television channels? If so, have no fear because NBC is coming to your rescue. They’ve recently announced that they will be live-streaming Super... Read more
Google Creating Its Own Wireless Service In The United States
Google is eyeing up its own wireless service in the U.S., utilizing T-Mobile and Sprint’s network to establish an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) in the country. The ambitious project would allow Google to offer broadband, TV and wireless in one package, something AT&T and Verizon Wireless are both... Read more
Three To Buy O2 in £10 Billion Acquisition
It has been confirmed that Hutchinson Whampoa has been negotiating for “several weeks” to complete the purchase of O2. The communications firm offered £9.25 billion in cash and up to a further £1 billion when the cash flow for the joint venture is assessed. Initially the news came from The... Read more
The Most Extreme Selfies Yet!
Just when you thought you’d seen everything there was to see in selfies, think again. There are more daredevils out there than we thought possible and thankfully they just love sharing their risks exploits with the rest of the world. Here is our collection of even more extreme selfies... Read more
Need to Clone Your Mac HDD? Try Carbon Copy Cloner
Carbon Copy Cloner is a backup utility with a difference. While most backup applications make copies of selected files, Carbon Copy Cloner makes an exact duplicate of a disk. For many Mac users, Carbon Copy Cloner has prevented complete disaster, helping them rescue an entire hard drive before it... Read more
Own A Mac? Protect Yourself With ClamXav
If you own a Mac, you’re less likely to have a virus scanner than a Windows user. For many years, Mac users have relied on the fact that Macs just weren’t that widespread, and that meant most malicious attacks were targeted at Windows machines. Times are changing, and  is one... Read more
Kim Dotcom Launches MegaChat, End-To-End Encrypted Messaging Platform
Kim Dotcom might be bankrupt, but that hasn’t stopped him launch the new MegaChat service, an end-to-end encrypted messaging platform to compete with Skype. Going under the ‘Mega’ brand, Dotcom claimed MegaChat would be much safer than Skype due to servers being based outside the U.S., alongside end-to-end encryption... Read more
Turn Instagram Photos Into Temp Tattoos With Picattoo
Everybody is a shutterbug! I receive stacks of pics from all my friends on a daily basis, mainly through Instagram. It’s great that you can share you artistic pictures in numerous ways these days; from social websites to email and app sharing. Now you can share your pictures in... Read more
Samsung Z1 Receiving Cold Shoulder From Indian Market
Samsung launched its first Tizen OS smartphone earlier this month, starting in India for 5700 INR ($92), however early uptake on the Samsung Z1 is low in the country. Reuters claims the lackluster amount of sales in the region is due to several key factors, including the brand new... Read more
MegaChat Encrypted Service Launched
Kim Dotcom, the Internet entrepreneur, has just announced the release of an encrypted chat service, called MegaChat. The service is to compete with the widely used and Microsoft-owned, Skype. The new features will be rolled out gradually, with the initial services starting off with video-calling, Dotcom said. This news has... Read more
13 Of The Best Photobombs Ever Captured
The following photobombs are among the best that the Internet has to offer, some have been provided by nature, others celebs, whereas others are just out-and-out hilarious! This sea creature tried to hitch a ride... Image 1 of 13 Read more
Drone Carrying Drugs Crashes Near Mexican Border
The Drone craze has lots of potential uses. People have used them to deliver packages, attach cameras to them and film wildlife, even use them for making movies. So, it was only a matter of time before criminals caught onto the idea of using them for illegal purposes. Recently,... Read more