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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…

Study Reveals Social Networks Make People Distrustful & Unhappy
Social networks have created ways to connect with people all around the world, to reconnect with people that you haven’t spoken to in years and to find new people on the Internet, but most people use social networks, like Facebook, to keep in contact with close friends, who only... Read more
Uber Fight Escalates in Germany
The fight for ride sharing is on.  Only last month the on-demand ride-hailing service Uber was looking at a ban in Berlin, Germany, on the grounds of passenger safety. That ban was subsequently suspended only days later. The court involved is still undetermined over the rules on the legality... Read more
AARP Creates RealPad Tablet For The Older Generation
If you’ve ever tried to teach someone who you consider to be “older” how to use certain pieces of newer technology, then you know the process can be frustrating and hilarious at the same time. What seems so easy to us “young folks” seems like some form of rocket... Read more
Love Chrome? Try Chromium
If you like the look and feel of Google’s Chrome web browser for Mac OS, then why not give Chromium a try.  Chromium is an open-source browser project, which aims to build a safer, faster and more stable way for everyone to experience the web. The browser provides almost... Read more
iWatch Could Have Various Models, Should Cost $400 Or Less‏
The iWatch might be the biggest product announcement in the technology world this year, but this time Apple needs to worry about price. The iPhone and iPad came into the each market at the high-end price, but the technical advancement allowed that higher price tag to work. This time,... Read more
Here’s How You Can Watch Apple’s Big Media Event Live
While it would be an awesome experience to witness Apple’s big media event on 9/9/14 in person, for many of us that’s not even close to being a reality. Apple hasn’t forgotten about us, though, and they’re providing a way for everyone who’s interested to watch everything that happens... Read more
Gracenote Buys Baseline For $50 Million
In case you were not aware, Gracenote is the firm behind providing the metadata for your media.  The firm has just expanded their reign by buying rival Baseline for $50M to enhance their movie & TV data service presence. For those who provide the metadata for movies and TV shows (cast list,... Read more
People Are Already Camping Out For New iPhone
Wow. We are less than a week away from Apple’s big reveal on September 9th, and while many people are excited, some people are extremely excited. While that’s the date we expect Apple to officially reveal two new iPhones and possibly the first iWatch, apart from rumors and speculation, there’s not... Read more
Strong Passwords: How To Make Them
It is commonplace to see the phrase “Be sure to use a strong password.”  In fact, if you have any dealings whatsoever online, then you will constantly see it.  Why should you have a strong password? Well, for one thing if you don’t and your data is easily accessed,... Read more
NASA Rover To Undergo A Remote Memory Format
The NASA Mars rover, Opportunity, will be facing an overhaul.  Its memory will be reformatted in hopes that recurring errors will be corrected.  These errors have interrupted work efforts of the long-running rover for a day or two at a time over the last month.  The 10 year old... Read more
Cortana Can Predict NFL Games On Windows Phone
With the NFL getting ready to officially start their season soon, I thought I’d let you know of a nifty little perk of owning a Windows Phone. With all the talk in the air of iPhones and Androids, the Windows Phone can sometimes get left in the dust. That’s... Read more
Google Invites India Press To Android One Launch Event‏
Google is looking to officially announce Android One in India, sending out press invites for an event on September 15. Most of the event should just be reiteration from Sundar Pichai, or whoever is the main speaker, telling Indian customers what Android One is and why it is better... Read more
NASA Is Making A Drone Air Traffic Control System
There have emerged some reports that NASA is developing an air-traffic control system, which has been designed specifically for drones, such as the ones that are currently being tested by Amazon and Google. The programme is in response to a growing interest in drones for a variety of different... Read more
Sony Looking To Announce Smartwatch 3 And SmartBand At IFA
Sony has a lot on their plate for IFA 2014 next week, not only does the Japanese company plan to launch the Xperia Z3, but the Xperia Z3 Compact and new wearables should be on the menu, alongside the Smartwatch 3 and SmartBand Talk. These two new wearables will... Read more
Beyond Compare 4.0.0 Is Now Available!
Beyond Compare 4 is the ideal tool for comparing files and folders on your Windows system.  The software also allow you to visualize changes in your code and then carefully reconcile them. Beyond Compare Key Features Include: Coampare Files, Folders Beyond Compare allows you to quickly and easily compare... Read more
iPhone Air Leaked On Video With 5.5-inch Display‏
Apple’s September 9 event is just around the corner, but it looks like Cupertino will not have any surprises to show on the mobile side. French website Nowhereelse has released some more screenshots and a video of the 5.5-inch “iPhone Air”, apparently coming this year. Rumors of the iPhone... Read more
MSN Messenger Being Retired in October
Whatever name you know it by, Windows Live Messenger, or its former name, MSN Messenger, you should know it’s closing up shop on October 31st of this year. If you remember back about 15 years ago, it was MSN Messenger and AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) that always seemed to... Read more
10 New Android Apps That You Must Try
If you are looking for some new apps for your Android smartphone but need some inspiration, then look no further than our collection of the ten best new apps that were released last month. WeTransfer Image 1 of 10 You can use WeTransfer to send large files across the... Read more