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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…

Microsoft Unveils Surface Pro 3
So the speculations were correct: Microsoft’s event yesterday did not yield a Surface Mini but a larger Surface Pro 3. The event was centered on the newest version of the company’s tablet, which is indeed a 12-incher. The average person has separate devices for specific uses. If you’re like... Read more
Words Of Wisdom From Steve Jobs
From time to time we all need a little motivation (if not a quick up the backside) to help us not just to keep going but to provide us with some motivation. When it comes to providing inspiration for all technology lovers, Steve Jobs has to be the go... Read more
Latest Python Update Fixes Heartbleed Vunerability
Python is a dynamic object-oriented programming language, which may be used for many different kinds of software development. The code offers strong support for integration with other languages and tools.  It comes with extensive standard libraries and amazingly, it can be learned in a short period of time. Lots... Read more
Google Maps Now Helps You Avoid Hills When Cycling
During my high school days, I used to ride my bike everywhere. I even rode one mountain bike so often that it fell apart. Seriously. It broke in half while I was riding it down the sidewalk. I’ve talked to many bikers over the years, and none of them... Read more
Scientists Theorise Light/Matter Collider
Approximately 80 years ago, two researchers predicted there would be a method for turning light into matter in the future.  Now, 80 years later, a new team of scientists are proposing a technique, which may make that theorised method actually happen. This proposed method involves colliding two photons, the massless particles of light,... Read more
The Evolution Of The Smartphone Camera
I remember getting my first camera as a kid. It was a big bulky basic Ricoh camera that needed a traditional film roll to be inserted before you could take any pictures. Of course at the time I thought it was wonderful, despite the fact that half the time... Read more
Drinkable Sunscreen

Drinkable Sunscreen

News May 22, 2014

The world’s first drinkable sunblock has just been launched.  Harmonised H20 UV  apparently gives up to factor 30 protection.  According to Osmosis Skincare, a US company, once taken, the edible suncream’s molecules vibrate on the skin and eliminates 97 % of the UVA and UVB rays. Costing £17 for... Read more
Man Turns Himself into A Real-Life Transformer
Since I’ve been writing for Techbeat, I’ve covered some pretty interesting stories, and some of them stick out more than others. This story may turn out to be one that sticks out in my mind for quite a while. I’m not so far removed from my childhood that I... Read more
How To Prepare A Smartphone, Tablet or PC For Selling
If you decide that it’s time to get rid of your old smartphone, tablet or PC, then it’s important to prepare the device before handing it over to its new owner. Making a few small preparations will prevent anyone from gaining access to your personal data and save you... Read more
Google Reported To Buy Twitch for $1B
Google is reportedly in talks to buy Twitch. The firm is a videogame streaming service, which has more than 45 million monthly users, according to several reports.  Google would make this acquisition through YouTube (which Google acquired in 2006 for $1.65 billion). The buyout would be the most significant... Read more
2/3 of Americans Would Risk Lives To Get Stolen Phones Back
Thankfully, I’ve never had my smartphone stolen before. I know people who have, though, and I can attest it is a gigantic pain to have to deal with. Not only are important phone numbers stored on the device, but there’s also all kinds of personal information, music, photos, videos,... Read more
Altered Measles Virus Kills Cancer in Trials
There are some promising early results from clinical trials at the Mayo Clinic, that have been released this week.  They suggest that a modified version of the measles virus may be used to target cancer cells and put the cancer state into remission. Researchers have intravenously delivered an amount... Read more
Summer Holiday Essentials: Using Your Smartphone Abroad
Nowadays when planning a trip abroad, packing your smartphone is as essential as remembering sun cream and swimwear, yet there are some things to consider before you jet off. Here are a few pointers to make sure you don’t get caught out on your trip. Roaming Charges Before you... Read more
Scientists 3D Print Artificial Shark Skin
It has been assumed that Sharks can swim so quickly because of their rough skin.  Biomimetics has been around for a long time and now Sharks are the next animal to be mimicked by scientists.  Harvard University has created the first realistic shark skin which can increase swimming speeds... Read more
Don’t Expect A Surface Mini Announcement Today
Sorry, folks. In spite of the not-so-subtle hint about the “small” event that Microsoft is going to hold today, May 20, it seems that the Surface Mini is not going to materialize. Rumors about the Surface Mini have been going around, and the logic behind all the speculation is... Read more
Flappy Bird is Coming Back in August!
If you’re like many mobile gamers, you played the phenomenon known as Flappy Bird. Many times. And you probably got so frustrated by it that you wanted to “flap” your phone across the room. The game became so popular it was earning its creator, Dong Nguyen, somewhere around $50,000 a... Read more
Adidas App For Printing Your Instagram Pics Onto Shoes
Sports giant Adidas has just tantalised folks with their, yet to be released, Photo Print app.  The app will allow you to custom design the Adidas ZX Flux trainer with your own Instagram photos. The app will be made available on both iPhone and Android.  It will let you... Read more
Have An Emergency? You Can Now Text 911 in The U.S.
Gone are the days when those in an emergency situation have to pick up the phone and call 911. Like most everything else in the world, even the emergency 911 service is evolving technologically. Now, instead of actually calling 911, talking to a dispatcher, and waiting on the line... Read more