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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…

Netflix Roulette Will Pick What To Watch For You
If your family is anything like mine, sometimes it’s almost impossible to pick something to watch on Netflix. Oh, there are several options which look really good, but narrowing those choices down to something three people can agree on is just short of a miracle. You see, I like... Read more
iPhone 6 Rumors & Release Date
A recent survey of US consumers found that the iPhone 6 is the most anticipated Apple smartphone ever! If the number of rumors and leaked images are anything to go by then that could be the case the world over but thanks to Apple’s desire to keep pace with... Read more
WhatsApp Android Update Allows Group Mute Feature
As WhatsApp now has over half a billion active users per month, it is more than likely you use it or someone you know uses it.  WhatsApp is one of the more widely used cross platform instant messaging applications that is available on the market today.  The features are many... Read more
Nissan Uses Nano Technology to Create Self-cleaning Cars
Superhydrophobic coating is an awesome material.  It has been around for a while now, but the nano coating is being used sparingly, it seems, in marketed products.  It looks as though members of the motor industry are willing to give the concept of applying a Superhydrophobic coating to a vehicle... Read more
Microsoft Enters The TV Market With Xbox Originals
Starting June, Microsoft is going to be even more present in your living room with its foray into the TV market via Xbox Originals. This move is basically Microsoft attempting to make another mark in home entertainment by taking the use of the Xbox to a whole new level.... Read more
Giant 3D Printers Make 10 Houses Per Day
3D printing technology has moved forward in leaps and bounds of late.  There has been really interesting creations in the fashion world, the medical field, technology and other realms.  But I did not imagine that the housing industry was something that was going to have a big involvement in... Read more
Build Your Own Smartphone Using A Raspberry Pi
How would you like to be the owner of a touchscreen smartphone that is unlike any other? – Well you can be, just build your own! That’s what David Hunt did, using his Raspberry Pi and a few other bits that came to a total cost of $158. That... Read more
Google Camera App Makes Sure You Record Videos Correctly
In case you missed the news, Google decided to release a standalone camera app that can be downloaded from the Google Play store. While it will do a lot of the same things your stock camera will do, it also has a few upgrades – one which is worthy... Read more
Comixology Removes In-App Purchases
To read comic books on a digital device used to be a very simple process, almost as easy as walking into a comic book store and purchasing your latest comic.  Nowadays there are a few different avenues to get your latest Marvel/DC fix.  Comixology is a website that provides... Read more
Tips On Speeding Up Your PC
There is nothing more irritating than a PC that is running slow but rather than dashing out to splash out on a brand new machine, there are a few simple things you can try first. The following tips will help speed up your computer and get it working at... Read more
New Vulnerability in Internet Explorer Found!
Internet Explorer users, listen up, and very carefully, too! Over the weekend, Microsoft announced that a new vulnerability has been found, one that affects each and every version of Internet Explorer. The attacks that have been noted particularly target Internet Explorer 9, 10, and 11, although all the other... Read more
Thunderbird 29.0 Beta Now Available
From the minds of the people behind Firefox browser, Thunderbird is a fantastic, feature rich email client. Mozilla’s Thunderbird gives you lots of features and customizable options such as :IMAP/POP support.  A built-in RSS reader.  Support for HTML mail.  A powerful quick search with saved search folders.  There is... Read more
New Features in Windows Phone 8.1
With the likes of iOS and Android dominating the smartphone market, it can be difficult for anyone else to get a look in but finally it seems that Microsoft’s mobile phone OS is finally coming into its own and with the release of Windows Phone 8.1, it surely looks... Read more
Is Facebook Interested in Fitness?
Facebook has its fingers in many pies, if not all of them.  From virtual reality to instant messaging and everything in between, the world’s best known social platform is ever expanding. The purchase of company after company has seen Facebook grow at an exponential rate.  But what is next... Read more
Get Free Kindle Books With A Samsung Device
If you like to read Kindle books and you own a Samsung device, there is good news for you. Kindle and Samsung have recently announced a partnership of sorts which will allow those who own a Samsung device to read free ebooks every month. I should probably be clear... Read more
Man Recreates Jurassic Park Explorer
Jurassic Park has to be one of the all time classics in film history. Everyone can remember the famous scene where the water “ripples” in the glass as the anticipated arrival of the T-Rex edges ever closer. One guy clearly loves the film so much that he has actually... Read more
DARPA Unveils Atlas To Defense Secretary
Chuck Hagel, the U.S. Defense Secretary, has had a look at the life-size robot, which resembles the ‘Terminator’.  This is the latest experiment by Pentagon employed, hi-tech researchers at DARPA.  The massive Atlas robot is designed, not for war, but as a robot that would help rescue victims in... Read more
Lost Warhol Works Found On Old Amiga Disks
1985 was a cool year.  The ‘now classic’ Back To The Future movie was at the cinema.  Kids were drinking Cherry Coke and those of the pop art crowd were still into Andy Warhol in a big way.  In fact, Warhol was under commission from Commodore, the creator of... Read more