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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…

Toshiba Reveals its Disease Detecting Breathalyser

News March 22, 2014

Electronics giant Toshiba has unveiled its new prototype model of a breathalyser that can detect a wide range of diseases just by users blowing into the machine. The device, which is about the size of a small dishwasher, takes just 30 seconds to detect health issues. Users blow into... Read more

Infrared Contact Lenses Could Be Here Soon

News March 22, 2014

A contact lens with infrared vision capabilities might seem like something that comes from a Sci-Fi writers’ mind or maybe the mind of an engineer? In fact a group of engineers at the University of Michigan have utilised graphene to create an ‘infrared sensitive graphene sandwich.’ As a whole,... Read more

Advanced Geometry Could Make The Internet Earthquake-Proof

Internet News March 21, 2014

Although decentralised networks are able to withstand most attacks, the internet is far from infallible. However, one mathematician believes that advanced geometry is the key to making the internet more robust. Back in 2011, an earthquake that read nine on the Richter scale caused huge damage to the Japanese... Read more

Operation Windigo Botnet Compromised 25,000 Unix Servers

News March 21, 2014

The Operation Windigo botnet has compromised 25,000 Unix servers. This, in turn has churned out 35 million spam emails on a daily basis. A campaign organised by cybercriminals called Operation Windigo, has seized control of 25,000 Unix servers, which attacks a staggering half a million computers daily. 60% of... Read more

Customers Now Only Have 14 Days To Return iPhones To Apple

Mobile March 21, 2014

There’s an old saying somewhere that goes something like this: give anything enough time and it will eventually change. That statement is proving true especially lately as Apple has reversed a long-standing policy that had allowed customers to try out iPhones for up to 30 days. And, on the... Read more

Cone Snail Venom-Based Painkiller Stronger Than Morphine

News March 21, 2014

Professor David Craik of the University of Queensland, Australia has been explaining how a team of scientists have developed a series of powerful new painkillers made from the venom of snails. Five new ‘experimental’ painkillers have been created with a tiny protein found in cone snails’ venom. The substances... Read more

Google’s Chromecast Launches in 11 Countries This Week

Internet March 21, 2014

Only last week Google’s Sundar Pichai gave the first indications of just when the tech giant’s Chromecast streaming device would be available outside the United States. Google originally launched the Chromecast HDMI streaming dongle along with the second generation Google Nexus 7 in July of 2013. The wait for the rest... Read more

Google Helps Capture Man On Most Wanted List

Internet March 21, 2014

I don’t know if you’ve ever Googled yourself or not, but if you haven’t, it can be quite an adventure; just be prepared to face any unforeseen consequences if and when you do so. In today’s world, you never can tell what you’ll find when you type your own... Read more

Diver Captures Shark Attack On A GoPro 3 Camera

News March 21, 2014

Jason Dimitri not only lived to ‘tell’ of his shark attack ordeal but also captured and shared video footage of the event on YouTube. Whilst diving and hoping to catch a glimpse of a lion fish in the Caribbean Sea, Dimitri got more than he bargained for when he... Read more

Can Experienced Pilots Learn From Flight Simulators?

News March 21, 2014

Malaysia Airlines flight 370’s missing flight was captained by Zaharie Ahmad Shah. In his home, a flight simulator was found amongst his belongings by Malaysian police during their investigation. Could a pilot learn more from this source? Experts say, a pilot couldn’t likely learn much more, especially if he... Read more

Tip Your Starbucks Barista With Your iPhone

How To Mobile March 20, 2014

Starbucks is making some pretty exciting changes when it comes to how you pay for your drinks. (Or whatever else you may get). The company is already a clear leader in the field of mobile payments. And starting today (3/19/14), for those in the United States, customers who have... Read more

Apple Releases 8GB iPhone 5C To Boost Sales

Mobile March 20, 2014

Apple has launched its new 8GB version of the colourful plastic iPhone 5C. There wasn’t much fuss made of the release and the new model will only be available in a few regions that include Europe and Australia. It is thought this might just be the thing needed to... Read more

US Students Create Working 3D Bio-Printer

Internet March 20, 2014

‘The youth of today’ is often spoken of with a negative connotation attached to it, but for three high school students in the US it should have a glowing report of excellence stamped squarely on the front! The students in question are, Nathan Bryant, Cameron Spicer and Thomas Worsham. ... Read more

OneNote 2013 Now Out For Windows & Mac For Free!

Mac News March 20, 2014

Last week, we were teased with the news of OneNote 2013 coming to Mac soon, and true enough, Microsoft has released the app. The popular note-taking app is not only available on both platforms, but users can download it for FREE! That does not mean that there is no... Read more

SpaceX On A Mission With The First Reusable Booster Rocket

News March 20, 2014

SpaceX is all set for its mission to the International Space Station on March 30th. If all goes to the plan, the company hopes that the Falcon 9 rocket will fire its engines for a second time, allowing it to re-enter the atmosphere without disintegrating like most booster rockets... Read more

Quantum Computing Advances With Ultracold Molecules

News March 20, 2014

Scientific researchers at Purdue university have created a new kind of “ultracold” molecule. They have done this by using lasers to cool atoms nearly to absolute zero and then splicing them together. What is interesting about this technology is that it may be applied to fields such as quantum... Read more

United Airlines to Give Free Movies to iOS Users

Mobile March 20, 2014

If you regularly fly with United Airlines and currently use some kind of Apple device (iPhone, iPad, MacBook, etc.), I have some pretty good news for you. It turns out that United Airlines is about to start offering you some nice in-flight content for free. Who doesn’t like getting... Read more

Digital Sundial Made From Metal Plates Tracks The Sun’s Angle

News March 20, 2014

In this day and age you normally only see sundials as a feature at stately homes or historic buildings; they just can’t compare to the accuracy of atomic clocks. However, a Toronto-based artist has created the coolest looking sundial, made from metal plates. The Sun Cube is made up... Read more