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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…

Playing Tetris Could Help With Weight Loss

Internet February 27, 2014

Psychologists have made the claim that playing Tetris may help with weight loss and smokers’ cravings. According to a new study, playing the classic puzzle game for just three minutes might cut cravings by almost 25%. Researchers claim the visual stimulation offered by the game provided an “essential boost... Read more

Office 2013 Service Pack 1 Released By Microsoft

News February 27, 2014

Microsoft Office users, listen up. There’s an important update that you will want to get as soon as you can. This is something you have to know – Microsoft has released Service Pack 1 for Office 2013. That means you need to get downloading to enjoy its benefits. The release... Read more

Theranos Can Run 30 Lab Tests From A Single Drop Of Blood

News February 27, 2014

Elizabeth Holmes was a student at Stanford University, who had a vision to re-invent how taking and testing blood is carried out. She founded a company named Theranos and now, a decade later, has achieved her aim of making phlebotomy more efficient and cost effective. Theranos has developed a... Read more

Intel Announces Two New Mobile Processors

Mobile February 27, 2014

Many people are focussing on the smartphone and tablet manufactures at MWC 2014. Other firms are there to present their technology, which actually powers those latest, must have gadgets. One such company, that is always a smart move to keep an eye on, is Intel–and they rarely disappoint people.... Read more

The Latest Version Of CCleaner is Available Now

News February 26, 2014

CCleaner from Piriform is likely the most popular freeware cleaner out there thanks to the fact that it is quick and easy to use. Effectively CCleaner gives your computer a good spring clean, removing cookies, temporary files and any other unused data that clogs up your PC, slowing it... Read more

Firefox Phones Will Soon Be Available For $25 in Developing Countries

Mobile February 26, 2014

If there’s one thing most all of us in the United States know all too well by now, it’s this: smartphones are not cheap. And while they’re not cheap, there’s a reason most of us have them – and that’s because they’ve basically become an extension of ourselves. We... Read more

Fujitsu Intelligence Glove Unveiled

News February 26, 2014

Fujitsu has recently demonstrated a prototype of their Intelligent Glove, an augmented reality system, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The technology uses a pair of glasses with a screen and a camera built in. This nose-heavy piece of kit was connected to a smartphone, which then powered the software.... Read more

Halo’s Cortana: Siri’s Nemesis?

Mobile News Windows February 26, 2014

It’s not that Siri is all that brilliant. She could be hilarious with her responses, sure, but there is still a lot of room for improvement. Ask Apple users just how often they use Siri, or even if they even rely heavily on Apple’s built-in personal assistant. There is,... Read more

Bugs Fixed in Stable Channel Update For Google Chrome

Internet News February 26, 2014

Google Chrome has dominated the browser market and eventually become the most used browser globally since being released six year ago. Google has worked hard to develop and refine Chrome, resulting in a fast and secure browser that can be tailored and customized to suit the user. In Version... Read more

FlightCar: Get Free Airport Parking & Make Money

Mobile February 26, 2014

One of the most annoying things about going on holiday is either taking a taxi to the airport (expensive) or leaving your car at the airport (expensive and risky). Well, maybe there is a way around the problem. Car sharing startup, FlightCar, offers it’s services to users who can safely... Read more

Nokia Unveils its First Android Phone

Mobile Windows February 26, 2014

At the Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, Nokia has unveiled a family of Android handsets. Named the X, X+ and XL, these phones will range in price from 89 Euros to 109 Euros. The more basic of the three models, the X, will have a 4-inch screen, 512MB of... Read more

US Military To Replace Blackberry With iOS Devices

Mobile February 26, 2014

This just in. Even the US AirForce is turning to the dark side (or light side, depending on your point of view). They are replacing all BlackBerrys with iOS or other approved android mobile devices. Considering BlackBerry is supposed to be one of the most secure devices you can... Read more

Internet Download Manager Version 6.19 Build 2 Released

News February 25, 2014

Internet Download Manager has become a popular tool for increasing download speeds by up to five times and is well known for its easy to use interface and seamless integration with all popular browsers. Version 6.19 added Windows 8.1 compatibility and fixed a host of browser compatibility issues. Additionally... Read more

Fitbit Force Recalled Following Skin Irritation

News February 25, 2014

Fitbit has announced a recall for all its Fitbit Force trackers since discovering that the device causes serious skin irritation for some users. As well as the recall, the company will also be halting sales of the wrist-worn device. Following tests it has been found that Fitbit Force, which... Read more

Lagos Recycle Scheme Wecyclers, Helps Locals Earn Material Basics

Internet February 25, 2014

Lagos, Nigeria’s biggest city, has a population of about 20 million and produces over 10,000 tonnes of waste everyday. Much of the waste ends up on the streets or floats in open sewage systems. Forty percent of the city’s waste is collected and transported to colossal dumps, where people... Read more

Touchscreen Gadgets Have Overtaken Real Toys in Kid’s Lives

News February 25, 2014

What was your favorite toy to play with when you were growing up? Ken and Barbie dolls? Dollhouses? Hot Wheels cars? If I’m being honest, I loved collecting action figures when I was a kid – I had tons of Star Wars and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figures. I even had... Read more

Sony’s PS4 Virtual Reality Headset Is On The Way

News February 25, 2014

According to sources, Sony’s rumoured virtual reality headset is near completion and is nearly ready to be unveiled. The little bird, who wants to remain anonymous for obvious reasons, told TechRadar: “The quality and resolution are really, really good. People will definitely be impressed with what Sony’s built”. Sony’s... Read more

IOS Jailbreak Hacker Gets Position At Apple

Mobile February 25, 2014

‘Winocm’ is a well-known hacker of iOS and OS X. He is responsible for single-handedly rewriting the core of both these operating systems. He did this to allow them to be ported to other devices. ‘Winocm’ has contributed to various jailbreak applications for iPhones, but it seems as though... Read more