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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…

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

Woman Manhandled By Police For Jaywalking While Wearing Earbuds

Internet February 25, 2014

Most all of us learn the proper etiquette for crossing the street when we are young children. You know the rules – be sure to look both ways before you cross, make sure it is safe to cross in the first place, etc. And, depending on where you lived... Read more

Women Finally Outnumber Men On Berkeley Computer Science Course

News February 25, 2014

When it comes to computer science, it is predominantly a man’s world but it looks as though womankind is fighting back and ready to prove a point. For the first time women are outnumbering men on an introductory computer science course at the University of California in Berkeley. The... Read more

Creoir Ibis: Smartwatch With Style

News February 25, 2014

Creoir‘s concept Smartwatch is being shown off, for the very first time at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The Finnish technology design studio Creoir has developed this Smartwatch with a difference. It seems as though all the big names in mobile technology are going to be making waves in the pool of... Read more

Nerf Robots Promise Hours Of Fun For Kids (& Adults)

News February 24, 2014

A childhood is not complete until one has been fully immersed in a Nerf war of epic proportions. With so many Nerf gun options out there, there is the perfect (not to mention safe) weapon out there for every kid. Want a crossbow? No problem. Want more of a... Read more

Armatix iP1 Smart Handgun Will Only Fire When Used by Owner

News February 24, 2014

The Armatix iP1 handgun comes with a waterproof wristwatch, which only allows the weapon to be fired when within a range of around ten inches. Inside the wristwatch is a RFID chip, which detects whether the watch is in the correct proximity to the gun. A green light indicates... Read more

Bitcoin Price Index Created By Winklevoss Brothers

Internet February 24, 2014

There is a new financial index on the block and it’s called, the Winkdex. Yes, you’ve guessed it, it comes from the minds of the Winklevoss brothers. The Winkdex was released publicly Wednesday 19 February and it provides a regularly updated figure for the price of the virtual currency,... Read more

Microsoft To Slash Windows 8.1 Price By 70 Percent

News February 24, 2014

Whether you rant or rave about the merits (or lack thereof) of the Windows operating system, there is no doubt that it contributes largely to the cost of a new computer. When manufacturers ship their devices with Windows pre-installed, they have to pay for the license, which Microsoft dictates,... Read more

Now You Can Drive Your Own Mario Kart

Gaming News February 24, 2014

I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who didn’t play Nintendo Mario Kart when they were a kid and let’s be honest, even though we may be grown-ups now, we wouldn’t pass on the opportunity to own a real-life Mario Kart. Well now you can! Jakks Pacific has teamed... Read more

Google: All New Android Phones Must Ship With KitKat

Internet Mobile News February 24, 2014

According to MobileBloom, a leaked memo has been identified, stating that all Android smartphones will have to run KitKat or else Google will not endorse the handset. The Android memo is the first sign that Google is finally sorting the problem it has with fragmentation. Because Google offers hundreds of phones to... Read more