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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…

Google’s World Domination Plan

Internet February 7, 2014

If you have been following Google recently you will have noticed how the company seems to snapping up every robotics company and intelligence system in sight. Just in the last few months, Google has acquired Nest, the company responsible for making the smart thermostat, as well as Boston Dynamics,... Read more

Pick Up Your Own Apocalypse Survival Kit

News February 7, 2014

I don’t know when or how it exactly it will happen, but one thing’s for sure – this world is going to one day begin to end and we all need to be ready for the apocalypse. Maybe this world will meet its end at the hands of aliens,... Read more

Stealth Drone Successfully Tested

News February 7, 2014

It has been announced that a top-secret stealth drone has carried out its first successful set of test flights. The Taranis project, named after the Celtic god of thunder, was recently billed by military leaders as the most technologically advanced aircraft ever built in the United Kingdom. The project... Read more

Check Out This Road Ready Little Tikes Car For Adults

News February 6, 2014

Did you ever have a Little Tikes car as a kid? Of course you did – it’s pretty much an essential part of childhood. You know the one I’m talking about – the one with no windows, no windshield, painted red and yellow, and above all else awesome. If... Read more

Image Leaked Of Samsung’s Windows 8.1 Phone

Mobile February 6, 2014

An image leaked on Evleaks, shows what looks like the new Samsung Huron Windows Phone, sparking rumours that Verizon is gearing up to launch not just the 5-inch Nokia Lumia Icon Windows Phone, but also a Samsung Windows Phone 8.1. Looking at the image, the handset does have a... Read more

World’s First 3D-Printed Titanium Bike

News February 6, 2014

3D printing isn’t just for making random plastic cogs and sprockets, as the guys over at Empire Cycles have discovered. They have designed and created the MX-6 prototype. It is a third lighter than a normal metal bike frame and four times stronger than the most rigorous testing demands. ... Read more

IBM Researchers Make A Breakthrough In Graphene Technology

Mobile February 6, 2014

IBM researchers have been demonstrating the amazing capabilities of a wafer-scale graphene material that could radically change electronics. Branded as the “wonder material”, the researchers have been able to use graphene in creating the most advanced integrated circuit. This has the potential to allow mobile devices to transmit data... Read more

Year Of Code Backed By UK Government

Internet February 6, 2014

The Internet is increasingly important to the future of the world’s economy. There is however a really big problem. The education systems that are currently in place, do not push the needed and required skills enough. Therein lies the issue; it comes down to the priority of the education... Read more

NASA Wants The ISS To Be The Universe’s Coldest Place

News February 6, 2014

NASA has plans to create the coldest known spot in the universe. Space is already known to be very cold but the space agency wants to go even further in order to do an in-depth study of quantum mechanics. The International Space Station (ISS) has been chosen as the... Read more

Help Cure Cancer – Play Video Games

Gaming News February 6, 2014

Casual gaming is often called a waste of time, but in this instance it may not be. If you play this sci-fi shooter you can assist scientists with their research into cancer! Play to Cure–Genes in Space sits you squarely in the cockpit of a spacecraft, flying through asteroid... Read more

‘Candy’ Trademark Causes A Right Saga

Gaming Mobile February 6, 2014

King.com has trademarked the word ‘candy’ in order to protect its best-selling game, Candy Crush Saga. However this has caused outrage amongst gamemakers, who have sparked an online protest named Candy Jam. The protest has resulted in game developers joining forces to create as many different games as possible... Read more

Dell Denies Reports Of Staff Cuts

News February 5, 2014

Computer manufacturer Dell, has denied the reports that it is going to cut its global workforce even more harshly than had previously been thought, with news circulating that predicts as many as 15,000 employees are going to cease working for the company. Since a refinance deal, which moved the company... Read more

iPhone 5C Sets on Fire in School Girl’s Pocket

Mobile February 5, 2014

There have been previous reports of iPhones causing death due to battery charging issues but the latest story comes from a 14-year old school girl, whose iPhone 5c set on fire in her pocket. The Morning Sentinel reports how the school girl from Kennebunk, Maine had to be treated... Read more

Drones Are Mapping The Globe For New Game

Gaming News February 5, 2014

A new game development studio called Pixyul, is currently using drones to map the whole planet for a new game in development. The developers behind ReRoll are trying to recreate a real world experience, by using drones to map the planet, so that the game environment is as close... Read more

How Will The iWatch Be Powered?

Mobile February 5, 2014

The New York Times has reported that Apple is testing alternative ways to power its much awaited iWatch, in a bid to overcome the constraints of normal battery life. One method Apple is rumoured to be exploring is charging the battery wirelessly by the means of magnetic induction. This... Read more

New Microsoft CEO Nadella Declares Focus: Software For Mobile & Cloud

Internet News February 5, 2014

In spite of all the speculation surrounding the next Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella did come out the victor. I’m not sure if bets on the side were made regarding this, but if you were part of one and put your money on Nadella, then you’re probably one very happy... Read more

Apple May Be Forced To Pay $840 Million Over E-Book Price Fixing Claim

Mobile February 5, 2014

Apple could be told to cough up over $840 million following a damages claim for conspiring with publishing companies to increase the price of ebooks. Attorney Steve Berman is leading the lawsuit on behalf of ebooks customers from across 33 states. Last summer the US Justice Department carried out... Read more

Sony Smartwatch 2 Special Edition To Come in FIFA Colours

News February 5, 2014

The latest piece of wearable tech from Sony; the SmartWatch 2 has been available to buy for some time now and with Pebble releasing their fresh and eye-catching Pebble Steel model, it seems only fair that Sony produce a couple more interesting options to the market. A retailer in... Read more