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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…

Microsoft Backtracks: XP Anti-Malware Support To Continue

News Windows January 20, 2014

I guess we can say that Microsoft does monitor the pulse of its community of users. While the pressure to continue support for Windows XP has not really yielded any practical results, it seems that the noise surrounding the “death” of Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows XP has prompted Microsoft... Read more

Super Flexible Sensors May Revolutionise Robotics & Prosthetics

News January 20, 2014

Although this looks a lot like a clear band-aid, it’s actually an ultra-thin, flexible sensor. Developed by Dr. Yong Zhu and fellow researchers from the North Carolina State University, this sensor could be used on fabric, the human body or any other object in order to track things like... Read more

UK Government Benefits IT System Highly Understaffed

Internet January 20, 2014

The new government service to support the flagship benefit reform is apparently only supported by 3 employees. The public has ascertained this information through an annual report, despite assurances from the Department of Work and Pensions that their new IT system is able to handle Universal Credit. The DWP’s annual report reveals that... Read more

Target Data Breach is Much Worse Than First Thought

Internet January 20, 2014

If retail giant Target was hoping hoping to catch a break any time soon, they are now officially out of luck. Remember when it was reported in December that the credit card information from approximately 40 million guests was stolen from their physical stores all across the United States?... Read more

Robots Get Their Own Cloud-Based Internet

News January 20, 2014

A group of research scientists from Philips and several European universities have developed a world wide web for robots, allowing them to share information and learn from one another. Funded by the European Union, this four year project will be tested at the university in Eindhoven in a hospital-like... Read more

Buses Going Green In The UK

News January 20, 2014

It seems everything is becoming more and more “green” these days, and that also includes the public transportation system. Electric cars are gaining in popularity due to the positive effect they have on the environment, and now a select route in the UK is going to try out a... Read more

Rogue Smart Fridge Helps Spam 0.75 Million Email Accounts

News January 20, 2014

Do you remember the 1986 movie written by Stephen King called Maximum Overdrive? The premise is basically this: the earth passes through the green tail of a mysterious rogue comet for 8 days thereby making all of earth’s electrical equipment turn on mankind in an effort to destroy their... Read more

Breathe Under Water Without Oxygen Tanks

News January 19, 2014

When I was a little girl, I used to imagine that I was Ariel from Disney’s The Little Mermaid. I may regret admitting that to you all but what I really wanted was to be able to swim and breathe underwater without the assistance of any heavy equipment. I... Read more

Take A Look At The Boeing Plane That Protects The US’s Leaders

News January 19, 2014

Have you ever wondered what would happen to the national leaders of the United States in the event of a nuclear attack? (Or any attack where their lives are in danger?) You’ve probably heard of the President’s plane – Air Force One – and that would definitely keep him... Read more

Google Acquires Nest For $3.2 Billion

Internet January 19, 2014

Google has announced that it is buying the connected device company Nest. Employees were informed by email and that was followed by an official press release. Google has reportedly offered Nest $3.2 billion. Google’s CEO Larry Page said in a statement: “They’re already delivering amazing products you can buy... Read more

Microsoft Gets Together With GoDaddy For Office 365 Rollout

News January 19, 2014

Microsoft has announced recent a partnership with GoDaddy that aims to bring Office 365 to more small businesses. The move to a subscription model for Microsoft’s Office suite was a huge step for Microsoft, and so far it’s looking like it has been worth it. By November 2013, the service... Read more

Research Says Caffeine Will Improve Your Long-Term Memory

Internet January 18, 2014

I don’t know about you but I cannot function in the morning until I have had my hit of caffeine. Despite my husband trying to convert me to herbal teas, only a good strong coffee will do. Well it seems that I have the last laugh on this one,... Read more

Faraday Bicycles: Saving The Earth Hipster-Style

News January 18, 2014

Going green is the “in” thing these days, and while some of us may have something against overwhelmingly popular trends, there is something to be said about forming habits that help save the earth. In this case, the more people who live a green lifestyle, the better, right? And,... Read more

Toshiba Buys into UK Nuclear Venture

Internet January 18, 2014

Toshiba is well known for making televisions and memory chips, however the Japanese company is going nuclear, as it is to buy 60% stake in a new UK nuclear power venture. It has been agreed that Japan’s Toshiba is to buy a controlling stake in UK nuclear venture NuGeneration,... Read more

Native Union Create JUMP: It Charges Your Smartphone & Itself

Mobile January 17, 2014

Native Union wants to make all our lives a bit easier when it comes to keeping our devices charged. It has come up with a smart, pocket-sized charging cable and portable battery, which it has named JUMP. Hidden inside the 50mm x 50mm x 13.6mm case, is an 800mAh... Read more

Apple Ordered To Pay $32.5 Million For in App Purchases Lawsuit

Internet Mobile January 17, 2014

The amount of times my two year old has been playing on my iPad and accidentally gone into the app store is too numerous to count! Most free apps have a feature that allows you to make in-app purchases: especially in children’s games. But this has proven detrimental to... Read more

These Solar Glass Orbs Are Super Efficient Energy Generators

News January 17, 2014

Rawlemon is a perfectly spherical glass ball designed by the German architect Andre Broessel and its aim is to make solar power more efficient and less expensive. Broessel wants this type of technology to be available to everyone, no matter where they are. “Our product is democratic,” he says.... Read more