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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…

T-Mobile Will Buy You Out Of Your Phone Contract

Mobile January 17, 2014

If you are tired of being shackled to your cell phone contract with AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint and don’t want to pay any kind of outrageous early termination fee to end your relationship with them, I think I may have some good news for you. After all, who would... Read more

Super Secure Blackphone Announced

Mobile January 17, 2014

Over the last few years the news and subsequent scandal regarding our private phone conversations and how they weren’t as private as we thought, has defined the way we view our security. To assist us in this ever changing battle, a new smart phone company is planning to launch a security... Read more

Taxi Unions Attack Uber Car in Paris

Internet Mobile January 16, 2014

French taxi drivers had arranged a major protest on Monday but things turned nasty, as the demonstrators took their frustrations out on Uber cars outside two of Paris’ main airports. Five major taxi unions had joined forces to protest against the “unfair competition” from Uber and other chauffeur services,... Read more

Smart Assault Rifles Now Available

News January 16, 2014

You can pretty well place the word “smart” in front of just about any device these days. There are countless Smartphones, Smartbeds, Smartglasses, SmartTV’s, and the list could go on and on. However, there’s one device you might not have considered placing “smart” in front of until now: the... Read more

Russian Government Considers RFID Tags On All New Clothing

News January 16, 2014

A branch of the Russian government, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, says RFID tags may be able to help fight against the problem of counterfeit goods. A report by the Russian daily Izvestia said the Russian government is considering using RFID tags on all labels in clothing and footwear fabricated... Read more

BMW Takes Its Self-Driving Car To The Limit

News January 16, 2014

BMW were out to prove a point at this year’s CES. The point being that self-driving systems will not be ready until they are able to handle every type of road situation and condition. The company was conducting autonomous driving demos at the event in Las Vegas, taking the... Read more

Google X Has Met With FDA To Discuss New Medical Device

News January 16, 2014

Bloomberg reports that employees from Google X, which is known for its secretive research and projects, have met with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), sparking speculation that Google is working on a new product that includes biosensors for use in contact lenses. At least four members of Google’s... Read more

Microsoft Accounts Hacked By Syrian Electronic Army

Internet News January 15, 2014

Microsoft’s authorised blog and some of its Twitter accounts were hacked over the weekend. Microsoft‘s blog and a couple of its Twitter accounts were breached by a group called the Syrian Electronic Army this past weekend. This hacking came after the New Year’s hack of Microsoft’s Skype blogging site... Read more

Audi Will Make Sure You Never Hit Another Red Light

News January 15, 2014

The great pet peeve of many a driver is nothing other than the red light. Can anyone out there honestly say they enjoy sitting at stoplights and waiting for them to turn green again? And, it never fails – whenever you are in a hurry, you are bound to... Read more

Is Sony Releasing A Windows Phone?

Mobile Windows January 15, 2014

After all the rumours about Sony launching a Windows Phone this year, the company itself has confirmed that it has been, and still is, in talks with Microsoft. Sony’s European mobile chief, Pierre Perron, said last week in an interview that the company does not want to be a... Read more

Passenger Records His Plane Crashing & Takes Selfies

News Photo and Image January 15, 2014

If you were aboard a plane that was crashing, what would you do when you realized all hope was lost? Would you say a prayer? Try and take charge and calm everyone down as much as possible? Maybe call your spouse, family or kids? Or, maybe you’d take out... Read more

EE & Vodafone To Provide Network In Eurotunnel

Internet Mobile January 15, 2014

Have you ever travelled through the Channel Tunnel and lost signal just as you were having an important conversation? Losing signal in the Channel Tunnel will soon be a thing of the past. Starting in March, EE and Vodafone, in partnership with Eurotunnel, will supply 2G and 3G mobile service... Read more

OpenBCI Lets You Produce Your Own EEG Brainscanner

News January 15, 2014

With a little help from some DARPA funding, Conor Russomanno and Joel Murphy have created an open-source brain scanner that you can print in the comfort of your own home. You then have the technology to be able to hook up to your own brainwaves. The device has been... Read more

CubeSensors: Fitness Trackers For The Home

News January 14, 2014

Fitness trackers are all the rage, a result of the juxtaposition of the renewed interest in healthy living and the continuing attraction to gadgets. From FitBit to the Nike Fuel Band (and a bunch of other brands in between), gadget lovers who want to keep track of their fitness... Read more

Man Jailed & Fined For Google+ Restraining Order Breach

Internet January 14, 2014

Invitations that have been system-generated from web sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google+ are not only irritating but can give you jail time as well. Thomas Gagnon of Massachusetts began organising his Google+ circles. Unfortunately for him, Google+ sent an invitation to his ex partner. Not a problem? Well in his... Read more

The Marvel Experience – Coming Soon To A Town Near You!

Internet January 14, 2014

I’m not too old to be ashamed to admit that I still love all things comic books. For as long as I can remember, comics and superheroes have played a big part of my life. I collected the comics, the action figures, the movies, you name it and I... Read more