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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…

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

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