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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…

Charge Anything & Everything With The thingCHARGER

Mobile January 5, 2014

Don’t get me wrong, I love my smartphone and Kindle. I use them all the time. My wife also has a smartphone. No matter what, though, it always seems like the battery of one (or all) of these devices is dead. No problem, right? All you have to do... Read more

This Ultrasonic Array Makes Things Fly Around In 3D Space

Internet January 4, 2014

When watching this video for the first time you would be forgiven for thinking that we have finally mastered the Force. However rather than Luke Skywalker, these are scientists from the University of Tokyo, who have been able to make things levitate and move in space with the use... Read more

Amazing Pick Up Truck Sculpted From Ice

News January 4, 2014

When it’s really cold outside I really appreciate travelling in a warm car with the heat turned up full. Can you imagine going from the freezing temperatures outside and then climbing in to an ice box? Me neither, yet the ice sculpting house Iceculture, along with Canadian Tire have... Read more

Why Google Glass Will Not Succeed In 2014

News January 4, 2014

When Google Glass was first announced, we all got excited about the idea. Well, perhaps that is too much of a sweeping statement. After all, there are a lot of people who are not that pleased with the idea. We’ve even heard about patrons being banned because of Google... Read more

Console Living Room: Classic Video Games Online

Internet January 4, 2014

Sometimes, the older some things are the better they are. And maybe the thing in question actually attains to the status of classic and once that status has been achieved, the price goes through the roof and the laws of supply and demand become more prominent. Video gaming has... Read more

Early Antarctic Photographs Taken By Explorers Found Preserved

Internet Photo and Image January 3, 2014

A team from the New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust have made a fascinating discovery. Whilst conserving an Antarctic exploration hut, the team stumbled across a small box of undeveloped negatives, which have been frozen in a block of ice for almost 100 years. Ironically photographers historically stored film in... Read more

Aurora Headband Gives You Control Over Your Dreams

News January 3, 2014

Who doesn’t like a good dream? Dreams are great – except, of course, when they turn into nightmares that freak you out. We really have no control over our dreams or how often we dream, though it seems like if I eat something with pasta sauce for dinner I... Read more

ATM’s Robbed With USB

Internet Windows January 3, 2014

Researchers at the Chaos Communication Congress have said that Cash machines running Windows XP have been attacked. It appears as though criminals have managed to steal money from cash machines earlier this year, using USB sticks and exploiting the security of Microsoft’s, now very old, Windows XP operating system. Researchers speaking... Read more

Say Goodbye To Bump & Flock Apps

Internet Mobile January 3, 2014

Starting January 31, 2014 (yes, it’s that time when we keep having to change the year when we write down the date), file sharing apps Bump and Flock will be discontinued by Google. Not that we expect the masses to rise up against this decision. After all, I wouldn’t... Read more

NSA Was Able To Hack Your iPhone

Mobile January 3, 2014

It sounds as if The National Security Agency (NSA) has been able to hack the iPhone for the last 5 years, since 2008 in fact. According to a Der Spiegel interactive report that looks at the agency’s numerous tools used for intelligence work. One exceptionally interesting tool, codenamed “DROPOUTJEEP,” is an implant that was... Read more

Thumb & Pinky Take Calls With These Bluetooth Gloves

Mobile January 2, 2014

Throughout the world there are some universal gestures, which no matter the culture or language, will be understood. For example, everyone knows that shaking your head means ‘no’. In a restaurant if you click you fingers in mid-air, usually a waiter or waitress comes running to assist you. Although... Read more

The Napwell Mask Makes Sure You Get A Good Nap

News January 2, 2014

I freely admit that I love taking a good nap in the middle of the day. I love pushing the pause button on my day and taking a little siesta away from the craziness of the work schedule. While I enjoy a nap, what I do not always enjoy... Read more

Samsung’s Enormous 110-inch Ultra HDTV Goes On Sale Monday

News January 2, 2014

Last January at CES Samsung promised to deliver a 110-inch Ultra HDTV this year. Well the year is up and holding true to its promise, Samsung has delivered. Apparently the beast of a TV will be launched first in China, the Middle East and a handful of European countries,... Read more

Create Your Own Adventures With A GPS AdventureBox

News January 2, 2014

Who doesn’t like opening a gift box? It’s fun, it’s exciting, but if we’re being honest, sometimes it’s a little boring too. After all, it’s the same routine for every present. You look at the gift tag, you might have to untie a ribbon that’s holding the bag together,... Read more

IBM Acquires Aspera

Internet January 2, 2014

IBM has purchased high-speed data transferring company Aspera. The hardware and software giant announced today in a press release that they acquired the company for an undisclosed amount. Aspera created and then patented a technology called fasp, an acronym that stands for fast, active, secure protocol. This technology speeds up the time... Read more

Samsung RAM Breakthrough

Mobile January 2, 2014

Samsung has just announced a record breakthrough in Random Access Memory technology that could pave the way for smartphones and tablets with 4K UHD screens. The South Korean technology giant said on Friday that it has developed the first LPDDR4 RAM. This means that the RAM will use less... Read more

Figures Show Google’s Chromebook is Doing Better Than Ever

Internet January 1, 2014

According to the latest figures from NPD, Chromebooks accounted for 21 percent of all laptop sales and almost 10 percent of all computer sales to businesses in 2013. This is a kick in the teeth for Microsoft, especially because this time last year the figures were not looking good.... Read more