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Deepfake Safety: Five Things You Can Do Today

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

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

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…

Groupon Acquires Blink App
We all love a great deal, don’t we? And online deals just seem better (maybe that’s psychological?).  Whether it’s eating out, buying furniture or even travel, there are bargains galore to be had out there and according to their website, Groupon is such a bargain store. They describe themselves... Read more
Developers Get Early Access To Windows 8.1
Microsoft have given in to developers and allowed them to have early access of Windows 8.1. The company had announced that they would receive the new release at the same time as everyone else but programmers raised an outry, as normally certified developers get early access to new versions.... Read more
Sony Launches Video Unlimited 4K
Do you remember the days when Sony was the big name in consumer tech? I do, but the tech realm is such a capricious one, and before you know it, you might be at the bottom when only a day before, you were at the top of the world. Sony... Read more
Kapture: A Wearable Mic For Life Logging
A Kickstarter project that launched this week wants to put a microphone on your wrist, for constant audio monitoring, in a twist on the wearable technology phase. The Kapture, pairs with an iOS and Android smartphone app that allows for quick sharing of audio clips recorded by the hardware wristband, which is... Read more
Virgin Galactic Successfully Completes Second Rocket Test Flight
The company that successfully carried out the world’s first private spaceflight is now less than a year away from creating a commercial suborbital space tourism business. Virgin Galactic was able to fly its Virgin Spaceship Enterprise in March 2010 to 43,000 feet, which was then followed by two years... Read more
Nissan’s First Wearable Tech: Nismo Smartwatch
The latest to hop a ride on the smartwatch bandwagon is none other than car manufacturer Nissan. As surprising as it may sound, the Japanese car maker has unveiled an impressive Nismo smartwatch model that has a sleek look and a wide range of unique features. The Nissan Nismo... Read more
Nokia Lumia 1520 Rumours

Nokia Lumia 1520 Rumours

Mobile September 11, 2013

It has been announced that Nokia is preparing to launch a 6-inch Lumia 1520 Windows Phone. The Verge released a few sneaked pieces of imformaiton last month but new photos of the device have now emerged. The rumours are that the device will have 2GB of RAM, a Qualcomm Snapdragon... Read more
Toshiba Unveils 8 inch Windows 8.1 Encore Tablet
Acer may have secured a significant edge when it released the Iconia W3, the first 8 inch tablet running Windows 8, back in June, but we all know records don’t last long in this industry. At the IFA 2013 show, Toshiba has just unveiled a brand new 8 inch... Read more
Apple Event:Roundup

Apple Event:Roundup

InternetMobile September 11, 2013

We have waited long enough and now the moment has passed.  Apple have given us more than enough products over the years to make our mouths water with anticipation and grin with happiness at using their shiny technological breakthroughs and with yesterday’s product reveal, the Cupertino company has, yet... Read more
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Available For Pre-Order
It seems like only yesterday when we were hearing rumors about the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, but now, things just got real. Are you an AT&T and/or Verizon subscriber? Are you an Android user? Do you have eyesight that requires a phone screen that’s bigger than your hand? Then you’ll be... Read more
Sony Reveals New PS Vita Model & PS Vita TV
The next few months are shaping up to be quite busy for Sony. Besides the launch of its next generation PlayStation 4 console in November, the Japanese company has also announced a new PS Vita model and unveiled an exciting piece of hardware called PlayStation Vita TV. Sony made... Read more
NSA Can Reportedly Spy on Your Smartphone
The NSA spying scandal is far from over, as new reports emerged that the U.S. intelligence gathering agency has cracked security codes protecting all major smartphones. German weekly Der Spiegel reported that both the National Intelligence Agency and its UK counterpart GCHQ have set up special teams to spy... Read more
Meet Oyster: The Netflix For Ebooks
Netflix has undoubtably changed the landscape of TV and movie watching. Established in 1997, the company started out delivering DVDs, and now, as we all know very well, many a TV show/movie buff cannot imagine having a life without streaming media from Netflix. While its services are not available... Read more
PrioVR: A Full Body Gaming Motion Capture Suit
A current Kickstarter project seeking funding uses real-time motion capture to put your body’s movements inside a video game.  The YEI Technology’s “suit” for real-time in-game motion capture to control your onscreen character, admittedly is a really smart piece of kit, in fact it blew most people away who saw... Read more
Kim Dotcom Says Bye To MEGA
Kim Dotcom seems to have a way with making the news every so often, doesn’t he? Some may have forgotten about Megaupload by now, given the short memory/attention spans these days, but it didn’t take too long for the brains behind the service to make a comeback after being... Read more
Logitech G602 Gaming Mouse Has 1,400h Battery Life
A wireless mouse can be a gamer’s best friend as it allows more freedom of movement when your virtual in-game life depends on it. But what if the battery runs out in the middle of a crucial battle? What if there’s a delay between the commands and the onscreen... Read more
BBM For IPhone Waiting App Store Approval
The Android sphere recently was packed with leaks and news pointing to an imminent release of the long-awaited BlackBerry Messenger app, but it appears that the iOS version has noiselessly been progressing also.  BlackBerry has confirmed that the iPhone BBM app has been submitted for consideration and is now awaiting approval. BBM has... Read more
Could This Be The End For The iPod Classic?
Everyone is waiting for Apple’s upcoming keynote event, where it is expected that the new iPhone 5S, the cheaper iPhone 5C and also new iPads will be launched. However, no one is expecting to see a new iPod Classic. The iPod, which was announced in 2001, was once Apple’s... Read more