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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…

FAA Gadget Policy Changes: Expect Delays

News June 26, 2013

Since news broke regarding a possible change in the Law regarding using gadgets during flights, airline passengers in the United States are eager to be able to start using their electronic devices on board aircraft but will have months to wait until new rules are ironed out. After Washington’s... Read more

Sony Release The Xperia Z Ultra

Mobile June 26, 2013

Sony has announced the release of the Xperia Z Ultra, a waterproof Android smartphone with a 6.4-inch screen. They claim it is the slimmest large-screen handset on the market. The company say they intend for this device to challenge Samsung’s dominance in the jumbo-sized handset sector. The Ultra follows... Read more

WigWag: The Future Of Connected Homes?

News June 26, 2013

Every technophile dreams of having the ultimate connected home. Perhaps, you’ve even made steps to attain that goal. It can start with the entertainment system being controlled via your phone and/or tablet. Then there are lighting schemes also controlled by smartphones, not to mention keyless locks. One appliance at... Read more

Firefox 22 Launches

Internet News June 26, 2013

The popular internet browser Mozilla Firefox launched their first stable version of the new browser that supports the WebRTC protocol in the form of firefox 22 and includes support for asm.js JavaScript subset (this offers near-native performance for web apps). Most browser releases with the exception of Microsoft’s I.E. have switched to a... Read more

Cheaper Nvidia Shield Console Goes on Sale

News June 26, 2013

The upcoming handheld gaming console from Nvidia got an official release date and a $50 price cut, but it remains to be seen if this is enough to make the portable system competitive against its older peers from Nintendo and Sony. The Nvidia Shield packs some serious muscle and... Read more

Tiny Robot Bugs Move at Impressive Speed

News June 26, 2013

After unveiling miniature robot bugs that were able to fly just like real insects earlier this year, Harvard scientists have now revealed a new bug prototype that can move around at an impressive speed of over 14 inch (37cm) per second. The robot bugs are called HAMR, short for... Read more

The Leap Motion Controller is Only A Month Away

News June 25, 2013

Leap Motion is set to release its controller in late July. This week it enters the next stage of the beta test with its early access developers. Later this week, the company also plan to open up the developer portal to the public, giving developers who aren’t in the... Read more

Facebook Hacker Exploits Graph Search

Internet June 25, 2013

A hacker has exploited Facebook’s Graph Search to collect a database of thousands of Facebook users and phone numbers. Both parties agree that all the information was left public by users, but Facebook issued him with a cease and desist order after the hacker continued to gather data and... Read more

Get The Kobo Mini For Only $39!

News June 25, 2013

Not too long ago, I wrote about the Kobo brand being a good option for people who want a dedicated ebook reader. While practically any smartphone and tablet can be used to read ebooks, there is something about setting aside devices for specific purposes. The ebook reader market is... Read more

Android Fragmenting More Than iOS

Internet Mobile June 25, 2013

Last week Apple published a chart showing the break down of operating systems using the iTunes App Store. According to the chart, most of the iOS user base is running the latest OS version. According to Apple, 93 percent of its customers use iOS 6, 6 percent run iOS... Read more

Xbox One Price Too High According to Pricing Expert

Gaming Internet News June 25, 2013

Although Microsoft bravely made a U-turn on its controversial data rights management policies last week, the hefty price tag on their next generation Xbox One console is still a matter of debate. A pricing expert and economist, Rafi Mohammed, said the Xbox One price is too high and risks... Read more

Is This World’s Fastest Electric Car?

Internet June 25, 2013

Until recently, it seemed virtually impossible to have electric vehicles able to reach speeds normally reserved for traditional gasoline-fueled racers. But auto maker Nissan is looking to change all that and has just unveiled a new racing model that is touted to be the world’s fastest electric car, able... Read more

Are There Too Many Members In The Samsung Galaxy S4 Family?

Mobile June 24, 2013

The Samsung Galaxy S4 launched earlier this year and since then they have been expanding the range with niche variants. At an event in London last week, Samsung focused on the latest three models of the S4 family. But in trying to address specific audiences, have they diluted the... Read more

Facebook Bug Leaks Users’ Data

Internet June 24, 2013

A Facebook bug in the company’s Download Your Information (DYI) tool has recently revealed more than it intended when a bug led it to leak the contact information of approximately six million users. In an Facebook advisory posted on Friday, the company’s security team explained that the code the social network... Read more

Is Instagram Video Going To Kill Vine?

Internet Video June 24, 2013

So everyone who said that the Facebook event was going to be all about Instagram video was right. The “big idea” from a “small team” indeed turned out to be video sharing via what used to be a photo-only platform. And yes, the filters are there. Of course, this... Read more

Edward Snowden Seeking Asylum in Ecuador With Help From Wikileaks

Internet June 24, 2013

According to an announcement from the Hong Kong government, PRISM whistleblower Edward Snowden, has left Hong Kong. The Hong Kong government resisted pressures from the US to extradite Snowden, saying that “the documents provided by the US government did not fully comply with the legal requirements under Hong Kong... Read more

The Buccaneer 3D Printer Anyone Can Use

News June 24, 2013

A new 3D printer is likely to make good on its promise to offer easy affordable 3D printing to everyone, after it breezed past its initial campaign goals on Kickstarter and is now at over $1 million. The Buccaneer 3D printer from Pirate 3D Inc is described as easy... Read more