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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…

Zurmo Seeks to Advance CRM with Gaming Techniques

News January 8, 2013

Zurmo introduced its version of a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software program that utilizes the features found in games to increase participation. Zurmo is an open source CRM provider that has been testing this particular product in beta. The idea behind the program is that it will use fun... Read more

Google Admits Blocking Windows Phone 8 Users from Google Maps

Internet Mobile January 8, 2013

2012 may be over but Microsoft and Google are still going at it. The latest in a long list of fiascos emerged when some reports suggested that people using Windows Phone 8 devices were not able to access Google Maps. It didn’t take long for the news to catch... Read more

Best Android Apps of 2012

Best Software Mobile January 8, 2013

The booming Android app market shows no sign of slowing down in 2013, but what really were the best apps in 2012? There has of course been plenty of great ones, but out of the hundreds of thousands of apps that flooded through to handsets it is undoubtedly subjective... Read more

App Store Downloads Top 2 Billion in December 2012 Alone

Mobile News January 8, 2013

Another feather in the cap of Apple, its App Store attracted a record two billion downloads in December 2012 alone. This is the highest number of downloads in a single month since the App Store went online. The 2 billion downloads in December carried on what has been an... Read more

WellPoint Makes Healthcare at Home Possible

Internet January 8, 2013

One of the largest insurers in the country is allowing members to speak with doctors through video. It starts out in California and Ohio with plans to include the entire country later this year. WellPoint will include almost 33 million people with this two-way video. UnitedHealth Group already... Read more

HBO – Universal Deal Shuts Out Netflix

Internet January 8, 2013

An exclusive 10-year deal has been renewed between cable TV network giant HBO and Universal Pictures. The agreement, which was finalised on Sunday, means that HBO will continue to screen Universal movies and films produced by Universal’s specialty films unit, Focus Features, without fear that content could fall into... Read more

Linear Revolving Door Could Prevent Building Attacks

News January 8, 2013

A security company has designed a robotic entrance similar to a revolving door to protect the building from attackers. This could be a major advance to preventing mass casualties in public areas. Barbecan Security Systems recently received a patent on their Linear Revolving Door. This door has two parts,... Read more

Can Toyota Compete with Google For Driverless Cars?

News January 7, 2013

While Google has been making news with the idea of their driverless cars and test driving them on California highways, Toyota has been quietly working behind the scenes on their own project for a semi-driverless car. Toyota released information just ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas... Read more

Digital Book Growth Continues & Tablets Overtaking E-Readers

Internet News January 7, 2013

When was the last time you read a book? I mean a real book – one that’s made out of paper. The chances are that you devour books in the electronic format more than the traditional form. There is nothing wrong with that, although arguments can be made to... Read more

Leap Motion Brings 3D Motion and Gestures to Asus

News January 7, 2013

Leap Motion created an innovative technology for gestures and is now bundling the Leap device and apps with Asus computers. The Leap device will be seen in high-end laptops and include the app store. Other deals may be in store in the future for the company with other computer... Read more

Microsoft Upset That FCC Stopped Google Probe

Internet News January 7, 2013

The Federal Trade Commission announced this week that it has concluded its probe into anti-competitive actions by Google and Microsoft executives are not happy with the FCC’s decision. A blog post by Microsoft Vice President and Deputy General Counsel Dave Heiner says the FCC’s decision is “troubling” and “unusual” and that the... Read more

Arizona Also Creates Anti-Impersonation Law

Internet News January 7, 2013

Arizona becomes the latest state to create anti-impersonation laws for the Internet. All total, around 12 states have such laws in one form or another. The charges against a person would constitute a felony if it was done with the intention to defraud, harm, or threaten a person.... Read more

Personal Information to Become a Bigger Part of Google Search

Internet January 7, 2013

Google is constantly on the lookout for new ways to improve the user experience. Already, they have a number of projects in development including a new series of search trials. The latest experiment is using the personal information stored by a user in Gmail and Google Drive to refine... Read more

Google and FTC Settle Case

Internet January 6, 2013

After two long years of investigations, the Federal Trade Commission and Google have reached a resolution. Where Do We Go From Here? Google has agreed to let its competitors have access to some of its standard technologies as part of the resolution. Advertisers will also have more flexibility in... Read more

How Windows 8 Is More like Vista than Windows 7

News January 6, 2013

No one knows what the performance of Windows 8 is like. If the market reports are to be believed, the sales have not been up to expectations and the user acceptance is not encouraging either. On the other hand, Microsoft has maintained that they have sold 40 million copies... Read more

Apple To Sell $39 Billion in Business Macs And iPads

Mobile January 6, 2013

The newest analysis from Forrester Research suggests that Apple, Inc. will sell more than $39 billion in Macs and iPads in 2014. Company analysts believe Apple will push through $7 billion in Mac sales and $11 billion in iPad sales in 2013, followed by a $1 billion increase for... Read more

LG Beats Samsung to Launch with the First OLED TVs

News January 6, 2013

LG Electronics Inc just started taking pre-orders for the first OLED TV. These televisions use technology that promises the clearest images yet on super-thin screens. They start with 55-inch TVs at a price tag of $10,335 and will be delivered to buyers in South Korea, the home of the... Read more