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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…

Time To Say Goodbye to Last.fm?
Internet-based radio services first came into existence in the early to mid 1990s. Since then, there has been a proliferation of Internet radio, some free, some for a fee. Hand in hand with Internet radio, services such as Last.fm have also risen in popularity. Last.fm has become a much... Read more
Cisco to Sell Linksys: A New Strategy
It has been reported that Cisco is going to be selling off Linksys, a company that makes home networking equipment such as routers and wireless access points. Cisco bought Linksys back in 2003 for $500 million. This division has since focused on consumer products even though Cisco has mainly... Read more
Initial Reports Wrong – China loves iPhone 5!
Apple’s iPhone 5 is already being touted as the best selling iPhone yet, and it seems that launches in other countries are only adding to that statement. Over the weekend, Apple made a big announcement about its iPhone 5 launch in China. According to the press release sent out... Read more
Facebook Updates Privacy Settings Once Again
Facebook has made new changes to its privacy settings to give users more control over who can contact them and see their information. Along with that, it has taken away some features that people may miss.   Privacy Shortcuts This new feature is a big change in control and... Read more
Sprint Confirms Plans To Acquire Clearwire
Sprint Wireless has confirmed plans to purchase 4G mobile data provider Clearwire. The deal was first rumored last week with an estimated purchase price of $2.1 million. Sprint and Softbank discussions began on October 10, the buy price for Clearwire shares at that time would be a 128 percent... Read more
CoderDojo: Coding for the Next Generation
The first CoderDojo session took place in the United States in San Francisco as James Whelton teaches his successful platform to young Americans. What is CodoDojo? Whelton started CodoDojo during his last year of high school in Cork, Ireland as he began a computer club where kids could discuss... Read more
iOS Games Gift Holiday Gift Guide
Games are the best time sink you can ever have, and when it comes to the point, iOS games are the best. I may or may not be biased in this regard, but let’s just say that for someone who has always been into time consuming games, iOS games... Read more
Instagram Alters Terms to Share Data With Facebook
Instagram on Monday morning announced changes to its Terms of Service (TOS) and Privacy Policy. Starting on January 16 Instagram will begin sharing private user data with Facebook. In an official Instagram blog the company explained that the move will allow both company’s to more effectively fight spam and... Read more
Foldify Brings Origami And Technology Together
The art of paper folding is an ancient one. Perhaps the Japanese art, origami, is what usually comes to mind when paper folding is brought up. This is but natural, as origami is the most popular form of this practice. Then again, I have to question its popularity these... Read more
Google Maps for iOS 6 Becomes Most Downloaded App
Wednesday the new Google Maps was released for the iPhone and has already become the most downloaded free app in the store. The drama between Google and Apple began when Apple decided not to use Google Maps in its new iPhone 5 release, instead creating its own Apple Maps. ... Read more
Does Gamification Really Work?
Gamification has become a buzzword this year, although it was coined back in 2002 by Nick Pelling. It has been widely used since about 2010, but I think we haven’t seen it used so often (and maybe sometimes so carelessly) as we have this past year. What is it... Read more
Best Tech Gifts Under $200

Best Tech Gifts Under $200

News December 16, 2012

There are a lot of great gadgets out there that everyone wants to have.  Unfortunately, they aren’t cheap and not everyone can afford to buy them as gifts.  However, if you have a tech person on your holiday list, here is a list of some great tech gifts for... Read more
How to Manage Multiple Instagram Accounts
Ever since Instagram was launched in October 2010, the photo sharing cum social networking platform has exploded in user base. While it was only available for iOS devices in the beginning, Android couldn’t be totally ignored with its huge number of users as well. And, as things went, Instagram... Read more
Will the New Blackberry Save RIMM?
The company responsible for the creation of the Blackberry has steadily lost its place in the market for the last two years. Will that downward trend change with the new BB10 smartphone, slated for release at the end of January? The Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, a federal agency, will... Read more
Indiegogo Goes Further Launching Local Sites
About two months ago, leading crowdfunding site Kickstarter opened up its doors to the international scene by allowing UK-based projects. While that’s not exactly including everyone, it still was welcome news to many budding entrepreneurs across the ocean. Its counterpart (or rival, if you wish to see it that way),... Read more
The Best Windows 8 Devices to Buy This Holiday Season
Since its launch, Windows 8 has been a constant presence in the news. Microsoft’s latest operating system has both impressed and polarized users. The general perception in the industry is that it didn’t live up to its billing. Given the hype Microsoft has created, it was going to be... Read more
Occupy Wall Street Protester Pleads Guilty to Keep Tweets Private
Malcolm Harris pled guilty to disorderly conduct during the mass march in October 2011 across the Brooklyn Bridge.  He has been the subject of an ongoing battle between Twitter and the government.   Back in September, a New York Supreme Court Judge ruled that Twitter must provide the tweets... Read more
Blackberry’s BBM7 has Free Wi-Fi Calling
RIM is looking to win over new fans and keep current ones with a new release on the Blackberry Messenger.  Called BBM7, this update comes with BBM Voice, which allows voice calls over Wi-Fi. Other features of the BBM7 include synchronizing users’ profiles, organizing groups and contacts linked to... Read more