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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…

Never Lose Again Your Digital Memories

Losing photos and precious videos is incomparably much more than just a technical inconvenience: it is an emotional loss of dear memories. Cherished captured moments from family gatherings, vacations, and personal milestones hold deep sentiment. It’s as if part of our past has been torn out when these things disappear….

How to Clean Up Your Computer or Laptop after the Holidays

Your laptop most probably carries more than just travel photos and memories from your holidays. Using it to stay in touch, watch movies, or navigate your way around an unknown location during your vacation adventures, it’s no surprise that digital clutter builds up. From downloading huge files and accessing unfamiliar…

[Readers Poll] Which Browser is the Best?
While it is generally accepted that Google Chrome has taken the dominant position in the global browser market, it’s still amazing to see just how big the discrepancies between websites that record user browser preference are. So for example, if you head to Netmarket Share, it tells you that... Read more
Apple Rumoured To Buy Beats For $3.2 Billion
There is currently a massive deal underway which will see Apple acquiring Beats Electronics for $3.2 billion.  Old school Hip-hop artist Dr. Dre and record producer Jimmy Iovine founded the headphone maker and music-streaming distributor. Both Apple Inc. and Beats Electronics have declined to comment officially on the deal,... Read more
1.3 Million Orange Customers’ Data Hacked
It has come to light that hackers have stolen personal data of 1.3 million customers of network operator and ISP Orange.  Apparently the hackers have accessed names, email addresses and telephone numbers.  What is a concern is that Orange France has been aware of the attack since 18 April... Read more
Microsoft Products May Be Compromising Cutting Edge Research
It’s no secret that Microsoft has serious issues with security. It’s almost normal for us to hear news about the “latest” vulnerability in one product or another. But there is also the problem of government spying on data. For the individual, this may be an irritation at the very... Read more
‘Look Up’ Video Goes Viral with 32M Views in 14 days
This five minute video written and directed by Gary Turk has taken the internet by storm, as it urges all of us to “look up from your phone, shut down the display, take in your surroundings and make the most of today”. Its message has divided opinion, with some labeling... Read more
Oracle Launches Marketing Cloud
Oracle have just announced the launch of their Oracle Marketing Cloud.  This is a platform that combines technologies from a number of the company’s other acquisitions, including BlueKai, Compendium, Eloqua and Responsys. The Marketing Cloud will cover a broad spectrum of differing capabilities.  This will allow customers to run marketing campaigns... Read more
Modern Classic ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ Goes Digital
Not so long ago, digital books were not even thought about.  Curling up with a good book meant dog-eared pages and print you couldn’t size adjust.  With e-books, a whole new meaning of library has been discovered.  Thousands of books on just one device make reading easier and more... Read more
Red Hat Buys Inktank For $175 Million
Red Hat has just announced the acquisition of open-source storage firm Inktank for approximately $175 million. The deal is Red Hat’s first key acquisition of 2014 and is the second important acquisition of a storage vendor for Red Hat, in the last three years.   Inktank is the lead... Read more
Are Movie Downloads To Be Priced According To Screen Size?
Should people be charged different fees to watch films on different size devices?  That’s the latest idea as told by Jeffrey Katzenberg, the head of Dreamworks Animation. Screen size will matter! Those who own ‘movie-sized’ screens will pay more than those who watch the same film on an iPhone.  ... Read more
Microsoft Gives Instructions On How To Deal With IE Vulnerability
Nope, sorry. There’s still no patch out to get rid of the most recent IE vulnerability, but Microsoft does not want it to look like they are not doing anything about the situation. We know that things have gotten real bad – even governments have been telling their citizens... Read more
3D Printed Art Masterpiece For Under $200
Can you tell the difference between the real McCoy and a fake? I’m sure you have seen the knock off designer t-shirts and handbags that are too numerous to mention going around these days? With a passing glance you might never know the difference. Not that I advocate counterfeiting... Read more
Netflix Roulette Will Pick What To Watch For You
If your family is anything like mine, sometimes it’s almost impossible to pick something to watch on Netflix. Oh, there are several options which look really good, but narrowing those choices down to something three people can agree on is just short of a miracle. You see, I like... Read more
Microsoft Enters The TV Market With Xbox Originals
Starting June, Microsoft is going to be even more present in your living room with its foray into the TV market via Xbox Originals. This move is basically Microsoft attempting to make another mark in home entertainment by taking the use of the Xbox to a whole new level.... Read more
Tips On Speeding Up Your PC
There is nothing more irritating than a PC that is running slow but rather than dashing out to splash out on a brand new machine, there are a few simple things you can try first. The following tips will help speed up your computer and get it working at... Read more
Is Facebook Interested in Fitness?
Facebook has its fingers in many pies, if not all of them.  From virtual reality to instant messaging and everything in between, the world’s best known social platform is ever expanding. The purchase of company after company has seen Facebook grow at an exponential rate.  But what is next... Read more
Online Advertisers Beware $10 Million Per Month Fraud Ring
The Internet is a dangerous place.  Sure there are LOL cats, epic fails and the occasional groundbreaking whistleblower, but there is also the darker side of the Internet.  To prove my point, not even the people who make lots of cash online, such as advertisers, can escape from the... Read more
Kidnapped French Boy Was Only A Facebook Creation
It’s no surprise to anyone anymore that people will do just about anything to get a few minutes of attention. Usually, the stunts are meaningless and don’t hurt anyone. And then sometimes, someone does something that makes no sense whatsoever and makes you wonder if there are more than... Read more
UK HMRC Plans To Share Tax Data
Under plans drawn up by Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Taxpayers’ personal data could be shared with private companies.  If the plans were indeed given the green light, it would then allow HMRC to release anonymous tax data to third parties.  These could include companies, public bodies and researchers.  Not... Read more