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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…

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Smart Rifle Paired With Google Glass

News June 9, 2014

Have firearms’ companies taken technology too far? All technology can be used for the greater good or for the greater evil. Google Glass is just one of the latest in wearable technology that is on offer to the public. A Gun company has recently paired up a gun with... Read more

3D Printer Helps ‘Regrow’ Van Gogh’s Ear

News June 8, 2014

3D printing has taken on a whole new and exciting endeavour: Growing a human ear…van Gogh’s ear! In 1888, Vincent van Gogh cut off his own ear when he had a psychotic episode. It has now been recreated for an exhibit in a museum. Van Gogh suffered from many... Read more

The Funniest Things You’ll See On Google Street View

News June 8, 2014

Some people relish the opportunity to be captured on Google’s Street View camera, whilst others would have preferred advanced warning, however both result in some pretty hilarious photos. Here is a selection of our favourite Google Street View shots. Scuba gear and pitchforks, a strange combination Image 1 of... Read more

Syringe Invention Seals Gunshot Wounds In Seconds

News June 7, 2014

The U.S. military had asked medical technology company RevMedx, to find a solution for helping stop gunshot and shrapnel wounds from excessive bleeding. This idea of using a foreign substance to plug a hole is not a new one. The idea is a medical version of Fix-a-Flat; the foam... Read more

Google Could Soon Protect Your Home

News June 7, 2014

Here I thought Wal-Mart was taking over the world, and it turns out Google may not be too far behind them. Google seems to be trying their hand at everything, and rather successfully I might add. Just mention the name “Google”, and many products and services will probably come... Read more

Virgin Galactic Wants To Take You To Space This Year

News June 6, 2014

I think everyone wants to go to space sometime, especially when they’re younger. If you gather a group of kids together and ask them what they want to be when they grow up, someone’s bound to say they want to be an astronaut and fly into outer space. While... Read more

WinPatrol Update Now Available

News June 6, 2014

WinPatrol is the perfect addition to your Antivirus protection software. The software alerts you to malware attacks, critical changes and the possibility that your system has been hijacked. If there has been critical changes made to your computer without your permission, WinPatrol will alert you. Because the software is a multipurpose... Read more

Robotic Origami Can Fold Itself

News June 5, 2014

Researchers at MIT have created origami-like cut outs that fold into shapes like robots when put under high heat. The team has been able to make a bunny, a house, a human figure and an egg out of these flat sheets. This high-tech origami is just the start of... Read more

Will This House Be Built On The Moon By 2015?

News June 5, 2014

Who hasn’t dreamed about going to the moon? Ever since Neil Armstrong and his Apollo team stepped foot there in the 1960’s, most all of us, at one time or another, have fantasized about retracing their steps. We’ve longed to echo the famous words, “That’s one small step for... Read more

Opera Update is Now Available

Internet News June 5, 2014

Opera version 22.0.1471.50, is a full featured Internet browser which includes pop-up blocking, tabbed browsing, integrated searches, and advanced functions such as Opera’s groundbreaking E-mail program, RSS Newsfeeds and IRC chat. With Opera you are able to customize the look and content of the Opera browser with a few... Read more

Intel Super-Thin PC-Tablet Hybrid

News June 5, 2014

There are plans by Intel to release an ultra thin, two-in-one device powered by Intel’s newest processor chip. Their procesessor, Broadwell, was delayed for more than a quarter. But customers can expect to purchase new Broadwell-based hardware just before summer holidays. Intel plans to jump on the tablet bandwagon hopefully... Read more

What is Net Neutrality?

Internet News June 4, 2014

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is likely regretting its decision to host a 120-day open commenting period on its Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet proposal, after the website crashed due to heavy traffic as people flocked to share their thoughts. Comedian and host of the HBO show,... Read more

E.T.’s Original Look Would’ve Freaked Your Kids Out

News June 4, 2014

I remember watching E.T. several times when I was a kid, but besides the way he looked, I don’t really remember all that much about the movie. Oh, I remember him eating Reese’s Pieces, touching Drew Barrymore’s finger, and riding/flying the bike, but that’s really about all I can... Read more

Pixar To Give Away Toy Story 3D Software

News June 4, 2014

The first of its kind, Toy Story was an instant hit and was the first feature-length film done entirely in computer animation. Pixar was on to a revelation! Earning $361 million, it was the top grossing film in the first weekend it was out in theatres. The film was... Read more

WWDC 2014 Overview

News June 4, 2014

It has been 12 long months since last year’s Apple developer’s conference. People have been speculating about iOS 8 and Mac OS X for a while now and finally the time arrived when Tim Cook took to the stage to inform everyone of Apple’s upcoming new mobile and desktop... Read more

Intel To Make 3D Printed Robot Kits

News June 3, 2014

On Wednesday of last week Intel debuted a fully customizable, 3D-printable robot at the Re/code Code Conference. Brian David Johnson created the “21st Century Robot” project. According to the project’s website, the project is the result of a varied collaboration of developers from the University of Southern California, the... Read more

Scientists 3D Bioprint Artificial Blood Vessels

News June 3, 2014

The human body’s blood system is a miraculous design that has baffled scientists that have tried to reproduce it. Now a team from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) however, has managed to fabricate human blood vessels using a 3D bio-printing technique. Ali Khademhosseini, PhD, biomedical engineer, and director of... Read more

[Readers Poll] Should Google Give People “The Right To Be Forgotten”?

News June 3, 2014

As internet companies try to get the balance between privacy and freedom of information, Google has set up an online form for European citizens to request that links to obsolete information be removed. This is the first step in upholding an EU privacy ruling that gives people “the right... Read more