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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…

Samsung To Make Virtual Reality Headsets
Samsung is about to enter another major new category: virtual reality headsets. It is rumoured by sources close to Samsung that a virtual reality headset is not only in the pipeline, but it is set to be announced later this year. But as usual, the official line from Korea is, “Samsung... Read more
Save Up To $200 On Microsoft’s Memorial Day Sale!
Happy Memorial Day to our friends in the United States! While it is a day when American pay respects to the men and women who gave up their lives during their service in the military, this day also brings some good news for Microsoft users who have been looking... Read more
Is Google’s Project Tango Tablet Coming?
In March, Google announced Project Tango, a device capable of capturing 3D images.  It is rumoured that 4,000 devices with be made next month, though Google will not comment on any rumours. Google’s tablet will have two rear-facing cameras with imaging software incredibly advanced.  Google will be having their developer’s conference... Read more
Hoverbikes Will Be Available in 2017!
I’d imagine this is a pretty normal reaction, but ever since I saw the Back To The Future movies when I was a kid, I’ve been waiting for the day when the hoverboard would finally be available. Aside from a pretty awesome spoof a few months back, there’s been no... Read more
Police in Dubai To Get Google Glass
Do you always pay attention to how you drive? Personally I do actually try to keep my speed in check, but there is always the local law enforcement to ensure we all drive safely and within the speed limit. If you live in Dubai, however, you will need to... Read more
Microsoft Windows 8 Banned By Chinese Government
In a move that caught Microsoft offguard, the Chinese government has issued a notice that  agencies are to forego purchasing Windows 8 and installing the software on any new government devices. The notice that was officially sent out is titled “Agreement to supply information about the class of energy-saving... Read more
Power Archiver Update
PowerArchiver has hundreds of different features to use yet the software remains so easy to get to grips with.  It’s also light and fast. Even those users who are just starting out will find a interface that is familiar and easy to use. PowerArchiver comes equipped with a tutorial... Read more
Top Five Arduino Projects
After reading our guide to Arduino and Raspberry Pi, you may have decided that Arduino is the way forward for you. If that is the case then here are some project ideas to get you started. We’d love to hear from you if you have already done your own... Read more
Google Now World’s Most Valuable Company
This just in: Google has become the richest and most valuable company out of any company in the world!  Considering their competition, this has been no easy task!  Milward Brown, Global Market Research agency, stated that the brand value of Google has shot up nearly 40% in just one... Read more
Internet Explorer Zero-Day Flaw Discovered in 2013 Remains Unpatched By Microsoft
This is the second time in a one-month period that a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer has been exposed. The first one was announced in April, with Microsoft being quick to admit the problem. The company even shared emergency measures that users can take while waiting for the patch... Read more
Top 5 Hacks For Raspberry Pi – Build R2-D2!
If after reading our guide to Raspberry Pi and Arduino you decided that Raspberry Pi was the one for you then these projects will act as inspiration, a few ideas as to what you can achieve with your Pi. We’ve selected a variety of projects so there is something... Read more
Download The Latest Malwarebytes Antimalware Update
Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware is able to detect and remove malware, which the most well known anti-virus and anti-malware applications fail to detect. Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware does this by monitoring every process and then stops a malicious process before it even is able to start. Some Key Features of Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware: Light... Read more
Ebay Advise Users To Change Their Password Due To Hack
eBay has been compromised!  It seems someone has hacked into the system and account users have been asked to change passwords in order to ensure personal accounts remain safe and secure. At the end of February and early part of March, eBay employees were compromised when log-in details were... Read more
Microsoft Unveils Surface Pro 3
So the speculations were correct: Microsoft’s event yesterday did not yield a Surface Mini but a larger Surface Pro 3. The event was centered on the newest version of the company’s tablet, which is indeed a 12-incher. The average person has separate devices for specific uses. If you’re like... Read more
Words Of Wisdom From Steve Jobs
From time to time we all need a little motivation (if not a quick up the backside) to help us not just to keep going but to provide us with some motivation. When it comes to providing inspiration for all technology lovers, Steve Jobs has to be the go... Read more
Latest Python Update Fixes Heartbleed Vunerability
Python is a dynamic object-oriented programming language, which may be used for many different kinds of software development. The code offers strong support for integration with other languages and tools.  It comes with extensive standard libraries and amazingly, it can be learned in a short period of time. Lots... Read more
Scientists Theorise Light/Matter Collider
Approximately 80 years ago, two researchers predicted there would be a method for turning light into matter in the future.  Now, 80 years later, a new team of scientists are proposing a technique, which may make that theorised method actually happen. This proposed method involves colliding two photons, the massless particles of light,... Read more
Drinkable Sunscreen

Drinkable Sunscreen

News May 22, 2014

The world’s first drinkable sunblock has just been launched.  Harmonised H20 UV  apparently gives up to factor 30 protection.  According to Osmosis Skincare, a US company, once taken, the edible suncream’s molecules vibrate on the skin and eliminates 97 % of the UVA and UVB rays. Costing £17 for... Read more