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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…

Get Ready For The Microsoft Smartwatch
The wearable tech wars between the giants, and Microsoft is making sure that it will not be left behind this time. Forbes has learned that Microsoft is indeed coming out with a smartwatch that is loaded with sensors that measures heart rate. We heard rumors recently, but it looks... Read more
Woman Incorrectly Fined For Facebook Post
Facebook is wonderful – except of course when it’s not. For as huge of a communication tool as it is, sometimes it’s really hard to communicate on the social media giant. Oh, it’s terribly easy to write messages and comments to other users and post updates to your status,... Read more
US Contractor Wants To Construct Entire Building With 3D Printer
3D printing houses is not a brand new idea, but I don’t think that anyone has constructed a house like the one a contractor in Minnesota wants to build. Andrey Rudenko wants to construct a home by using a specially designed 3D printer, which uses cement as a filament. ... Read more
Firefox OS Flame Dev Phone Available For Pre-Order
In February 2014 at MWC, Mozilla introduced an array of new Firefox OS devices.  Included in those were the Alcatel OneTouch Fire S and the ZTE Open C.  The firm also unveiled some developer-focused hardware.  It didn’t take too long for that kit to be made available for pre-order.  That... Read more
Man Turns Himself Into Magneto
Last week, Techbeat reported that a Youtube user/eccentric inventor by the name of Colin Furze had invented himself a pair of real, working Wolverine claws, effectively turning himself into the mutant minus the healing factor. Well, now he’s also turned himself into the master of magnetism, himself – Magneto.... Read more
Adidas Smart Ball Hits Shelves At $299
The way we interact with technology is ever changing.  We look at our smartphone more that we should do, no doubt?  The Internet of Things is increasing exponentially and not to be left out of the game, companies such as Nike and Adidas have introduced sensors into their clothing line. Why should they... Read more
Our Top Five Raspberry Pi Cases
If you have a Raspberry Pi then one of the things you are going to need is a case, so we’ve searched through what is available on the market and narrowed it down to what we think are five great choices that are not only functional but also look... Read more
US Solar Roadways Plan Hitting Snags
Solar Roadways have raised more than $1 million through crowdfunding website, Indiegogo.  Their idea is an extremely ambitious one of replacing the US nation’s roads with solar panels.  The husband and wife team of Julie and Scott Brusaw, are now past the design stage and will now move from prototype to... Read more
iFind Makes Sure You Never Lose Anything Again
Most of us lose things all the time. And for many of us, we’re always guilty of losing the same thing day after day – our phone, our wallet, our keys, the checkbook – and it’s incredibly frustrating. There’s not many other ways to have a morning become more stressful than... Read more
Comodo Dragon Browser Update Available
Comodo Dragon is a powerful Chromium technology-based Browser, which offers you all of Chrome’s features and the unparalleled level of security and privacy that you only get from Comodo. Including a greater level of privacy than Chromium technology offers. The main features of Comodo Dragon Browser are that it... Read more
Celebrity Selfies: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Not wanting to be left out of the craze that is taking selfies, famous people are joining in the fun leading to a new craze that has come to be known as the “Celfie” (celebrity selfie). Unfortunately, some celebs don’t seem as naturally gifted when it comes to selfies.... Read more
DARPA Using Oculus in Plan X Cyberwar
This week, things got interesting at the Pentagon.  The military research branch, DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) showcased its latest demonstrations for Plan X.  Plan X is a software platform, which is designed to unify digital attack and defence tools and transform them into a single and easy-to-use... Read more
Redbox Closing 500 Kiosks
It seems Redbox’s growth has hit as bit of a snag as of late. For the past few years, it seems there’s not many places you could go without seeing one of their kiosks. From restaurants to grocery stores, it seems like they were everywhere – and that was... Read more
Norton 360 Update Now Available
Norton 360 is one of the best all round security suites that are available.  It contains a Virus Scanner, Firewall, Data Backup, Anti-Theft and Parental Control.  Some users like to use only one program for their digital protection, if you fall into that category, then this software is for... Read more
Mink: FDA Approved 3D Printer For Make-Up
3D printing is a growing phenomenon and items such as jewellery, clothing and shoes have all been made using this technology.  The latest product to add to the growing list is make-up.  Grace Choi has developed Mink: a 3D printer that uses FDA approved ink to produce make-up. Mink... Read more
Google Driverless Cars Prototype Ready
Imagine driving a car that doesn’t require you to do any of the driving!  Google has recently designed its own rendition of a driverless car.  It has no steering wheel, and other conventional controls are also obsolete.  Only 100 of these cars will be made in hopes that once... Read more
Own A Mini Batman Tumbler!
If you are a big Batman fan and you have $49,950 (USD) lying around, then you could be the proud new owner of the Mini Batman Tumbler Golf Cart. Commissioned in 2010 by a Warner Bros. Studio employee, the Tumbler golf cart was made by Marc’s Creature Company and comes... Read more
Microsoft Unhappy About Windows XP Update Hack
Still hooked on Microsoft XP for whatever reason? Even though the company has officially said goodbye to the iconic operating system, and the deadline has come and gone, there are still hardcore XP users out there. And when I say hardcore, I mean hardcore – to the point that... Read more