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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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Scientists Theorise Light/Matter Collider

News May 22, 2014

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

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

Man Turns Himself into A Real-Life Transformer

News May 21, 2014

Since I’ve been writing for Techbeat, I’ve covered some pretty interesting stories, and some of them stick out more than others. This story may turn out to be one that sticks out in my mind for quite a while. I’m not so far removed from my childhood that I... Read more

Google Reported To Buy Twitch for $1B

Gaming News May 21, 2014

Google is reportedly in talks to buy Twitch. The firm is a videogame streaming service, which has more than 45 million monthly users, according to several reports. Google would make this acquisition through YouTube (which Google acquired in 2006 for $1.65 billion). The buyout would be the most significant... Read more

2/3 of Americans Would Risk Lives To Get Stolen Phones Back

News May 21, 2014

Thankfully, I’ve never had my smartphone stolen before. I know people who have, though, and I can attest it is a gigantic pain to have to deal with. Not only are important phone numbers stored on the device, but there’s also all kinds of personal information, music, photos, videos,... Read more

Altered Measles Virus Kills Cancer in Trials

News May 21, 2014

There are some promising early results from clinical trials at the Mayo Clinic, that have been released this week. They suggest that a modified version of the measles virus may be used to target cancer cells and put the cancer state into remission. Researchers have intravenously delivered an amount... Read more

Scientists 3D Print Artificial Shark Skin

News May 21, 2014

It has been assumed that Sharks can swim so quickly because of their rough skin. Biomimetics has been around for a long time and now Sharks are the next animal to be mimicked by scientists. Harvard University has created the first realistic shark skin which can increase swimming speeds... Read more

Don’t Expect A Surface Mini Announcement Today

News May 20, 2014

Sorry, folks. In spite of the not-so-subtle hint about the “small” event that Microsoft is going to hold today, May 20, it seems that the Surface Mini is not going to materialize. Rumors about the Surface Mini have been going around, and the logic behind all the speculation is... Read more

Have An Emergency? You Can Now Text 911 in The U.S.

News May 20, 2014

Gone are the days when those in an emergency situation have to pick up the phone and call 911. Like most everything else in the world, even the emergency 911 service is evolving technologically. Now, instead of actually calling 911, talking to a dispatcher, and waiting on the line... Read more

VirtualBox Update

News May 20, 2014

VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware. The software has been targeted for server, desktop and embedded usage. VirtualBox is now the only professional-quality virtualization solution, which is also Open Source Software. VirtualBox Features: VirtualBox has an extremely modular design coupled with well-defined internal programming interfaces and... Read more

Essential Summer Holiday Gadgets

News May 20, 2014

A recent online survey carried out by Holiday Hypermarket found that 72% of the more than 2100 adults who took part, would sacrifice the usual holiday essentials (like sun cream, beach towels and swimwear), in favour of squeezing technology and power cables into their suitcases. Participants of the survey... Read more

Electric Jet Engine Surfing

News May 20, 2014

Ever since I was a small boy, I was always fascinated with new technology. Whether or not that came in the form of a Commodore 64 home computer or a Sony Walkman, no matter what new and fun gadget came on the market, I wanted to have a play... Read more

Windows 9 Preview To Come in Q2-Q3 2015

News May 19, 2014

It might very well be only a rumor, but where there is smoke, there’s fire; and what we’re hearing is that the next version of Windows, Windows 9, is already in the works. That’s only logical, as it does take Microsoft a while to get their things together, in... Read more

Buy An Xbox One For $399 As Microsoft Slashes Price

Gaming News May 19, 2014

Good news – starting on June 9th of this year, gamers will be able to purchase an Xbox One for $399. While that is still quite a bit of money for some folks to justify spending on a gaming system, one can’t argue that it’s not a better price... Read more

This Anti-Kidnapping Watch Band Helps You Escape Captivity

News May 19, 2014

I don’t know if kidnapping is a legitimate fear for very many people, but as the Boy Scouts say, it’s always good to be prepared for whatever situation may come your way. You’re probably asking yourselves, “How can you ever be prepared against kidnapping?” While you may not be... Read more

3D Printed Liver Cleans Blood

News May 19, 2014

The field of 3D printing is growing rapidly and in some respects it is achieving things that just wouldn’t have been possible a number of years ago. Nanoengineers at the University of California in San Diego, US have recently developed a 3D-printed device that closely resembles the human liver. ... Read more

iTunes Update Available Now

News May 18, 2014

iTunes is the world’s number one free application for Mac and PC, which can store all your digital music and video. The software is capable of syncing content to your iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV. The itunes store is always open for you to download and stream media for... Read more

DIY Hacking? Should You Choose Raspberry Pi Or Arduino?

News May 18, 2014

Have you been inspired to build your own smartphone or perhaps build your own Iron Man suit? Well if you have, you’ve no doubt been considering whether to buy yourself a Raspberry Pi or Arduino. Although very similar in size and price, there are some pretty fundamental differences, which... Read more