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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…

EverNote Update Has Added Security Features
The Evernote Corp. has released Evernote 5.3.0.3360, which sees some security improvements as well as bug fixes. This handy tool makes it easier for you to remember all things, big and small, using your computer, phone, tablet or the web. The improvements include: xAuth allows userse to remain authenticated... Read more
UI Improvements in Malwarebytes 2.0.1
In the latest version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, you can expect to see changes to the user interface and automatic updates for the database. A full list of all changes include: Improvements     Database is now updated automatically after installation     Notifications are no longer displayed if the Dashboard is... Read more
Scientists Genetically Modify Trees To Make Greener Paper
For years now we have been advised to re-cycle and re-use our products whenever we can, and it’s a good thing isn’t it?  We all want to live in a sustainable world and be able to pass on to our children a better environment for their future. The environmental... Read more
Dropbox Project Harmony Announced
Leading cloud service Dropbox, announced this week that they have unveiled a fresh suite of apps and for business users, a new collaboration tool for Microsoft Office called Project Harmony. Project Harmony is for Dropbox for Business users.  It allows users to see when others are viewing the same Microsoft... Read more
Electrical Spinal Implant Allows Paralysed Men To Walk
Technology is now achieving modern medical miracles!  Things that would have never seemed likely are now made possible through major advances in medical technology. Paralysis has plagued many people throughout the world.  However, new technology called the Restore Advanced Stimulator, has allowed victims of paralysis to make small movements.... Read more
OneNote Mac: The Les Miserables Parody Music Video
OneNote for Mac was released last month, and while the app has been rather popular before this release, we still have to see how things pan out with the new release, including the free version for Windows. One thing we know, though, is that the OneNote Engineering team seems... Read more
Google Delays I/O Registration; The System is Not Ready!
You are going to have to wait a little longer to get your hands on a Google I/O ticket this year, after Google announced that is holding off I/O registration for another week. The date has been rescheduled from 8th April to the 15th April. Why? you may ask... Read more
Overdose Treatment Gets FDA Approval For Public Use
The misuse of drugs is an ever-increasing pandemic that all too often ends in a death.  The treatment for a drug overdose has always been in the hands of police departments and healthcare professionals.  That has now changed. The FDA approved the first drug-delivery device that is designed for civilians... Read more
Flash Player Update Has Added Functionality And Bug Fixes
Flash Player 13.0.0.182 (Non-IE) is an update now available for both Flash Player and AIR.   It has new and improved functionality, important bug fixes and security updates. The AIR Runtime and SDK version number has now been increased to 13, bringing it in sync with Flash Player. Flash Player... Read more
Space X To Launch Robot Capsule To ISS
Space X‘s Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company’s unmanned Dragon vehicle, loaded down with supplies, is expected to launch from Cape Canaveral, in Florida on Monday April 14. This will be the third official robotic mission of this kind. This mission is part of a $1.6 billion contract with... Read more
Kids Are Healthier When Parents Limit Their Screen Time
We all know that kids spend a heck of a lot of time in front of various screens throughout the day. What we may not know, however, is actually how much time they’re really spending in front of those screens. According to a fairly large study conducted by the... Read more
Captain America 2 Sparks Twitter Meme Frenzy
Everyone is having fun with the latest Captain America: The Winter Soldier spoiler. In the latest film you find out that HYDRA has infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D through a huge conspiracy. In one scene, Senator Stern is seen whispering “Hail HYDRA” to S.H.I.E.L.D’s Agent Sitwell. This has resulted in a tirade... Read more
Microsoft Stops Windows 8.1 Update For Businesses
The other day was a big day for Microsoft users, what with the deadline for Windows XP finally arriving. Then there was the update for Windows 8.1, which was released on the same day. However, Microsoft has stopped the Windows 8.1 update for businesses relying on Windows Server Update Services... Read more
HBO To Stream ‘Game Of Thrones’ Season Premiere Free On Xbox
HBO Go customers have suffered yet more issues with the service, so to make amends HBO has decided to allow users to view the season four premiere of Game of Thrones via Xbox. Starting from today through to April 14 the episode will be available through Xbox Video, meaning... Read more
Amazon Dash Simplifies Grocery Shopping
I have a love/hate relationship with grocery shopping. I love getting new groceries, but sometimes I really hate dealing with all of the traffic and the other shoppers who are out doing exactly what I’m doing. And I really hate it when I drive all the way to the... Read more
Self-Healing Muscle Grown in Lab
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have grown living skeletal muscle that resembles real tissue.  It contracts rapidly and powerfully, integrates into the host quickly and for the first time ever; it demonstrates the ability to heal itself both inside the laboratory and inside an animal. The study conducted at... Read more
Seagate Release Non Helium 6TB HDD
Last year saw the release of Western Digital’s 6TB Helium filled HDD, called Ultrastar He6.  Now Seagate has released their first 6TB hard drive.  The interesting thing is that Seagate say it was able to reach that capacity without using helium unlike their rivals. Seagate has released their first 6TB, enterprise-class... Read more
Renewable Energy Market Share is Rising
According to the Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2014 report, which is produced by the Frankfurt School-UNEP Collaborating Centre for Climate & Sustainable Energy Finance, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Bloomberg New Energy Finance, the share of world electricity generated from renewable energy sources, continued a... Read more