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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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Mercedes Creates A Sleek Surfboard For Big Wave Surfers

News February 11, 2014

Mercedes-Benz, well known for its high-quality vehicles, has designed and created a limited edition surfboard. Unfortunately they won’t be available to just anyone, as they were created for use on the enormous waves that grace the shores of Nazare Canyon, on the coast of Portugal. The company worked in... Read more

Kohler Adds A Nightlight To The Toilet Seat

News February 11, 2014

I think it’s a safe bet that everyone reading (or writing) this has had a very similar experience when it comes to waking up in the middle of the night and having to use the bathroom. Heck, some of us even wake up multiple times throughout the night in... Read more

Man Builds Air Hockey Robot From 3D Printer Parts

News February 11, 2014

The hacker Jose Julio wanted to create something unique and interesting with parts from a 3D printer. Taking inspiration from his daughter who loved air hockey and his own love of robotics, he decided to build an ‘Air Hockey Robot’. “I have seen several interesting projects of robots that... Read more

Surgeons Successfully Implant The First Artificial Retina

News February 11, 2014

The world’s first official FDA-approved “bionic eye” has been successfully implanted by surgeons at the University of Michigan Health System. This is a step in helping patients who suffer from degenerative eye disease, allowing them to now detect light and shapes. Two surgeons implanted the Argus II artificial retina... Read more

Your Car’s Computer System Can Be Hacked in Just 5 Minutes

News February 10, 2014

When a person talks about something being hacked, normally they would be referring to a personal computer or smartphone, yet security researchers from Spain have been experimenting with a new target; your car. Javier Vazquez-Vidal and Alberto Garcia Illera have been preparing a small electronic device that can leave... Read more

Microsoft: “Help Your Friends And Family Get Off Windows XP”

News Windows February 10, 2014

That it is time to say goodbye to Windows XP is old news. Microsoft has given Windows XP users a lot of advisories about end of support for the legacy software, asking people to upgrade to newer versions of the operating system so as to keep computers safe (safer)... Read more

The Snore Pillow Will Give You A Nudge

News February 10, 2014

If you have ever slept next to someone who snores, you’ll know how frustrating it can be. Clearly it is a problem affecting a lot of us and that’s why Hammacher Schlemmer have developed a pillow that gives the noisy sleeper a “nudge”. The pillow has a built-in microphone... Read more

This iBag Makes Sure You Stick To Your Budget

News February 10, 2014

What is your best defense against spending too much of your hard-earned money? Do you use Dave Ramsey’s envelope system where you carry cash in predetermined amounts? Do you use some kind of a buddy system where you only go shopping with good friends who will make sure you... Read more

Creator Of Flappy Bird Has Pulled The App From Stores

Mobile News February 10, 2014

The vastly popular mobile game, Flappy Bird, has taken off in recent weeks. Yet despite the success of the game, which is available on both iOS and Android, the creator has decided to take Flappy Bird offline. In a tweet that was posted on Saturday, Dong Nguyen said that... Read more

Concept Car Comes With Free Drone

News February 10, 2014

If you go to purchase a brand new car you expect a few extras included in the price, such as a satellite navigation system, alloy wheels, air conditioning or climate control, or maybe even Bluetooth connectivity. I think for some people at least, that it maybe not be enough.... Read more

Airport Security Could Soon Be Smelling Your Body Odor

News February 9, 2014

If we didn’t already have enough to worry about when boarding a plane, now we may also have to make sure our deodorant hasn’t worn off before we stepped in line. If you’ve ever grown tired of digging out countless ID’s, passports, and Lord knows what else, you may... Read more

PillCam Finally Gets FDA Approval

News February 9, 2014

It has been almost a decade since Given Imaging first unveiled its idea of a miniscule snapshooter but finally it has received approval from the FDA for use in the U.S. Given Imaging understood that for a lot of people procedures like colonoscopies can be a very unpleasant experience.... Read more

Expandable Sponges Could Treat Gunshot Wounds

News February 8, 2014

The company RevMedx envisages medics treating future gun shot wounds in the same way that we repair a flat tyre. The Xstat dressing, is a new technology that is currently in development and was inspired by the foam that is used to repair a flat tyre. RevMedx’s co-founder, John... Read more

Microsoft Gives $15 Million To Foursquare PLUS Licensing Deal

Internet News February 8, 2014

Microsoft seems to be in the midst of exciting times in spite of the not-so-good response it has received because of its decision to kill XP (albeit prolonging things, it seems). Then there is the new CEO, with Bill Gates even making a comeback. But that’s not all! While... Read more

North Korea Rips Off Apple’s Mac OS X

Mobile News February 7, 2014

North Korea maybe seen as one of the world’s most oppressive governmental regimes, but when it comes to technology it appears as though they are making a effort to keep up with the times. Red Star OS is the country’s national operating system, and recently some screenshots have surfaced... Read more

Pick Up Your Own Apocalypse Survival Kit

News February 7, 2014

I don’t know when or how it exactly it will happen, but one thing’s for sure – this world is going to one day begin to end and we all need to be ready for the apocalypse. Maybe this world will meet its end at the hands of aliens,... Read more

Stealth Drone Successfully Tested

News February 7, 2014

It has been announced that a top-secret stealth drone has carried out its first successful set of test flights. The Taranis project, named after the Celtic god of thunder, was recently billed by military leaders as the most technologically advanced aircraft ever built in the United Kingdom. The project... Read more

Check Out This Road Ready Little Tikes Car For Adults

News February 6, 2014

Did you ever have a Little Tikes car as a kid? Of course you did – it’s pretty much an essential part of childhood. You know the one I’m talking about – the one with no windows, no windshield, painted red and yellow, and above all else awesome. If... Read more