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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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Researchers Fit Trackers To Bees Backs

News January 21, 2014

It is a mystery why we are seeing a massive decline in bee populations. The major concern comes from the fact that bees pollinate one-third of the world’s crops and so researchers are keen to discover why they are dying out. Australia’s National Science Agency has come up with... Read more

Nintendo Slashes Profit Forecast Due To Weak Wii Sales

Gaming Internet News January 21, 2014

Old school gaming giant, Nintendo, has drastically cut its profit forecast pointing the finger to weaker than expected sales of its new Wii U console. The Japanese company has said it now expects to make an operating loss of 35bn yen for the year end, this is against a previous... Read more

Microsoft Backtracks: XP Anti-Malware Support To Continue

News Windows January 20, 2014

I guess we can say that Microsoft does monitor the pulse of its community of users. While the pressure to continue support for Windows XP has not really yielded any practical results, it seems that the noise surrounding the “death” of Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows XP has prompted Microsoft... Read more

Super Flexible Sensors May Revolutionise Robotics & Prosthetics

News January 20, 2014

Although this looks a lot like a clear band-aid, it’s actually an ultra-thin, flexible sensor. Developed by Dr. Yong Zhu and fellow researchers from the North Carolina State University, this sensor could be used on fabric, the human body or any other object in order to track things like... Read more

Robots Get Their Own Cloud-Based Internet

News January 20, 2014

A group of research scientists from Philips and several European universities have developed a world wide web for robots, allowing them to share information and learn from one another. Funded by the European Union, this four year project will be tested at the university in Eindhoven in a hospital-like... Read more

Buses Going Green In The UK

News January 20, 2014

It seems everything is becoming more and more “green” these days, and that also includes the public transportation system. Electric cars are gaining in popularity due to the positive effect they have on the environment, and now a select route in the UK is going to try out a... Read more

Rogue Smart Fridge Helps Spam 0.75 Million Email Accounts

News January 20, 2014

Do you remember the 1986 movie written by Stephen King called Maximum Overdrive? The premise is basically this: the earth passes through the green tail of a mysterious rogue comet for 8 days thereby making all of earth’s electrical equipment turn on mankind in an effort to destroy their... Read more

Breathe Under Water Without Oxygen Tanks

News January 19, 2014

When I was a little girl, I used to imagine that I was Ariel from Disney’s The Little Mermaid. I may regret admitting that to you all but what I really wanted was to be able to swim and breathe underwater without the assistance of any heavy equipment. I... Read more

Take A Look At The Boeing Plane That Protects The US’s Leaders

News January 19, 2014

Have you ever wondered what would happen to the national leaders of the United States in the event of a nuclear attack? (Or any attack where their lives are in danger?) You’ve probably heard of the President’s plane – Air Force One – and that would definitely keep him... Read more

Microsoft Gets Together With GoDaddy For Office 365 Rollout

News January 19, 2014

Microsoft has announced recent a partnership with GoDaddy that aims to bring Office 365 to more small businesses. The move to a subscription model for Microsoft’s Office suite was a huge step for Microsoft, and so far it’s looking like it has been worth it. By November 2013, the service... Read more

Faraday Bicycles: Saving The Earth Hipster-Style

News January 18, 2014

Going green is the “in” thing these days, and while some of us may have something against overwhelmingly popular trends, there is something to be said about forming habits that help save the earth. In this case, the more people who live a green lifestyle, the better, right? And,... Read more

These Solar Glass Orbs Are Super Efficient Energy Generators

News January 17, 2014

Rawlemon is a perfectly spherical glass ball designed by the German architect Andre Broessel and its aim is to make solar power more efficient and less expensive. Broessel wants this type of technology to be available to everyone, no matter where they are. “Our product is democratic,” he says.... Read more

Smart Assault Rifles Now Available

News January 16, 2014

You can pretty well place the word “smart” in front of just about any device these days. There are countless Smartphones, Smartbeds, Smartglasses, SmartTV’s, and the list could go on and on. However, there’s one device you might not have considered placing “smart” in front of until now: the... Read more

Russian Government Considers RFID Tags On All New Clothing

News January 16, 2014

A branch of the Russian government, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, says RFID tags may be able to help fight against the problem of counterfeit goods. A report by the Russian daily Izvestia said the Russian government is considering using RFID tags on all labels in clothing and footwear fabricated... Read more

BMW Takes Its Self-Driving Car To The Limit

News January 16, 2014

BMW were out to prove a point at this year’s CES. The point being that self-driving systems will not be ready until they are able to handle every type of road situation and condition. The company was conducting autonomous driving demos at the event in Las Vegas, taking the... Read more

Google X Has Met With FDA To Discuss New Medical Device

News January 16, 2014

Bloomberg reports that employees from Google X, which is known for its secretive research and projects, have met with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), sparking speculation that Google is working on a new product that includes biosensors for use in contact lenses. At least four members of Google’s... Read more

Microsoft Accounts Hacked By Syrian Electronic Army

Internet News January 15, 2014

Microsoft’s authorised blog and some of its Twitter accounts were hacked over the weekend. Microsoft‘s blog and a couple of its Twitter accounts were breached by a group called the Syrian Electronic Army this past weekend. This hacking came after the New Year’s hack of Microsoft’s Skype blogging site... Read more

Audi Will Make Sure You Never Hit Another Red Light

News January 15, 2014

The great pet peeve of many a driver is nothing other than the red light. Can anyone out there honestly say they enjoy sitting at stoplights and waiting for them to turn green again? And, it never fails – whenever you are in a hurry, you are bound to... Read more