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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…

Passenger Records His Plane Crashing & Takes Selfies
If you were aboard a plane that was crashing, what would you do when you realized all hope was lost? Would you say a prayer? Try and take charge and calm everyone down as much as possible? Maybe call your spouse, family or kids? Or, maybe you’d take out... Read more
OpenBCI Lets You Produce Your Own EEG Brainscanner
With a little help from some DARPA funding, Conor Russomanno and Joel Murphy have created an open-source brain scanner that you can print in the comfort of your own home. You then have the technology to be able to hook up to your own brainwaves. The device has been... Read more
CubeSensors: Fitness Trackers For The Home
Fitness trackers are all the rage, a result of the juxtaposition of the renewed interest in healthy living and the continuing attraction to gadgets. From FitBit to the Nike Fuel Band (and a bunch of other brands in between), gadget lovers who want to keep track of their fitness... Read more
Windows 9 Will Be Here April 2015 Says Microsoft
The rumours are in: Microsoft is planning to unveil Windows 9 around April 2015 but will announce the release at its Build 2014 developer conference. This will be part of the company’s Threshold plans, says Paul Thurrott, all part of the many updates expected from Microsoft. Although we don’t... Read more
Fluent Forever: Language-Learning App
I remember, a very long time ago when I was at school, I had the opportunity to learn a foreign language.  I really wanted to learn Spanish, however the forces of darkness (my school education authority) decided that there weren’t enough students who wanted to learn Spanish and I... Read more
Microsoft Kills Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows XP
I think that by now, practically everyone has come to terms with the fact that we have to say goodbye to Windows XP. Starting August 2014, Microsoft will stop all support for Windows XP, forcing existing users to use more updated versions of the OS. Even with the pressure... Read more
Sleep Number Now Offers A SmartBed
There are all kinds of apps out there nowadays that measure the quality of your sleep. They’re all really simple to use – most of the time, all you have to do is tell it you’re going to sleep, tell it the right time you need to wake up,... Read more
Smart Basketball: Improve Your Skills
Basketball is all about skill, precision and accuracy.  But what if you don’t have a personal coach but still want to improve your game?  InfoMotion Sports Technologies has now created a smart basketball called 94Fifty.  A basketball that can improve your game, reinforce skill level and basically help you... Read more
Pulsewallet Lets You Pay With Your Veins
In recent times we’ve seen an increase in technology that focuses on quicker and easier payment transactions. Most people now use contactless credit cards in order to pay for something, whereas some smart cards will consolidate all your flexible friends in to one, like Coin. Yet a machine named... Read more
Motion-Tracking Stem Controllers, VR From Sixense
Virtual reality is still too ‘virtual’ but Sixense’s goal is to change all that.  The new Stem System uses a tracking system which follows body parts (up to 5) or peripherals, using sensors that which can be exchanged between them. Sixense aims to start shipping this product in July... Read more
Keep Your Hands Warm With A ToastyMUG
How many times have you gripped your hands around your steaming coffee cup on those frigid mornings when you want to do anything but leave the house? This happens especially on those outdoor camping trips when the temperature is slightly less than ideal. We pour the coffee (or favorite... Read more
The Light Lead: Worlds First Optical Analogue Guitar Cable
We all dream of being the lead guitarist in our favourite rock band, don’t we?  The sound of a electric guitar brings chills down your spine.  When a talented guitarist takes his solo, we are left in awe and wonder.  But how is that amazing sound made?  Enter The... Read more
AdhereTech Wireless Pill Bottle
In the United States today, the healthcare system in under pressure financially because hundreds of millions of dollars each year is wasted on patients forgetting to take their prescription drugs.  Not to mention the complications involved for patients who fail to adhere to their doctor’s orders. A startup company,... Read more
Go Under The Waves With Confidence With NavDive GPS
GPS technology has become fairly standard within the last decade. We use it in our cars, on our phones, on our watches – it’s everywhere around us. If we want to go somewhere, all we have to do is punch in the address and Apple Maps, Google Maps, MapQuest,... Read more
Pebble Unveils its Second Smartwatch, Pebble Steel
It was only a year ago that Pebble released its first smartwatch at CES 2013. Now at this year’s event the company has launched its second generation model, the Pebble Steel. At $100 more than the original, the Pebble Steel looks stylish and a little more like a traditional... Read more
Health2Sync: Tech For Diabetics
At CES’ Hardware Battlefield, H2 debuted its Health2Sync technology.  This is a amalgamation of hardware and software which is aimed at helping diabetes sufferers manage their glucose levels by providing them with a digital solution to their physical problem. Following one’s glucose levels is a tedious job, which always has... Read more
Sony Joins Smartglass Fray With Sony Smart Eyeglass
What did we say about this year’s CES? Wearable tech is going to be big, and it seems that every pundit who took on this position is being proven correct. While many consumers seem to be fixated on smartwatches, we really can’t turn a blind eye on another piece... Read more
The Durr Vibrating Watch Will Mess With Your Perception Of Time
Time is a strange thing. When you’re engaging in a fun activity, minutes and hours just seem to slip by and you’re left left wondering where the time went. Yet on the other hand if you’re stuck in a boring meeting or are made to endure something you really... Read more