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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…

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
Check Out ION Audio’s Bluetooth Cassette Adapter
Are you stuck in your house or your car with a stereo system that still sports a cassette tape deck? If you are, your pain is understandable. Yes, you should be thankful for a vehicle to drive, but does anyone even know how to use a cassette tape anymore?... Read more
Netatmo June Smart Bracelet Helps Regulate Your Sun Tan
Netatmo has had substantial success with its clever home and garden Weather Station gadget.  The product links wirelessly to an iPhone or Android device to enable you to receive numerous accurate readings on the current climate in your vicinity. Now though, the company has followed suit with a stylish tool that is more... Read more
World’s First Smart Toothbrush For A Sparkly Smile
The world’s first connected toothbrush was unveiled on Sunday at CES 2014 in Las Vegas. The Kolibree smart toothbrush will help you achieve that Hollywood pearly white smile and generally improve your oral health. The toothbrush connects to the accompanying app via bluetooth. It’s through the app that your... Read more
Flexible Chip Can Be Wrapped Around A Human Hair
Scientists are clever people aren’t they?  They research and develop all kinds of wonderful tech for use in the real world by people like you and me.  I have no idea how this next innovation will be used but the possibilities are going to be far reaching, from medical... Read more
Samsung Launches Exclusive Apps For Windows Phones
Samsung is not a company to be behind in the stakes when it comes to software for mobile phones.  If Nokia can have exclusive apps for its Lumia model phones, then Samsung is not one to miss out on an opportunity, so the Korean company is launching two apps... Read more
AT&T To Offer $200 Credit To T-Mobile Subscribers 
The telecom industry has never been as competitive as it is now, and its players vie hard and fast for our custom. We know that they have employed all sorts of stunts and tactics to gain new customers, as well as retain them, and as we start a new... Read more
Amazing Pick Up Truck Sculpted From Ice
When it’s really cold outside I really appreciate travelling in a warm car with the heat turned up full. Can you imagine going from the freezing temperatures outside and then climbing in to an ice box? Me neither, yet the ice sculpting house Iceculture, along with Canadian Tire have... Read more
Why Google Glass Will Not Succeed In 2014
When Google Glass was first announced, we all got excited about the idea. Well, perhaps that is too much of a sweeping statement. After all, there are a lot of people who are not that pleased with the idea. We’ve even heard about patrons being banned because of Google... Read more
Aurora Headband Gives You Control Over Your Dreams
Who doesn’t like a good dream? Dreams are great – except, of course, when they turn into nightmares that freak you out. We really have no control over our dreams or how often we dream, though it seems like if I eat something with pasta sauce for dinner I... Read more
The Napwell Mask Makes Sure You Get A Good Nap
I freely admit that I love taking a good nap in the middle of the day. I love pushing the pause button on my day and taking a little siesta away from the craziness of the work schedule. While I enjoy a nap, what I do not always enjoy... Read more
Samsung’s Enormous 110-inch Ultra HDTV Goes On Sale Monday
Last January at CES Samsung promised to deliver a 110-inch Ultra HDTV this year. Well the year is up and holding true to its promise, Samsung has delivered. Apparently the beast of a TV will be launched first in China, the Middle East and a handful of European countries,... Read more
Create Your Own Adventures With A GPS AdventureBox
Who doesn’t like opening a gift box? It’s fun, it’s exciting, but if we’re being honest, sometimes it’s a little boring too. After all, it’s the same routine for every present. You look at the gift tag, you might have to untie a ribbon that’s holding the bag together,... Read more
FunCarts Entertain Your Kids While You Shop
What parent hasn’t been at the grocery store when their child decided it was time for a meltdown? As parents, we’ve pretty much all been there. Everything’s going fine, and then out of nowhere, pure and utter chaos erupts from your 2 year old (or even 10 year old) child. Every... Read more
Six US Sites Will Host Tests For Commercial Drones
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected six sites in various states that will host tests for the commercial use of drones. The tests are part of a programme to develop safety and operational regulations for drones, which are hoped will be ready by the end of 2015. Although... Read more
Blaster Used By Han Solo Sells for $200,000
Well, if you were looking to get your hands on one of the blasters Han Solo used in some of the Star Wars movies, you have recently lost your chance. This particular blaster, which is believed to have been used by Harrison Ford in The Empire Strikes Back and... Read more
Pupil Reflections in Photos Could Help Solve Criminal Investigations
Looking deep in to someone’s eyes can tell you a lot about them. Dr Rob Jenkins from the University of York’s Department of Psychology has published a study proving how pupils in photographs of people can be “mined” for information, revealing hidden truths. Dr Jenkins and his team simulated... Read more
Avegant Glyph: Hi Res Display For $499
Avegant had designed a retinal head-mounted display a while ago, which was not for general public release.  Even when it looked like this, people were interested, because of the technology the device used and the far-reaching applications of device.  The company’s latest disclosure has me excited and I can’t wait to... Read more