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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…
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…
Combimouse Makes Typing More Comfortable
News May 10, 2013
If you find it frustrating and disruptive whenever you have to stop typing mid-sentence and reach for the mouse, this new invention may be just the thing for you. The Combimouse is an intriguing combination keyboard and mouse system that makes typing more comfortable and faster. The idea has... Read more
Microsoft Acquiring Nook Media For $1 Billion
News May 10, 2013
Microsoft is buying Nook Media for $1 billion according to leaked documents obtained by tech website TechCrunch. Under terms of the expected deal Microsoft would redeem its preferred stock in Nook Media which would provide the tech giant with the company’s controlling interest. The documents also show Barnes & Noble’s... Read more
While the highly hyped Windows 8 is considered to be one of Microsoft’s most spectacular debacles in the market since Windows Vista, it is a curious phenomenon to see how the company is keeping itself steady and afloat in the stock market. Anyone who’s kept an eye on the... Read more
Adding Wi-Fi to your computing projects and apparently to a wide range of different devices could become a breeze soon, when the new Spark Core, a tiny development platform, hits the market. The device is advertised as being able to add Wi-Fi connectivity to virtually anything, from a security camera to... Read more
With the growing need and demand for infrastructure that costs less but is effective, Cloud services and storage have taken an upper hand in the market. Many IT infrastructures are now turning towards the Cloud. Therefore, with Cloud services being so actively utilized, it is no surprise that Microsoft’s... Read more
ZoomBoard Makes Smartwatch Typing Easy
News May 9, 2013
Smartwatches are becoming increasingly popular and the idea of using them to augment or maybe at some point replace the smartphone is steadily gaining ground. Almost all major tech companies are currently working on smartwatch prototypes, so we expect more accessories and related products to be released in the... Read more
When Google Glass makes its way onto the open market Google could push the new wearable technology through the launching of various retail locations. The retail locations according to a new rumor would be used to showcase the glasses while setting them up and educating customers about their use.... Read more
Despite all the media attention, Windows 8 is still not growing at the rate Microsoft would have hoped. Windows XP on the other hand, has continued to enjoy the same amount of market share as it did in previous years. As stated by Net Applications, an Internet analytics company, Windows... Read more
Cadillac Super Cruise: Semi-Autonomous Driving
News May 8, 2013
The self-driving car may still seem the stuff of science fiction, but the technology to make this real is actually close than you think. After Google revealed its work on self-driving vehicles, U.S. carmaker General Motors announced that it has already successfully tested semi-autonomous driving technology on a Cadillac.... Read more
Many OS’s are being forced to retire in the market and now Fuduntu is announcing the retirement of another Linux OS. The decision was made at a public meeting held by the Fuduntu team. Aside from various things of interest, the major topic of discussion was the future of... Read more
Glowing Plants Can Act as Natural Night Lights
News May 8, 2013
Scientists have been trying to create glowing flora artificially for some time now. Are you wondering why? Well, we don’t know either, but a new bioengineering project actually has what it takes to be successful and create a glowing plant that can provide a sustainable light source. The Glowing... Read more
The Windows 8 platform might not be the most liked of Windows OS‘ but that hasn’t stopped it from surpassing 100 million in sales since launching six months ago. Microsoft Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Financial Officer Tami Reller revealed the sales milestone on Monday but didn’t break down... Read more
Microsoft’s IllumiRoom takes us one step closer to achieving a 100% immersive gaming experience, without needing any virtual reality headsets. The IllumiRoom, first unveiled at the CES in January, combines the virtual and physical worlds to literally take game visuals outside of your TV set and project them around... Read more
Whenever you’re feeling sick, one of the first things you do is take your temperature to see if you’re running a fever, which makes the thermometer one of the most important medical devices out there. But a new thermometer model does a whole lot more than take your temperature:... Read more
Are you having a hard time remembering your personalized ring tones? You insist on using them but you know that you will actually have to check the screen to know who’s calling. Well, this new invention may be helpful. Or make it worse. Either way, the shape-shifting phone will... Read more
The market of miniature computers seems to be growing at a fast pace. If you still can’t wrap your head around the Raspberry Pi or the Arduino, know that there is now a more powerful and slightly more expensive mini-computer board out there: the BeagleBone Black. The original BeagleBone’s... Read more
Scientists have developed an experimental array dubbed smart skin, which has the same touch sensitivity as real human skin. The technology could be used for the development of improved prosthetics and could also help give future robots a better sense of touch. The array developed by a joint U.S.... Read more
The new Linux Ubuntu 13.04 is primed for release. Called the ‘Raring Ringtail’, the distribution comes with a host of new features, mostly building on what you got from its previous LTS (long term service) version. Among the most notable additions is enhanced social media integration. If you are... Read more