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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…
Windows 8 Sales Boost Microsoft’s Profits
News May 3, 2013
It is probable that most of what you have read or heard about Windows 8 is negative. Given the hype Microsoft built around the latest version of its reliable operating system, the end result wasn’t up to the mark, to say the least. Even the user adoption has been... Read more
PLAir: Easier Internet-to-TV Video Streaming
News May 2, 2013
Would you like to watch your online videos on a large TV screen instead of a small computer monitor? This can be easily achieved with PLAir, a new user-friendly product designed to simplify video streaming. The device is very easy to use and allows online video streaming to your... Read more
One of the most noticeable changes Microsoft made to the Windows operating system in the latest version, Windows 8, was the absence of the Start button. For years, the Start button has been a constant fixture of the Windows desktop environment. Traditionally, the Start button enabled the users to... Read more
As the May 21 big reveal of Microsoft’s next generation Xbox console is drawing near, more and more rumors about what the console can or cannot do are flooding the Internet. The latest reports suggest that the Xbox 360 successor will be called Xbox Infinity and will have video-capture... Read more
A growing number of cloud storage alternatives have emerged recently, as people are looking for more storage space for their information and easy access to their data from any location. Those who are looking for an alternative to cloud-based file management solutions such as Dropbox, for instance, should consider... Read more
We worry all the time about credit card fraud and that someone will gain access to our bank accounts and steal everything we have. And for a good reason too: Charlie Miller, a security researcher demonstrated at The Black Hat conference in Las Vegas how to steal credit card data,... Read more
Linux is growing in leaps and bounds in the enterprise market. More organizations then ever have started using Linux as their chosen infrastructure for cloud deployment. The quality offered by Linux is a plus which convinces enterprises to have their servers run on the open source operating system than... Read more
Wearable Re-Timer Light Fights Jet Lag
News May 1, 2013
Most frequent fliers have a hard time getting their body clock back into rhythm or adjusting to a new time zone. The disruptions affect their normal sleep schedule and can sometimes lead to insomnia. But a new gadget invented by an Australian professor promises to solve the jet lag... Read more
One of the two widely anticipated console releases expected this year, Sony’s PlayStation 4 is trying to wow gamers with the new features of its DualShock 4 controller, keeping up the hype that has been surrounding the platform in the wake of rumors that it will be cheaper than... Read more
New LED Streetlamp Reduces Light Pollution
News April 30, 2013
There is a reason astronomers prefer to set up their largest telescopes in high areas that are scarcely populated: light pollution from large urban agglomerations prevents them from getting a clear view of the sky. Researches have now come up with a new LED streetlamp design that has the... Read more
A new smartphone developed by an Indian scientist is giving the visually impaired the possibility to use their phones for more than just taking or making calls: with the help of the special Braille display, users can also read emails and text messages. The device, dubbed the world’s first... Read more
Blackstone Group LP has finally withdrawn their bid for PC maker Dell. The group had been weighing up the price it should offer for buying Dell but eventually decided to remove itself from the race. Until then, it was a three-way battle, with the other major contender being founder... Read more
Raspberry Pi Miniature Computer Overview
News April 29, 2013
Miniature computer Raspberry Pi, initially developed to help children learn how to program, is going into mass production, becoming an increasingly popular gadget for small businesses as it is easily customizable and has extended programming applications. The Raspberry Pi, manufactured by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, currently costs $35 or... Read more
Rampant online fraud and identity theft could be considerably reduced with the help of new, innovative software. The concept is developed by tech company Facebanx and combines video chat with facial recognition technology. The software has the same name as its developer and was designed as a weapon against... Read more
Smack Attack Gadget: Reinventing the Steering Wheel
News April 27, 2013
Raise a hand all of you who drum their steering wheels while listening to their favorite rock band in their car, at the red lights or during a traffic jam! But what would you say if that mindless drumming would actually turn into music? Here comes the Smack Attack... Read more
It seems the end of trouble is nowhere in sight for Electronic Arts’ city building simulator SimCity. The game already had various bugs, but the patch released recently just added more errors instead of fixing them. It’s true, however, that some of the new bugs that came with SimCity... Read more
FingerLink Turns Paper into Interactive Interface
News April 26, 2013
How would you like to be able to digitally save an image or a block of text from a book or a magazine with just a touch? This is now possible, with the help of an innovative interactive interface technology from Fujitsu called the FingerLink Interaction System. The technology... Read more
Microsoft Windows tablet OEMs combined to ship 3 million devices in Q1 2013. The team at Strategy Analytics examined sales channels for the Windows 8 and Windows RT based devices to determine Microsoft’s 7.5 percent share of the global branded tablet market. In comparison the study found that 19.5 million... Read more