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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 Cookoo Analog Smart Watch Is A Perfect Late Gift
Smart watches have always been a popular concept, and there has been no lack of brilliant minds working on bringing the perfect smart watch to the general public. While the iPod Nano mayfunction as a watch, I have never been able to force myself to actually use it as... Read more
The Best Apps for Your New Year’s Resolutions
If you are one of the many people who make resolutions each January 1st, you might be happy to know that there are numerous apps to help you keep them. Here is a look at some great apps that work with the most popular New Year’s resolutions. Finances If... Read more
Samsung Galaxy Note To Receive Jelly Bean 4.1
Samsung Galaxy Note users will soon have access to the Google Android Jelly Bean 4.1 upgrade. A rumor for the update to the first Note Phablet was first mentioned in August but then laid dormant until today. The new upgrade arrives just as Samsung begins to launch its new... Read more
Microsoft Wants You to Try Outlook.Com
These days it seems as though all news about Microsoft involves Google in one way or another. Over the past few weeks, Microsoft and Google have been engaged in a lawsuit, a mudslinging contest on Twitter and a probable war in the search market. The latest in the developments... Read more
Mobile App Marketing Prices Increasing
Acquiring a new customer for a mobile application is not cheap and in the month of October that cost rose by nearly 30 percent. According to a study by Boston-based firm Fisku, the cost of obtaining a new “loyal” customer rose from $1.06 to $1.38. As the ultra competitive... Read more
Gaming Sales Sink As Newly Released Wii U Fails To Impress
Last weeks gaming sales numbers have revealed what could be troubling times ahead for Nintendo in the Japanese console market. The company’s new Wii U gaming system has only been on the market for several months but racked up an undersold 122,000 units, down from 133,000 devices sold the... Read more
Most Anticipated Games for 2013
As the year draws to a close, we begin looking ahead to what 2013 has to offer.  One thing that gamers everywhere are looking forward to are the new releases of sequels or totally new video games that offer new challenges and new features.  Here are some that most... Read more
Microsoft Helps Businesses Select Best Windows 8 Devices
Microsoft has spent the best part of this year trying to build support for Windows 8 and to enhance its acceptance. While users have responded to the new operating system, Microsoft wants business owners to show the same kind of enthusiasm for Windows 8 devices. The dynamics of running... Read more
What to Look for From Microsoft in 2013
The company has made a lot of changes in 2012 with introductions to new products and new designs on old products.  According to a letter sent to shareholders, this will continue as Microsoft now brands itself as a devices and services company.  Here is a look at what you... Read more
Microsoft to Target Mobile Apps for Greater Search Share
The battle between Microsoft and Google is reaching new highs. Following the recent Twitter tirade and the Motorola lawsuit, Microsoft revealed future plans to target Google’s search share. The company realizes that browsing is not the way to go about getting a greater share of the search market in... Read more
Can Gaming Change the Business World?
Over 40 percent of US consumers play video games at least once in a month.  That statistic is likely to increase with the increase in use of smartphones and tablets.  This presents new opportunities for businesses not usually associated with gaming to find unique ways to interest their customers.... Read more
What Age is Too Young for Kids and Technology?
How do you know if technology is age appropriate for your child?  How young is too young for technology?  Experts have stated that appropriate technology and interactive media usage can have a positive impact on early learning and development.  However, this is only true when recommend guidelines are followed. ... Read more
Facebook to Start Charging for Messages
Facebook is making yet another change to its site, this time with regards to message sending.  This move will allow you to send messages to people outside of your network and not be listed as spam while letting Facebook monetize a portion of its services.   Most of your... Read more
Slax Linux Reincarnated with Version 7.0
2012 has been a wonderful year for Linux. There is no doubt that the open source platform is in better hands than ever and has enjoyed a lot of success. The distributions have increased and more companies are now willing to use the Linux operating system than before. It... Read more
Microsoft Earning PC Revenues from Surface Tablet
Microsoft has been the kingpin of the PC market for two decades. From the early 90s, Gates and Co have dominated the market, flooding both home and enterprise usage. However, the turn of the millennium saw the rise of new gadgets which threatened to take away the demand for... Read more
Google & This Exquisite Forest
Back in July 2012, Google launched an experiment called The Exquisite Forest. Now, they have added a unique feature to it called, The Endless Theatre. The Beginning Tate Modern from London partnered with Google for this unusual art experiment. Several artists from the collection created the beginnings of short... Read more
Dropbox Turns Attention To Photos By Buying Snapjoy
Where’s the best place to enjoy your photos? If a poll were to be done using this question, Instagram would probably be at the bottom of the list right now. But then there are many alternatives that you can turn to, and if you’ve heard of Snapjoy, they claim... Read more
Best Tech Gifts for Kids

Best Tech Gifts for Kids

News December 24, 2012

When it comes to buying tech toys for kids, there are a myriad of options. However, not all tech toys are created equal. How do you know if you are getting a quality tech toy, or something destined to gather dust on a shelf? The following toys are some... Read more