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Deepfake Safety: Five Things You Can Do Today

Best Software Oct 7, 2025

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…

Meet the new features for Avast Free AV and Avast Premium Security

Antivirus Jun 25, 2025

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…

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Leap Motion Brings 3D Motion and Gestures to Asus

News January 7, 2013

Leap Motion created an innovative technology for gestures and is now bundling the Leap device and apps with Asus computers. The Leap device will be seen in high-end laptops and include the app store. Other deals may be in store in the future for the company with other computer... Read more

Microsoft Upset That FCC Stopped Google Probe

Internet News January 7, 2013

The Federal Trade Commission announced this week that it has concluded its probe into anti-competitive actions by Google and Microsoft executives are not happy with the FCC’s decision. A blog post by Microsoft Vice President and Deputy General Counsel Dave Heiner says the FCC’s decision is “troubling” and “unusual” and that the... Read more

Arizona Also Creates Anti-Impersonation Law

Internet News January 7, 2013

Arizona becomes the latest state to create anti-impersonation laws for the Internet. All total, around 12 states have such laws in one form or another. The charges against a person would constitute a felony if it was done with the intention to defraud, harm, or threaten a person.... Read more

How Windows 8 Is More like Vista than Windows 7

News January 6, 2013

No one knows what the performance of Windows 8 is like. If the market reports are to be believed, the sales have not been up to expectations and the user acceptance is not encouraging either. On the other hand, Microsoft has maintained that they have sold 40 million copies... Read more

LG Beats Samsung to Launch with the First OLED TVs

News January 6, 2013

LG Electronics Inc just started taking pre-orders for the first OLED TV. These televisions use technology that promises the clearest images yet on super-thin screens. They start with 55-inch TVs at a price tag of $10,335 and will be delivered to buyers in South Korea, the home of the... Read more

Square Reader Launches At 7,000 Starbucks Stores

Mobile News January 5, 2013

Square was early to the mobile connected card reader market and the company is continuing its dominance in the space. On Thursday the company announced that it is now being sold throughout Starbucks’ 7,000 company operated stores in the United States. With Starbucks now on-board Square readers are being... Read more

What Does Microsoft Need to Do in 2013?

News January 4, 2013

Microsoft made some big strides in 2012 in various areas of technology. It made a big change to the Windows operating system, saw its first tablet enter the market, and made improvements to the Windows Phone as it sought to gain more market share of the cell phone industry.... Read more

Best for Businesses: Google Apps or Microsoft Office?

Best Software Business Internet News Office Software January 4, 2013

Microsoft Office has been the popular long-standing choice for businesses that want an all-in-one software product. However, Google Apps may be gaining ground on the company’s main audience. Microsoft has often focused on the business consumer rather than the individual. Their Office package is seen in many companies as... Read more

US Military Finds Better Use For Kinect

News January 4, 2013

Before the Kinect, the Nintendo Wii made gaming more accessible to a wider range of people. From toddlers to grandparents, suddenly the idea of playing video games became more plausible. Microsoft took the concept of gaming to a whole new level with the Kinect, though, as the motion-sensing device... Read more

New Kickstarter Project May Make 3D Printing Affordable

News January 3, 2013

Almost everyone is excited about the concept of 3D printing. Besides the potential for meeting business needs, it’s just cool. However, the price tag is not as cool with many products costing thousands of dollars. That may change with the new Kickstarter project, RoBo. A New Option The new... Read more

T-Mobile Opens Its Doors To iPhone Users

Mobile News January 3, 2013

iPhone users who aren’t satisfied with the services provided by their wireless carriers can now seek refuge with T-Mobile. At present, T-Mobile is the only one among the leading networks in the US which does not sell iPhones directly. That situation is going to change next year according to... Read more

VLC For Windows 8 Gets Kickstarter Backing

News January 2, 2013

VLC is one of the best – if not the best – media players out there. Whether you are a Windows user or a Mac user, VLC can do the job without all the issues that other media players present. The open-source media player first saw daylight in 1996,... Read more

New Retina Implants Convert Letters Into Braille

News January 2, 2013

New technology has made it possible for people with retinal implants to read using Braille. While it does not replace their vision, it does enable them to do more than they could before. How Implants have Helped Retinal implants have helped people who suffer from certain types of visual... Read more

Windows 8 Is Child’s Play

News Windows January 1, 2013

Microsoft Windows 8 was so hyped from the get go, that it could only go brilliantly or turn into a disaster. There just might be no middle ground. And from the looks of it, Windows 8 is not doing well at all. Sure, there are those who still see... Read more

The Best Startups of 2012

News January 1, 2013

This has been a tough year on some of the established startups like Facebook, but other new companies have fared well. Here is a look at some of the best that have survived and thrived in 2012. Storenvy Storenvy is a website that allows physical stores to set... Read more

Dev Bootcamp Helps You Land a Job Faster

Development News January 1, 2013

Dev Bootcamp is a system that helps you learn the basics of web development in just 9 weeks. It’s 9 intense weeks of training that starts with coding from day one. What is Dev Bootcamp? It is a hands-on approach to learning coding where you will know how to... Read more

Will the X Phone Help Google Motorola Compete?

News December 31, 2012

Google recently acquired Motorola and the two companies are collaborating on a phone with the codename the “X Phone.” Google bought the company back in May to help it compete against Samsung and Apple. Motorola will use Viewdle to enhance the X phone, which is an imaging and gesture-recognition... Read more

How Microsoft Can Give Windows 8 a Boost In 2013

News December 31, 2012

Microsoft had taken a big gamble on Windows 8. The new operating system would have been successful regardless but the company took it to the next level with the hype and promotion. It showed that the company was banking on the success of Windows 8 to take it into... Read more