Will we soon need a biometric key to access the internet?

Will we soon need a biometric key to access the internet?

I've been following the developments surrounding the new age verification law for a while now. It seems like we'll soon have to say goodbye to online anonymity. More
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Build your own internet radio for just €14

Using an ESP32 microcontroller and €14 worth of components, it is possible to build an internet radio with an interface of the legendary Winamp. The project combines retro design, 3D printing and ... More
Photo: Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen / Ralf Baumgarten

The future of tunneling and steel cutting without physical contact

New mega lasers enable contactless tunnel drilling and steel cutting by using high-energy melting of materials. The technology eliminates mechanical wear and enables faster ... More
Netflix is raising prices again

Netflix is raising prices again

Netflix has raised the prices of its subscription plans again. The cheapest ad-free plan now costs $8.99 per month (up from $7.99), while the standard ... More

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MWC 2026: from foldable wonders to electric supercars

Barcelona became the epicenter of the tech world for a few days this year. More

Artificial intelligence will save humanities professions!

Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir, claims that AI will increase the value of humanities education in 2026. Instead of coding, critical thinking and setting ... More

Apple's head of artificial intelligence development is leaving

Apple has announced that longtime head of artificial intelligence John Giannandrea is leaving the company. Many expected the layoffs, as Apple faces obvious ... More

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Sony ULT Tower 9AC review – a great speaker for parties and "feeding" the neighbors

Does the Sony ULT Tower 9AC live up to its reputation as the ultimate party speaker? More

Narwal Flow Test – it does almost everything on its own over time

What are my concerns or expectations every time I get a new robot vacuum to test? Will it run around aimlessly? Will it be able to clean past kitchen chairs, under low ... More

SmartFit: an invisible gym for every space

SmartFit is an innovative solution that combines digital transformation and well-being, as well as better efficiency in the workplace. In business - just like ... More

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The first electric car with a sodium-ion battery

The Chinese automobile industry has unveiled the first mass-produced electric car with a sodium-ion battery. The Changan Nevo A06 model uses a Naxtra battery with a capacity of 45 kWh and ... More

10-minute charge and 1,000 km range for the new EV revolution

BYD has unveiled the Blade Battery 2.0, a battery with ultra-fast charging and a range of over 1,000 km. The new technology is expected to eliminate the fear of charging and help BYD stand out ... More

10-minute charge and 1,000 km range for the new EV revolution

BYD has unveiled the Blade Battery 2.0, a battery with ultra-fast charging and a range of over 1,000 km. The new technology is expected to eliminate the fear of charging and help BYD stand out ... More

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Xiaomi 17 test - is its specialty just the size?

First of all, I have to tell you that I'm sad that we didn't get the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in Europe, which has a very special addition - an additional screen on the back. Apparently, it will remain this year ... More

How do pirate groups prepare "crack" for games?

How did pirates crack when floppy disks ruled? How did they crack when we started using CDs? What about today? Has Denuvo, the latest DRM protection, defeated pirates? More

Do we even need airplane mode anymore?

I'm traveling to MWC 2026 next week, which means I'll be participating in the airline ritual again with the other 100 souls on the plane. After takeoff, we'll all be putting our phones (and computers) away... More

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How to recognize if someone nearby is wearing smart glasses?

Nearby Glasses is a new Android app that alerts you if someone is nearby wearing smart glasses (Meta, Snap). It scans BLE signals and sends a notification "Smart glasses are probably ... More

The best games to play with friends or a partner

Which games do you like more? Do you prefer to explore the world as a protagonist with loyal companions, like Arthur in Red Dead Redemption 2 or Geralt in The Witcher games? Or do you prefer ... More

Linux sets a new record on Steam

Linux users surpassed 3-% Steam users for the first time in October. However, the November Steam Hardware & Software survey showed that growth has not yet ... More