News Summary News Summary Perplexity AI: AI Search Engine Now with Native Mac Application Perplexity AI, a tool combining research, search engine, and AI text generation, has released a native desktop application for Mac users, fulfilling its promise with a slight delay. Available on the Mac App Store since October 24, the app brings additional features like "Pro Search" and "Thread Follow-Up" for enhanced user interaction. Users can opt for a paid subscription for more features, at 22 euros per month or 229 euros per year. Ahead of Mac Week: These Are Apple's Current Prices There's uncertainty about which new Macs Apple will introduce next week, though a 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 chip, new iMac, and updated Mac mini are anticipated. Apple usually takes its online store offline during…

Apple TV: Messi's Playoff Debut to be Broadcast for Free Lionel Messi, one of the world's best soccer players, is set to make his debut in the Major League Soccer (MLS) playoffs this Friday. This game will be free to watch on Apple TV's MLS Season Pass. Messi will play for Inter Miami CF against Atlanta United FC in the first round of the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs 2024. Read more What's New on Netflix: Coming in November 2024 Netflix has announced its new content for November, featuring the second season of the drama series "The Empress," the children's film "Spellbound," and the new series "Senna." Notably, a live boxing event between Mike Tyson and Paul Jake will be streamed on November 16. Read more Marantz Horizon: Network Speakers with…

"Mehrwertsteuer geschenkt": MediaMarkt excludes Apple products MediaMarkt, a major electronics retailer, is launching a "No VAT" campaign from October 24-28, offering a 15.966% discount on various products online and in-store. Apple products, among others like AVM, Samsung, and Miele, are excluded. Read more BOOX Palma 2: Second-generation compact e-reader launches BOOX announces the Palma 2, featuring a 6.13-inch screen and powered by Android 13 with an octa-core CPU. It supports a variety of document formats, offers enhanced performance, and has a fingerprint scanner. Available in two colors for 300 euros. Read more Screen flickering on macOS 15 Sequoia potentially due to Adaptive Sync Users report screen flickering issues after upgrading to macOS 15 Sequoia, particularly with external monitors. The problem may be linked to Adaptive Sync technology and involves other…

Ecovacs launches DEEBOT N30 PRO OMNI: ECOVACS, a leading provider of smart vacuum robots, has introduced the DEEBOT N30 PRO OMNI, a new budget-friendly vacuum-mop robot, aiming to attract price-conscious users who value modern features. Priced at €699, this model offers a suction power of 10,000 Pa, a running time of up to 320 minutes, a 3.5-liter water tank, and hot air drying mops. Available for immediate purchase. Read more Audible offers three months at €0.99 each: Following updates on Disney+'s subscription changes, Audible continues to offer a promotional subscription for three months at €0.99 each, significantly lower than the usual monthly fee of €9.95. This offer targets new users and returning subscribers, allowing cancellation any time. Read more November releases on Paramount+: Paramount+ has announced its November programming, featuring…

Netflix Subscription with Ads Set to Become More ExpensiveNetflix is set to increase the price of its ad-supported standard subscription in Spain from €5.49 to €6.99, signaling a potential similar rise across Europe. The company has seen significant growth in this subscription model, accounting for over half of new sign-ups in regions where it's available. This move comes as Netflix explores optimal pricing strategies. Roborock Qrevo Slim LaunchesRoborock has announced the market debut of its Qrevo Slim vacuum, a compact model measuring just 8.2 cm in height. It features 11,000 Pa suction power, 3D Time-of-Flight navigation, and a cleaning system with dual rubber brushes. Available now at an introductory price of €999.99. ShakePin: A Handy Mac UtilityShakePin is a new Mac desktop application designed to aid in file management. It…

Star Trek: Lower Decks Bows Out on Business as Usual Publication Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 20:00:17 +0000 Read Full Article The following article discusses the fifth season of Star Trek: Lower Decks and older Treks. The expansive Star Trek universe continues with "Star Trek: Lower Decks" ending its fifth season, though not in a definitive way due to Paramount's uncertain leadership. Despite being the series' last season, fans ponder the possibility of future revivals. The show, known for its humorous yet heartfelt storytelling, continues its journey with the crew of the Cerritos engaging in quirky adventures. Tendi reprises her debt to the Orions, and the season's humor is peppered with nostalgic references to Trek's past. The first two episodes of the final season will debut on Paramount+ on October…

Subscriptions Are Often Paid But Not Used Published: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:25:12 +0000 Under the headline "'Subscription Creep' Is Real", the US magazine CNET conducted a survey on the subscription behavior of Americans. The results are largely applicable to Germany. The survey highlights that paid subscriptions are often hardly or not at all used, leading to a slow accumulation of their total costs. This phenomenon is referred to as "Subscription Creep" in the USA. On average, adults in the USA spend $91 monthly on subscription services, totaling over $1,000 annually. Video service expenses are highest, used by about 60% of respondents. Music services fees rank just behind those for commercial services like Amazon Prime, while 17% pay for digital services such as cloud storage and in-app purchases. Many customers…

News Summary Fire TV Stick HD: Amazon replaces the standard model of its streaming stick Published: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 Amazon has introduced the new Fire TV Stick HD, replacing the older Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick Lite models. The new stick remains almost unchanged and only supports a resolution of up to 1080p. The Fire TV Stick Lite, available while supplies last, was never highly recommended. The remote lacked TV control capabilities. The new Fire TV Stick HD includes the Alexa Voice Remote, which offers volume control and TV power options through HDMI commands. The Fire-TV lineup has been simplified, partly due to a patent dispute with Nokia, making the Fire TV Stick 4K unavailable in Germany. Currently, only the Fire TV Stick HD, the Lite version,…

Kindle Colorsoft: Farbdisplay, wasserfest, acht Wochen Akku Key Details: Amazon introduces the Kindle Colorsoft, its first e-reader with a colored display. Priced at 289.99 euros, it features an 8-week battery life, waterproof design, and automatic brightness adjustment. Colorsoft allows viewing colored book covers, illustrations, and includes features like colored notes. It will be available for delivery starting October 30. Read more iPad mini 2024: Das sind die Unterschiede zum Vorgänger Key Details: Apple revealed the new iPad mini 2024, featuring a significant update with the A17 Pro chip, boosting CPU performance by 30%. The device supports Apple Pencil Pro with hover functions, maintains the 8.3-inch display, adds Wi-Fi 6E and USB 3.2 support, improving data transfer speeds and external display capabilities. Read more Neue Trailer: The Legend of Ochi, Wallace…

Deutsche verbringen 100 Mio. Stunden jährlich mit Cookie-Bannern In Deutschland verbringen Internetnutzer jährlich etwa 107,35 Millionen Stunden damit, Cookie-Banner zu akzeptieren. Diese Banner sind das Ergebnis der EU-Richtlinie zur ePrivacy, die Webseiten verpflichtet, Nutzerzustimmung einzuholen. Eine Analyse zeigt, dass Europäer insgesamt 575 Millionen Stunden jährlich mit Cookie-Bannern interagieren. Die Unklarheit über ihren Nutzen und das Phänomen der „Cookie-Müdigkeit“ werden intensiv diskutiert. Read more Black Friday Deals auf Bundlehunt Bundlehunt bietet im Vorgriff auf Black Friday Rabatte auf 40 Mac-Anwendungen, darunter Mountain Duck und Downie. Mountain Duck für Mac und Windows ist für 7 Dollar und Downie für 8 Dollar erhältlich, was bedeutende Preisnachlässe gegenüber den normalen Preisen von 39 Dollar bzw. 20 Dollar darstellt. Read more DockFix 3.0 kann das macOS-Dock ersetzen DockFix ermöglicht jetzt eine vollständige Ersetzung des macOS-Docks…