News Summary – November 20, 2024
Wallos: Open-Source App for Subscription Management on Webserver or NAS
Wallos is an open-source app for managing subscriptions across multiple users or teams. It requires hosting on a webserver or as a Docker container, flexible for use on NAS servers. Wallos is highly customizable, supports various subscriptions, and includes features like category sorting, notifications, and budget tracking.
Black Friday: Offers from Zendure and Jackery
Zendure and Jackery are offering significant discounts on energy storage solutions and solar generators during Black Friday. Discounts include up to 2,300 euros on Zendure’s solar power systems and up to 50% on Jackery’s portable energy storage models, targeting consumers interested in balcony power plants and outdoor use.
Apple: New Focus on Advertising Growth
Apple is now selling ad space directly in its Apple News app, introducing new ad formats like banner ads and video ads. Publishers selling their ads retain 100% revenue, while Apple gives 70% for ads it sells. This move aims to grow Apple’s ad business amidst declining hardware sales.
Homematic IP: New Outdoor Cable for Smart Home Control
The Homematic IP outdoor cable is now available for smart home control in gardens or balconies. It features weatherproofing, remote app control, and allows the integration of automated operations like lighting control or water systems. It also extends radio range and supports power monitoring.
MusicPod 2 for macOS: All-in-One Music Player with New Features
MusicPod 2.4 is a free, cross-platform app for macOS, Linux, and Windows. It manages music, podcasts, and internet radio, featuring a local music library, radio and podcast directories, and integrations like Last.fm. It’s open-source, and future plans include an iOS app and additional protocol support.
From December 2024: Restrictions for iCloud Bookmarks
Starting December 18, 2024, Apple will not support iCloud bookmark syncing on devices running iOS 10 or earlier and macOS Sierra 10.12.5 or earlier. Users should update to iOS 11+, iPadOS 11+, or macOS Sierra 10.12.6+ to maintain syncing capabilities.
90 Euros Less: New iPad Mini 2024 at New Low Prices
Amazon offers the new iPad Mini 2024 at a 90-euro discount for various configurations, including Wi-Fi and LTE models. This price drop comes just a month after its release, providing significant savings compared to Apple’s official pricing.
Alexa Relaunch: Problems Delay AI Subscription
Amazon faces delays in launching its new AI-based Alexa due to technical challenges and organizational hurdles. The project, intended for a 2024 release, now might debut in 2025, amidst issues with latency, compatibility, and a shortage of functions compared to the existing Alexa capabilities.
Dispute Over Broadcasting Fee: ARD Heads to Constitutional Court
The ARD is appealing to the Constitutional Court over the stalled increase of the broadcasting fee. The KEF recommended a fee raise to 18.94 euros to sustain broadcaster services. ARD argues that without the increase, broadcaster operations are at risk. The outcome remains pending.
The 2024 Roku Ultra Drops to $80 in this Black Friday Deal
The 2024 Roku Ultra, noted for its fast and efficient streaming capability, is now available for $80 as part of Black Friday deals. This offers significant savings and includes enhanced features like voice remote and support for popular smart home integrations.
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