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Google Search Trends 2024: Euro Football Championship Ahead of US Election
In December, Google released its yearly lists revealing 2024’s search trends. The listings in Germany are topped by the Euro and Handball Championships, followed by the US elections and searches related to the European Parliament elections. The rankings are based on the percentage increase in search interest over the year, not the most frequently entered terms.
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Keyboard-PC: Raspberry Pi 500 and Monitor on Sale
The Raspberry Pi Foundation launched the Raspberry Pi 500 and a suitable Raspberry Pi Monitor. Available for €105 and €109 respectively, these products target users seeking a complete desktop solution based on the Raspberry Pi platform. The Raspberry Pi 500 features a 2.4 GHz quad-core processor, 8 GB RAM, and supports dual 4K displays.
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Apple Sued Over Handling of Abuse Material on iCloud
A new US lawsuit accuses Apple of mishandling child abuse material on its iCloud platform. Filed by a 27-year-old abuse victim, the lawsuit seeks over 1 billion euros in damages. The plaintiff criticizes Apple’s failure to implement detection and removal tools. Apple previously halted its scanning tool plans due to privacy concerns.
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Blue Switch: Mac App Enables One-Click Bluetooth Switching
Mac users with Bluetooth peripherals can now use Blue Switch, an app allowing easy switching of Bluetooth connections. This free software aims to simplify switching devices between Macs without manual reconnection. It is particularly useful where Apple’s Universal Control can’t be used.
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Cosori TurboBlaze and DualBlaze: Hot Air Fryers at Record Low Prices
The Cosori TurboBlaze and Cosori DualBlaze fryers are available on Amazon at their lowest prices of €119 and €139 respectively. The TurboBlaze model offers a 6-liter capacity, catering to larger households, despite lacking app integration.
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Sora Launch: „ChatGTP for Videos“ Skips Europe
OpenAI announced Sora, its new AI model for generating short videos up to 20 seconds long. Sora allows users to control aspects like movement and characters via text descriptions. However, it’s not available in Europe and the UK at launch.
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Apple’s OLED Roadmap: First Notch-Free MacBook Pro by 2026
Future MacBook Pros are expected to come without the „notch“ in their displays by 2026, featuring a smaller „hole cut“ for the camera. New models are likely to incorporate OLED technology, offering better brightness, contrast, and energy efficiency compared to current LED displays.
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Telepolis Archive Deleted: All Pre-2021 Content Offline
The online portal Telepolis has taken its pre-2021 archive offline, citing editorial standards and copyright risks. The platform plans to gradually review and republish select articles to ensure compliance with current standards.
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MacLampsX: Holiday Decorations for Mac Desktop
MacLampsX, inspired by the classic Mac OS 9 app „Holiday Lights,“ allows users to decorate their Mac desktops with animated lights and seasonal graphics. The app, available for free download, supports Retina displays and Apple’s M processors.
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Theft Series in Southern California: New Pickup Scheme at Apple Store
Apple customers face a new theft series targeting MacBook orders reserved for pickup in Apple stores. In recent incidents, thieves use fake IDs to collect orders, raising concerns over the safety of Apple’s delivery and pickup processes.
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