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Electronic Patient Record (ePA) now mandatory in Germany from Oct 1, 2025 As of 1 October 2025, doctors' practices, hospitals and pharmacies in Germany are required to use the electronic patient record (elektronische Patientenakte, ePA). The ePA is a central digital file intended to make it easier to share medical information between treating institutions and to avoid unnecessary duplicate examinations. What the ePA can contain Medical findings and reports Laboratory results Diagnoses Medication plans X‑rays and other medical images Statutorily insured patients will be provided the ePA automatically (unless they object). About the "95 apps" claim Some coverage referenced "95 individual apps". Official sources (Bundesministerium für Gesundheit, KBV) do not confirm that there are 95 separate apps required. Coverage appears to vary by publisher; no reliable public confirmation of an…

Peloton 2025 Cross Training lineup — full breakdown Peloton’s 2025 “Cross Training” series refreshes its Bike, Bike+, Tread, Tread+ and Row+ with significant hardware and software updates: rotating screens, integrated movement-tracking cameras, Peloton IQ AI-driven personalized plans, better speakers (Sonos partnership), a 3-speed fan and reengineered seats. Strength training and cross-discipline workouts are highlighted, with on-screen form guidance and rep counting on the plus models. Key features Rotating displays (23.8" on + models, 21.5" on base models) to support off-machine classes. Movement-tracking camera (can be flipped off) for rep counting and basic form guidance. Peloton IQ: personalized workout plans, target metrics, and difficulty guidance. Hardware upgrades: improved speakers with a built-in woofer on + models, 3-speed fan, phone tray, and better seats. New wellness & partner programs: Hospital for Special…

Best Advent Calendars for 2025 — Top Picks & Where to Buy Advent calendars are no longer just chocolate — they’re a daily dose of fun, nostalgia and collectible joy. Below are top picks across popular categories for 2025, with quick descriptions and links to shop (Amazon search links include our affiliate tag). LEGO City Advent Calendar 2025 — Holiday LEGO mini-builds and accessories. Buy: LEGO City Advent Calendar 2025 LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 2025 — Daily Star Wars minifigures and small builds. Buy: LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 2025 Funko Pop! Bitty Advent Calendar — Mini Funko Pop collectibles in holiday styles. Buy: Funko Pop Bitty Advent Calendar Pokémon Holiday Gift Advent Calendar — Pokémon collectibles and festive items for fans. Buy: Pokémon Holiday Gift Advent Calendar Sephora…

Oura Ring 4 Ceramic: New Colors, Charging Case & Health Panels Oura has launched Zirconia Ceramic versions of the Ring 4, combining durability with four eye-catching colorways: Cloud (white), Midnight (dark blue), Petal (pink) and Tide (pale green). Each ring is priced at $499. Key features Durable zirconia ceramic finish with color embedded in the material to resist visible scratches. New clamshell charging case — portable, slightly larger than the standard charger and offers up to 5 full charges. Priced at $99 as an accessory. Multi-Ring Support allows you to wear multiple Ring 4s and keep health data synced across them. Health Panels: an optional $99 blood test (via Quest Diagnostics) screening 50+ markers (metabolic, blood sugar, liver & kidney function) with results in the Oura app and AI-based recommendations…

Qualcomm says court victory in Arm lawsuit — Arm to appeal Qualcomm announced that a US District Court granted it a "complete victory" in the lawsuit Arm filed in 2022, saying the court dismissed Arm's remaining claim and upheld a December 2024 jury verdict that Qualcomm and its subsidiary Nuvia did not violate their licensing agreement. Qualcomm says this lets it continue selling chips designed by Nuvia, which power devices including Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition models. Key points Qualcomm: Court dismissed Arm's remaining claim and upheld the Dec 2024 jury verdict; the company says its right to innovate prevailed. (Statement from Ann Chaplin, Qualcomm GC.) Arm: Has stated it "remains confident in its position" and plans to appeal the decision. Impact: Qualcomm says it can continue shipping Nuvia-based Snapdragon…

Folder Quick Look — Preview Folders & Archives in Finder without Extracting Folder Quick Look (also known as Folder Preview) is a macOS app that extends Finder's Quick Look so you can view contents of folders and compressed archives without extracting them first. It supports common archive formats and speeds up workflows for users who frequently inspect archive contents. Supported formats ZIP RAR 7z TAR (and compressed variants like .tar.gz) How it works After installing the app from the Mac App Store and enabling its Quick Look extension in System Settings > Extensions > Quick Look, select a folder or archive in Finder and press Space (or ⌘Y) to preview its contents instantly — no double-clicking, no extraction. Notes & limitations Quick Look previews are read-only: you can’t launch files…

Peloton 2025 Cross Training lineup: Bike, Tread, Row upgrades, AI features and pricing Peloton’s 2025 Cross Training series refreshes its hardware across five machines — Bike, Bike+, Tread, Tread+ and Row+ — adding a common set of upgrades: 21.5-inch rotating screens, integrated movement-tracking cameras (Peloton IQ), programmable AI-driven workout plans, improved speakers (Sonos collaboration) and comfort/hardware refinements. Key features 21.5" rotating display (shared across models) for cross-discipline workouts Rep-counting & form guidance via a flip-off movement camera (built into the + models) Peloton IQ: personalized plans, target metrics, and adaptive difficulty notes Hardware improvements: three-speed fan, reengineered seat, built-in woofer on + machines New wellness/therapy collaborations: Hospital for Special Surgery (injury prevention), Breathwrk (breathing app), Respin Health (perimenopause program) and Hyrox training classes Pricing Cross Training Bike: $1,695 Cross Training…

Epic: Improved iOS install process boosts use of alternative app stores Epic Games reports that changes prompted by the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Apple’s iOS 18.6 update — notably a smoother installation flow for alternative app stores — have significantly increased installs of the Epic Games Store on iOS. According to Epic’s figures cited in coverage, the install drop-off rate fell from about 65% to roughly 25% after Apple removed multiple "scare screens," substantially improving user conversion. Key points Epic credits the improved install experience with the rise in iOS installs for its store. Reported drop-off improvement: ~65% → ~25% (Epic, cited in TechCrunch / 9to5Mac). Epic still argues that Apple’s wider rules and restrictions continue to pose competitive barriers despite the DMA-driven changes. Sources for more information:…

Amazon cuts prices on Echo speakers — Echo Pop & Echo Dot discounts Following the announcement of new Echo devices, Amazon has reduced the prices of several current Echo speakers. The most notable discounts reported for the US market are: Echo Pop: now $24.99 (was $39.99) — ~37.5% off Echo Dot (5th gen): now $34.99 (was $49.99) — ~30% off These appear to be early discounts ahead of Prime Big Deal Days and the launch of new Echo models. Reports indicate these price cuts are confirmed primarily in the United States; availability and pricing may vary in other countries. Shop on Amazon (US, affiliate links): Echo Pop Echo Dot (5th gen) Echo Show (search) Sources that reported on these discounts include TechBuzz and TechRadar. We did not include links to…

Telekom: €10 App‑Store/GPlay‑Guthaben über MeinMagenta (Magenta Moments) Telekom verschenkt für kurze Zeit 10 € Guthaben, das für Käufe im Apple App Store oder Google Play verwendet werden kann — wenn die Zahlung über die Telekom‑Handyrechnung erfolgt. Die Aktion erscheint in der MeinMagenta-App unter dem Bereich Magenta Moments. So löst du es ein Installiere und öffne die MeinMagenta-App (iOS/Android). Gehe zu Magenta Moments (Herz‑Icon) und melde dich an. Registriere dich für das 10‑€‑Angebot in der Aktion. Kaufe eine App oder ein Abo im App Store / Play Store und bezahle per Telekom‑Handyrechnung. Der bezahlte Betrag wird anschließend als Guthaben erstattet bzw. gutgeschrieben (Details in der App). Wichtig: Die Aktion läuft nur zeitlich begrenzt — prüfe die genauen Teilnahmebedingungen und Fristen in der MeinMagenta‑App oder auf der Info‑Seite von Telekom. Mehr Infos:…