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Anthropic Introduces Claude Sonnet 4.5 Anthropic has announced Claude Sonnet 4.5, which the company calls its strongest coding model to date and its "safest" system yet. Key claims in the release and press coverage: Benchmark performance: Sonnet 4.5 scored a record 61.4% on OSWorld, reportedly 17 percentage points higher than Opus 4.1. Long-running autonomy: The model can autonomously work on multi-step projects for 30+ hours — a major jump from roughly seven hours for Opus 4 at launch. Safety: Anthropic says Sonnet 4.5 underwent extensive safety training and is released under its AI Safety Level 3 framework, with stronger protections against prompt injection and reduced tendencies for sycophancy, deception, power-seeking, and delusional outputs. Product updates: Claude Code received UI improvements and a new "checkpoints" feature for save/rollback during coding sessions.…

PlayStation: The First 30 Years — A 400‑page celebration of PlayStation design Sony and publisher Read‑Only Memory have created PlayStation: The First 30 Years, a 400‑page hardback photography book printed on heavyweight matt art stock that chronicles PlayStation hardware design from the PS1 through the PS5 era. It features never‑before‑seen prototypes, concept sketches, design models and photos of Sony's design labs. Key details Format: 400‑page hardback on heavyweight matt art stock Weight: ~5 kg (11 lb) — this is a chunky coffee‑table book Release window: Ships Spring 2026 Publisher: Read‑Only Memory (pre‑orders available via their online store) Pricing: Standard ~£95 (approx. $182); Deluxe ~£245 (approx. $467), deluxe limited to 1,994 copies and includes exposed binding, foil‑stamped clamshell box and a signed photographic print What’s inside The book showcases early PlayStation…

iRobot Roomba 104 — On sale for $150 (40% off) The iRobot Roomba 104 is currently on sale for $150 (about 40% off, saving roughly $100) ahead of Prime Day. This is a budget-friendly robot vacuum that offers solid value for the price. Key features Navigation: LiDAR-based mapping for reliable room mapping and obstacle avoidance. Run time: Approximately 120 minutes per charge; it will auto-return to the charger when battery runs low. Cleaning: Powerful cleaning motor with multi-surface brush and edge-sweeping brush. Safety: Specialized sensors to prevent falls down stairs. Controls: Works with the iRobot app for scheduling and settings; voice control via Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant. What it doesn't do It does not mop. It does not come with a dedicated self-emptying debris canister in the base package.…

Daft Music — Native Apple Music Client for macOS Daft Music is a new macOS app from OBRHOFF Software Labs (Berlin) that offers a native, macOS-optimized client for Apple Music. It gives you fast playback and an elegant, dedicated interface for browsing your Apple Music library, playlists and favourites. Key details Developer: OBRHOFF Software Labs (Berlin) Platform: macOS Requires: An active Apple Music subscription — Daft Music is a client for Apple Music, not a standalone streaming service. Download / Official site: https://daftmusic.app Developer page on App Store: OBRHOFF on the App Store What to expect The app is designed specifically for macOS rather than being a simple web wrapper. It focuses on a smooth, responsive interface and integrates with your existing Apple Music account. Pricing for Daft Music itself…

Microsoft Introduces “Vibe Working”: Agent Mode & Office Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot Microsoft has announced a new “vibe working” approach driven by Agent Mode and Office Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot. The goal: let users start a document or workflow with a single prompt and iterate alongside AI to produce finished outputs. Key points Agent Mode: AI-assisted, iterative workflows inside Office apps — launched for Word and Excel on the web (desktop versions coming soon). Office Agent: A Copilot-chat agent that can create PowerPoint presentations and Word documents via a chat-first experience. Availability: Both Agent Mode for Excel/Word and Office Agent are available today through Microsoft’s Frontier program for eligible Microsoft 365 Copilot customers. Models: Excel and Word Agent Modes use OpenAI’s latest models; Office Agent in Copilot chat…

Apple Foundation Models framework in iOS 26 — On‑device LLMs for apps With the release of iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26, Apple made the Foundation Models framework available to developers. The framework enables apps to use Apple’s local large language models (the same technology that powers Apple Intelligence) directly on users’ devices — keeping data private because processing happens locally. Key points Availability: Supported starting with iOS 26 / iPadOS 26 / macOS 26. Devices must meet hardware requirements and may need time to download models after activation. On‑device processing: Models run locally, protecting user data and avoiding cloud roundtrips. Capabilities: Natural language understanding, text generation, summarization, contextual helpers and more — accessible to apps through the Foundation Models framework. Developer experience: The framework offers APIs for integrating…

FCC Accidentally Leaked iPhone 16e Schematics — Apple Asked for Confidentiality The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently published a 163-page PDF containing detailed electrical schematics for the iPhone 16e, despite Apple explicitly requesting the documents remain confidential. The schematics reportedly include block diagrams, full electrical schematics, antenna locations and related technical drawings. Apple submitted a cover letter dated September 16, 2024, asking the FCC to withhold the files indefinitely as they contain "confidential and proprietary trade secrets." What happened The FCC published schematics tied to the iPhone 16e during the device certification process. Apple had requested the documents be kept confidential and warned that release could give competitors an "unfair advantage." The agency has not publicly explained how the files were released; reporting suggests it may have been due to…

Prime Video — Oktober 2025: Neue Serien & Filme (ausführliche Übersicht) Prime Video erweitert sein Programm im Oktober 2025 mit mehreren Eigenproduktionen und bekannten Formaten. Im Fokus steht der Thriller Play Dirty, der am 1. Oktober starten soll. Play Dirty — Thriller (ab 1. Oktober 2025) Kurzbeschreibung: Im Mittelpunkt steht ein professioneller Dieb, der ein Team für einen großen Raub zusammenstellt. Erwarten Sie Spannung, taktische Planung und überraschende Wendungen — Berichte deuten darauf hin, dass die Handlung auch mit organisierten Verbrechersyndikaten kollidiert. Weitere Infos & Watchlink: Search "Play Dirty" on Prime Video Weitere bemerkenswerte Premieren im Oktober 2025 John Candy: I Like Me — Dokumentation (10. Okt.) — Archivmaterial und Interviews zum Leben des Komikers. Saquon — Doku (9. Okt.) — Porträt über NFL-Spieler Saquon Barkley. Harlan Coben's Lazarus —…

Prime Video in October 2025: New series & films (overview)Prime Video expands its October lineup with several originals and returning formats. Highlight:Play Dirty — Thriller (from Oct 1)Synopsis: A professional thief assembles a team for a major heist — expect tense action, clever planning and twists. Exact cast and episode details vary by territory.More info and watch: Search "Play Dirty" on Prime VideoSource: ifun.deWhich October drops are you most hyped about? Share in the comments!

Anker Prime chargers: 300W power bank + MagSafe + 160W GaN — deals and specs Anker has launched several new Prime charging devices and some are already discounted. Below is a concise roundup of what’s on sale, key specs, and Amazon affiliate links so you can check current pricing and clip coupons. Anker Prime 26,250mAh (99.75Wh) 300W Power Bank — $184 with 20% clippable coupon Capacity: 26,250mAh (99.75Wh) — TSA-friendly (just under the 100Wh FAA limit) Total output: 300W across two USB-C + one USB-A port Max single-port output: 140W (with a 5A cable) — can charge an M4 Pro MacBook Pro to 50% in ~27 minutes and an iPhone 17 Pro Max to 50% in ~22 minutes Input recharge: Supports up to 250W input by using both USB-C ports…