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Sonos Era 100 & Ace — Back-to-School Deals Back-to-school season brought a nice discount on Sonos gear: the Sonos Era 100 midrange smart speaker is currently discounted to $179 (down from $199), and the Sonos Ace headphones are on sale for $299 (down from $399). What’s on sale Sonos Era 100 — $179 (was $199). Midrange smart speaker, released in 2023 as a successor to the Sonos One. Features great sound, built-in mics for Trueplay tuning and voice control. Sonos Ace — $299 (was $399). Over-ear headphones with improved features including TrueCinema spatial audio when paired with compatible Sonos soundbars. Where to buy Amazon (affiliate links): Sonos Era 100 on Amazon Sonos Ace headphones on Amazon Also check Sonos' official store for direct deals and availability. Why it matters The…

Screenlight — detaillierte Nutzungsstatistiken auf dem Mac (lokal gespeichert) Screenlight ist eine neue Mac‑App, die deutlich detailliertere Einblicke in das eigene Nutzungsverhalten bietet als Apples integrierte Screen Time. Die App legt den Fokus auf die Auswertung von Programmen und Webseiten und speichert alle erhobenen Daten ausschließlich lokal auf dem Mac — ein klarer Vorteil für datenschutzbewusste Nutzer. Wichtigste Merkmale Detaillierte Nutzungsstatistiken zu Apps und Webseiten Alle Daten werden lokal auf dem Mac gespeichert (keine Cloud‑Übertragung) Klare, minimalistische Benutzeroberfläche, zugeschnitten auf macOS Konzentriert sich auf Selbstbeobachtung und Produktivitätsanalysen statt Elternkontrollen Vergleich zu Apple Screen Time Während Screen Time Geräteübergreifende Synchronisation via iCloud und Funktionen für Familienkontrolle bietet, punktet Screenlight mit detaillierteren Berichten und einer Fokus auf lokale Datenspeicherung — ideal für Nutzer, die tiefere Analysen ohne Cloud möchten. Verfügbarkeit & Quellen…

Apple AirTag 4‑pack — $70 Labor Day Deal Apple's AirTag 4‑pack is on sale for $70 as a Labor Day deal — one of the best prices we've seen this year. If you're in Apple's ecosystem, this is a useful discount on a handy item for keeping track of keys, bags, and other small valuables. Why buy an AirTag? Precise tracking: Ultra‑wideband (UWB) provides highly accurate directional tracking on iPhone 11 and newer models with the U1 chip. Wide coverage: Apple's Find My network uses millions of Apple devices to help locate lost items over larger distances. Simple design: Coin‑sized, lightweight, and integrates seamlessly with the Find My app. Audible locate: Force an AirTag to emit a loud chime to help you find nearby items. Limitations No built‑in keyring —…

Hasselblad X2D II 100C — Big upgrades: AF‑C, 10‑stop IBIS & true HDR Hasselblad has updated its 100MP medium‑format camera with the X2D II 100C, improving almost every core area: autofocus, stabilization, dynamic range and display. The body is lighter and more ergonomic, and Hasselblad kept its signature high-end imaging performance while trimming the price slightly. Key highlights 100MP BSI sensor, 16‑bit RAW and up to 15.3 stops of dynamic range First Hasselblad with AF‑C phase‑detect AF (AI-assisted) and LiDAR support — burst shooting for moving subjects (3 fps) True end‑to‑end HDR support (HDR HEIF / Ultra HDR JPEG) for better highlight retention 5‑axis in‑body stabilization rated up to 10 stops — claimed to allow multi‑second handheld exposures New 3.6" 1,400‑nits tilting touch display and a 5D joystick for easier…

Greenwashing ruling: Apple told not to advertise Apple Watch as carbon‑neutral The Regional Court (Landgericht) Frankfurt am Main has ruled that Apple may no longer advertise its Apple Watch models as "CO2‑neutral". The decision stems from a lawsuit filed by the German environmental group Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH), which challenged Apple's statements about the climate footprint of its smartwatches and the reliance on offset projects. What the court found According to the ruling, Apple’s broad "carbon‑neutral" claim was not sufficiently substantiated because it depended heavily on carbon offset measures rather than demonstrable emission reductions. The court found that presenting the devices as climate‑neutral in that manner could mislead consumers. Background Environmental organizations have increasingly scrutinized corporate claims of "climate neutrality" when those claims rely primarily on offsets. The DUH brought evidence…

Google Pixel 10 — AI features: Voice Translate, ProRes Zoom, Camera Coach At Google’s Made By event the Pixel 10 series leaned hard into on-device AI. Below is a concise rundown of the headline features and quick links for more info. Voice Translate (synthetic voice) Pixel 10 can translate conversations in near real time and recreate the speaker’s natural voice — preserving tone and inflection for smoother cross-language calls. Official overview: Google blog — Pixel 10 AI features. Demo: Made By Google demo (YouTube). ProRes Zoom (Pixel 10 Pro) Exclusive to Pixel 10 Pro, ProRes Zoom improves zoomed video quality (demoed up to ~100x) and uses AI guardrails to avoid distorted faces and garbled text, aiming for clearer, more usable close-ups. Camera Coach An AI-guided assistant that offers real-time composition,…

Google Pixel 10 — AI features deep dive Following Google's Made By event, the Pixel 10 series leans heavily into on-device AI. Here's a closer look at the headline features: Voice Translate (synthetic voice) Pixel 10 can translate conversations in near real-time and recreate the speaker's natural voice — preserving tone and inflection for smoother cross-language calls. Official overview: Google blog — Pixel 10 AI features. Demo video: Made By Google demo. ProRes Zoom (Pixel 10 Pro) Exclusive to the Pixel 10 Pro, ProRes Zoom boosts zoomed video quality (up to ~100x in demos) and uses AI guardrails to prevent distorted faces and unreadable text, aiming for clearer, more usable close-ups. Camera Coach An AI assistant that offers real-time composition and framing tips to help you capture better photos. Add…

Here are the new arrivals announced by Disney+ for the coming month. As usual, the streaming service offers a mix of new seasons of ongoing series and a few exclusive premieres. A highlight is the fifth season of the crime comedy Only Murders in the Building, returning on September 9. Highlights Only Murders in the Building — Season 5 (premieres Sept 9) New seasons and exclusive premieres across the Disney+ catalog For full details and the complete list, see Disney+: Only Murders in the Building on Disney+ Source: summary from ifun.de.

Apple Music can now import playlists from other streaming services in more countries Apple introduced a feature in May allowing users to transfer a music library and self-created playlists from other streaming services to Apple Music. Initially available only in Australia and New Zealand, the tool has now expanded to the following countries: Germany France United Kingdom Brazil Canada Mexico United States What it transfers: saved songs, albums and user-created playlists (not third-party editorial playlists). You can start the transfer from the Apple Music web app at music.apple.com (sign in, click your profile, choose "Transfer Music") or on iPhone/iPad go to Settings → Music → Transfer Music from Other Music Services. Official Apple support documentation with instructions: Apple Support — Transfer music to Apple Music Additional coverage and confirmation of…

Disappointment: macOS 26 Tahoe's new utility icons Apple's macOS 26 "Tahoe" brings a refreshed visual language — but not everyone is pleased. A prominent criticism is that many utility app icons are now forced into a gray "squircle" frame that visually shrinks and mutes them, reducing recognizability and aesthetic contrast. What changed New squircle icon framing and stricter shape enforcement across system apps. Icons appear boxed in a gray background, making some details harder to read and reducing visual variety. Some icons (e.g., Finder) were adjusted during beta after user feedback, but many remain controversial. Community response Users unhappy with the new look are turning to community icon packs to replace or restore older designs. Repositories like macosicons.com have become popular for custom replacements. Sources & further reading 9to5Mac: coverage…