Kategorie: Tech, Gadgets & co

### OnlySwitch: A New Dimension to Your Mac's Menu Bar and Widgets The ever-evolving landscape of macOS tools has seen a remarkable addition with the advancement of OnlySwitch, a Mac app that has seamlessly transitioned from a modest menu bar utility into a comprehensive toolset for macOS functionalities. The app, created by Munich-based developer Jack Landrin, recently celebrated the launch of version 2.5.0. This update notably introduces the support for macOS widgets, adding a new layer of convenience and customization for its users. ### OnlySwitch Enters the Widget Scene Upon updating to the latest version of OnlySwitch, users will find the app listed among their macOS widget options. Integrating OnlySwitch as a widget can be effortlessly accomplished by navigating to the 'Edit Widgets' section at the bottom of the Notification…

**Enhancing Your Music Experience: Lyric Fever App for Spotify Users on Mac** For Spotify users who love to dive deeper into their music by keeping up with the lyrics of currently playing songs, a new app solution has surfaced that caters specifically to this desire—Lyric Fever. This innovative app project brings a unique functionality to Mac users by displaying the current line of song lyrics directly in the Mac's menu bar. Lyric Fever is a niche creation, designed with the specific intention of enhancing the music-listening experience on Mac computers. Its distinctive feature is undoubtedly its ability to place song lyrics where they are easily accessible yet unobtrusive, right at the top of the screen. However, to make the most out of this app, users need to ensure they have…

### Introducing PowerInsight: A Touchscreen Control for Solar Solutions by EcoFlow In today's technology-driven world, innovative solutions are constantly emerging to make our lives more efficient and sustainable. One such advancement comes from EcoFlow, a company at the forefront of green energy technology. They have recently launched PowerInsight, a state-of-the-art touchscreen control panel designed to manage and monitor their solar solutions effortlessly. This 10-inch touchscreen, which can be conveniently wall-mounted, offers users a hands-on approach to managing their solar products without relying on mobile apps. #### Tailored for Home Storage Solutions PowerInsight primarily caters to users who have invested in EcoFlow's home storage solutions, such as the PowerOcean, a scalable solar storage solution that can be placed both inside and outside the home. It also serves as a retrofit option…

### Apple's HomePod with Display: Drawing Design Inspiration from the "Desk Lamp iMac"? As Amazon steadily broadens its Alexa device lineup, introducing the Echo Hub as a recent addition equipped with a screen geared specifically towards smart home component control, Apple appears reserved in this arena. The HomePod still entirely lacks a display, and solutions like StandBy don't really present a viable alternative. Prior hints in a pre-release version of iOS 17.4 had sparked hopes for a HomePod model extended in this direction, yet Mark Gurman, a Bloomberg writer with close ties to Apple, tempers these expectations. In his latest newsletter aimed at subscribers, Gurman reveals that there are no indications from Apple's immediate surroundings of an impending expansion in this area. He anticipates a product in this category not…

### Husqvarna Introduces Doom on Nera Lawn Mower Robots: A Unique Gaming Twist In a surprising twist that melds the world of classic video gaming with modern home gardening, Husqvarna has announced that the iconic video game Doom can now be played on the displays of its Nera model lawn mower robots. Revealed at DreamHack Winter 2023, this quirky feature has generated considerable buzz but, before your imagination runs wild, it's important to clarify what this actually entails. No, the lawn mowers won't be patrolling your garden on a first-person shooter mission; instead, this is an opportunity to engage with the vintage title in a wholly unexpected context. ### A Limited-Time Gaming Experience Set to be released via a software update on April 9, the Doom feature will be available…

### Introducing the Eufy S330: A Game-Changer in 4G Surveillance Cameras with Solar and LTE The world of home security is witnessing a significant upgrade with the launch of the Eufy S330, the latest 4G-enabled surveillance camera from the renowned provider. Spotted earlier this month, the Eufy S330 officially makes its market debut, replacing its predecessor, the Eufy S230. This cutting-edge camera comes bundled with a solar panel and is now available for purchase both on Amazon.de and the Eufy website, priced at €279.99. The Eufy S330 enters the market with a price tag approximately €120 higher than its predecessor, which is currently on offer at a special price of €159. ### Operating Beyond Wi-Fi and Power Grids One of the most compelling features of the S330 is its enhanced…

### Streamline Your Window Management on Mac with Contexts App Switching between applications on a Mac is a breeze with the Command-Tab shortcut, but have you ever felt limited by its inability to navigate through individual windows of each program? For users seeking more precision in their app navigation, there's a solution that goes beyond the default capabilities of macOS. Traditionally, the Command-Tab shortcut toggles between open applications but does not provide direct access to each program's individual windows. This general approach to app switching might suffice for some users, but those desiring finer control over their workflow have had to look for alternatives. ### Enter AltTab and Contexts For a while now, users in search of a more detailed navigation tool have turned to the free software AltTab, which…

### Proposed Increase in Public Broadcasting Fee: Commission Recommends a 58 Cent Hike In a recent update on the financial structure of the German public broadcasting contribution, the "Commission for the Determination of the Financial Needs of Broadcast Institutions" (KEF) has laid out its recommendation over the weekend, suggesting an increase in the monthly fee by 58 cents. This proposed change, if accepted, would modify the current fee from its present rate of €18.36 to €18.94 starting in 2025. #### A Closer Look at the Proposed Change By 2025, the contribution for ARD, ZDF, and Deutschlandradio would see an uplift to €18.94 per month, culminating in an almost €7 annual increment for contributors. Highlighting the financial moderation behind this proposal, the KEF pointed out that the calculative increase of 0.8…

**Google and Reddit Join Forces for an Enhanced Search Experience** In a move addressing growing user frustration with declining search quality, Reddit, the vast community-driven content aggregation platform, and Google, the search engine behemoth, have announced a strategic collaboration to bring real-time access to content on Reddit. This partnership is set to transform how users find information online, leveraging the depth and diversity of discussions found on Reddit to improve search result relevance and quality. ### The Rise of Reddit in Search Queries In recent months, many users, dissatisfied with search results dominated by promotional content and articles optimized more for ranking than for information value, have taken to appending "reddit" to their Google searches. This method prioritizes results from Reddit, which hosts thousands of forums on a wide array…

### Google's Gemini AI Pauses Image Creation After Controversy Google's Gemini AI, surpassing Chat-GPT in prowess with its extensive understanding of video and its ability to evaluate entire books within seconds to provide accurate answers to specific questions, has made significant strides in artificial intelligence development. This rapid progress by the search engine giant has impressed many over the recent weeks. However, as the weekend approached, controversy surrounding its integrated image generator led to a temporary pause in its image creation capabilities. The image generator, designed to respond to user inputs with varied results, aimed to depict diversity in its outputs. For instance, if asked to generate a photorealistic snapshot of an ice cream parlor at the North Pole, the AI was programmed to produce images featuring men, women, and…