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waipu.tv 9th Anniversary: Reported 50% Off Subscriptions — What We Know German IPTV and VOD provider waipu.tv is reportedly celebrating its ninth anniversary (around Sept 9) with a promotion that halves the price of its subscription plans. Early reports indicate the 50% discount may be limited to new customers or users who open a new account. What’s reported Promotion: ~50% off subscription fees for waipu.tv plans. Eligibility: Reports suggest the offer applies to new customers or new accounts, not existing subscriptions. Packages: Mentions of discounts affecting packages such as Perfect Plus have appeared in coverage of waipu.tv promotions, though the exact packages covered by this anniversary deal haven’t been officially confirmed. What’s uncertain No definitive official announcement detailing exact terms (length of discount, whether bundles like Netflix/Disney are included, or…

Belkin Launches Qi2 25W UltraCharge Wireless Chargers in Germany and the US Belkin has launched its new UltraCharge lineup with Qi2-certified 25W wireless chargers, now available in Germany and the United States. These chargers promise faster wireless charging with improved thermal management, timed for the rollout of iOS 26. Key features Up to 25W fast wireless charging for compatible Qi2 devices (including the latest iPhones). ChillBoost™ passive cooling to reduce heat and maintain charging efficiency. Compact and foldable designs for travel and desktop use. Support for charging multiple devices (depending on model). Sustainability: recycled materials and reduced packaging on select models. Includes Belkin’s standard warranty and Connected Equipment Warranty on qualifying purchases. Where to buy Official product page (US): Belkin UltraCharge 2-in-1 Foldable Magnetic Charger (Qi2, 25W) Amazon (US affiliate…

Best SSDs & Buying Guide 2025 — Quick Upgrade Tips A fast, reliable SSD transforms daily PC performance — faster boots, near-instant file transfers, quieter operation and better durability. Here’s a concise guide to choosing the right internal or portable SSD in 2025 and a few product search links to help you shop. Why SSDs Matter SSDs outpace mechanical HDDs in speed, noise, durability and power usage. They’re worthwhile upgrades for laptops, desktops and many consoles. Types & What to Consider SATA (2.5") — Affordable, broadly compatible (SATA III ≤600MB/s). Great for older PCs and bulk storage at a low price-per-GB. M.2 NVMe (PCIe Gen3/Gen4/Gen5) — M.2 is the form factor; NVMe (PCIe) drives are much faster. Gen3 up to ~3,000MB/s, Gen4 roughly 2× Gen3 in real tests, Gen5 offers…

All iPod Clickwheel Games Preserved — Download Now A fan-led preservation effort has recovered and released every Apple iPod Clickwheel game, including the final title, Real Soccer 2009. The Clickwheel Games Preservation Project has made all 54 titles (originally released roughly between 2006 and 2009) available for download and offline play. Summary Games preserved: 54 Apple-released Clickwheel titles Notable title: Real Soccer 2009 (final recovered game) Supported devices: iPods with clickwheel interfaces (notably iPod Video 5th gen and some later models) Original release years: ~2006–2009 Preservation method: Repository of game files and tools using saved keys and an offline loader/emulation to keep the games playable despite Apple's servers no longer serving them Coverage / report date: Early September 2025 Where to get it Project repository and downloads: https://github.com/Olsro/ipodclickwheelgamespreservationproject Further reading…

X‑Sense SBS50 4-pack ("Klinikpackung") — Deal & details Quick summary: X‑Sense is reportedly offering a 4× SBS50 water detector bundle with the X‑Sense base station (SBS50) for €56. The pack is described as a "Klinikpackung" and includes four sensors plus the base station. What’s included: 4× X‑Sense SBS50 water leak sensors 1× X‑Sense base station (SBS50) Platform support: No official support for Apple Home or similar cloud platforms. There is an unofficial integration available for Home Assistant. Availability note: A search did not clearly confirm a widely listed 4‑pack "clinic pack" across major Amazon marketplaces; bundles may vary by seller or region. To check current availability and offers on Amazon US, use this search link (affiliate): Search X‑Sense SBS50 on Amazon US. Would you consider these for home leak monitoring,…

How to get Hi‑Res Apple Music on your phone (DAC guide) Apple Music offers Lossless streaming (CD quality at 16‑bit/44.1kHz) and Hi‑Res Lossless up to 24‑bit/192kHz at no extra cost. However, to enjoy the full quality on a phone you usually need extra hardware — typically a portable DAC (digital‑to‑analog converter) or a wired connection to headphones/speakers. Quick facts Apple Music tiers: Lossless = 16‑bit/44.1kHz; Hi‑Res Lossless = up to 24‑bit/192kHz. iPhones do not support aptX Bluetooth codecs (they use AAC/Apple codecs). Recommended portable DACs (2025) iFi GO Blu DAC/Headphone Amp — compact, Bluetooth + wired, balanced outputs, long battery life. iFi Go Link — USB‑C dongle with Lightning adapter, DSD256 & MQA support. AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt — tiny plug‑and‑play DAC, widely popular for clarity and compatibility. iFi hip‑dac3 —…

Plex security incident — reset your password and update your server Plex has reported that an unauthorized third party accessed a limited subset of customer data, including email addresses, usernames and securely hashed passwords. Plex says payment information was not affected. What Plex says: Plex confirmed the incident, has addressed the access method and is conducting further security reviews. They’ve recommended affected users reset their passwords and sign out connected devices. What you should do right now Reset your Plex password and, when prompted, choose to sign out of all connected devices. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for added protection. Update your Plex Media Server to the latest version to ensure any server-side fixes are applied. Be alert for phishing emails; Plex will not ask you to email your password. Sources…

iPhone 17 Pro: Vapor‑Chamber Cooling Rumored — Apple Event Tonight Apple's iPhone event starts tonight at 19:00. The keynote is expected to run about two hours and will be available as a livestream — although Apple has largely shifted to pre‑produced presentations since the pandemic. One headline rumor ahead of the event: the iPhone 17 Pro could introduce vapor‑chamber (dampfkammmer) cooling as a central hardware change. Vapor‑chamber cooling spreads heat more efficiently across the device’s chassis, which can help manage higher sustained performance, improve thermal throttling, and potentially benefit camera sensors and battery longevity under heavy load. Why it matters: Better sustained CPU/GPU performance during gaming and heavy tasks Improved thermal management for camera and video recording Potential indirect benefits for battery life if thermal throttling is reduced These reports…

LaunchNow: Another Launchpad replacement for macOS 26 "Tahoe" Apple has not yet confirmed an exact release date for macOS 26 “Tahoe”. However, it’s widely expected to arrive alongside iOS 26 — reports point to Monday, September 22 (or the days soon after) as the likely timing following Apple’s typical fall release cycle. With macOS 26, Apple changed the app-launching experience and removed the traditional Launchpad. In response, third-party alternatives have appeared. One of them is LaunchNow, an open-source Launchpad-style launcher that restores the familiar grid, folders and app search for users who prefer the classic workflow. Key points LaunchNow is available on GitHub (open-source) — https://github.com/ggkevinnnn/LaunchNow. LaunchNow does not appear on the Mac App Store or Amazon; installation requires downloading from the project repository and following the author’s instructions. Apple…

Judge Alsup postpones preliminary approval of Anthropic’s $1.5B authors’ settlement Judge William Alsup has rejected/postponed preliminary approval of the record-setting $1.5 billion settlement Anthropic reached with a class of writers suing over alleged copyright piracy used to train the company's AI models. According to court orders reported by multiple outlets, Alsup said the settlement was "nowhere close to complete" and expressed disappointment that key information was left unresolved. The judge highlighted several missing or incomplete items: Final Works List identifying the works at issue Final Class/Authors List showing class members A clear notice & claim form process for class members (with opt-in/out options) Key facts: Settlement amount: $1.5 billion Approximately 500,000 authors are included in the class Expected payout: roughly $3,000 per work Deadlines set by the court: Sept 15…