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Telekom introduces ‘VIP delivery’ for iPhone 17 via Magenta Moments Deutsche Telekom has replaced its previous iPhone reservation service with a new “VIP-Lieferung” (VIP delivery) benefit available through its loyalty program, Magenta Moments. The offer lets Telekom customers who activate the benefit in the MeinMagenta app receive prioritized handling and delivery for new devices such as the iPhone 17. Key points Reservation service for the iPhone has been discontinued; VIP delivery via Magenta Moments is the new option. Only Telekom customers can activate the benefit and must enable it via the MeinMagenta app or the Magenta Moments area. Magenta Moments bundles various loyalty perks, including prioritized device delivery and exclusive offers. How to use Be a Telekom customer (contract or prepaid eligible where applicable). Open the MeinMagenta app or visit…

Apple 'Awe Dropping' Event Preview — What to Expect (Sep 9, 2025) Apple will livestream its "Awe Dropping" event on September 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET from Cupertino. Official streams: Apple Events page and Apple YouTube livestream. Top things to expect iPhone 17 / 'iPhone Air' — rumored new ultra-thin model (~5.55 mm) called iPhone Air with a single 48MP camera and smaller battery; Pro models may get aluminum bodies, expanded rear camera "island," improved telephoto (possibly 48MP), anti-glare coating, and ProMotion on standard models. iOS 26 — new Liquid Glass visual language and likely the software debut for the new iPhones. Apple Watch — potential Apple Watch Ultra update (5G, new chip, satellite texting) and incremental Series 11 upgrades. AirPods Pro 3 — possible biometric sensors (in-ear HR/temperature),…

Hollow Knight: Silksong — Day‑one on Xbox Game Pass (Sept 4, 2025) Microsoft has revealed the first half of its September 2025 Game Pass lineup, and the biggest highlight is Hollow Knight: Silksong. Team Cherry's long-awaited sequel arrives on September 4, 2025 as a day‑one title on Xbox Game Pass (Ultimate & PC). The game is priced at $20, and Team Cherry confirmed a free Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade pack for Kickstarter backers who received a Switch key. Silksong goes live on Game Pass at 10:00 AM ET on launch day. If you can’t wait to play, consider these other Game Pass additions coming in early September: I Am Your Beast — available now on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass and Game Pass Standard. Nine Sols — joining Game…

OpenAI Adds Parental Controls to ChatGPT and New Safety Measures OpenAI announced new parental controls for ChatGPT that will allow parents to link their personal accounts with their teenage children’s accounts, control how the model responds to teens, and disable features such as memory and chat history. The company also said ChatGPT will generate automated alerts when it detects a teen is in a "moment of acute distress," and that expert input will guide these safety features. Key features Account linking between parents and teens Ability to disable features like memory and chat history for teen accounts Automated alerts for "moments of acute distress" with plans to route sensitive conversations to specialized reasoning models Collaboration with experts in adolescent health, eating disorders, and substance use to refine safety measures Context…

Apple Pencil (1st generation) — 10 years later On 9 September 2015 Apple introduced the Apple Pencil. A decade on, the original (1st‑generation) Apple Pencil is still found for sale and — unlike many gadgets — has become more expensive over time. What happened The Apple Pencil debuted in 2015 as Apple's stylus for iPad, aimed at drawing, note‑taking and precision input. Over the years Apple has released newer styluses (Apple Pencil 2 and Apple Pencil Pro), but the 1st‑gen model remains available from retailers and in some markets. Compatibility (overview) Compatible with older iPad models such as early iPad Pro models and several standard iPad generations (check Apple support for an exact compatibility list). Where to find it You can still find the 1st‑generation Apple Pencil from third‑party retailers.…

Marshall launches Heston 60 soundbar and Heston Sub 200 — pre-orders open Marshall has expanded its Heston TV audio family with two new products now available for pre-order: the Heston 60 compact soundbar and the Heston Sub 200 subwoofer. Both ship September 23 and will reach select retailers on September 30. Available colors: Cream and Black. Pricing Heston 60 soundbar — $700 Heston Sub 200 subwoofer — $600 Heston 60 Key Specs 7 Class D amplifiers (two 25W + five 5W) — total 56W output Two woofers + five full-range drivers Dolby Atmos & DTS‑X support Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, Wi‑Fi, HDMI 2.1 (eARC), 3.5mm aux, RCA IN, USB-C Streaming: AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect Heston Sub 200 Key Specs Two 5.25" subwoofers Two 120W Class D amplifiers…

Zens launches USB‑C cables with integrated Qi charging pucks Dutch accessory maker Zens has introduced two new USB‑C cables that include built‑in Qi charging pucks, allowing you to charge a laptop or tablet and wirelessly top up an iPhone or Apple Watch at the same time using a single USB‑C cable. Highlights Integrated Qi puck in the cable for wireless charging of phones or watches Base model: “Zens Charging Cable USB C‑C Pro 2” — combines USB‑C power delivery for laptops/tablets with an extra wireless charging surface Designed to reduce cable clutter and add convenience when traveling or working on the go Possible use cases This solution is useful for users who want to keep charging simple — one cable to power a high‑wattage device while also topping off a…

Apertus: Switzerland’s open-source national LLM Switzerland has released Apertus — a fully open, publicly developed large language model built by EPFL, ETH Zurich and the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS). Designed as a public AI infrastructure, Apertus aims to offer a transparent alternative to closed models. Key facts Model sizes: 8 billion and 70 billion parameters Training scale: ~15 trillion tokens Multilingual: trained on data from 1,000+ languages (≈40% non-English, including Swiss German and Romansh) Open release: code, model weights, training recipes and datasets publicly available Access: distributed via Swisscom and hosted on Hugging Face Compliance: built to respect Swiss data protection and copyright law Why it matters Apertus is positioned as a public-good AI: fully auditable, reproducible, and intended for research, education, and commercial adaptation. By releasing datasets and…

Labor Day Tech Deals — Top Picks & Where to Buy Labor Day sales are still active and you can score notable discounts on laptops, headphones, robot vacuums and more. Below are top picks, short notes and quick Amazon search links (affiliate tag included). Top deals Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, M4) — $799 Popular lightweight laptop with long battery life. Exact M4 listings are limited on Amazon; search here: Apple MacBook Air M4 on Amazon. Apple AirTag (4-pack) — $80 Great Bluetooth trackers for Apple users. Available on Amazon: Apple AirTag 4-pack. Apple iPad (11-inch, A16) — $299 Entry-level iPad with A16 chip. Exact model/prices vary; search here: iPad 11-inch A16. Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones — $35 Affordable on-ear headphones with long battery life. Available on Amazon: Sony WH-CH520. Dyson…

AVM launches FRITZ!Repeater 1700 (Wi‑Fi 7) and FRITZ!Mesh Set 1600 AVM has introduced two new products aimed at improving home WLAN: FRITZ!Repeater 1700 — Reported to support Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with potential peak speeds around 3.6 Gbit/s. Details on exact specs and availability are limited; AVM showcased Wi‑Fi 7 technology in its recent press coverage. FRITZ!Mesh Set 1600 — A Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) mesh pack that typically includes two or three FRITZ!Repeater 1200 AX units. Designed for seamless home coverage with dual‑band 2x2 MIMO, up to ~2400 Mbit/s on 5 GHz and ~600 Mbit/s on 2.4 GHz, and a Gigabit LAN port per unit. Key points FRITZ!Repeater 1700: announced in AVM communications as part of the vendors Wi‑Fi 7 rollout; full specs and retail availability TBD. FRITZ!Mesh Set 1600: available…