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Munich court rules Amazon misled customers about Prime Video ads The Regional Court Munich I (Landgericht München I) has ruled in favor of the German consumer protection association in a case concerning Amazon’s announcement of advertising on Prime Video. The court found that an email Amazon sent to customers about upcoming changes to the streaming service earlier this year was misleading and did not provide sufficiently clear information. According to the judgment, the notice sent by Amazon failed to make key facts transparent for consumers, prompting the consumer group to sue. The court sided with the plaintiffs and set a legal limit on how subscription services may communicate changes that affect users’ expectations about ad‑free access or the nature of the service. What the ruling means Consumer protection win: The…

OnePlus 15R review: big 165Hz display and huge battery at a lower price OnePlus published the 15R just weeks after the OP15 as a more affordable sibling starting at $700 — about $200 less than the flagship. The 15R keeps many strengths of the OP15: a fast, bright display, very long battery life and snappy performance — but sacrifices camera versatility and top‑end silicon. The phone features a 6.83‑inch 165Hz AMOLED display capable of very high brightness (around 1,800 nits reported), an ultrasonic in‑screen fingerprint sensor, IP69K water/dust resistance and the new Plus Key (replacing the old Alert Slider) for customizable shortcuts. Performance & battery The 15R ships with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (not the Gen 5 Elite used in the OP15). Benchmarks show a noticeable gap — the…

How a VPN works — what it does and why it matters VPNs (virtual private networks) are a popular way to add privacy and change your apparent location online. They route your traffic through a remote server and encrypt the connection between your device and that server, which helps hide your IP address and can prevent local eavesdroppers from seeing your activity. But VPNs aren’t a silver bullet. They protect the path between you and the VPN server; sites you log into or services you use can still identify you. Performance, trustworthiness and features vary widely between providers, so understanding the basics helps you choose one that fits your needs. Quick overview — what happens when you use a VPN Your VPN client authenticates with a VPN server and they…

Samsung P9 microSD Express 256GB sale Samsung's P9 Express microSD card (256GB) is on sale for $33, down from $55. It offers up to 800MB/s transfer speeds and Dynamic Thermal Guard for heat management. Compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, PCs and cameras.

Ocenaudio for Mac gets speed and usability boosts in v3.16.5 Ocenaudio, the free cross‑platform audio editor, has released version 3.16.5 for macOS. Building on the lighter UI and expanded editing tools introduced earlier this year, the latest update focuses on faster access to audio files and a smoother everyday editing experience. The v3.16.5 update aims to make common tasks quicker: opening large files, navigating the workspace and performing routine edits now feel more responsive. These improvements are particularly useful for podcasters, students and anyone who needs a lightweight but capable audio editor without the complexity of pro tools. What’s new in v3.16.5 Quicker file loading and browsing for large audio projects. Smoother UI interactions and reduced latency during editing operations. Refinements to the editing toolset added in the previous major…

ChatGPT brings branched chats to iPhone — pause, fork and run parallel conversations OpenAI has rolled out branched conversations to the ChatGPT iPhone app, extending a desktop feature that arrived in September. Users can now interrupt a chat at selected points, create branches and continue multiple threads in parallel to keep complex dialogues clearer and easier to manage. The goal is to let people explore different lines of thought — testing alternative prompts, follow‑ups or ideas — without losing the original conversation. Branching helps prevent long, tangled chats and makes it simpler to return to earlier directions or compare outcomes side‑by‑side. How it helps Organizes complex or exploratory conversations by separating topics into parallel threads. Makes iterative testing of prompts and responses easier without overwriting prior context. Helps users revisit…

BSI study examines security of popular email apps — Apple Mail included Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has analyzed widely used email clients to assess their core security functions. The study looked at a set of 12 programs, including Apple Mail, because email clients routinely handle sensitive content such as private messages, invoices and contracts. The BSI used uniform criteria to evaluate central protections and secure handling of messages. While the detailed report lists findings per client, the review focused on features that matter most for everyday safety and privacy. Security aspects assessed Support for encryption standards (end‑to‑end options such as PGP/S‑MIME and transport security like TLS). Phishing and spoofing protections, including detection and warning mechanisms. Attachment handling and sandboxing to limit the impact of malicious files. Automatic…

Rainbow Six Mobile launches worldwide on Feb 23, 2026 Ubisoft has announced that Rainbow Six Mobile will receive a global release on February 23, 2026, after extended soft launches in Poland, France, Canada and parts of Latin America. The mobile port brings the studio’s tactical, operator‑based shooter to iOS and Android devices worldwide. Rainbow Six Mobile adapts the franchise’s core 5v5 attacker vs. defender gameplay for touchscreens, with operators, gadgets and map control at the center of matches. The soft launch period gave Ubisoft time to balance controls, performance and progression systems ahead of the full launch. What to expect Platforms: iOS (iPhone/iPad) and Android — available from the App Store and Google Play after release. Gameplay: Shorter, mobile‑friendly rounds but retaining tactical elements like operator abilities, destructible environments and…

Instagram tests “Instagram for TV” — Reels coming to smart TVs Instagram is piloting a TV version of its app — called “Instagram for TV” — that focuses on Reels, letting users watch short vertical videos on their televisions. The trial is currently limited to the United States and aims to make Reels a shared, living‑room experience rather than just a phone pastime. The test appears focused on making it easy to queue and view short clips at scale on big screens, so families or groups can watch together. Instagram for TV could include simplified navigation and a viewing‑first interface optimized for remote control or cast‑style playback. What to expect from the test Initial rollout in the US with a limited user/tester group; broader availability may follow depending on feedback.…

Best Chromebooks in 2026: fast, secure and better than ever Chromebooks have matured into practical daily drivers: they boot quickly, stay secure with automatic updates, and now offer brighter displays and stronger processors. After testing the latest hardware, we’ve rounded up the best Chromebooks you can buy in 2026 that balance performance, price and reliability. Highlights include multiple Acer Chromebook Plus models, Lenovo’s Chromebook Plus 14 and a range of alternatives from ASUS and Samsung. Chromebook Plus certification now ensures a useful baseline: at least a 12th‑gen Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 7000 series, 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD, plus a 1080p webcam and display. Why choose a Chromebook? Lightweight, secure OS: Chrome OS runs web and Android apps in sandboxes, receives fast auto‑updates and benefits from Verified…