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Anker holiday deal on Amazon: free mini USB‑C charger + cable with select purchases Anker is running a limited promotion on Amazon: when you buy one of seven qualifying Anker wall chargers or docking stations listed on the campaign page, you’ll receive a mini USB‑C charger and a USB‑C cable (together worth about €18) for free. The free gift is applied only with eligible models shown on the deal page — check the product listing or cart to confirm the bundle before checkout. This is a useful offer if you need a fast charger or dock and want an extra compact charger and cable for travel, work, or backups. Availability and the exact models included may vary by region and stock levels, so verify the promotion on the product page…

Anker holiday deal on Amazon: free mini USB‑C charger + cable with select purchases Anker is running a bonus promotion on Amazon: when you purchase one of seven qualifying Anker wall chargers or docking stations from the campaign page, you get a mini USB‑C charger and a charging cable (together valued at about €18) for free. The offer requires buying one of the devices listed on the deal page to trigger the gift. The promotion is convenient if you need fast chargers or a new dock and want an extra small charger and cable for travel or backups. Note that the free gift is only included with the eligible models shown on the action page — check the product listing or the promo banner at checkout to confirm the bonus…

Daily AI roundup: GPT‑5.2, Gemini 3, Claude updates and rising regulatory scrutiny Here’s a concise roundup of the latest AI developments (as of Dec 16, 2025), focusing on major model releases, platform moves and regulatory trends from OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and notable ecosystem shifts. Quick summary: OpenAI rolled out GPT‑5.2 and a faster ChatGPT Images update; Google advanced Gemini 3 across products; Anthropic continued iterative Claude/Opus launches; smaller "Nano Banana Pro"‑style models are driving edge and cost‑sensitive use cases; and regulators and auditors are increasing scrutiny of safety and governance. Top items OpenAI — GPT‑5.2 & ChatGPT Images: GPT‑5.2 shipped with improved multimodal and complex‑task abilities. ChatGPT Images was updated for much faster generation and stronger edit controls, improving text rendering and workflow tools. OpenAI — internal reprioritization: Reports indicate…

NYT Games launches "Year in Games": personalized 2025 puzzle roundups The New York Times Games team has released a "Year in Games" feature that summarizes readers’ 2025 play across its daily puzzles and word games. Users can view community stats or generate a personalized report showing activity for titles like Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee and Strands. Personal summaries are available in the NYT iOS and Android apps and on a dedicated mobile web page. The feature highlights play trends, top answers, streaks and other fun metrics — designed for shareability and end‑of‑year reflection. What it includes Individual reports detailing how often you played, best streaks and notable answers for Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee and Strands. Community statistics showing overall player behavior and popular puzzle moments from 2025. Availability through the…

CES 2026 preview: what to expect from tech’s biggest conference CES 2026 runs in Las Vegas January 6–9 (with pre-show events starting January 4). Early press schedules already point to a chip-heavy show, new display tech, high-profile keynotes and a continued push into robotics and AI-powered devices. Organizers have published a searchable directory and a full slate of panels. Early highlights include Samsung’s opening “First Look,” an expanded press day on January 5 packed with Intel, AMD, Sony Honda Mobility and NVIDIA keynotes, and Lenovo’s Tech World at Sphere on January 6. What to watch Chips: Intel will debut its Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) for premium laptops; AMD may reveal Ryzen updates including 9850X3D and Zen 5-based 9000G parts; Qualcomm is expected to push Snapdragon laptop silicon. Displays:…

Sonos issues another app & firmware update in December Less than two weeks after its previous release, Sonos has pushed another small software package for its Controller app and several speaker models. The update is being rolled out gradually to iOS and Android users and mainly includes bug fixes and minor adjustments to stabilize existing features. According to Sonos, the package is compact and focused — not a major feature release — but aims to improve day-to-day reliability for playback, connectivity and app interactions. Users should see incremental improvements rather than new functionality. What the update addresses Stability fixes for the Controller app on iOS and Android. Minor firmware adjustments for multiple Sonos speaker models to improve connectivity and playback consistency. Bug fixes that smooth out less common edge cases…

1&1 enables RCS on iPhone with iOS 26.2 1&1 has activated support for RCS messaging on Apple devices — but only after the release of iOS 26.2. With the latest iOS update installed, customers on the 1&1 network can enable the Rich Communication Services (RCS) successor to SMS and access richer messaging features when communicating with compatible contacts. RCS brings features beyond traditional SMS: higher-quality media transfers, typing indicators, read receipts and improved group messaging. The technical rollout is handled by 1&1, so users must update to iOS 26.2 and have a 1&1 SIM/profile to enable the service on their iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch where supported. How to get started Update your device to iOS 26.2 via Settings > General > Software Update. Make sure your 1&1 SIM/profile is…

dm‑med: dm launches its own online pharmacy for OTC and pharmacy‑exclusive products German drugstore chain dm has entered the online pharmacy market with dm‑med. Customers can now order non‑prescription products, pharmacy‑only items and selected pharmacy‑exclusive goods through dm’s webshop and the dm app. The service is operated from a Czech‑based online pharmacy, and dm says its offering includes several thousand medications plus a four‑digit selection of dermatological care products. The new shop aims to combine dm’s retail reach with the convenience of e‑commerce. Orders placed via the app or website are intended for home delivery, and the assortment covers everyday remedies, care items and niche dermatology lines that were previously only available in physical pharmacies. Key features Product range: Thousands of items spanning non‑prescription and pharmacy‑only categories, plus extensive dermcare…

PayPal applies to become a US bank — filings with FDIC and Utah regulators PayPal has submitted applications to form a U.S. bank, filing with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Utah Department of Financial Institutions (UDFI). If approved, the new entity — tentatively dubbed “PayPal Bank” — would be chartered in Utah and offer interest‑bearing savings accounts and other bank services. The company says it has provided more than $30 billion in loans and working capital to over 420,000 business accounts globally and frames the bank application as a way to improve access to capital for small businesses. PayPal already operates as a bank in Europe (Luxembourg); a U.S. charter would allow it to take deposits directly and expand its product set. Why PayPal is pursuing a…

PayPal applies to become a US bank — filings with the FDIC and Utah PayPal has submitted applications to form a U.S. bank, filing with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Utah Department of Financial Institutions (UDFI). The move would establish "PayPal Bank" (chartered in Utah if approved) and allow the company to offer interest‑bearing savings accounts and other banking services. The company says it has provided more than $30 billion in loans and working capital to over 420,000 business accounts globally and frames the bank application as a way to improve access to capital for small businesses. PayPal already operates as a bank in Europe (Luxembourg), but a U.S. charter would broaden its ability to take deposits and offer bank products directly. Why PayPal wants a bank…