Allegations Against Apple Fitness VP Jay Blahnik — What We Know Recent reporting has accused Jay Blahnik, Apple’s vice president of fitness technologies, of creating a toxic workplace environment. Multiple current and former employees told reporters they experienced or witnessed behavior described as verbally abusive, manipulative, and inappropriate. Key points Allegations include lewd comments, inappropriate speculation about employees' personal lives, and conduct that made staff uncomfortable. About a tenth of Blahnik’s reports reportedly sought extended health or medical leave since 2022, according to reporting. Apple has settled a separate sexual harassment complaint against Blahnik, and he and the company are being sued by at least one former employee. Apple reportedly conducted an internal investigation and said it found no evidence of wrongdoing. The company told reporters it "strongly disagrees with…

Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — Quick comparison Google's new Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a serious challenger to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold7. Both use a book-style foldable design with 8" inner displays, but they differ on price, battery, weight, chipset and camera approach. Key differences Price: Pixel 10 Pro Fold starts at $1,799; Galaxy Z Fold7 starts at $2,000. Display: Both have an 8" inner screen. Outer display: Pixel 6.4" vs Samsung 6.5". Battery & weight: Pixel: 5,015mAh (up to ~30 hours) and 9.1 oz (258g). Samsung: 4,400mAh (up to ~24 hours) and 7.6 oz (215g). Performance: Pixel uses Google Tensor G5 with 16GB RAM across configs; Samsung uses Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (12–16GB depending on storage). Cameras: Pixel: 48MP wide + 10.5MP ultrawide…

NHTSA Investigates Tesla Over Delayed Autopilot/FSD Crash Reporting The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Tesla for inconsistencies and delays in reporting crashes involving its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) systems. The agency says manufacturers must report crashes involving advanced driver-assistance or automated-driving systems within five days of being notified; it alleges Tesla sometimes waited months to file reports. Key points NHTSA launched an audit to determine whether required crash reports were submitted on time and whether submitted reports included all required data. Tesla says the delays were caused by a system error that has been fixed; NHTSA will continue its probe. Tesla vehicles were reported to be involved in over 2,300 ADAS-related crashes to NHTSA from 2021–2024, compared with 55 for GM in the…

Telekom: Disney+ and Netflix ad-supported plans from €3/month for 12 months Deutsche Telekom customers can currently subscribe to Disney+ and Netflix at a reduced rate through a Telekom promotion. The offer applies to the ad-supported (cheapest) tiers and runs for 12 months at the reduced price. Key details Disney+ Standard (with ads): €3/month for the first 12 months; afterwards ~€5.99/month. Netflix Standard (with ads): €3/month for the first 12 months; afterwards ~€4.99/month. Offer is tied to Telekom contracts and applies only to the ad-supported plans, not the no-ads tiers. Promotion information (reported by teltarif.de) — check the official Telekom pages for the exact terms and availability. Validity and how to get it The promotion is marketed through Telekom; availability may depend on your Telekom contract. Visit the Telekom customer offers…

Netatmo discounts in the Amazon Store If you have Netatmo products on your wishlist, check the Netatmo Store on Amazon — many items are currently discounted. A long-running favorite is the Netatmo Weather Station (including the older model), and other discounted items often include the Smart Thermostat, indoor air-quality modules and outdoor sensors like the rain gauge and anemometer. Highlighted products (affiliate search links) Netatmo Weather Station — Search on Amazon (affiliate) Netatmo Smart Thermostat — Search on Amazon (affiliate) Netatmo Indoor Air Quality Module — Search on Amazon (affiliate) Netatmo Rain Gauge / Anemometer (outdoor sensors) — Search on Amazon (affiliate) Browse all Netatmo products: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Netatmo&tag=f1rede-20 Reported by ifun.de (no direct RSS link included).

Netatmo discounts in the Amazon StoreNetatmo is offering discounts on many of its products in its Amazon Store — notably the older Netatmo Weather Station. It's a good opportunity to pick up sensors and smart-home accessories at lower prices.Highlighted productsNetatmo Weather Station (older model) — Search on Amazon (affiliate)Netatmo Smart Thermostat — Search on Amazon (affiliate)Netatmo Indoor Air Quality Module — Search on Amazon (affiliate)Netatmo Rain Gauge / Anemometer (outdoor sensors) — Search on Amazon (affiliate)Browse all Netatmo products: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Netatmo&tag=f1rede-20Reported by ifun.de (no direct link included).

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl — PS5 release set for Nov 20, 2025 GSC Gameworld has announced that Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl will arrive on PlayStation 5 on November 20, 2025, exactly one year after its PC and Xbox launch. Pre-orders are available on the PlayStation Store. PS5 features & enhancements DualSense support: adaptive triggers, haptic feedback and gyro aiming. PS5 Pro enhancements: improved resolution, better shadows and reflections, and additional technical upgrades. Editions & pricing Standard — $60 Deluxe — $80 Ultimate — $110 Development history & launch state The game had a long, troubled development cycle spanning roughly 14 years, including funding problems, an engine change, and major disruption after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine — which tragically cost the studio a team member. When the game…

Google expands AI Mode to 180+ countries and adds agentic restaurant booking Google has expanded its AI Mode in Search to more than 180 countries. For now it’s available in English only, but Google says more languages are coming. What’s new Agentic bookings: You can use natural language to find and reserve restaurant tables (filters like party size, date, location and cuisine). Results show available slots and include a booking link. Partners: Google integrated reservation platforms including OpenTable, Resy and Tock. Upcoming features: Local service appointments and event ticketing (partners named include Ticketmaster and StubHub). Requirements: Agentic features are currently limited to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S. and accessed via Google Labs. Opting in lets AI Mode remember past conversations to personalize results. Collaboration: A new Share conversation…

Google expands AI Mode to 180+ countries and adds agentic restaurant booking Google has expanded its AI Mode in Search to more than 180 countries (English only for now). The update introduces agentic features that can perform tasks on your behalf — most notably, the ability to find and book restaurant reservations using natural language. How it works: AI Mode taps Google’s browsing agent (Project Mariner), Knowledge Graph, Google Maps and direct partners to search the web, surface options, and present available reservation slots in a list with links to book. Google has partnered with reservation platforms like OpenTable, Resy and Tock to streamline bookings. Google plans to add local service appointments and event ticketing soon, with Ticketmaster and StubHub among named partners. Availability: These agentic features are currently limited…