News Summary News Summary HDMI 2.2 could make its debut at CES next month Publication Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 23:36:27 +0000 The HDMI Forum has announced that a new HDMI standard, HDMI 2.2, will be unveiled on January 6, 2025, in Las Vegas, ahead of CES 2025. This new specification promises higher resolutions, refresh rates, and will require a new HDMI Cable. The technology is expected to surpass HDMI 2.1b's support for 48Gbps bandwidth and resolutions up to 10K. Trump’s team reportedly wants to end NHTSA reporting requirement for car crashes involving automated systems Publication Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 21:37:20 +0000 A report suggests President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is aiming to abolish a rule by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This rule mandates automakers to…

These Innovations from macOS 15.2 You Must Try macOS Sequoia 15.2 introduces two notable features for Apple computers: an option to display weather in the menu bar and improvements to AirPlay screen sharing, allowing users to share either the entire screen or selected windows. These updates enhance usability by providing quick access to weather details and simplifying screen sharing during presentations. New on Netflix: What's Coming in January 2025 Netflix is set to release an exciting lineup of new content in January 2025. Highlights include a new movie featuring "Wallace & Gromit," the action film "Back in Action," and the latest season of the thriller series "The Night Agent." Additionally, Netflix will add classic films like the "Back to the Future" trilogy and "Jurassic Park" series to its library, available…

News Summary News Summary Zattoo integrates "ARD Krimi" and "ARD Lindenstraße" as FAST channels Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 Video service Zattoo expands its program with two additional FAST channels, "ARD Plus Krimi" and "ARD Plus Lindenstraße," available from December 17. FAST stands for "Free-Ad-Supported-Streaming-TV," meaning access to channels is free but ad-supported. The channels offer diverse crime formats and all episodes of the German series "Lindenstraße." The additions continue Zattoo's expansion beyond 50 such channels, and offer HD quality streaming with flexible viewing options. macOS Sequoia allows simpler Alt key shortcuts again Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 Apple reverses the requirement to use Command or Control keys with the Alt key for global shortcuts. With macOS Sequoia 15.2, users can again use simple key combinations involving Alt or Alt+Shift.…

News Summary from December 11, 2024 New Workspace: ChatGPT Canvas Now Available for All Users The new Canvas workspace for ChatGPT, initially introduced in October, is now available to all users. Canvas enhances collaboration for writing and programming projects with AI and includes features like version restoration and automatic changes. OpenAI plans to continuously develop Canvas based on user feedback. January Releases on Paramount+ Paramount+ has revealed its January lineup, highlighting new seasons of "Yellowjackets" and "1923" to be released in February. The lineup includes shows like "Baby Shark's Big Show" and new classic additions like "Forrest Gump" and "The Truman Show". Postage Increase Approved by Federal Network Agency The Federal Network Agency has approved new postage rates at Deutsche Post, effective from January 1, 2025. Standard letters will increase…

Google Search Trends 2024: Euro Football Championship Ahead of US Election In December, Google released its yearly lists revealing 2024's search trends. The listings in Germany are topped by the Euro and Handball Championships, followed by the US elections and searches related to the European Parliament elections. The rankings are based on the percentage increase in search interest over the year, not the most frequently entered terms. Keyboard-PC: Raspberry Pi 500 and Monitor on Sale The Raspberry Pi Foundation launched the Raspberry Pi 500 and a suitable Raspberry Pi Monitor. Available for €105 and €109 respectively, these products target users seeking a complete desktop solution based on the Raspberry Pi platform. The Raspberry Pi 500 features a 2.4 GHz quad-core processor, 8 GB RAM, and supports dual 4K displays. Apple…

Macs with 5G Option Possible with Apple's Modem Apple has been working on developing its own modem chips to achieve greater control over its hardware and reduce reliance on Qualcomm. New Apple modems, expected to debut in 2025, promise slimmer designs and integration into devices like the iPhone SE and potentially future Macs by 2026. Read more 11-Year-Old Finder Issue Persists MacOS users continue to experience a problem with the Finder's column view scaling improperly, causing inconvenience in navigation. Despite Apple's reputation for software maintenance, this issue, which can disrupt user workflow, remains unaddressed after more than a decade. Read more AI Chatbot Grok Creates Realistic Photos The AI chatbot "Grok" on the platform X introduces "Aurora," a new image generator that can create realistic images. Although briefly removed after…

Google sues after Consumer Financial Protection Bureau orders supervision of its payment arm Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2024 Link: Read more The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ordered supervision over Google Payment Corp., citing risks related to Google’s handling of erroneous transactions and fraud prevention. The CFPB claims Google did not adequately investigate transfer issues nor properly address customer complaints about fraud. Google has sued in response, claiming government overreach. X helped senators update the Kids Online Safety Act so it can't be ‘used to stifle expression’ Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2024 Link: Read more Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn announced revisions to the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) with consultation from X. These revisions are aimed at protecting free speech while safeguarding minors online. The Senate had…

Kindle Scribe 2024 Tried: Big or Small Update? Two years after the first Kindle Scribe release, Amazon has revamped its largest e-book reader for 2024, offering three different storage options, a new stylus, and a slightly updated exterior, priced from 419.99 Euros. While it is labeled as the first generation with current-year specifications, the device has no significant hardware differences compared to the previous model. Software updates like the Active Canvas are being rolled out gradually. The new version mainly caters to first-time buyers while maintaining strong software support for existing users. Fraud with Donation Programs: Apple Employees Indicted The Santa Clara County District Attorney has charged six former Apple employees with donation fraud, alleging they abused Apple's giving program and tax regulations over three years to siphon funds. They…

BOOX Go 6: Independent of Amazon, Smaller Than a Kindle Publication Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2024 Source: iFun.de The BOOX Go 6 is introduced as a compact and independent alternative to Amazon's Kindle. Known for e-ink devices like the Note Air4 C, BOOX emphasizes its freedom from Amazon, catering to users with their own reading material. The Go 6 functions as a full Android tablet, allowing app installations, unlike the Kindle. It features a 6-inch HD Carta display, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, and runs on Android 11. The e-reader supports multiple document formats, and the device prioritizes displaying digital literature efficiently on a glare-free screen. Sold at 169.99 Euros in Germany, it's positioned slightly more expensive than the Kindle. CEO Sundar Pichai: Google Search Set for Fundamental Overhaul Publication Date:…

News Summary News Summary from December 5, 2024 Consumer Advocates Warn: Klarna Has Access to Account Movements Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:15:45 +0000 The Swedish payment service provider Klarna, known for microcredits, faces criticism for accessing extensive account information from linked bank accounts. Critics argue this could lead to privacy issues, though Klarna denies selling data. Bitcoin Surpasses $100,000 for the First Time Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:06:58 +0000 Bitcoin has reached an unprecedented value of over $100,000, linked to expectations of a crypto-friendly policy under new US President Donald Trump, who plans to replace SEC Chairman Gary Gensler with Paul Atkins. Tim Cook on AI, Vision Pro, and His Future at Apple Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:27:06 +0000 Apple CEO Tim Cook discusses the company's focus…