DHL introduces parcel pickup with QR code at Packstation
By Rita Deutschbein and Andreas Filbig | July 15, 2022 at 12:30 p.m Packstations are practical, as you can have parcels delivered there directly if you are not at home…
These otherwise paid apps are now free
By Rita Deutschbein and Marlene Polywka | Jul 14, 2022 at 2:38 p.m Both Apple and Google occasionally offer free games and programs in their app stores that you would…
Scammers impersonate the police – hoax calls and hoax messages on the go
Criminals fish for information and try to scam money. Fraudsters pose as representatives of Europol or the Police Board. Adobe Stock / AOP Inspector General of Police Hannu Kautto warned…
Common mistakes that can break power banks
From TECHBOOK | Jul 14, 2022 at 6:02 p.m In the summer, people flock outside. Tablets, smartphones and mobile loudspeakers should not be missing. So that the devices don’t run…
Twitter crashed
Tens of thousands of users have reported problems. So far, no further information has been released about the causes of the crash. EPA/AOP The social service Twitter has crashed after…
Electronics chain closes almost all branches in Germany and Austria
By Rita Deutschbein | Jul 14, 2022 10:44 am In the inner cities there will soon be one less large retailer. Conrad Electronic has announced that it will close almost…
Sky Showcase and Sport: New channels from the pay TV provider
By Marlene Polywka | Jul 14, 2022 12:52 p.m As of July 14, Sky is completely reorganizing its channel structure in the sports segment. In addition, a new station will…
Sputtering ketchup bottle makes soft robot move – New Scientist
A pressure valve that resembles the opening of a ketchup bottle allows soft robots to move and react to their environment. These robots don’t need electronics to move their legs…
Affordable Netflix subscription coming – contains ads
The future monthly subscription is cheaper, but contains advertisements. Microsoft provides advertising tools to Netflix. PDO Netflix and Microsoft have started a collaboration to bring a new monthly subscription to…
Be careful when buying electronics while on vacation
By Marc Hankman | Jul 13, 2022 at 8:13 p.m If part of the travel budget is earmarked for buying cheap electronics on vacation, you should make sure that the…
