Amazon Introduces New Fire TV Stick 4K: Redesigned Remote and Compact Design
Amazon is refreshing the Fire TV Stick 4K. Alongside performance gains over competing models and a new port, the streaming stick gets a revamped remote.
Gemini Skills: Google Replaces Gems With Flexible Chat Commands
Google is rolling out Gemini Skills worldwide. The new feature replaces the previous Gems system, allowing users to invoke predefined prompts and documents directly in chat.
Amazon Prime: Federal Court of Justice Reviews Legality of Price Increase
The German Federal Court of Justice is reviewing Amazon Prime’s 2022 price increase. The consumer protection group Verbraucherzentrale NRW had previously sued over the unilateral adjustment.
OpenAI Dots: Autonomous AI Agents Unveiled for ChatGPT
With “Dots,” OpenAI will enable ChatGPT to independently perform computer tasks and operate apps. However, European private consumers will have to wait.
Opera for Android: New Built-in eSIM Feature Offers Travel Data
Opera is integrating an eSIM solution directly into its Android browser, kicking things off with 3 GB of free data for international travel.
WhatsApp Tests New Design: Status and Channels Move to Chat List
WhatsApp is planning a revamp of its main view: status updates and channels are set to be integrated directly into the chat list, while the Updates tab might disappear.
LMU Munich: Data Breach Affects 600,000 Students Dating Back 50 Years
Following a cyberattack on LMU Munich, the full scale has emerged: 600,000 records of current and former students were leaked, in some cases including banking details.
Windows 11 26H2 Is Here: Feature Update Installs via Quick Reboot
Microsoft is rolling out the “2026 Update” for Windows 11. Users on version 24H2 or 25H2 will receive version 26H2 as a lightweight enablement package with no lengthy installation times.
WhatsApp Tests Dedicated Navigation Tab for Meta AI on Android
Meta is preparing a redesign of its Android app: in a new beta version, the AI assistant Meta AI is set to take a prominent spot in the main navigation bar.
Telekom and Cloudflare Agree on Direct Network Interconnection
Deutsche Telekom and Cloudflare have announced a partnership and the direct interconnection of their networks. The move is intended to eliminate previous data detours and reduce potential bottlenecks.