The iPad Air: A new era for mobile productivity In a world characterized by technological innovations, the iPad Air has undergone a remarkable evolution that makes it a serious competitor to traditional laptops. The iPad Air has evolved from a device once dismissed as a gadget to a powerful tool that’s revolutionizing the way we … Read more
Visual AI: Google opens Gemini Live eyes Google’s AI assistant Gemini Live is gaining the ability to process visual information. The update is rolling out now for the Galaxy S25 and Pixel 9. Google’s AI assistant Gemini Live is receiving an update that allows the AI to not only respond to speech but also process … Read more
Nikon’s platforming and another Leica clone – Photo news of the week 14/2025 The new full-frame Nikon Z has the CPU of the flagship, and a Kickstarter project wants to look like a Leica – but not in terms of image quality. When we described Nikon’s platform concept in this column in November 2024 , there was … Read more
Microsoft turns 50: Why many early users were annoyed by Bill Gates and Paul Allen 50 years ago, Microsoft was founded in Albuquerque, New Mexico. To celebrate, Bill Gates made the Altair Basic code available for download – which caused quite a stir at the time. The first thing that usually comes to mind when … Read more
Investors tremble: Xiaomi shares: Analyst warns of “major setbacks” After an accident that left three people dead, Xiaomi’s electric car, the SU7, is in the spotlight. Shares fall – investors fear software errors. Xiaomi shares continued to come under pressure on Wednesday following a fatal accident involving one of its new electric vehicles. Although the … Read more
Microsoft makes it difficult to use Windows 11 without a Microsoft account The company is removing a script in current test versions that could be used to circumvent the attack. For “security reasons,” they claim. Anyone who wants to use Windows 11 needs a Microsoft account. At least, that’s what the software maker requires, but … Read more
Google Pixel 9a goes on sale on April 14 After a short-term delay, the mid-range smartphone will be launched in two weeks, but before that, in the US. Google has confirmed the release dates for its Pixel 9a. The smartphone will be available in the UK, Canada, and the US starting April 10, 2025. Germany, … Read more
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – also for Switch 2 At yesterday’s Direct presentation, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was also announced for Switch 2. There, we can choose between performance and quality modes, for example, and control Samus Aran’s weapon arm using the mouse functionality of the new Joy-Cons. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will therefore be … Read more
Vulnerability In Chrome Being Attacked Google has released an update to its vulnerability in the Chrome web browser, closing a zero-day vulnerability that is already being exploited. Google released an update for its Chrome web browser on Wednesday night. It fixes a zero-day security vulnerability that attackers are already exploiting in the wild. Anyone using Google … Read more
DXR 1.2 aims to boost ray tracing in games DXR 1.2 aims to boost ray tracing in games Microsoft will release DXR 1.2 for developers in April 2025, standardizing new features to enhance speed at two stages in the graphics pipeline. Microsoft is releasing a new version of “DirectX Raytracing.” The company announced this at … Read more