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In Apple's Footsteps: Pico Announces Spatial Operating System and Premium VR Headset
In Apple's Footsteps: Pico Announces Spatial Operating System and Premium VR Headset

In Apple's Footsteps: Pico Announces Spatial Operating System and Premium VR Headset

Pico launches a spatial operating system and premium VR headset, challenging Apple's visionOS. The ByteDance-owned company's new hardware arrives this year, aiming for the high-end market.

March 2, 2026 at 13:00
Heise Online
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Due to Pentagon Dispute: Claude App Storms App Download Charts
Due to Pentagon Dispute: Claude App Storms App Download Charts

Due to Pentagon Dispute: Claude App Storms App Download Charts

AI chatbot Claude surges to US app charts' top spot, unseating ChatGPT amid Pentagon ethics dispute. Anthropic refused to weaken military AI safety protocols, driving user downloads.

March 2, 2026 at 11:07
WinFuture.de
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Attackers can crash IBM's IT security solution QRadar SIEM
Attackers can crash IBM's IT security solution QRadar SIEM

Attackers can crash IBM's IT security solution QRadar SIEM

IBM's QRadar SIEM faces critical security flaws allowing attackers to crash the system. Urgent updates are rolling out to patch multiple vulnerabilities in the enterprise security solution.

March 2, 2026 at 09:47
Heise Online
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WhatsApp: advertising available to all users, even those who don't want it
WhatsApp: advertising available to all users, even those who don't want it

WhatsApp: advertising available to all users, even those who don't want it

WhatsApp introduces global sponsored content in its "Updates" tab, expanding ads to channels and statuses. This move by Meta aims to monetize the messaging platform further.

March 2, 2026 at 09:30
Pplware
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Between Uncertainty and Holiday Fun: Click Boom Flash #57 "Smartglasses"
Between Uncertainty and Holiday Fun: Click Boom Flash #57 "Smartglasses"

Between Uncertainty and Holiday Fun: Click Boom Flash #57 "Smartglasses"

Smartglasses spark privacy fears as European news highlights potential spy tool risks. Experts warn readily available tech could enable widespread surveillance.

March 2, 2026 at 06:55
Heise Online
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Chargebacks are the silent hemorrhage of e-commerce. A Catalan startup is making money by plugging it
Chargebacks are the silent hemorrhage of e-commerce. A Catalan startup is making money by plugging it

Chargebacks are the silent hemorrhage of e-commerce. A Catalan startup is making money by plugging it

Catalan startup Kloutit uses AI to combat e-commerce chargebacks, securing nearly 200 clients. The company now operates in nine countries, aiding platforms like Wallapop and Cabify.

March 1, 2026 at 16:30
Xataka
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Honor Magic V6: yes, foldables can be even thinner and have a crazy battery
Honor Magic V6: yes, foldables can be even thinner and have a crazy battery

Honor Magic V6: yes, foldables can be even thinner and have a crazy battery

Honor unveils its new foldable, the Magic V6, promising industry-leading thinness and battery life. The device, launching in the second half of the year, aims to redefine the foldable market with advanced display technology.

March 1, 2026 at 15:41
Xataka
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We don't know what to do with the old coal mines. Switzerland's idea is to turn them into a giant "battery"
We don't know what to do with the old coal mines. Switzerland's idea is to turn them into a giant "battery"

We don't know what to do with the old coal mines. Switzerland's idea is to turn them into a giant "battery"

Swiss energy firm Alpiq transforms abandoned Spanish coal mines into giant hydroelectric "batteries." The €147M project repurposes former mining sites in El Bierzo for energy storage.

March 1, 2026 at 15:30
Xataka
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Honor claims its Robot Phone will launch later this year
Honor claims its Robot Phone will launch later this year

Honor claims its Robot Phone will launch later this year

Honor's "Robot Phone" with a 200MP gimbal camera arrives this fall, but only in China. This device integrates a smartphone with a stabilized camera arm.

March 1, 2026 at 15:22
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Create your own AI bot on Telegram: step by step creating the bot and adding artificial intelligence to it
Create your own AI bot on Telegram: step by step creating the bot and adding artificial intelligence to it

Create your own AI bot on Telegram: step by step creating the bot and adding artificial intelligence to it

Tutorial shows how to build custom AI bots for Telegram, integrating models like Gemini or ChatGPT. Users can deploy their own AI assistants for anytime interaction.

March 1, 2026 at 13:50
Xataka
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heise+ | Digital Sovereignty on Smartphones: Custom ROMs at a Glance
heise+ | Digital Sovereignty on Smartphones: Custom ROMs at a Glance

heise+ | Digital Sovereignty on Smartphones: Custom ROMs at a Glance

Custom ROMs offer European users digital sovereignty, locking out Big Tech from smartphones. This empowers individuals to reclaim control over their mobile data and privacy.

March 1, 2026 at 08:00
Heise Online
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