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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
