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A society that hardly ever pays in cash can quickly become vulnerable. Sweden is a good example. The country has perfected card payments to such an extent that a large proportion of stores no longer accept cash at all. Card payments, whether made with a physical card or a smartphone, are processed online. A widespread internet outage would therefore come at a significantly higher cost than just the inconvenience. Without an internet connection, people would not even be able to purchase essential goods such as food, fuel, or medicine.
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Amazon will soon be launching a new service in the USA. This is an entirely new service that is not just intended to make life easier for Prime customers. But there is competition. As Bloomberg reports, Amazon will also be offering its satellite internet “Project Kuiper” in this country at the beginning of 2026. This means that France / USA is one of the five launch markets. These are the USA, Canada, Germany, France, and the UK. This will be made possible by a growing fleet of satellites that Amazon is gradually placing in low Earth orbit. More than 200 satellites are expected to be operational by the end of 2025.
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In 1991, broadband was still just a concept of the future. The network pioneers relied on copper lines, noise, and sound to set bits in motion. AOL offered a complete package: dial-up software, exclusive content, and a community, which the network desperately needed at the time.
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Airlines such as Ryanair and Jet2 are currently drawing a new line in their hand luggage regulations: No more hot drinks on the plane. No buying coffee before boarding, no tea in the waiting area – at least not if you want to take it with you on the plane. Officially, this new restriction is in place for safety reasons. However, many passengers and experts suspect economic motives.
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Sonos has introduced an AI-supported voice enhancement feature with a new update for the Arc Ultra soundbar. The audio specialist is thus taking a significant step towards intelligent audio processing. But what does the technology do? We have tested the innovation and explained what AI can do and why it is exciting for audiophiles.
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Mobile networks have one major drawback: too many dead zones. These coverage gaps are especially noticeable in rural and remote areas with low population density. Satellites offer a solution to this problem, and Europe’s Eutelsat is now emerging as a strong alternative to Starlink—with a key advantage.
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A society that hardly ever pays in cash can quickly become vulnerable. Sweden is a good example. The country has perfected card payments to such an extent that a large proportion of stores no longer accept cash at all. Card payments, whether made with a physical card or a smartphone, are processed online. A widespread internet outage would therefore come at a significantly higher cost than just the inconvenience. Without an internet connection, people would not even be able to purchase essential goods such as food, fuel, or medicine.
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2 Min.
Amazon will soon be launching a new service in the USA. This is an entirely new service that is not just intended to make life easier for Prime customers. But there is competition. As Bloomberg reports, Amazon will also be offering its satellite internet “Project Kuiper” in this country at the beginning of 2026. This means that France / USA is one of the five launch markets. These are the USA, Canada, Germany, France, and the UK. This will be made possible by a growing fleet of satellites that Amazon is gradually placing in low Earth orbit. More than 200 satellites are expected to be operational by the end of 2025.
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2 Min.
In 1991, broadband was still just a concept of the future. The network pioneers relied on copper lines, noise, and sound to set bits in motion. AOL offered a complete package: dial-up software, exclusive content, and a community, which the network desperately needed at the time.
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2 Min.
Airlines such as Ryanair and Jet2 are currently drawing a new line in their hand luggage regulations: No more hot drinks on the plane. No buying coffee before boarding, no tea in the waiting area – at least not if you want to take it with you on the plane. Officially, this new restriction is in place for safety reasons. However, many passengers and experts suspect economic motives.
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Sonos has introduced an AI-supported voice enhancement feature with a new update for the Arc Ultra soundbar. The audio specialist is thus taking a significant step towards intelligent audio processing. But what does the technology do? We have tested the innovation and explained what AI can do and why it is exciting for audiophiles.
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3 Min.
Mobile networks have one major drawback: too many dead zones. These coverage gaps are especially noticeable in rural and remote areas with low population density. Satellites offer a solution to this problem, and Europe’s Eutelsat is now emerging as a strong alternative to Starlink—with a key advantage.
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Elon Musk, the head of satellite internet provider Starlink (as well as an all-round tech genius), recently announced a new product that he claims will revolutionize the market. Slated for a summer launch, Musk’s latest endeavor will make internet access so much more accessible to everyone.
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Mention Philips Hue and chances are you will equate it with smart home lighting. Signify, the company behind the Philips Hue brand, recently introduced new light bulbs and lamps that were literally manufactured to help you fall asleep. Without further ado, here’s what the new products are all about.