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17.07.2026, 21:25 • By News-Redaktion

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Anthropic's Fable 5 model is back for EU users and Sonnet 5 went live as well

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Apple is preparing the launch of its new iPad Pro tablets for spring 2027. According to leaks, the new 11-inch and 13-inch models will retain the current design and focus on extensive internal hardware upgrades ...

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02.07.2026, 10:08 • News-Redaktion

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02.07.2026, 09:58 • News-Redaktion

Intel Arc graphics driver 101.8860 WHQL fixes stability issues in games

Intel has released graphics driver update 101.8860 WHQL for its Arc GPU product line. This release focuses on improving stability and fixing visual glitches in several popular titles for users of Arc A and B ser...

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02.07.2026, 09:33 • News-Redaktion

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The latest Steam Hardware Survey for June indicates a continuing downward trend in the spread of the Linux operating system, following a significant peak at the beginning of the year. After reaching an all-time ...

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WhatsApp Web: Start directly in your browser; make WhatsApp calls without needing a constant connection to your phone

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01.07.2026, 11:28 • Andreas Bunen

AMD GPU Price Hike Due to Rising GDDR6 Memory Cost

According to reports from Chinese motherboard channels, AMD has informed its external motherboard partners of an upcoming price increase for GPU components. Starting in July, the cost of GPU kits which include t...

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01.07.2026, 10:21 • News-Redaktion

Corsair released a new MicroATX Case 2800X RS-R ARGB case

Corsair has unveiled the 2800X RS-R ARGB, a compact MicroATX case designed to suit both home users and system integrators. Available in black and white, the case is a smaller alternative to the 3500X and is desi...

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01.07.2026, 09:54 • News-Redaktion

ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra CPU Cooler made for Ampere Altra LGA4926

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01.07.2026, 09:20 • News-Redaktion

iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2: Security Patches and Protection Against AI-Powered Hacking Attacks

Apple has released important security updates for its main operating systems, including iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.5.2. These updates are notable for their accelerated release schedule, as the...

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Huawei MatePad Pro Max with ultra-thin design and 3K OLED display from €1,099

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Online calculator from Google with scientific calculator functions

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