Category: General Interest

The countdown to the annual autumn highlight for technology fans is on. On September 12, Apple invited people to its traditional event, where the new iPhone is usually presented. As always, there is no official information in advance, but insiders in the rumour mill have already gathered quite a few details about the iPhone 15: Four models are expected again: the iPhone 15, a Plus, a Pro, and the luxury version of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The sizes are not likely to change compared to the predecessor iPhone 14;…

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Currently, the streaming service Disney+ only has one subscription option. There will be three variations starting on November 1. Customers who want 4K quality and Dolby Atmos will have to spend more money than previously. Subscribers pay 8.99 euros per month or 89.90 euros per year. This ad-free membership includes 4K resolution and Dolby Atmos sound. Users can also see the collection offline on their smartphone or tablet. 30 euro increase per yearAccording to Golem, this model is still accessible to new users until the end of October. It will…

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Drugstores are now filling their shelves with zero-waste alternatives for classic shampoo bottles. While browsing the shelves, one or the other will have come across solid shampoo or hair soap. Although the two products appear identical at first glance, they differ in several ways. Which they are, you can find out here. What are the differences between hair soap and shampoo?Even though they could be the same product at first glance, a closer look reveals subtle differences. Hair soaps mainly contain classic (curd) soap as a washing substance. In other…

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The “Blue Moon” marks the second time the full moon rises in August when the last supermoon of the year can be spotted between the clouds. Astro fans have been waiting long for this celestial phenomenon: on average, every two and a half years, there is a second full moon in one month of the year – the so-called “Blue Moon.” However, two supermoons within one month are much rarer. The last time this happened was in 2018. And this blue supermoon is getting closer to us than the August…

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The new Apple iPhone 15 and other tech news will be unveiled to the world in two weeks. While the event is expected to be pre-recorded, Apple invites the media to campus to watch the presentation in person and presumably try out new devices after the launch. Apple’s September event is traditionally an iPhone event. This year, the 6.1-inch iPhone 15, the 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Plus, the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro and the 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max are expected. All models are expected to have an updated 5G chip…

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How fast are you allowed to drive? Finding your way through the forest of signs is not always easy. Especially when you’re driving in unfamiliar terrain. You don’t want to go too fast or too slow. The fact that the speed limit for cars is now shown on the navigation system or on the display is therefore a very practical thing. But what if the displayed number is not always correct? According to Sebastian Obrecht, spokesman for ARBÖ, “In the past, navigation devices in the vehicle had to be updated…

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It is often said that alcohol has a faster and stronger effect at high temperatures. We’ll tell you what’s true. If you drink a few beers on the beach and jump into the cold water to cool off, they say you’re putting your life in danger. Consuming alcoholic beverages before swimming carries some risks: Anyone who goes swimming drunk, for example, is risking their life. Even small amounts of alcohol can significantly impair coordination. Bathers then quickly overestimate their abilities. Those who go into cool water heated and intoxicated also…

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When temperatures rise, our brain function drops. But what causes this, and what can we do about it?Unbearable heat, extreme exhaustion, and even the sensation that you can still not focus after the fifth cup of coffee are regrettably common summertime experiences for some of us. Once the heat wave hits, our brains can quickly suffer. So, as “NetDoktor” explains, it’s no wonder we start sweating when we’re exceedingly hot. Our bodies natural processes keep us from becoming too hot. This can set in either when temperatures are high or…

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An American researcher warns against a seemingly harmless act: killing a spider. Sometimes the eight-legged critters seem repulsive, but in everyday life, they greatly help us. “Stop the Massacre!”: American entomologist Matt Bertone sounds the alarm and publishes a plea for the protection of… Spiders! It was published on The Conversation site, and it is a proper eulogy to our eight-legged friends. “Don’t kill the next spider you see in your home,” urges Matt Bertone, who immediately provides arguments for this, even if they seem very surprising at first glance:…

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