Netflix introduces an advertising subscription

For a long time, the streaming service’s bosses had vowed never to run ads. Now the low-cost advertising subscription launches on November 1 in twelve countries. Netflix is newly introducing a subscription with advertising breaks. The offer will be launched in twelve countries from November 1, but Austria is not yet among them for the time being. The subscription will be available next month in Germany and will cost 4.99 euros per month. Those who opt for the low-priced subscription must endure four to five minutes of advertising per hour.…

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iPad Pro and new Macs: What Apple will present this year

Anyone who thinks no more new smartphones, tablets, or computers will be released this year is mistaken. At least Apple fans can remain excited if a report by Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman is to be believed. Although the iPhone 14 launch was only a few weeks ago, new hardware is to follow soon, according to him. According to the report, the company will present a new iPad Pro “in a few days.” The most significant innovation is likely to be a powerful M2 processor already found in the Macbook Air.…

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Gotad Ad Ifugao staged in Vienna

Vienna, October 22, 2022 – Hundreds of Filipinos and Austrian friends gathered at the Haus der Begegnung in Vienna’s 10th District to witness different cultural presentations of the other provinces in the Cordillera Region dubbed as  Gotad Ad  Ifugao. Gotad Ad is an Ifugao word that means a large gathering for thanksgiving or merrymaking. The cultural event featured different cultural dances like the Kiangan Courtship Dance, Dinuyya Folk Dance, Batawa, Pattong, and Pinanyuan.   In her inspirational message, Charge d Affaires Irene Susan Natividad expressed her gratitude for the chance…

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ÖBB raises ticket prices

ÖBB is raising ticket prices with the December timetable change. The reason for this is the high energy prices. Thus, one has to put an average of 3.9 percent more on the table for 2nd class tickets. With the timetable change in December, ÖBB is increasing ticket prices due to high energy prices. Thus, tickets in 2nd class cost an average of 3.9 percent more. ÖBB with a price increaseAnyone who buys a 2nd class ticket from Vienna to Salzburg on the day of departure will pay 28.30 euros, 40…

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Corona: 8,667 new infections and 2,536 hospital patients

The current Corona wave has probably passed its peak, and the number of cases is declining again. For Saturday, 8,667 new infections were reported, compared to 11,230 a week ago. Seven-day incidence continued to decrease, returning to triple digits at 978.7 cases per 100,000 population. The AGES published updated hospital figures on Sunday, according to which six fewer infected persons had to be hospitalized than on Saturday. But 2,536 people who tested positive are still in local hospitals – up by 338 from a week ago. One hundred twenty people…

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This is what you should do in the garden now

In late fall, many amateur gardeners put their kingdom into hibernation. These five tips from experts can help. The best days in the garden are over, you might think. But for amateur gardeners who like to tackle, dig and work with pruning shears, now is a good time: the garden needs their care and protection. To do: Dig up bulbs and tubers. Summer and frost-sensitive bulbous and tuberous flowers, such as the dahlia, belong in winter storage from about three degrees. Dig up the bulbs and tubers, roughly free them…

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At least two hours before bedtime, you should stop drinking most liquids.

Drinking enough is essential – as long as your sleep and urination aren’t negatively affected. One expert recommends specific amounts. Are you feeling dehydrated and trying to catch up on water drinking at night? Do you sleep well afterward? Here you can find out by what time you should drink – and what – to guarantee a good night’s sleep. Can you catch up on drinking?With a liter of water or sleeping tea right before bedtime, you’ve made up for the hydration you neglected during the day at the office,…

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New corona infections on the decline, fewer hospital cases

The Corona wave in Austria is likely to be further on the retreat: For Thursday, the AGES reported 12,459 new infections; a week ago, it had been 15,099 on the same day. As of Friday morning, 2,538 people were hospitalized, twelve fewer than the previous day. However, there were 17 deaths. The seven-day incidence was 1,029 cases per 100,000 population. As of Thursday, there were thus 141,744 active cases in Austria, 4,202 more than the day before. Within the past 24 hours, 8,278 were considered recovered on Thursday. As of…

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Partial solar eclipse on October 25, 2022

In October, we are in for another extraordinary celestial spectacle, which will also be visible in Austria: The moon will move in front of the sun. Stargazers and astronomy buffs aren’t the only ones who should mark October 25, 2022, boldly on their calendars: A partial solar eclipse will be observable from all over Austria during the midday hours – weather permitting. And a look into the blue is worthwhile on this day; it is the last solar eclipse in Austria until March 29, 2025. Just in time for the…

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