Apple could give iPhone 15 Pro Max a true zoom lens

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Ever since the Pro model of the iPhone has had three camera modules, the focal lengths have been clear: on the back of Apple’s smartphones, there is an ultra-wide angle lens, a normal focal length and a telephoto lens. If the leaker Revegnus has his way, that could change, at least partially. According to him, the telephoto lens will be renewed, using the same sensor as the iPhone 14 but offering a variable zoom. It remains unclear what range the optics could cover. However, the optical zoom should be significantly…

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Cold or allergy? These symptoms will help you tell the difference

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It’s difficult to tell the difference between an allergy, a seasonal virus or a simple cold when your nose runs. Fortunately, there are some clues to help you not get it all mixed up. Pay attention to the symptoms and remember what you did during the week; that’s a good start. The buds are blooming, the sun is taking off its gray winter coat, everything is coming back to life, and pollen is flying everywhere to delight us with seasonal allergies. A real joy for our moods, but less so…

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This is where the water on Earth comes from: Researchers think they’ve solved the mystery

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Where does the water on Earth, one of the few planets in the solar system where water can be found, come from? For years, two scientific theories have confronted each other on this question. Was there water on Earth from the beginning, even when it was formed, or did it only come to Earth later due to external influences such as meteorites? A new study could finally end this eternal debate. The origin of water on EarthAlthough all scientists agree that water is the most important element in the origin…

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This popular smell could cause cancer, according to a new study

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A popular smell is said to be carcinogenic if the results of a new study are to be believed. Something is depressing about reading all the latest cancer-related studies: All materials, foods, and habits seem to impact our health negatively. The most recent example? A universally loved smell that shouldn’t be inhaled for too long. Loaded with dangerous substancesWhich smell whether you like best? Each has their answer: some like the smell of roast chicken on Sunday, others like the smell of fresh bread (which also freezes well) or of…

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Sustainable shopping and avoiding packaging waste

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A look in the shopping carts shows us the dilemma: Many foodstuffs are packed in plastic & Co. We consume vast amounts of packaging waste, even though there are many ways to choose alternative packaging and avoid waste. Meanwhile, it is already trendy again, and years ago, it was a welcome companion for shopping as a jute bag or canvas bag. However, the cloth bag should be washed regularly. Alternatively, there are paper bags, whose production and disposal are more environmentally friendly than plastic bags. Already at the first stop…

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Vienna grows: 2-million mark could be cracked this year

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Vienna is slowly but surely heading towards two million inhabitants. According to the latest figures, Austria’s federal capital currently has 1,982,442 inhabitants. Due to the war in Ukraine, Vienna could break the two million inhabitant mark this year. In 2024, the new urban development plan will be presented to the city council for a decision. “In the new concept, we will focus even more than before on inner-city measures to make public space more attractive in response to the climate crisis,” the city of Vienna’s planning director, Thomas Madreiter, told…

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Vienna Energy Bonus 2023: How to get your money

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The payout of the Vienna Energy Bonus 2023 has already started.As of April 17, applications for the Vienna Energy Bonus 2023 can be submitted. We explain who is eligible and how you can get the support. Vienna extends “Energy Support Plus“The deadline for applications for the Vienna Energy Bonus 2023 begins on Monday, April 17. Single-person households with a gross annual income of up to 40,000 euros and multi-person households with a gross yearly income of up to 100,000 euros will be supported with 200 euros each. Up to 650,000…

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The recent onset of winter is about to be replaced by summer heat.

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The weather remains unsettled; on Thursday, even snowfall is forecast once again. But shortly after, a summer day will blossom for us. Also, at the beginning of the new week, April is moody; in the sphere of influence of an easterly current, it remains changeable and has a maximum average temperature. “Spring just doesn’t want to get going in April this year,” writes UBIMET meteorologist Konstantin Brandes. On Thursday, there should be a brief comeback of the winter roller with snowfall down to just below 1,000 meters. After that, however,…

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Pope wants to continue travelling despite knee problems

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Despite knee problems, Pope Francis wants to continue travelling. The Pope made the announcement Friday when he received in audience at the Vatican the executives and staff of ITA Airways, the Italian airline that accompanies him on international trips. The Pope praised “the very valuable service” of the airline staff, which “requires competence, care and attention to many details.” He did have some mobility problems, “but also thanks to your help I will continue to travel,” Francis said. “For me it is important to meet people, communities, believers, members of…

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