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What can help?: Error with Google Pixel Causes Missed Calls

Przemyslaw Szymanski — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:22:00 -0400

]]> Owners of several current Google Pixel smartphones are currently reporting issues with connectivity. Although the devices are turned on, they sometimes simply do not respond to incoming calls. Neither a ringtone nor a vibration or visible notification on the display alerts the user to the call. Only afterward does a notification of the missed call appear. The cause of the issue is not yet known.

Commentary: Editor on Gaming Blu-rays: “I’m about to cry!”

Woon-Mo Sung — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:03:17 -0400

]]> These are turbulent times for lovers of physical media, like myself, and it feels like every other day I have reason to either rejoice or despair. The latter is the reason for this text, as I currently want to curse the clouds and the universe, and later I’ll take a dive into my sea of shed tears. I really think I’m about to cry! Why? Sony has announced that it will soon stop producing gaming Blu-rays for the PlayStation. Another nail in the coffin for the medium. But that’s not all.

Video Shows iPhone 18 Pro: Was the “biggest Apple leak in history” just a hoax?

Przemyslaw Szymanski — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:45:23 -0400

]]> Currently, images are circulating that allegedly show the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro. Typically, rumors about new models intensify as the official iPhone launch in the fall approaches. However, it is highly unusual for a complete video from one of Apple’s suppliers to be leaked to the public. So unusual, in fact, that doubts about the authenticity of the material are growing louder.

Warning for iCloud+ Users: Apple Users Should Avoid This Feature for Now

Przemyslaw Szymanski — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:38:00 -0400

]]> Anyone using Apple’s “Hide My Email” feature for app registrations, online services, or newsletters should be cautious right now. The feature is designed to prevent your email address from being shared with providers. Instead, a randomly generated alias address is used, which forwards incoming messages to your actual inbox. However, this protection does not seem to work as intended in all cases.

The Current Status in the Legal Dispute: What Ever Happened to Kim Dotcom?

Rita Deutschbein — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:02:04 -0400

]]> Kim Dotcom has been polarizing for decades. To some, he is a symbol of a free internet. To others, he is a fraud and provocateur. U.S. authorities accuse him of organized fraud, money laundering, and serious copyright violations. After another defeat in New Zealand’s courts, his extradition to the U.S. is closer than ever. A look back at what led to this and the key information on current developments–at TECHBOOK.

Curious: Outlook Crashes After Right-Click – Microsoft Investigates Bug

Adrian Mühlroth — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:02:00 -0400

]]> Microsoft 365 has fixed an issue in Outlook Classic that could cause crashes when composing emails. Affected users report that Outlook closes as soon as they right-click in the message body. The error occurs with new messages, replies, and forwards.

Bitcoin in the Electronics Market: MediaMarkt and Saturn Now Selling Crypto Gift Cards

Rainer Schuldt — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:58:41 -0400

]]> Cryptocurrencies are becoming more accessible in brick-and-mortar retail: MediaMarkt and Saturn are adding gift cards for Bitcoin and other digital currencies to their product range. This move is intended to make it easier for beginners to access the crypto market.

User Frustration: Shocking Audio Glitch Affects Popular Android Smartphones

Charlotte Ziesing — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:24:00 -0400

]]> Google Pixel smartphones have been in the headlines more frequently lately, especially after the update to Android 17. Now, numerous reports are surfacing again about an unusual problem that can give affected users quite a scare. There is no official solution yet. The issue affects multiple Pixel generations and is likely caused by a software error.

Surprising Details: New Display for the Switch 2? Component Fuels Speculation

Przemyslaw Szymanski — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:58:00 -0400

]]> Nintendo may be working on a new display solution for the Switch 2. The company has not officially commented on this yet. However, it’s clear that since the console’s release, its screen has been a frequent target of criticism. While the display offers a higher resolution in handheld mode than the original Switch, visible blurring can occur during fast movements due to relatively high response times. This is precisely the issue Nintendo might now be addressing.

Confirmed: Mark Harmon Returns to ‘NCIS’

Woon-Mo Sung — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:33:00 -0400

]]> Since 2003, for more than 20 years, the investigators in “NCIS” have provided thrilling entertainment, including on German television. Many actors from the series became truly famous through it, and its success continues. This is also evidenced by several spin-offs that tell new stories in the same universe. Now fans can look forward to a special announcement: As it is now making the rounds, Mark Harmon will return to the brand.