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New EU Packaging Rules Take Effect Aug. 12–Including in Supermarkets

New EU Rules Since Aug. 12 Changes Coming to Supermarket Packaging

The EU Tightens Packaging Regulations The EU is tightening regulations on packaging. Manufacturers will now need to provide more justification for the materials, sizes, and recycling processes they use.

Smartphone with connected charging cable

Manufacturers Circumvent Rules Why Smartphones Aren't Getting Removable Batteries Despite EU Directive

New EU battery rules take effect in 2027: why smartphones will still rarely have removable batteries and what manufacturers plan instead.

The Fritzbox provides internet connectivity in numerous households.

Fritz!OS 8.25 and 8.26 Major Update Package for 10 Fritzbox Models Brings Many Improvements

Fritz! rolls out new updates for Fritz!OS 8.25 and 8.26 across ten router models. An overview of all the new features, improvements, and supported devices.

What Customers Need to Know Traditional Name Disappears! Major Change at Deutsche Post

Deutsche Post to Be Renamed DHL: What’s Behind the Name Change and Its Impact on the Company

Woman Uses Smartphone to Check Her Dog for Ticks

Almost Every Device Has the Feature How to Use Your Smartphone to Search for Ticks

Almost every smartphone comes with a pre-installed feature that can help in searching for ticks. Find all the details at TECHBOOK.

More Data Protection How to Disable Meta AI in WhatsApp Chats

A new switch partially increases privacy by deactivating Meta's AI in WhatsApp chats.

Android Malware Uses AI Deceptively Realistic Banking App Spies on Smartphones in Real Time

New Android Malware PromptSpy Uses Google Gemini to Nearly Fully Take Over Smartphones

Samsung has released an important security patch.

No more updates Samsung Pulls the Plug on These Smartphones

Samsung has fulfilled its update promise for the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra. Support is now officially ended.