Oct 24, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., grew from a young YouTube gamer into a global streamer with earnings from live streams, music, tours, and brand deals. His estimated net worth rose from under $100,000 in 2019 to around $500,000 in 2020, then climbed past $1 million in 2021. By 2024, estimates placed his fortune above $20 million, and early 2026 projections ranged from $35 million to $40 million. His personal life remains largely private, and the figures are estimates rather than confirmed earnings.
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Oct 24, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Khaby Lame erreicht auf TikTok 100 Millionen Follower und damit mehr Menschen, als Deutschland Einwohner hat. Der Italiener mit senegalesischen Wurzeln wurde mit wortlosen Videos bekannt, in denen er absurde Internet-Tutorials karikiert. Hinter der Reichweite steht ein hart kalkuliertes Influencer-Geschäft, das Werbung und Aufmerksamkeit neu verteilt. Die Zahlen zeigen, wie stark Plattformen wie TikTok die digitale Öffentlichkeit prägen.
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Oct 24, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google has changed its privacy policy to add a limited exception to its promise not to use Gmail, Drive, or Photos data for personalized advertising. The exception applies when users connect those services to AI-powered tools such as Search and Gemini through Personal Intelligence. Advertisers still do not receive direct access to personal content, but users may see ads shaped by their activity and connected data. Users can disconnect services or disable personalized recommendations in their settings.
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Oct 24, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
OpenAI has announced Dots, always-on AI assistants that can work across apps, use their own cloud computer, and learn user preferences over time. Powered by GPT-6 Astra, Dots can connect to more than 4,000 apps, collaborate in ChatGPT Space, and ask for permission before certain actions. The feature is rolling out to premium ChatGPT users as OpenAI's answer to Meta's Muse.
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Oct 24, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The iPhone Duo has officially gone on sale, and early buyers are already reporting cracked inner screens near the hinge. Several affected units show bright lines across the display after very little use. One owner described hearing a crack after fewer than 20 openings, though the company has not yet commented. The reports raise immediate questions about durability and warranty coverage for the first folding iPhone.
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Oct 24, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A wave of AI-assisted projects is helping TV owners remove ads, reduce tracking, and replace cluttered smart TV interfaces. The tools rely on Android developer options and custom launchers rather than firmware hacking. They work best on Google TV and Android TV devices, with limited options for other platforms. The trend reveals growing frustration with the ad-heavy, data-driven state of modern televisions.
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Oct 24, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The iPhone Duo's 5.4-inch cover display has revived hope among small-phone fans, but the device is not a true iPhone Mini replacement. It is thick, heavy, and significantly wider than the 13 Mini, making one-handed use difficult. The Duo instead pairs a compact outer screen with a large inner display, asking buyers to accept a different set of compromises.
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Oct 23, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Ali Khamenei prägt die Islamische Republik seit 1989 wie kaum ein anderer. Der Oberste Führer hat Proteste niederschlagen lassen und die Macht bei Klerikern und Revolutionsgarden konzentriert. Nach israelischen Angriffen auf Teheran steht der 86-Jährige vor einer wegweisenden Entscheidung über das Atomprogramm. Sein Überleben und das des Regimes hängen davon ab.
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