Smart meters and flexible tariffs could cut Germany’s electricity costs, experts say ZEIT podcast guests say smart meters and flexible tariffs can better match supply and demand, easing grid strain …
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Xreal Reveals Aura Smart Glasses with OLED Displays and Pocket Puck
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzXreal Aura smart glasses aim to revive the wearable vision of hands‑free computing Xreal unveiled its Aura smart glasses at Google I/O, presenting tethered OLED eyewear with hand‑tracking apps, Google …
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German power grid hit by record negative prices, prompting smart meter rollout
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerNegative electricity prices hit Germany again as solar floods day‑ahead market Negative electricity prices reappeared in Germany as day-ahead power plunged to -€35/MWh on Saturday midday and reached -€499/MWh on …
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LetinAR raises $18.5M to mass-produce PinTILT lenses for AI smart glasses
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzLetinAR raises $18.5M to scale PinTILT optics for AI smart glasses ahead of 2027 IPO LetinAR secures $18.5M to mass-produce PinTILT optics for AI smart glasses, backed by Korea Development …
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Amazon reveals Ring cameras will monitor home activity and power smart reminders
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzAmazon to Use Ring Cameras to Power Connected-Home Features Amazon will use Ring cameras to power connected-home features like pet-feeding reminders, raising questions about data collection and privacy controls. Amazon …
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Politics
SPIEGEL launches smart search to help descendants find Nazi files
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoSPIEGEL smart search helps descendants find Nazi-era files as rail investments lag and Rheinmetall steps in Der Spiegel’s smart search helps descendants find Nazi-era files; rail investments yield little and …
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Apple Smart Glasses Planned for 2027 as Company Tests Four Designs
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzApple smart glasses set for 2027 sales as Apple tests four frame designs Apple smart glasses could arrive in stores in 2027, with a possible unveiling late this year, as …