https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/blog Digital journalism, technology analysis and innovation from Switzerland. en Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:31:14 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/internet/read-ai-en https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/internet/read-ai-en Read.ai transcibes online meetings and sends the summary to all invitees. What you need to know about costs, privacy, and article 179-ter before using it in a professional environment. Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:48:54 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/wispr-flow https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/wispr-flow Wispr Flow transforms voice into clean text on Mac, Windows, iPhone, and Android. Here is how it works, how much it costs, and how much time you can save. Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:52:19 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/leisure/hoto-vacum https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/leisure/hoto-vacum Hoto cordless vacuum cleaner: it vacuums, blows, inflates, and seals. It fits in the door pocket. Available in Switzerland on Galaxus and Amazon for around 60-70 francs. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:36:28 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/plaud-en https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/plaud-en A thirty-gram object listens to meetings and transforms them into summaries with AI. A review of the Plaud Note Pro, including prices and Swiss regulations. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:12:03 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/ai-brain https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/ai-brain Every company already has a brain, but it is scattered across emails, PDFs, and people's heads. Here is how to gather it and introduce it to AI. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:12:58 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/double-whatsapp https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/double-whatsapp It allows you to use, for example, a business number and a private number. WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business are your new allies. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:47:54 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/tissot-touch-solar https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/tissot-touch-solar 6 months without placing the watch on a charger: the Tissot T-Touch Connect Solar uses solar energy. Swiss Made with essential notifications and a decade-long lifespan. Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:18:47 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/xiaomi-band10 https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/xiaomi-band10 Xiaomi Smart Band 10: at 35 francs it tracks sleep, steps, and heart rate, notifying you of calls and messages. 21-day battery life, brilliant display. Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:44:24 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/ai-week-milan https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/ai-week-milan There is a precise moment when you realize you aren't at just any ordinary trade show. It is when you look for a place to sit and cannot find one, because there are 25,000 other people there. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:36:57 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/latitude59-2026 https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/latitude59-2026 Latitude 59 degrees north. The same parallel as Helsinki and Anchorage, Alaska. This is the name of the festival held every year in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Sun, 31 May 2026 07:33:52 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/internet/starlink-internet-from-space-at-30-francs-per-month https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/internet/starlink-internet-from-space-at-30-francs-per-month Let me tell you about a scene I have experienced many times. A client calls me from his cottage in a Ticino valley. He wants internet. He has tried 4G/5G: but...... Sun, 24 May 2026 08:27:04 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/mobility/xiaomi-su7ultra-l-auto-che-parla-con-la-vostra-casa-e-wow https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/mobility/xiaomi-su7ultra-l-auto-che-parla-con-la-vostra-casa-e-wow Xiaomi SU7 Ultra: the only car that turns on your home lights and heating from the steering wheel! Human x Car x Home ecosystem, autonomous parking, XiaoAi. Coming soon Sat, 16 May 2026 22:00:47 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/shopping/why-paying-with-your-phone-is-more-secure-than-paying-with-a-card https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/shopping/why-paying-with-your-phone-is-more-secure-than-paying-with-a-card Your card number never leaves the phone. In its place travels a disposable token. Securer than plastic. Sun, 10 May 2026 09:55:56 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/xiaomi-ultrathin-powerbank-as-large-as-a-credit-card-but https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/xiaomi-ultrathin-powerbank-as-large-as-a-credit-card-but It’s not like other power banks. The UltraThin Magnetic 5000 15W is just 6 mm thick, weighs 98 g, and attaches magnetically. You can carry it with you at all times without even noticing it. Sun, 03 May 2026 09:43:40 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/ankerzolo-140w-the-charger-with-the-display-that-changes-everything https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/ankerzolo-140w-the-charger-with-the-display-that-changes-everything Discover the Anker Zolo 140W: the compact travel charger with 4 ports and a color display that charges all your devices simultaneously. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:26:23 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/lyra-the-free-app-that-lets-you-listen-to-music-for-free https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/lyra-the-free-app-that-lets-you-listen-to-music-for-free Lyra: the free app for listening to music without ads and without subscriptions. Unlimited streaming of songs, playlists, and albums. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:34:53 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/education/recallswiss-the-swiss-confederation-s-app-that-alerts-you https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/education/recallswiss-the-swiss-confederation-s-app-that-alerts-you RecallSwiss: the free app from the Confederation that alerts you about product recalls. How to activate it on your phone in two minutes. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:58:25 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/internet/notebooklm-the-smart-notebook-for-your-documents https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/internet/notebooklm-the-smart-notebook-for-your-documents Many readers are starting to feel surrounded by acronyms: AI, chatbots, Gemini. Within this world, Google has created a tool that is low-profile but very useful. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:07:26 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/goodbye-roaming-browse-abroad-with-esims-from-esim-eco https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/goodbye-roaming-browse-abroad-with-esims-from-esim-eco The Ticino-based portal ESIM.ECO eliminates roaming costs. Data eSIMs for travelers in 200 countries: keep your Swiss number and browse without limits. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:41:31 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/whatsapp-finally-summarizes-voice-messages https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/whatsapp-finally-summarizes-voice-messages For years, we have complained about voice notes. One-minute ones are tolerable. Three-minute ones start to become a burden. Those lasting seven minutes or more become a minor daily torment. Now, WhatsApp is introduced a feature that truly changes how we experience them: automatic summaries of voice messages using artificial intelligence. Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:46:11 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/education/gemini-and-nanobanana-from-phrase-to-image-in-seconds https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/education/gemini-and-nanobanana-from-phrase-to-image-in-seconds NanoBanana is the image generator integrated into Google's Gemini: write a prompt and get custom graphics, in either fast mode or Pro for more polished results. It also works for retouching existing photos, making it useful for work, social media, and daily communication without requiring graphic design skills. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:33:58 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/mobile-world-congress-2026-special https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/mobile-world-congress-2026-special Barcelona surprised me. Here is what will change in your life Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:47:43 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/airpods-pro-transform-the-iphone-into-a-pocket-interpreter https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/airpods-pro-transform-the-iphone-into-a-pocket-interpreter Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:34:35 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/mobility/tesla-cambia-per-sempre-come-vedremo-un-auto https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/mobility/tesla-cambia-per-sempre-come-vedremo-un-auto Sat, 21 Feb 2026 22:32:12 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/internet/natasha-when-ai-is-effectively-too-human https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/internet/natasha-when-ai-is-effectively-too-human Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:20:28 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/the-usb-c-port https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/the-usb-c-port In this article, we will learn how to recognize the differences between them Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:25:16 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/internet/that-subscription-you-don-t-remember-activating-and-that-is-now-asking-you-for-money https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/internet/that-subscription-you-don-t-remember-activating-and-that-is-now-asking-you-for-money Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:12:44 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/blockchain/iniziativa-bitcoin https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/blockchain/iniziativa-bitcoin In recent months, there has been increasing talk of the Bitcoin Initiative, a proposal born in Switzerland that aims to include Bitcoin in the Federal Constitution. The objective is not to replace the Swiss franc nor to introduce a dual state currency. The idea is more pragmatic: to protect the country's economic freedom and ensure that citizens and institutions can […] Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:20:05 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/pairdrop https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/pairdrop Sometimes you don’t need an app. You don’t need an account. You don’t even need the right cable. You just need a quick way to transfer a file from one device to another without wasting time. This is where PairDrop comes in—a service that deserves a place among the most useful tools for daily digital life. PairDrop is a simple web page. […] Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:01:52 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/leisure/together-price https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/leisure/together-price Today, everything is subscription-based. Movies, music, antivirus, cloud space, productivity software, study apps. And every month, the credit card takes a hit. But the question is: if the plan you have allows for multiple users, why not share it and split the costs? This is where Together Price comes in, a platform specifically designed to […] Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:35:05 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/education/pagamenti-istantanei https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/education/pagamenti-istantanei Since this summer, paying in just a few seconds, 24/7, has become a reality in Switzerland as well. These are no longer just promises or upcoming projects: instant transfers are here, and they work even on weekends and at night. It all sounds great, you might say. And indeed, it is. But as always […] Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:07:10 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/education/colori-usb https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/education/colori-usb It happens to everyone: you plug a USB flash drive into your PC and notice that the port is blue. Or maybe white. Or even black. Have you ever wondered why USB ports aren't all the same? Spoiler: it’s not for looks. Every color tells a story of speed, technology, and compatibility. And in a world where every second […] Sun, 07 Dec 2025 01:16:17 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/beem https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/beem In the corporate world, danger no longer arrives only through the front door. Today, it takes nothing more than opening an email, connecting to the wrong Wi-Fi, or using a smartphone for work: in an instant, malware can infiltrate and put everything at risk. It is within this context that Swisscom has launched beem net, its intelligent network security platform, designed to […] Sun, 30 Nov 2025 01:05:09 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/sunrise5gsa https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/sunrise5gsa They had been talking about it for years, everyone was promising it, but in the end... Sunrise actually did it. For a few days now, the first 5G Standalone (SA) has been active on a commercial network. Sun, 23 Nov 2025 09:03:20 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/mobility/fartiq https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/mobility/fartiq How many times have we rushed onto a bus or train, perhaps forgetting to stamp a ticket, buy one, or figure out exactly which zone we are traveling through? For those living in Ticino (and beyond), this happens often, especially with such a widespread public transport network. But now, there is an app that makes everything simpler and... automatic. It’s called FAIRTIQ, and […] Sun, 16 Nov 2025 08:41:22 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/leisure/swatch39 https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/leisure/swatch39 In the midst of an era dominated by smartwatches, curved displays, and wrist notifications, there are those who still manage to launch a traditional hands-and-dial watch… and get the whole world talking. This happened with the **Swatch What If? Tariff No. 39**, an entirely Swiss provocation that has already made history. It can only be purchased in Switzerland, costs **139 francs**, and […] Sun, 09 Nov 2025 09:39:44 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/education/dark-ai https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/education/dark-ai Until yesterday, targeting a company, a bank, or a public administration required expert hackers, months of work, and sophisticated software. Not anymore. Today, one simply needs to pay through certain hidden circuits of the web and download an artificial intelligence model trained to do harm. Welcome to the era of Dark AI. An underground world, silent, but increasingly powerful. […] Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:32:43 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/iphone-air https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/iphone-air It arrived only a few weeks ago, but it has already marked a turning point: iPhone Air, the latest addition to the Apple family, has completely eliminated the physical SIM. No more slots, no more cards to insert or remove. Only eSIM, the virtual card that lives inside the phone and is activated digitally. A bold choice, but also an inevitable one. […] Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:05:37 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/blockchain/planb https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/blockchain/planb Some cities wait for change. And then there is Lugano, which has decided to build it. On October 24 and 25, the economic capital of Ticino will once again take the international spotlight with a new edition of the Plan ₿ Forum, the event that brings together the global elite of financial innovation, Bitcoin, and blockchain. But this isn't just about conferences [...] Sat, 18 Oct 2025 23:18:03 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/education/password-come-gestirle https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/education/password-come-gestirle Who hasn't been in this situation? A website asks for your password and… nothing, a total blank. We try the usual one, then the e-mail one, then “password123”. Nothing. Finally, we click on “Forgot password?” and start all over again. The truth is that today we are drowning in passwords, and trying to remember them all is almost impossible. […] Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:38:24 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/internet/tracciati-ovunque https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/internet/tracciati-ovunque Sometimes it is enough to open a new app, and after a few seconds the message arrives: “Do you want to allow access to your location?”. Many click “yes” without thinking about it. Others don’t even realize they have already granted permission. In this way, our phone tells the story of our every movement, even when we don’t want it to. But why do so many apps want to know where […] Sun, 05 Oct 2025 09:06:49 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/education/digitalizzare-i-documenti https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/education/digitalizzare-i-documenti Invoices, contracts, medical reports, warranties. Every home is full of paper. And when you need to find a specific document, the hunt begins in drawers, boxes, and among piles archived years ago. At one time, this was normal. Not anymore. With just a few digital tools, you can simplify everything, transforming paper into easily accessible, organized files, and most importantly […] Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:51:53 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/internet/tv-garden https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/internet/tv-garden Last week we talked about Radio Garden, that fascinating application that allows you to listen to any radio station on the planet simply by rotating a globe. Today it is the turn of its visual "cousin": it's called TV Garden, and the concept is the same, but this time you watch, not just listen. While radio works with the imagination, the […] Sat, 20 Sep 2025 23:53:49 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/speciale-referendum-e-id https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/innovation/speciale-referendum-e-id It was January 1, 1995. Switzerland, proud of its precision and innovation, became the first country on the European continent to issue identity cards in "credit card" format: durable, modern, and easy to carry in a wallet. It was a move that set a precedent and made us feel ahead of everyone else. Today, nearly thirty years later, the scene […] Sun, 14 Sep 2025 08:47:49 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/shopping/rischi-dello-shopping-online https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/shopping/rischi-dello-shopping-online Shopping online is convenient, fast, and often cost-effective. A single click is all it takes to have a new appliance, a pair of shoes, or a gift for a grandchild delivered to your door. However, amidst so many opportunities, there are also hidden risks, scams, and digital traps. This is why it is important to learn how to shop wisely. It’s not about always being suspicious, but […] Sun, 07 Sep 2025 07:48:04 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/education/scrivere-meglio-ai https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/education/scrivere-meglio-ai Some dream of writing a book, others struggle to compose a formal email, and some would like to fix their CV but don't know where to start. Today, in all these cases, artificial intelligence can provide a tangible helping hand. Not by replacing our own voice, but by helping us find the right words with less effort. The tools of [...] Sat, 30 Aug 2025 23:06:31 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/internet/radio-garden https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/internet/radio-garden There is an application that, with a single touch, allows you to listen to any radio station in the world as if you were right there. No complicated lists, no menus: just an interactive globe to explore with your finger. It is called Radio Garden, and it offers a unique, almost poetic experience that unites technology and humanity. In an era where algorithms decide what we should […] Sun, 27 Jul 2025 09:06:16 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/app-che-semplificano-la-vita https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/app-che-semplificano-la-vita We have dozens of applications on our smartphones, many of which remain unused. Some take up space, others all seem the same; yet, in this digital sea, there are little gems that can truly make a difference in daily life. These aren't the usual apps that everyone knows. In fact, because of their very simplicity and discretion, they often go unnoticed. But one […] Sat, 19 Jul 2025 23:23:24 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/smishing https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/telephony/smishing It happens more often than you might think. While browsing online or downloading an app, you click "accept" without reading too much, perhaps intrigued by a free trial or content that seems harmless. Then, weeks later, comes the surprise on your bank statement: a monthly charge whose origin you can't remember. This also happened recently to […] Sun, 13 Jul 2025 08:15:35 GMT https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/education/manus https://www.lucacarbone.ch/en/education/manus In the increasingly crowded landscape of artificial intelligence, a new one is born every day. They all promise wonders, but often stop at words: they write, suggest, answer… but then, when it’s time to actually get something done, it’s up to us. What if, instead, an AI were capable not only of explaining, but of executing complex operations in our place […] Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:05:09 GMT