Austria Adopts USB-C Standard for All Electronic Devices

The move follows a 2022 EU law on a common charging cable aimed at reducing electronic waste and saving consumers money.
People in Austria Check Their Smartphones 36 Times a Day

Nearly a third spend at least four hours a day on their devices, rising to over five hours for those aged 14 to 29.
Over Three-Quarters of Children in Austria Own Smartphones

Some 58% of children aged five to eight, 81% of those aged nine to twelve, and nine in ten children aged 13 to 17 own a smartphone or tablet.
TEDxTU Wien: Exploring Big Ideas and Simple Solutions

The TEDx event in Vienna balanced big ideas like creativity with practical issues like bureaucracy and corporate mindsets.
Apprenticeships on the Rise in Vienna as Female Numbers Grow

Around 3,400 companies in Vienna now offer apprenticeship, with the city council training about 600 apprentices in over 20 professions.
Adidas to Close Runtastic Offices in Austria, 170 Jobs Affected

The affected employees will have the chance to apply for roles at Adidas sites in Herzogenaurach, Amsterdam and Zaragoza.
Vienna to Add Hydrogen Buses in 2025

Ten new hydrogen-powered buses will be introduced to the centre of Vienna from 2025, marking the first use of such technology in the city.
Global Tech Outage Disrupts Flights, Banking and Media

Berlin’s airport temporarily suspended all flights while technical issues also affected Vienna Airport, and hundreds of passengers at Madrid Airport were left stranded.
Viennese Entrepreneur Explores Future with Implant Technology

Thomas Urbanek says he is “feeling fine” after receiving his fifth hand-implanted chip. They allow him to lock and unlock doors, start cars, control alarm systems, store passwords and contacts, access cryptocurrency and more.