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After Trump's decree: fight for US funding for Tor, F-Droid and Let's Encrypt

Following a decree by US President Trump, the Open Technology Fund is no longer receiving funding. That is why the organization is now going to court.

Studio Ghibli style goes viral with OpenAI's new image generator

With OpenAI's new image generator, photos can be converted into a different style. The Internet loves it, creators find it questionable.

New look of iOS 19: How glassy should it be?

Apple's next iPhone operating system is said to have undergone a major overhaul. However, people in the Apple scene are not sure what this actually means.

German waters are named "Gulf of ..."

Users are having fun on Google Maps by naming bodies of water "Gulf of", obviously making fun of Donald Trump and Google.

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New pull limits at Docker Hub – only 10 pulls per hour for some customers

From April, Docker Hub will only allow unauthenticated users ten pulls per hour. Personal accounts and dependent services will also be restricted.

xAI integrates new image generator Aurora into Grok

Until now, Elon Musk's xAI image generator in Grok ran on the Flux.1 model from Germany. Now it is moving into its own model, Aurora.

Federal Council calls for rapid deployment for the police

Palantir is in live operation with the Bavarian police. The Federal Council is calling for the nationwide use of the data platform as an interim solution.

Business figures discrepancy: Tesla is probably missing 1.4 billion US dollars

Harvard study: Open source has an economic value of 8.8 trillion dollars

Washington Post: Trump confirms cyberattack against Russia in 2018

Oracle allegedly hacked: User data for sale on the darknet

Apple Watch Ultra 3: Better wireless, hopefully better blood pressure monitoring

4o model: New image generator in ChatGPT

OpenAI is updating the image generator in ChatGPT. In future, it will be based on the 4o model. Dall-E will be replaced.

Hand holding Samsung Galaxy smartphone with One UI 7

Samsung: One UI 7 rolls out to older Galaxy devices from April 7

The new version of the user interface for Samsung's smartphones and tablets brings new functions. One UI 7 will first be rolled out for Galaxy S24 & Co in April.

Without GPS: EU researchers develop satellite-independent navigation system

With Ranging Mode (R-Mode), the German Aerospace Center DLR is working with partners to develop an alternative to satellite-based navigation systems.

Expert opinion: AI puts German economy back on the path to productivity

The IW Cologne expects modest productivity growth over the next 15 years – primarily due to AI. This is the biggest technological lever.

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Change at the US Patent Office fuels fear of trolls

The US Patent and Trademark Office has further restricted access to a review procedure for already granted claims, making challenges more costly and complex.

Update now! Zero-day security vulnerability in Chrome is under attack

Google has released an update for the Chrome web browser. It closes a zero-day vulnerability that is already under attack.

Airbus shows low-cost LOAD defense drone against kamikaze drones

Fighting multiple kamikaze drones with conventional air defense systems is difficult. A defense drone from Airbus should change this and be cheaper.

Panorama of Prague together with GFX100RF

First images with Fujifilm's medium format compact GFX100RF

Fujifilm's new high-end compact GFX100RF surprised us and aroused our curiosity right at the presentation. We had the opportunity to gain our first impressions.

Final Cut Pro: Updates for Mac and iPad including image generators

Apple has updated its professional editing program on all platforms. This time it is (also) about AI – but not only.

Das volle Potenzial Ihrer Geschäftsdaten nutzen

Mehr als die Hälfte der Unternehmensdaten bleibt ungenutzt, und die Menge der erzeugten Daten steigt jährlich enorm an. Diese Diskrepanz verdeutlicht, wie notwendig ein effektives Datenmanagement ist.

"iHostage": Hostage-taking in Amsterdam Apple Store filmed for Netflix

Three years ago, a man tried to extort 200 million euros in cryptocurrency from Apple. The incident has now landed on a streaming service as an action thriller.

Bundeswehr tests Vision 60 from Ghost Robotics

At the end of the year, the Bundeswehr received several armed robot dogs from the US manufacturer Ghost Robotics. They are now being tested – without weapons.

Screenshot of the Windows Roadmap website

Microsoft presents public Windows roadmap

Microsoft is introducing a public Windows roadmap. The development status of new functions can be viewed there.

Gitlab security vulnerabilities: downgraded admins retain far-reaching rights

Several vulnerabilities threaten the Gitlab software development platform. Versions equipped against possible attacks are available for download.

Prof. Doria Ariel Stern at the HPI Digital Health Innovation Forum

Health economist wants to bring more science to the digital health community

Prof. Ariel Stern from the Hasso Plattner Institute explains which approaches could be used to improve digitalization in the healthcare sector.

Garmin Connect gets additional functions for a fee

Garmin has announced a subscription for its Connect app platform. For 9 euros a month, users receive additional functions such as in-depth fitness analyses.

The latest in Security

Storage appliances: Dell closes countless security gaps in Unity series

Firefox: Mozilla closes critical sandbox gap in Windows version

Cybercrime tool Atlantis AIO to enable automated password attacks

Splunk: Updates close security gaps in several products

SnapCenter backup solution: Attackers can take over systems as admin

The latest in Apple – iPhone, iPod, Mac & Co.

AirFly Pro 2: Bluetooth connection for airplanes and cars with more features

App store icon against a cloudy background

iOS 18: App Store updates slow down iPhone

Retail Stores: Apple gets global store manager

Apps from Threads, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger and Meta on one smartphone

WhatsApp can be set as the default on iPhones for the first time

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Robot dog runs much more energy-efficiently with passive mechanics

Walking with electric motor-driven legged robots is not very energy-efficient. Researchers have developed a passive mechanism to remedy this.

Galaxy Ring: Judge dismisses Samsung lawsuit against Oura

Samsung wanted to protect its Galaxy Ring with a lawsuit against Oura. A judge has now dismissed the case.

Facebook like in the old days: Separate friends feed without suggestions

Facebook again only shows posts from friends in a separate tab. No suggestions, no AI spam.

Nintendo's game consoles with Miis and virtual playing cards

Nintendo with virtual game cards for transferring games between consoles

Before the Switch 2 arrives, Nintendo announces an easy way to transfer digital games to other game consoles. Lending is also possible.

New York Times v. OpenAI: Judge allows main claims to proceed

OpenAI wanted the copyright lawsuit to be thrown out. However, the judge in charge refused and the main claims of the New York Times remain in place.

View of a section of terrain from the perspective of a drone with position data.

Without GPS: Maxar uses visual navigation system for military drones

Maxar Intelligence uses image data from a drone's on-board camera and compares it with 3D terrain data to determine its position. GPS is not required.

Screenshot aus "Assassin's Creed Shadows"

Ubisoft puts "Assassin's Creed" and "Far Cry" into new subsidiary

Ubisoft is outsourcing its well-known brands such as "Assassin's Creed" and "Far Cry" to a new subsidiary from – with additional support from Tencent.

A defective traffic light hangs from its mast by its cable.

Opinion on black-red digital policy: Bullshit bingo reloadad

Black-Red negotiates the nation's digital future, navigating the buzzword-filled landscape of "real-world laboratory lighthouses," says Falk Steiner.

"Federal Court of Justice" signs on building wall

BGH: Meta Platforms violates GDPR with app center for free games

Consumer associations can sue on behalf of consumers in the event of data protection violations. The Meta subsidiary Facebook is feeling the effects of this.

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ECJ: New hope for WhatsApp in dispute over record GDPR fine

An Advocate General of the European Court of Justice is questioning the procedure that led to a GDPR fine of 225 million euros for WhatsApp.

Abstract representation of different types of health data

BfArM head on plans for research data infrastructure, real world data and more

Data from those with statutory health insurance will soon be accessible for research. The BfArM is developing the necessary infrastructure for this initiative.

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The latest in Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft Copilot: New AI agents for research and data analysis presented

Prof. Lothar Wieler at the Health Innovation Forum

Digital Health Innovation Forum: Transatlantic exchange for more innovation

Tim Cook praises China's AI DeepSeek

AI model BERT learns European: EuroBERT presented

AI search: Google brings AI Overviews to Germany

The latest in Cars & Mobility

Car industry: 25 percent duty on US car imports by presidential decree

New functions for Porsche's infotainment

Nissan: Attempting a comeback with electric cars

Car manufacturers' carbon footprint: share of e-cars must continue to rise

Spotify brings new partner program to Germany

As of April 29, media professionals from Germany and eight other countries will be able to earn money from advertising on Spotify.

1400 instances without a license? VMware files suit against Siemens

Siemens is alleged to have used around 1,400 instances of VMware software in the USA without a valid license. The Broadcom subsidiary is now going to court.

Analyse und Lehren: So läuft ein Ransomware-Angriff ab

Das Einschleusen von Ransomware in Firmennetzwerke hat sich zu einem lukrativen Geschäftsmodell entwickelt. Im Webcast am 8. Mai können Sie erfahren, welche Fehler die Opfer machen und was Sie daraus für Ihre Sicherheitsstrategie lernen sollten.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition in front of a green and black background

Counterfeit GeForce graphics cards: RTX 3090 GPUs in RTX 4090 guise

Fraudsters in China go to great lengths with their fakes. Alleged GeForce RTX 4090s are almost indistinguishable from their real counterparts.

Simulation of the formation of particle-antiparticle pairs in two spatial dimensions

Qudits instead of qubits: Novel quantum computer simulates elementary particles

With five states instead of two, qubits could improve the performance of quantum computers. Initial simulations provide insights into particle physics.

Amazon withdraws over 15 million products from circulation

In 2024, the online retailer detected twice as many counterfeit products as in the previous year, even before the brands concerned had to report this.

Paramount+: Premium subscription still lacks Dolby Atmos sound

Paramount+'s premium version, promising 3D sound and 4K/HDR, is bookable now, but the features aren't available yet.

Speculation about Apple A20: How many nanometers will it be?

What's next for Apple's iPhone chips? There are various rumors from Asia about what TSMC might have up its sleeve.

23andMe customers delete their data and thus overburden IT

Following the insolvency of the genetic analysis company 23andMe, customers want to delete their data. The systems are struggling to cope with the onslaught.

More accessories from Apple subsidiary Beats: this time cables

Apple uses the brand reach of its audio subsidiary to sell high-margin accessories: After iPhone cases, USB-C cables are now following.

A drop-shaped, soft robot slips through a metal grid

Like T-1000: Liquid robot moves, divides and reunites

When you think of a liquid robot, you immediately think of the T-1000 from "Terminator 2". Researchers are developing a robot with similar properties.

Canon expands vlogging product range: PowerShot V1 and EOS R50 V unveiled

Canon presents cameras for content creators: The PowerShot V1 as a compact 4K camera and the EOS R50 V as a system camera with professional video functions.