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OpenWrt Two: jack of all trades router for OpenWrt fans

The second official OpenWrt router is significantly more powerful. Including: two SFP+ slots, Wi-Fi 7 and an SSD slot.

VMware: Companies will have to license 72 instead of 16 cores in future

Penalties return and the minimum number of cores to be licensed increases significantly: Broadcom continues its restructuring.

Email company Tuta must not become Apple's default app, complains to EU

The DMA should actually allow third parties to become the default app on the iPhone. In the case of Hanover-based Tutao GmbH, this only worked with pressure.

DOGE apparently wants to replace COBOL at the US Social Security Fund

DOGE wants to replace an old programming language at the social security fund in the shortest possible time. Experts are alarmed.

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Pixel 9a makes a start: Google reduces the charging voltage over time

With the Pixel 9a, Google introduces the “Battery life optimization” function to increase battery life. A similar function is already available on the Pixel 4a.

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Data leak at Oracle: Up to 2000 German victims? What is known and what is not

Data from the "Oracle Classic" cloud is for sale on the darknet. Analysts agree: the data is genuine. But some pieces of the puzzle are still missing.

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.

iPhone mirroring in the EU: still waiting for useful macOS function

4o model: New image generator in ChatGPT

iOS 18.4 release: Apple Intelligence starts in Germany

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US customs chaos: semiconductor products only partially exempt

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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch OLED in comparison

Nvidia reveals first details about the Switch 2 processor, including DLSS support. The rumor mill provides even more information.

Apache Tomcat: Attacks on critical security vulnerability ongoing

A critical vulnerability in Apache Tomcat allows malicious code to be injected. This is exactly what attackers are currently doing.

Hyperlight meets WebAssembly: Microsoft releases Hyperlight Wasm

The experimental project allows the execution of WebAssembly modules within a VM-based sandbox. It focuses on performance and security.

Kidflix: Investigators uncover pedophile network and arrest 79 suspects

Investigators have been looking into the darknet platform since the beginning of 2022. Like its namesake, it offered streaming videos - now it has been blocked.

"My coolest code": Bill Gates publishes source code from Altair Basic

Microsoft is celebrating its 50th birthday these days, and it all started with the Altair Basic program. Bill Gates has now published its source code.

Leak: iOS 19 probably available on fewer devices

iOS 19 hasn't been officially unveiled, but details are already out about which devices can use it — and which cannot. We're likely talking about three iPhones.

tvOS 18.4: What the new operating system brings for Apple TV devices

Apple's multimedia box was also updated this week. The new functions are not extensive, but interesting nonetheless.

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50 years of Microsoft: All signs point to Copilot

At Microsoft's 50th anniversary celebrations, there were lots of new functions for Copilot: From shopping to podcasts.

Visual Studio Code 1.99 makes Next Edit Suggestions generally available

The AI feature Next Edit Suggestions is now generally available and developers can integrate additional language models in the Copilot chat.

So arbeiten moderne Hacker-Fabriken

Hacker-Gruppen im digitalen Untergrund arbeiten oft schon in industriellem Maßstab. Sie adaptieren neue Technologien, sodass es ständig zu neuen Angriffswellen kommt. Doch die Security-Firmen ergreifen Gegenmaßnahmen.

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More training and certificates for Kubernetes and more cloud for the EU

News from Kubecon: With enough certificates, you can become a "Golden Kubestronaut". And a new EU cloud initiative is also coming.

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New security features for GitHub to protect secrets

Despite all security precautions, millions of secrets are still leaked from GitHub every year. New measures are intended to remedy the situation.

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Fighting spam: WhatsApp wants to regulate broadcast messages more strictly

WhatsApp wants to restrict the broadcast function, which allows users to reach many contacts at once. This is to protect against spam.

Epic may take Google and Samsung to court

Epic has its own app store, but Google and Samsung are making it extremely difficult to use. Epic is fighting back and has now had its first small success.

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LKA warns of false ETA application pages for entry to the UK

Since April, a permit called an ETA has been required to enter the UK. The police warn against fake application pages.

Apple devices from China: Tough blockade by Apple Intelligence

Anyone who buys a Mac, iPhone & iPad in China cannot start Apple Intelligence on it, even with a suitable account. Apple apparently uses hard geoblocking.

The latest in Security

Critical gap closed with maximum rating in Apache Parquet

Stylized image: A stack of burning Cisco appliances

Cisco: High-risk gaps in Meraki and Enterprise Chat

Apparently emptied accounts: Cyber attack on Australian pension funds

Only classified as a bug: Critical security vulnerability in Ivanti ICS attacked

AMD Ryzen: Security vulnerabilities in AI software

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

Class action: Apple to pay billions for "e-book consumer deception"

Because of Trump's tariffs: Tech stocks plummet again, Apple loses in particular

US tariff policy: Will the iPhone become significantly more expensive?

iPhone mini: Little hope for small Apple smartphone

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Google Pixel 10 allegedly with camera downgrade – but one more sensor

Pixel 10 series will probably be released in the summer. The base model is to receive a telephoto camera for the first time.

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EU online dispute resolution platform to be switched off in July

The European Online Dispute Resolution platform will be discontinued in July 2025 after around ten years. Complaints can no longer be submitted.

A pacemaker smaller than a grain of rice

A newly developed, tiny pacemaker for babies is chemically constructed in such a way that it is completely degraded.

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Microsoft is putting the brakes on the expansion of its own data centers

Microsoft is reportedly slowing down its plans for new data centers from Australia to London and Chicago. The reasons are unclear and probably complex.

One billion US dollars: Brussels allegedly plans gigantic DSA fine against X

For months, the EU Commission has been investigating whether Elon Musk's X violates the DSA.

Jülich supercomputer Jupiter starts trial operation

The Jülich container village is coming to life – as the first in Europe with more than one ExaFLOP/s.

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Star formation in the the Milky Way: Impressive image provides the answer

In the center of the Milky Way, the conditions are actually ideal for the formation of stars. Now there is a clue as to why so few are formed there.

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Campus Guardian Angel wants to deploy pepper spray drones at US schools

Armed drones from Campus Guardian Angel are designed to disable assassins in the event of attacks on US schools. The system is to be launched in Texas.

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Microsoft wants to lure companies into the Microsoft 365 subscription

Microsoft wants to convince its corporate customers of the benefits of its subscription model.

Nintendo Switch 2: High prices cause discussions

Games & hardware have been getting more expensive for years. The Switch 2 also packs a hefty price tag – Costs for the console and games are keeping fans busy.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is reportedly to be unveiled on May 13

Samsung's ultra-thin smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Edge, was originally due to be released in April. A new date is now being circulated.

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The latest in Artificial Intelligence

Study: Google's artificial intelligence successfully plays "Minecraft"

OpenAI under suspicion: GPT-4o allegedly trained with O'Reilly books

Saxony-Anhalt acquires Fobizz state license and launches digital learning world

AI regulation: How the AI Act is changing the healthcare sector

Meta plans 1000 US dollar glasses with display

The latest in Cars & Mobility

Renault Austral facelift: visually sharpened, drive unchanged

Skoda Elroq RS: top model with 250 kW power output

Hyundai Nexo: Fuel cell drive improved

Electric car Hyundai Ioniq 6 facelift: rear end visually toned down

Windows Preview: Fast system restore and revised start menu

Microsoft has included fast system recovery in new Windows Insider previews. There are also visual innovations.

High-speed drones to monitor Greenland's ice sheet

Climate change is threatening Greenland's ice. Drones are to collect data every twelve hours in order to gain a more accurate picture of the threat.

NIS-2: Warum Sie trotz Verschiebung handeln sollten

Die EU-Cyber-Sicherheitsrichtlinie NIS-2 ist als Gesetz in Deutschland noch nicht erlassen worden und wird vermutlich erst im Herbst 2025 in Kraft treten. In einem Webcast erklären wir, weshalb Unternehmen bis dahin nicht untätig sein und trotz Verschiebung handeln sollten.

April 4, 1975: Microsoft is founded

In 50 years, Microsoft has grown to become the world's largest software manufacturer. Legal disputes paved the way for this, even in the early days.

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Court of Appeal: Facebook may not arbitrarily block cultural institution

Meta has unlawfully blocked the Facebook page of Filmwerkstatt Düsseldorf, a Court has confirmed. This was probably triggered by the nipple ban.

Combating terrorism: BKA has significantly more online content deleted

In 2024, the BKA ordered the removal of terrorist online content by service providers in 482 cases. In 2023, it sent 249 removal orders.

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DMEA topics: Implanted chips, AI, electronic patient records and more

800 exhibitors have announced their attendance at the DMEA. The programme includes quirky keynotes and information events on health digitization.

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Galaxies die earlier than predicted

The James Webb space telescope has discovered a dead galaxy from early days of the universe. This means that galaxies can die earlier than previously assumed.

Raspi manufacturer discloses sales figures and costs

The manufacturer sold 7 million Raspberry Pis in 2024, with each single-board computer generating an average profit of 7.40 US dollars.

Report: hefty data protection fine for Tiktok

According to a report, the Irish Data Protection Commission is imposing a heavy fine on Tiktok parent company Bytedance – for transferring data to China.

"South of Midnight": Melancholic monster slaughter

In "South of Midnight" by Compulsion, players take on creepy monsters in the deepest south of the USA – framed by a grandiose soundscape.

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Reward offered for security vulnerabilities found in Fediverse software

Individual and small teams are responsible for Mastodon, Pixelfed & Co. Some money is now being made available to make their services more secure.

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HTW launches electricity storage initiative with specific household instructions

Home storage systems charge better based on forecasts. This is good for the power grid and your wallet. The HTW shows how it works.

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The latest in Robotics

Artificial tuna fin to accelerate underwater drones

Security vulnerabilities in robot dog Unitree Go1 enable takeover

Semi-humanoid centaur robot to work in hotels

World's smallest untethered flying robot is just under one centimeter tall

Robot dog runs much more energy-efficiently with passive mechanics

The latest in Enterprise Computing

Loading container images: Keeping Docker Hub Rate Limits under control

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