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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.

Retail Stores: Apple gets global store manager

The well-known multi-manager Deirdre O'Brien is relieved: a new "Global Head of Stores" will now report to her.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

Fans of the best Apple Watch had to be strong in 2024: there was only a new color, nothing else. Will they be compensated this fall with the Ultra 3?

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

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Without GPS: EU researchers develop satellite-independent navigation system

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

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.

Lead story Container ship in front of barrier

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.

Washington Post: Trump confirms cyberattack against Russia in 2018

Oracle allegedly hacked: User data for sale on the darknet

Has there been an IT security incident at Oracle? Security researchers say yes, according to media reports Oracle denies an attack.

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

Open source software is worth trillions to the economy. However, researchers warn that companies contribute too little to the development of open source tools.

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Cybercrime tool Atlantis AIO to enable automated password attacks

Unfortunately, organized online crime never sleeps: security researchers have discovered Atlantis AIO, a powerful tool for hijacking accounts.

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Partial solar eclipse: visible everywhere in Germany depending on cloud cover

At midday on Saturday, the moon will move in front of the sun and partially cover it, even here in Germany. Your eyes will need protection when observing it.

Messaging via RCS: more security for everyone thanks to Universal Profile 3.0

Google and Apple soon want to enable end-to-end encryption for RCS. But that's not all: the entire standard is to be raised.

Time changeover: Why CET is preventing the abolition

On March 30, 2025, the clocks will change to summer time, while the abolition continues to stall. Two researchers show how the knot could be untied.

Software architecture houses in anime style

Many clients – one system: multi-tenant architecture in software projects

Applications for many customers require a multi-tenant architecture in which different models can be considered depending on the requirements.

Service Desks als Zielscheibe für Hacker

Service Desks sind ein beliebtes Ziel für Hackerangriffe. Schwache Sicherheitsmaßnahmen können dabei den Zugriff auf kritische Daten ermöglichen. Lesen Sie hier, welche Gegenmaßnahmen Unternehmen ergreifen sollten.

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PHP trend goes to own clouds, PHP 8 and Alpine Linux

PHP development is increasingly taking place on-premises. PHP 8.3 leads the hit list. Alpine Linux is becoming increasingly popular among operating systems.

Sahara dust, crystals and sunsets: The pictures of the week

Sahara dust colors the evening sky, glittering crystals shimmer in detail – This week, our gallery photographers once again show diversity.

AI in the workplace: majority of Germans consider themselves irreplaceable

According to the TÜV association, only one third of employees use generative AI for professional purposes. Many still consider their work to be irreplaceable.

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Violations of EU rules: Allegedly only minor penalties for Apple and Meta

The US companies allegedly have to change certain practices in the EU, but will probably escape a heavy fine. This should also appease Trump.

Higher Regional Court: Lidl must take back electronic waste free of charge

Lidl wanted to have the legal obligation for food retailers to take back old electrical appliances, classified as unconstitutional.

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.

The latest in Security

Gitlab security vulnerabilities: downgraded admins retain far-reaching rights

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Storage appliances: Dell closes countless security gaps in Unity series

New security vulnerabilities detected in photovoltaic systems

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.

Young developers: Apple announces winners of the Swift Student Challenge

Quicksilver app on the Mac, here restarting the Photos app

Quicksilver lives: Update of the macOS tool lands on Sequoia

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

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

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German administration cloud goes live

Something is happening in digitalization of German administration: The "Deutsche Verwaltungscloud" provides authorities with a marketplace for cloud services.

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Researchers: Banning cell phones is not a solution for more productivity

An experiment showed that people switch to other distractions when they don't have access to their smartphone at work.

A disorganized stack of credit cards and debit cards from various payment service providers such as Mastercard or Visa.

Asus, Bandai and more: Various manufacturer stores offline

The online store operator Digital River is insolvent. Asus and Crucial stores, among others, are therefore closed for the time being.

Microsoft revises log-ins and registrations

Log-ins and registrations for Microsoft services are to become simpler. The company is also aiming for standardized log-ins.

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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.

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.

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Microsoft presents public Windows roadmap

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

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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.

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.

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

In many airplanes and trains, there is only a cable connection for the entertainment systems. The AirFly Pro 2 helps – and can now do even more.

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The latest in Artificial Intelligence

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

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

Digital Health Innovation Forum: Transatlantic exchange for more innovation

Major server purchase: Apple about to place AI mega-order with Nvidia?

Tim Cook praises China's AI DeepSeek

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

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iOS 18: App Store updates slow down iPhone

If you have switched off the auto-update function in the iOS App Store, you will have to update manually on a regular basis.

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.

Künstliche Intelligenz erfolgreich einsetzen – die Rolle der CPU

Beim Einsatz von KI (Inferenz) kommt es primär auf Geschwindigkeit und Genauigkeit an. Effizienz und Sicherheit sind dabei aber ebenso wichtig wie die Unterstützung anderer geschäftskritischer Workloads.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

For the first time, iPhone users will have the option to select a non-Apple app as the default for messages and calls. Siri doesn't want to know about it.