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US car tariffs confuse with tariff code for computers and hard drives

The US customs sweep caused confusion. In some cases, general customs codes are included for computer hardware.

Intensification of the trade war: China blacklists US drone companies

China continues to fuel the trade war with the USA and is targeting the US drone industry. Drone companies are no longer to receive components.

Asus, Lenovo and Co.: Notebook manufacturers suspend deliveries to the USA

After Razer and Framework, other major PC manufacturers such as Lenovo, Asus and others are suspending the movement of goods to the USA.

OpenSSL 3.5.0 now contains post-quantum procedures

With the new LTS version 3.5.0, OpenSSL adds the post-quantum methods ML-KEM, ML-DSA and SLH-DSA to its library.

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.

Package manager apt makes version jump to 3.0.0

The Linux package manager apt has now been released as stable version 3.0.0. It brings an improved display, for example.

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.

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OpenWrt Two: jack of all trades router for OpenWrt fans

iPhone 17 Pro: But no (completely) new look – Major redesign not until 2027

Kawasaki promises a rideable robot lion as an off-road vehicle

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Framework agreement: MS-365 alternative OpenDesk to conquer the Bundeswehr

China develops its own HDMI alternative GPMI

China's GPMI connection is faster than Thunderbolt 5 and charges devices with twice the power. Huawei and other manufacturers see it as an alternative to HDMI.

Meta cheats on Llama 4 benchmark

Meta cheated a little with the results of Llama 4 in the chatbot arena. Meta explained that they were experimenting.

Galaxy S25 Enterprise Edition: Samsung promises 8 years of Android updates

Android updates for a period of seven years are not enough? Samsung is adding another year for enterprise customers.

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

Due to the EU's Digital Markets Act, iPhone remote control has not been available for the Mac until now. Will this change in April?

Genetics: Colossal Biosciences claims to have revived the direwolf

The US company Colossal Biosciences claims to have revived the direwolf, which died out thousands of years ago. Scientists consider this to be misleading.

Toilet seat detects atrial fibrillation

The “HARO ECG seat” from Hamberger Medical is designed to detect cardiac arrhythmia early on. Sensors for a 6-channel ECG are built into the seat to do this.

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A special Starlink: the Bundeswehr tests development of satellite constellations

The Bundeswehr has confirmed to Handelsblatt that the construction of one or more satellite constellations is being examined – by German companies.

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Youtube Premium Lite can now be booked in Germany

Fewer ads, no background playback: YouTube's reduced premium version is available in Germany.

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AI increases electricity demand: Data centers will consume twice as much in 2030

Experts expect the power consumption of data centers to double by 2030 due to AI. Half of the electricity currently comes from fossil fuels.

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.

Google launches a major attack on Cursor AI and Copilot with Firebase Studio

Newly launched Firebase Studio uses AI to develop complete applications, including backend, app, testing, documentation and deployment.

Web development: Next.js 15.3 drives the Bundler Turbopack forward

With the webpack successor Turbopack, alpha builds are now possible and the TypeScript language service plug-in has become faster and more reliable.

In permanent flight mode: four percent of the population offline

No online banking, no social media: According to the Federal Statistical Office, almost three million people in Germany live without the internet.

Security updates: Websites created with Drupal are vulnerable

Security gaps in various modules of the CMS Drupal endanger websites created with it.

Oracle intrusion: company admits to data theft – and continues to play it down

An e-mail to customers mentions an attack, but only superfluous servers and no customer data are affected. Is this yet another case of quibbling?

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MIT develops small, energy-efficient one-legged hopping robot

The MIT jumping robot is only 5 cm tall and weighs less than a gram. But it can still make big jumps.

The latest in Security

Dell PowerScale OneFS: Default password enables account takeover

Acess Points and Siwtches are attacked by a criminal

HPE Aruba: Security patches for access points and other hardware

Linux kernel: Attackers attack older security leaks

Fortinet plugs security holes in several products

OpenSSH 10 relies on standards for quantum-safe key exchange

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

Report: First major Apple manufacturer wants to come to the USA

Discount: Apple sells TV+ access at a discount for three months

Ahead of US tariffs, Apple reportedly flew in devices to avoid additional costs

Vision Pro 2 allegedly in production

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NASA's Juno probe switched to safe mode

During its 71st close flyby of Jupiter, the Juno probe went into safe mode twice. According to NASA, this could be due to the radiation.

Antitrust pressure: Google opens Android infotainment to third-party providers

At the urging of the German Federal Cartel Office, Google has agreed to change the conditions for use in car infotainment.

Mediatek Dimensity 9400+: Higher clock speed, more AI, more wireless

With the Plus version, Mediatek presents its new smartphone processor. The Dimensity 9400+ is not only faster than its predecessor.

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License dispute: Microsoft runs out of time to reach agreement with CISPE

Microsoft must deliver the multi-tenant version of Azure Local in the next few weeks. Otherwise, the CISPE association may file another competition complaint.

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Library of Congress: Windows 95 startup sound "worth preserving for all time"

Every year, the Library of Congress adds 25 sound documents to a list of the most important recordings. This year, Windows 95 and Minecraft are honored.

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Android XR: Google demonstrates AR glasses at TED conference

Google seems to be making progress in the development of smart glasses with a display.

IServ Group retroactively takes over Logodidact

The digital school platform offering IServ continues to grow. The Braunschweig-based company has now acquired SBE network solutions GmbH with Logodidact.

Wordpress: Your own website with one AI click

In future, creating a website will be as easy as having a conversation, says Wordpress and presents a corresponding AI tool.

VMware backs down: companies can continue to license 16 cores

First Broadcom announced that VMware customers would have to license at least 72 cores instead of 16. Now the company has reversed its decision.

Coalition agreement: business hopeful, civil rights activists horrified

Reactions to the black-red coalition agreement vary in the digital sector. Industry sees plans as positive and is calling for action to be taken quickly.

DMEA: How AI is being used in medical practices and clinics

Various start-ups will present their products at the DMEA. Intelligent and secure voice processing seems to be a key focus for medical practices and clinics.

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The latest in Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI writes economic blueprint for the EU

AI report: Artificial intelligence increasingly becoming part of everyday life

More performance in less space: Dell announces new servers for AI workloads

EU Commission: "AI Gigafactories" to strengthen Europe as a business location

Windows 11: Insiders receive new Copilot functions

The latest in Cars & Mobility

Peugeot e-208 electric car update: charging level limitation and increased range

E-car Smart #5 Brabus: an attempt to stand out from the rest

Auto industry: Continental only wants to manufacture tires

2.5 billion USD: Infineon to acquire Marvell's automotive Ethernet division

USA halts prosecution of cryptocurrencies and NFTs

The cryptocurrency industry no longer has to fear prosecution by the US federal judiciary. Ongoing charges will be dropped.

Current research reveals new details about the sinking of the Titanic

A scan of the wreck of the Titanic has been analyzed again. This revealed previously unknown details. There are also new findings on the cause of the accident.

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.

Crypto scandal surrounding $Libra: Argentina's president must face parliament

A committee of inquiry is to shed light on the $Libra memecoin crypto scandal. The focus is on the role of President Javier Milei.

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Corruption probe: Prosecutors indict European Huawei chief

A key Huawei executive in Europe is among the suspects in the Belgian investigation into corruption in the EU Parliament in favor of the tech company.

Opinion: A coalition for the industrious and founders – or the crash is coming

The federal government must deliver – for start-ups and SMEs. Anyone who wants to get something off the ground must no longer be suffocated by regulations.

Digital policy: Black-Red creates Ministry for Digitalization

Less than six weeks after the Bundestag elections, the CDU, CSU and SPD have agreed to form a government. A digital ministry will be formed, led by the CDU.

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Despite security concerns: "sanction-proven use" of the e-patient file is coming

The tests for electronic patient records, which are currently more of a burden, are to be expanded. The security situation is unclear.

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Asteroid 2024 YR₄, shaped like a hockey puck, comes from an unexpected region

Although the danger to Earth has been averted, research interest in the asteroid 2024 YR4 has not yet dried up. Its shape has now been determined.

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Windows 10: Computer recycling at the end of support

A Microsoft document on the end of support for Windows 10 is making waves, advising users to recycle old computers.

Starlink antenna for free – but only with an annual contract

Starlink waives the purchase price of the antenna when a twelve-month contract is concluded. However, this is subject to certain conditions.

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Indie hit's successor: “Hades 2” also initially only on PC and Switch consoles

After a final major update, "Hades 2" should be ready this year. Initially, it can only be played on PC and Nintendo consoles.

Paramount+ now with German sound in 5.1 and Dolby Atmos

Two weeks after the launch of the premium subscription, the video streaming service officially offers German audio in the promised quality.

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FLUID robots in a laboratory environment

Open source robot helps develop new materials

Hyundai wants to buy tens of thousands of Atlas robots from Boston Dynamics

Security vulnerabilities in robot dog Unitree Go1 enable takeover

Agility Robotics increases the safety of its humanoid robot Digit

Semi-humanoid centaur robot to work in hotels

The latest in Enterprise Computing

GIMP: Code smuggling loophole in version branch 2

Microsoft increases prices for on-premises servers

NIS2 implementation delayed – Companies must act nonetheless