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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

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

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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.

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?

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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.

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

CarPlay: Display and connection problems after update to iOS 18.4

"Helldivers 2": Developers suddenly lock out players with older CPUs

Renault Austral facelift: visually sharpened, drive unchanged

Leaker: Solid-state buttons for the iPhone not yet off the table

In recent years, there has been a lot of hype about a possible de-mechanization of iPhone operation. This has not yet been completely buried at Apple.

Apple Intelligence for China: it should be ready by summer

Apple is stepping up the pace with its special AI system for China. With the help of local partners, it should work faster than the smarter Siri.

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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.

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.

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Cashless: Black-Red wants to make electronic payment options mandatory

The planned coalition government wants to make tax fraud more difficult. Businesses will therefore have to offer electronic payment options in addition to cash.

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.

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

The IT system house of the BWI has concluded a framework agreement with Zendis for "sovereign communication and collaboration solutions" such as OpenDesk.

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

Smart presents the top model of the #5, which can leave many sports cars behind with its 475 kW despite its heavy SUV format.

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Search for extraterrestrial life: We can also learn from failure

So far, no evidence has been found that life exists on other planets. If this does not change with better instruments, it will also be instructive.

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.

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HCL: Security vulnerabilities in BigFix, DevOps and more products

HCL warns of security vulnerabilities, some of which are critical. Updates are available for BigFix, DevOps, Traveler and Connections.

Auto industry: Continental only wants to manufacture tires

Continental shrinks: After the automotive parts division, Continental now also wants to outsource the plastics division Contitech.

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

Infineon wants to enter the network business. The manufacturer is purchasing the basis for this for 2.5 billion US dollars.

Fewer bugs: Maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman pushes for Rust in the Linux kernel

At KubeCon, Greg Kroah-Hartman spoke out in favor of Rust in the Linux kernel. The programming language reduces the effort required to find errors in the code.

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ToddyCat: Malware exploits security vulnerability in antivirus software

Instead of protecting systems from malware, a vulnerability in Eset antivirus protection has led to the execution of malware.

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Remanufactured products: Refurbed reports jump in sales

In 2023, Refurbed, which was founded in 2017, broke the external sales barrier of one billion euros. It has now reached two billion in a much shorter time.

The latest in Security

Europcar: Customer data and source codes stolen

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Android patchday: Attackers exploit gaps in the USB audio driver

CrushFTP: New CVE entry and details of attacked vulnerability

XZ-Utils: Vulnerability probably enables code smuggling

Bitdefender GravityZone: Critical security vulnerability puts users at risk

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

Apple's new "home device" will probably not arrive until next year

"Panic buying" of iPhones: US customers snap up iPhones before customs start

How Apple could partially circumvent the Trump tariffs

Invite app aka invitations from Apple on the iPhone

First major update for Apple's new invitations app

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Storing carbon dioxide under the German North Sea is possible

To achieve the climate targets, the German government approved the underground storage of carbon dioxide. A research association is exploring the North Sea.

WordPress: only one major release in 2025

Companies contribute less to WordPress, which is why there's only one major release this year. The truth is, nothing comes from Automattic itself at the moment.

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.

Climate neutrality in the EU: Google would like to help with AI

Google is wooing the EU with proposals on how climate targets can be achieved using AI. Three stages are recommended.

Google Gemini Live: AI sees what you see

Google makes camera and screen sharing available for Gemini Live. An "intuitive helper" in real time.

WSUS Driver Synchronization: Microsoft postpones end

Microsoft wanted to switch off driver distribution via WSUS (WSUS Driver Synchronization) on 18 April. The end has now been postponed.

Saturn's moon Titan could harbor life – but only extremely little

Besides Earth, Titan is seen as one of the most life-friendly places in the solar system. But it could only carry a few kilograms of cells - in total.

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.

Skills shortage: three out of four companies train employees for Industry 4.0

According to Bitkom, German companies need more skilled workers due to Industry 4.0. That's why they're training their employees and want to lay off competitors.

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Online orders: Zalando punishes "immoderate" returners

Free returns are part of Zalando's company promise. However, some customers went too far. They can no longer order anything for the time being.

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Secret browser monitoring of schoolchildren? Google sued

Google is secretly harvesting data from US schoolchildren and using the data for commercial purposes. This is the accusation made by parents in a lawsuit.

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The latest in Artificial Intelligence

Shopify CEO relies on AI instead of new hires and more resources

WTF: AI avatar busted as "lawyer" in New York court

WhatsApp experiments with new data protection function

Image generator from GPT-4o: what is probably behind the technical breakthrough

Image generator: Midjourney releases new V7 model

The latest in Cars & Mobility

Autonomous driving in Germany: what is permitted is permitted

Energy transition in Germany: transport sector slows down

Skoda Elroq RS: top model with 250 kW power output

Hyundai Nexo: Fuel cell drive improved

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DOGE "hackathon" to bring together all US tax data

Taxpayer data that has been painstakingly kept separate is to be quickly merged in the cloud. Palantir may contribute a mega API.

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.

Künstliche Intelligenz in der Softwareentwicklung – Chancen und Risiken

KI kann die Softwarebereitstellung beschleunigen und effizienter machen - birgt aber auch Risiken. Sicherheitslücken, schlechtere Codequalität und Ineffizienz können unerwünschte Folgen sein.

Because of Trump's tariffs: Framework takes cheap laptops off sale in the USA

Framework takes action after the announcement of new US tariffs and removes some laptops from its range in the USA. Otherwise, this would lead to a loss.

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Opinion: The arguments for Microsoft 365 are this bad

According to Microsoft, MS Office is impractical and too expensive – The M365 cloud is the future! Moritz Förster takes the adventurous argument apart.

Apple's next iPhone operating system: When is iOS 19 coming?

Apple follows certain rules when it comes to the release of its operating systems. The Mac & i forecast shows when iOS will be released this year.

Bosch eBike Flow app: Update 1.26 manages multiple e-bikes

Bosch's "eBike Flow" app can manage several e-bikes with a smart system in the Flow app. This is practical for owners of several electric bikes, for example.

Nvidia releases PhysX completely as open source

The physics library for games is now also available with sources for GPUs for the first time. This opens up completely new possibilities for modders.

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Forecasting machine: How AI is set to improve rail travel information

In long-distance transport, Deutsche Bahn plans using AI to report a stop failure 60 minutes in advance. Abrupt increases during stops are to be avoided.

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

It looks like a large robot dog, but is supposed to replicate a lion – Whether Kawasaki's "Corleo" is more than a concept remains uncertain at this time.

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

Apple's iPhone 17 Air is to get a new form factor. But what's next for the Pro models? The rumor mill is in dispute. There's also information on the 19.