All-in-one water cooling systems: Asetek's ubiquitous patent expiresFor many years, Asetek sued manufacturers who integrated pumps into their CPU coolers. Now the underlying patent is expiring.
With the Xcode ribbon of sympathy: Why many devs remain loyal to AppleA harshly worded US ruling, punitive measures by the EU: But Apple can still be sure of the loyalty of small app developers. An analysis.
Warning of frame breakage: Cowboy recalls e-bike model C4 ST (MR)The Belgian e-bike manufacturer Cowboy has launched a recall for the step-through model C4 ST (MR). Owners should no longer use it.
Blood oxygen function on the Apple Watch remains banned in the USAThe pulse oximeter on Apple's US version of its computer watch has been switched off for more than a year. Meanwhile, the patent dispute with Masimo continues.
Meta-CEO Zuckerberg: "AI will write better code than developers"AI writes 30% of Microsoft's code, says CEO Satya Nadella. Mark Zuckerberg estimates a higher percentage at Meta and believes in AI's coding potential.
Plex media server: streaming your own content will be subject to a fee in futureAnyone who wants to watch films on their home Plex server while on vacation or share content with friends will need a paid subscription in future.
iPhone mirroring in the EU: still waiting for useful macOS functionDue to the EU's Digital Markets Act, iPhone remote control has not been available for the Mac until now. Will this change in April?
YouTube tests premium subscription for two peopleCheaper than the family tariff: YouTube is testing a new premium tariff in some countries that allows two users to share a subscription.
Signal affair: Modified messenger ceases operation after second break-inThe US government uses a modified app to communicate by signal. It is called TeleMessage, has been cracked twice and closed for the time being.
Android 16: Major redesign of the user interface expectedOne of the highlights of Android 16 that has not yet been officially announced could be a redesign of the user interface.
Fiber optic expansion: Germany will remains a DSL country for the time beingDeutsche Telekom's competitors once again invest less in network expansion, while the Bonn-based giant expands. The industry hopes for the DSL shutdown.
cURL maintainer: "Fed up" – because of AI bug reportsLast year, cURL developer Daniel Stenberg railed against AI bug reports. Now he's fed up with them.
OpenAI has apparently bought AI code startup Windsurf for 3 billion US dollarsOpenAI has apparently completed the most expensive takeover in the company's history to date.
Nvidia and Mediatek could show PC processors at ComputexThe Nvidia processors N1X and N1 could appear as early as May. However, notebooks and desktop PCs are likely to be a long time coming.
German plastics manufacturer shows humanoid robot for industrial applicationsThe Cologne-based plastics manufacturer Igus has developed a robot that can be used in industrial environments and in service.
AMD: Processors and GPU accelerators are running splendidlyAlthough the start of the year is seasonally weak, AMD recorded the second strongest quarter in the company's history.
Wie Unternehmen ihre DNS-Infrastruktur absichern könnenDDoS-Attacken sind eine ernstzunehmende Gefahr für Unternehmen. Vor allem wenn der DNS-Server ins Visier genommen wird. Umso wichtiger sind bestimmte Schutzprinzipien bei der DNS-Architektur.
GIMP: Malicious code gap as the ICO parser failsA security vulnerability in the graphics program GIMP puts users at risk: Manipulated ICO files can inject code.
Volocopter not expected to fly with passengers until 2026Following the takeover, Volocopter is concentrating on restructuring. This delays the approval for passenger operations.
Cyberattacks: Mirai botnet attacks Samsung MagicINFO 9 serverDue to ongoing attacks, admins should quickly update Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server to the latest version.
Customs duties, App Store, AI and more: Apple's five biggest current problemsTim Cook will have been Apple boss for 15 years in 2026. He has some big tasks ahead of him before the anniversary. An overview.
MacUpdater: Traditional update tool for the Mac seeks new homeIf you do not obtain software from the App Store, you have to install updates for each Mac app individually. This is where the MacUpdater tool comes in.
Trump's attack on science: University of Bremen rescues US databasesResearch institutions from Bremen and Bremerhaven have started to secure scientific databases from the USA. The content is to be made available.
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Rivian: Gross profit clears the way for investment by VolkswagenRivian again generates a gross profit and thus creates the conditions for an investment by Volkswagen.
Pulumi's Internal Developer Platform sets standards and relieves developersInfrastructure-as-code provider Pulumi presents an internal developer platform that standardizes templates and simplifies the work of developers.
Volvo XC70: SUV with plug-in hybrid and 200 km electric range for ChinaVolvo is reviving the name XC70. An SUV with plug-in hybrid drive is planned, which will initially only be launched in China.
Windows subsystem for Linux: Fedora 42 presented as official distributionThe Windows subsystem for Linux gets another official distribution with Fedora 42. It is configured for use by developers.
Vulcan: Amazon's first robot with a sense of touch Amazon's first robot with a sense of touch performs gripping and lifting tasks with the help of physical AI, which should make workplaces safer.
Microsoft cancels VR support for "Minecraft"Hardly any other game is as suitable for virtual reality as "Minecraft". Nevertheless, Microsoft has now ended VR support.
Malfunction: Humanoid robot lashes out during testsA humanoid robot briefly went out of control during tests, as a video shows. However, no one was injured.
Uber takes over the Turkish delivery service TrendyolUber buys a majority stake in the Turkish food delivery service Trendyol GO for 700 million US dollars and expands its business portfolio.
No more Sonos audio products at Ikea: companies end their collaborationIkea and Sonos are going their separate ways. However, existing Sonos audio products such as Ikea's Symfonisk range will continue to receive software updates.
LG announces blue PHOLEDs: Will mobile devices now become more efficient?LG has apparently been able to develop a blue light-emitting layer with phosphorescent emitters for mass production.
Take a deep breath: LG's stretchable displayOnly with a panel that can be stretched in all directions can any curved surface be created. LG is presenting such a display at Display Week.
Denon/Marantz/B&W: Masimo sells audio division to HarmanAccording to US media reports, Masimo has agreed to buy the Samsung subsidiary for 350 million US dollars.
Retail: sales via card payments on the rise, cash remains popularCards now account for almost two thirds of retail sales. According to the EHI research institute, mobile payments are on trend.
APIs effektiv absichern - Bedrohungen und GegenmaßnahmenAPIs sind das Herzstück moderner Anwendungen - und damit auch beliebtes Angriffsziel. Im Live-Webcast am 15.5. um 11 Uhr erläutert Sven Müller von Radware die wichtigsten Risiken und effektive Schutzmaßnahmen.
Laptop & Tablet: Microsoft presents its most affordable ARM SurfacesMicrosoft launches the Surface Pro 12-inch and the Surface Laptop 13-inch. The prices are falling – at the expense of the features.
Innovation: Sprind launches competition for fully autonomous flyingFully autonomous flights still lack robust GPS-free navigation systems. The Agency for Jump Innovations is now addressing this gap in aviation technology.
Elevator app lowers barriers in Vienna subway stationsElevators in Vienna's public transportation system are slow. But the doors close quickly. There is now an app for passengers with disabilities or baby carriages
Regulations hinder drone training of British soldiersSecurity regulations and data protection hinder British soldiers practicing with drones.
US government demands spin-off of Google's Ad Managerr a court ruled Google holds an ad monopoly, the US government seeks to break it up. Google argues such a split is impossible and unjustified.
France places first Concorde under monument protectionThe Concorde was decommissioned in 2003. The French Minister of Culture, Ms. Dati, placed the first aircraft of this type under a preservation order.
Huawei is now apparently also a chip manufacturerHuawei now operates its own chip plant for smartphone processors and AI accelerators, ending its reliance on contract manufacturers.
Rockstar Games surprises with second "GTA 6" trailerShortly after the release postponement, a new trailer for "GTA 6" has been released. It focuses primarily on the new protagonist couple.
Microsoft relaxes payment models for SaaS and VM toolsMicrosoft allows its partners to enter into individual payment agreements for SaaS products.
"Gears of War": Microsoft announces remaster of the first partMicrosoft has unveiled a remaster of the first "Gears of War" installment. For the first time, a version is also coming to the Playstation.