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Instead of Apple Pay: PayPal launches contactless payment on iPhone

For the first time, iPhone users can make contactless payments without having to use Apple Pay. PayPal can also be set up as a standard wallet.

Switzerland plans to ban anonymity and data retention by decree

A draft ordinance in Switzerland stipulates that users of all major platforms must provide a copy of their ID or driver's license or a telephone number.

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Alleged Steam hack: Data leak contains SMS transmission logs

The seller announced 89 million data records from the gaming platform's inventory on the darknet. They contain telephone numbers and one-time codes.

Google's new logo: "G" with a color gradient instead of color blocks

Instead of clearly defined colors red, yellow, green and blue, Google's new logo relies on flowing color transitions.

Four Asus mainboards next to each other against a dark background

Critical security vulnerability in automatic update system for Asus mainboards

An automatic update system that has been criticized by experts for years is once again introducing a serious security vulnerability.

Huawei is now apparently also a chip manufacturer

Huawei now operates its own chip plant for smartphone processors and AI accelerators, ending its reliance on contract manufacturers.

Steve Race stands at the lectern at E3 1995.

30 years of "299" - how Sony turned the console market upside down

On May 11, 1995, Steve Race from Sony said only the number "299" to announce the US price of the first PlayStation. A PR stunt with consequences.

A computer animation shows the planned technology center.

Construction start for world's largest battery storage facility in Switzerland

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

Perfectly implemented safeguards undermined: Spectre attacks are back

Microsoft Teams should be able to prevent screenshots in future

Tesla Optimus Bot: Video to prove embodied intelligence

Tesla's Optimus Bot has fallen behind Chinese humanoids in terms of embodied intelligence. But a video shows progress.

Android 16 for Pixel devices in June – Material 3 Expressive first as a beta

Google has unveiled Android 16 and confirmed that the update will be released for Pixel devices in June. But initially without Material 3 Expressive.

A graphic shows a world map with various transportation routes marked.

Too much bureaucracy: Merz calls for abolition of EU supply chain law

During his inaugural visit to Brussels, Federal Chancellor Merz emphatically demanded the end of the EU Supply Chain Directive, contrary to coalition agreement.

Microsoft releases update brakes for Windows 11 24H2

Microsoft is distributing the 24H2 update for Windows 11 to the remaining eligible PCs. The developers are also solving update brakes.

Nextcloud developers: Google is curtailing our Android app

For months, Nextcloud users have only been able to upload media data via the Android app. The developers blame Google and accuse it of being intentional.

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Epic Games: "Fortnite" with web purchase awaits Apple's approval

After Spotify and Amazon, Epic Games now also wants to adapt to the new app store options following a US ruling. But when will Apple get its way?

With UWB support and luggage tracking: "Find my device" becomes "Find Hub"

Google is further expanding its "Find my device" network and renaming it "Find Hub". Lost luggage should be easier to find in future.

Chrome vulnerability with exploit in the wild

Google is updating Chrome and plugging security leaks in the process. There is already an exploit for one of them, the company explains.

Tesla Optimus trudges through the neighborhood.

Musk warns: AI could lead to a “Terminator”-like future

Tesla boss Elon Musk sees a dystopian “Terminator”-like future if AI is not handled with care.

Wenn eine neue Ticket-Welle auf Admins zukommt

Sind Beschäftigte mit ihren digitalen Arbeitsmitteln unzufrieden, dann richtet sich die Unzufriedenheit ans IT-Team. Mit bestimmten Tools können Admins die Sicht der Anwender rechtzeitig verstehen.

More ads on Netflix: in future, ads will also appear when you press pause

Advertising partners will be pleased: the cheapest tier of the streaming service is to receive additional advertising formats. AI will help with this.

3D intestine for VR simulation and a polyp detected with AI. Code can be seen on the left.

eHealth: Coding and AI in gastroenterology, where the breakthrough is missing

Digital methods also play a role in gastroenterology. We spoke to Professor Hann about what is possible and where the limits lie.

Record quarter for Foxconn thanks to AI servers, growth in 2025 is a bit muted

Demand for AI servers makes Foxconn's cash registers ring, and the e-car business is progressing. But currency fluctuations are clouding the forecast.

Shield and building of the Federal Employment Agency

Cyber criminals changed bank details at the Federal Employment Agency

According to the government, a total of 831 online accounts at the Federal Employment Agency were attacked. In 121 of these, the IBAN had been changed.

After minor accidents: Waymo recalls 1,200 self-driving vehicles

Major recall by robotaxi start-up Waymo. Software is to be updated in almost all vehicles. The US Department of Transportation continues its investigation.

After scandal: New timetable for BYD plant in Brazil

Car manufacturer BYD's new plant in Brazil is due to be fully operational by the end of 2026. A scandal surrounding working conditions has delayed the project.

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Cyber criminals changed bank details at the Federal Employment Agency

Intel: Another attack bypasses all previous CPU protection measures

Criminal network busted: online investment fraudsters arrested

Videoconferences: High-risk rights extension gaps in Zoom Workplace apps

Ivanti: Gaps in EPMM attacked, critical leak in Neurons discovered

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

tvOS 18.5: Improvements to Dolby Atmos playback

New in Apple Maps: Formula 1 in Monaco with advertising space

How Apple wants to let Vision Pro, iPhone and co. "read minds"

Report: Mini camera for Apple Watch and AirPods in planning

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German Computer Game Award: "Enshrouded" is the best game of 2025

Survival from Frankfurt: Following the Developer Award, Enshrouded has also won the main award at the German Computer Game Award.

Samsung buys air conditioning specialist FläktGroup for 1.5 billion euros

Samsung's acquisition of FläktGroup is intended to strengthen its position in the rapidly growing air conditioning market.

Scottish train passengers get satellite internet from Starlink

Anyone traveling by train in the barren Highlands of Scotland will soon have fast internet: ScotRail has equipped some trains with Starlink technology.

Already available? RHEL 10 can be downloaded before the announcement

So far there has been no official announcement of a new version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. However, customers can already download an image.

Health data highway: many practices could soon be left behind

The phase-out of 2048-bit RSA certificates in SmartCards for 35,000 connectors looms. Health insurance physicians have been warning about this since 2024.

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Study: Influencers are increasingly spreading political messages covertly

Civil rights activists complain: As political campaigns increasingly take place online, a new form of social media influence is becoming more significant

Electricity exchange: quarter-hourly cycle shifts significantly

It had already become apparent that the switch to the quarter-hourly cycle on the electricity exchange in June was not going to happen.

Finger hovers over Gemini app icon on the smartphone screen.

Gemini Live: Google wants to integrate AI chatbot into Chrome for Windows

Google's AI chatbot Gemini Live will no longer only be accessible via smartphone app, but also via Chrome on the Windows desktop.

Pupil taps on larger-than-life cell phone

Bitkom survey: At least there's more Wi-Fi in broken school buildings

Pupils see many advantages in using digital services in schools. However, the love of smartphones is likely to continue to cause conflict.

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Anonymization error: Free access to German judgments saved for the time being

Openjur collects German court decisions in a free database. One court failed to anonymize it. The person concerned sued Openjur.

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Telecoms push politicians for faster network policy action

Telecom industry pushes the government and ministers to hasten fiber optic expansion, aiming to remove obstacles and improve digital connectivity.

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The latest in Artificial Intelligence

Gemini: Samsung integrates Google's AI assistant into Galaxy Watches and Buds

Opinion: StackOverflow must not lose the battle against AI

TikTok can use AI to create short videos from given images

Gemini is coming to more Android devices and in the car

FastVLM: Apple's new image-to-text AI should be significantly faster

The latest in Cars & Mobility

Baidu will Robotaxidienst Apollo Go nach Europa bringen

Enduro classic Yamaha Ténéré 700 revised: Desert experiences

MG S5 EV electric car driving report: recipe for success from China

Artist's impression of the series version of the AirCar

AirCar flying car to be delivered in early 2026

ESA decommissions the first Galileo satellite

The European satellite navigation system Galileo was operational for the first time in 2013. One of the first four satellites has now been decommissioned.

.NET 10.0 Preview 4 focuses on web development

The fourth preview version of .NET 10.0 mainly delivers improvements for web APIs based on ASP.NET Core and the web front-end framework Blazor.

APIs effektiv absichern - Bedrohungen und Gegenmaßnahmen

APIs 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.

Model should be able to predict hot summers in Europe three years in advance

Based on the warming of the North Atlantic, hot summers in Europe can be predicted up to three years in advance. This year would be no exception.

Tens of thousands of animals saved: High demand for drones for fawn rescue

In 2024, at least 22,400 fawns were rescued thanks to the use of drones. More than 4,000 young hares, hedgehogs and similar animals have also been rescued.

VMware Aria Automation: Security vulnerability allows session takeover

Broadcom warns of a high-risk security vulnerability in VMware Aria Automation. Attackers can gain access.

After only two and a half weeks: Dragonfly BSD 6.4.2 with further fixes

It took two and a half years from Dragonfly BSD 6.4.0 to 6.4.1, but 6.4.2 comes after two and a half weeks. The reasons for this include fixes for QEMU.

Walking robot Zippy with the head of a Lego minifigure.

Miniature walking robot: "Lego minifigure" runs over 0.8 km/h fast

A maximum reduced walking robot runs at a speed of 0.8 km/h. This does not require a lot of mechanics.

Digital letter symbols in front of the US flag

Fraud emails from government addresses: US portal misused for scam

When US authorities want to provide information, they also use service providers. One of them has now had its access hijacked in order to send fraudulent emails.

Patchday Adobe: Malware attacks on InDesign and Photoshop possible

Adobe closes security gaps in several applications. So far there have been no reports of attacks.

Patchday: Attackers attack Windows via five vulnerabilities

Microsoft has released important security updates for Azure, Office and Windows, among others. Attackers are already exploiting vulnerabilities.

DHL wants to buy 1000 stretch robots from Boston Dynamics

DHL is buying 1000 stretch robots and wants to find out what else the robot can be used for in the Group in addition to loading and unloading.

Several screenshots of the Airbnb app with discoveries and services

Airbnb faces radical change: booking of services now possible

Up to now, the Airbnb app has mainly been used on vacation and when travelling. With the addition of services, it should now be interesting all year round.

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