How a French judge was digitally cut off by the USANicolas Guillou has been sanctioned by the USA as a judge of the International Criminal Court. He notices the effects primarily in the digital realm.
Youth Protection: States Pass Porn Filters for Operating SystemsState parliaments pass controversial Youth Media Protection Act amendment. Parents can now "secure" devices for children with one click.
3.5 Billion Accounts: Complete WhatsApp Directory Retrieved and EvaluatedVienna researchers retrieved all WhatsApp numbers. The 3.5 billion profiles represent the largest data leak in history—and it's worse than you might think.
iPhone Air "Flop" Analysis: Is the iPhone 16e also struggling for Apple?Apple often has problems with "special models" for iPhone. Demand for the 16e is reportedly sluggish. What does that mean?
ESA department for astronautic and robotic exploration to move to CologneThe ESA is expanding its site in Cologne: The Directorate for Astronautic and Robotic Exploration will be based there in the future.
UpdateCloudflare outage: Services globally disrupted on TuesdayThe services of internet provider Cloudflare were disrupted on Tuesday afternoon. Numerous websites were affected.
Nokia plans to close Munich site by 2030Network equipment provider Nokia plans to close its Munich site by 2030. The IG Metall union calls it a mistake.
Angular 21 says goodbye to zone.jsAccessible UI patterns and experimental Signal Forms are included in Angular 21, while Zoneless Change Detection now replaces zone.js.
Cyber gang cl0p claims numerous further data theftsThe criminal group cl0p has published dozens of new victim names. Among them are major brands like Broadcom, Canon, and Mazda.
Google Chrome: Attacks on vulnerability underway, update nowA security vulnerability in Google Chrome is already being exploited on the internet. Users should ensure they install the update.
Humanoid robot Figure 02 helps build over 30,000 BMW X3sThe humanoid robot Figure 02 worked continuously at BMW for ten months. Now, Figure AI is drawing an initial conclusion based on key figures.
7-Zip: Attackers Inject Malicious CodeAttackers are exploiting a security vulnerability in 7-Zip that allows them to inject and execute malicious code.
Proxmox VE 9.1 Uses OCI Images for LXC ContainersThe new version of Proxmox Virtual Environment 9.1 creates LXC containers from OCI images, stores vTPM status in qcow2 format, and improves SDN monitoring.
Telekom and Vodafone do not have to block Pornhub and YouPorn for nowThe Landesanstalt für Medien NRW is initially not allowed to force two major access providers to block websites of a porn provider based in Cyprus.
20 Years of Xbox 360: Microsoft's Reach for the StarsWith the Xbox 360, Microsoft truly arrived in the console market. The system established important benchmarks and forever changed the gaming industry.
Savings Banks CEO: Digital Euro is an Entry Door for Big Tech PlayersDigital euro aims for independence, but Savings Banks CEO says it would weaken sovereignty instead.
IT-Risiken erkennen und mindern, bevor Schaden entstehtAttack Surface Management hilft Ihnen, angesichts ständiger Veränderunen den Überblick zu bewahren. Neue Schwachstellen werden rechtzeitig entdeckt und können besitigt werden, bevor Schlimmeres passiert.
Court decision on Google's advertising business expected in 2026The final hearings have been held, and now a US judge is set to decide: Does Google have to sell its advertising business?
IT Salary Increases: What Professionals Want, What Bosses OfferThe fat years seem to be over for IT salaries too. Moderate increases could be possible according to a current study. But not everywhere.
Saxony wants to enforce mobile phone ban at the wheel with cameras and dronesA planned amendment to the Saxon Police Act is intended to enable the use of modern surveillance technology in road traffic and to discipline drivers.
iPhone, MacBook, iPad 2026: Spring updates for Apple's entry-level modelsApple could leverage the growing frustration with Windows' AI-ification to lure switchers with an affordable laptop. More hardware is coming.
Games: Bundesrat calls for tougher action against rip-offsThe countries are calling for stricter regulation of gambling-like mechanisms such as loot boxes in video and online games and for stricter age checks.
Commentary on far-reaching EU plans: The Trojan digital omnibusThe EU wants to weaken data protection at the request of the US. In return, it wants to fix a problem it created itself, comments Holger Bleich.
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Customs warns: Black Friday purchases from abroad can be expensiveAhead of Black Friday, customs reminds of import regulations. Taxes can quickly add up for foreign orders, and counterfeit goods risk confiscation.
Red Alert 2 in the Browser: Fan Project Brings Classic to the WebThe Chrono Divide project is porting Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 to the browser. Multiplayer already works, the campaign is still in progress.
Omen: Anduril, Archer, and EDGE Make Tailsitter Drone Production-ReadyAnduril and Archer Aviation celebrate Omen's series production. A legal dispute between Archer and Joby Aviation is ongoing.
Cloud Market: AWS, Azure, and Google Further Expand DominanceAccording to the latest market study, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud are continuously expanding their market shares and now account for almost two-thirds.
The 90s hit "Men in Black" returns as a VR gameSony is bringing "Men in Black" to virtual reality – with a new story, new aliens, and classic weapons.
Red Bull Pro mountain biker jumps through two moving autonomous Scania trucksScania Autonomous Solutions can precisely control their self-driving trucks. They used this for a mountain bike stunt.
Smart Glasses from $40: VR Manufacturer DPVR Introduces New ModelsDPVR enters the smart glasses market with six models. The entry-level model is available at a competitive price of 40 US dollars.
Collision with Earth 4.5 billion years ago: Theia was previously a neighborA protoplanet crashed into Earth more than four billion years ago, ejecting the Moon. It is now clear where the protoplanet came from.
From Moped to Identity Anchor: The Simson Becomes a Political IssueThe Simson motorcycle brand is a cult today. CDU and SPD are now competing with the AfD to grant the brand special status as an “East German identity anchor.”
Three Questions and Answers: Is the economic crisis hitting the IT job market?The economic downturn in Germany is also noticeable in the IT sector. Which jobs are affected and how are salaries developing?
Meta Hyperscape: Photorealistic 3D scans now with multiplayer functionPreviously, it was only possible to visit your own Hyperscans. Now Meta is introducing the ability to invite other people into the VR environments.
Munich robotics company Agile Robots showcases its first humanoid robotMunich-based robotics company Agile Robots aims to produce its first humanoid robot in Bavaria as early as the beginning of 2026.
ECJ: Police may indiscriminately collect DNA and biometric data of suspectsAccording to an ECJ ruling, investigators may decide on the basis of internal regulations whether to store biometric and genetic data on a task-related basis.
Server & PCs modernisieren: Mehr Leistung, weniger StromverbrauchViele Unternehmen scheuen Investitionen in die Modernisierung von Rechenzentren und PC-Flotte – eine gefährliche Haltung. Wie es besser geht, zeigt diese Fallstudie.
No Aliens: NASA Shows Images of 3I/ATLASAfter the end of the shutdown, NASA has finally shown images of the comet 3I/ATLAS. The space agency's long silence had led to speculation.
Azure Cobalt 200: Microsoft's Second In-House ARM CPU for Cloud ServersFollowing Microsoft Azure's self-developed ARM processor Cobalt 100, the 50 percent more powerful Cobalt 200 with 132 cores will be available in 2026.
Leica Q3 Monochrom Introduced: Minimalist Photography with 60 MegapixelsLeica has announced a successor to the popular Leica Q2 Monochrom. The new model offers higher resolution and a current image processor.
Planetary Defense: More than 40,000 Near-Earth Asteroids Now KnownFor years, the speed of discovery of near-Earth asteroids has been picking up pace. For a few days now, we have known more than 40,000 of them.
Bulletproof Hosting Providers Targeted by Law EnforcementDutch police have taken action against a bulletproof hosting provider (BPH). CISA provides tips for risk mitigation.
"No Reboot": Amazon Orders New Stargate Series for Prime VideoStargate is a top sci-fi brand, but long dormant. Amazon ordered a new series for its streaming service. No reboot, new chapter.
Digital ID for companies: EU Commission plans the European Business WalletThe EU wants to introduce a digital ID for companies. It is to be valid throughout the EU, simplify bureaucracy, and offer functions such as document signing.
Game Engines: Rivals Unity and Epic Games Announce CooperationGame engine competitors Unity and Epic Games are cooperating: Unity games will also be available in Fortnite, and the Unreal Engine on Unity's Commerce platform.
WhatsApp wants to allow multiple accounts on iPhoneWhatsApp is testing multi-account support on iPhone in its TestFlight beta. Previously, this was only possible with Business or workarounds.
Many Fortinet Security Updates, Renewed Attacks on FortiWebFortinet's developers have released important security updates for FortiClient and FortiSandbox, among others.
