Megaproject The Line has likely failedConstruction on the 170-kilometer-long city of The Line has stopped. However, the megaproject is still being pursued by officials.
Steam Machine: Price reportedly at the level of a comparable PCValve combines PC features with console convenience in the Steam Machine. The price remains undisclosed – but there are at least a few hints.
Missing Link: How Linux would continue without Linus TorvaldsVarious myths surround the question of who would take over the leadership of Linux in case of an emergency. However, there is a succession plan.
UpdateFortinet: New Exploit Abuses Zero-Day Vulnerability in FirewallsIT researchers have found new exploit code in their honeypot. It attacks a previously unknown Fortinet security vulnerability.
Idealo lawsuit: Google ordered to pay 465 million euros in damagesPrice comparison provider Idealo has won a lawsuit against Google. The damages are considerable, but also considerably less than claimed.
Have I Been Pwned: Billions of New Passwords in CollectionFrom infostealer datasets, Have-I-Been-Pwned operator Troy Hunt was able to extract 1.3 billion unique passwords.
Archive.today: FBI Demands Data from Provider TucowsThe mysterious website Archive.today is coming under the FBI's crosshairs. A court order is forcing the provider Tucows to hand over user data.
Many EU states want to allow the US access to biometric police dataThe EU countries have no fundamental problem with US law enforcement agencies accessing their national databases to search for threats.
SAP's AI: Companies struggle with S/4 transition and neglect JouleSAP's AI assistant Joule is actually intended to drive automation. According to a recent study, it is not yet gaining momentum.
Windows 10 22H2: Out-of-Band Update – Corrects ESU IssuesSome Windows 10 users are receiving an update offer after the support end date. It corrects problems with the support extension.
Office alternative from Germany by Ionos and Nextcloud is now availableWith "Ionos Nextcloud Workspace," there is now German competition for Microsoft 365. The avoidance of US clouds is intended to strengthen digital sovereignty.
Surveillance: Proton relocates parts of its infrastructure from SwitzerlandAccording to a Swiss monitoring ordinance, services with more than 5000 users must identify customers.
Critical Infrastructure: Bundestag Passes NIS2 LawGermany is lagging behind with the NIS2 implementation. The Bundestag has now approved the government's proposal. The Bundesrat is now up next.
Dragonwing IQ-X: Qualcomm brings embedded variants of the Snapdragon XQualcomm's mobile processor Snapdragon X will also be found as Dragonwing IQ-X in industrial PCs and other embedded applications in the future.
How the BGH is paralyzing digital further education with a 70s lawBGH judgments subject online courses to strict 70s law. A disaster for the industry, analyzes Joerg Heidrich.
Natural Beauty and Artistic Perspective – The Pictures of the WeekDiscover the fascinating world of nature and art. Impressive motifs that leave viewers in awe.
Das europäische Cloud-Paradoxon überwindenDeutsche Unternehmen wünschen sich europäische Cloud-Lösungen, nutzen aber Hyperscaler aus Nicht-EU-Staaten, weil sie Funktionseinbußen befürchten. Doch es gibt souveräne Alternativen aus Europa.
E-mobility: Bundestag paves the way for bidirectional chargingNew Energy Industry Act: fed-back electricity no longer subject to double grid charges. Unlocks e-car storage potential.
PC memory module with 128 GB for dual-slot mainboardsAdata announces unbuffered DDR5 memory modules with 128 gigabytes capacity, which are however only suitable for certain desktop PC mainboards.
AMD takes further x86 market share from IntelMore than 30 percent of x86 processors sold between July and September were supplied by AMD. Last year, this figure was only 25 percent.
Accessories for Apple Users: Juice Packs for New iPhones, Thin "Find My" CardMophie has now adapted its popular Juice Pack battery cases for the 2025 iPhones. Nomad, meanwhile, is offering a novel "Find My" card.
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.
Data Leaks: Cyber Gang cl0p Claims Stolen Data from Carglass, Fluke, NHSNew entries for Carglass, Fluke, and NHS have appeared on the darknet page of the criminal gang cl0p. They claim to have stolen data there.
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Commentary on the AWS outage: It’s always DNS – unless it isn’tFollowing the massive cloud outages at AWS and Azure, DNS was quickly identified as the scapegoat. This is too simplistic, according to Carsten Strotmann.
For contact with space probes: NASA giant antenna out of operation for monthsNASA's Deep Space Network communicates with space probes. One of its three largest antennas has been out of operation since September.
Samsung's SmartThings Get More SiriSamsung's home control iOS app can now cooperate better with Apple's Siri. However, this requires workarounds.
Conflict with standard model of cosmology: Solar system is moving far too fastPrecise measurements from multiple radio telescopes strongly suggest that our solar system is moving far too fast for our models. There is no explanation.
Schuko plug officially solar-compatible: DIN for balcony power plants is readyProduct standard for balcony power plants was published—Schuko plug made it into the standard. Good arguments in discussions with property management companies.
Mercedes electric cars: Plan for the path to the topMercedes is completely overhauling its lineup. By 2027, many important models will receive an 800-volt battery system and a conventional design.
Tried out: Apple's new dual band made of knit fabric on an old Vision ProThe Vision Pro M5 comes with a new chip and a new dual band – otherwise nothing changes. The band is also available separately. We tried it out.
Hobbyist installs Minecraft server on smart home lampA hobbyist has implemented a Minecraft server on a smart home lamp. However, large Minecraft games are not possible with it.
Spring Framework 7 brings new concept for null safety and relies on Java 25The new Spring Framework uses JSpecify for null safety. It also introduces API versioning and offers a new retry concept for resilience.
Nexperia Crisis: New Warning of Production Stoppages, Unusual CountermeasuresThe crisis surrounding chip manufacturer Nexperia is likely not over yet, and there are unusual attempts in the industry to prevent supply bottlenecks.
Belkin recalls products due to fire hazardBelkin is recalling two products available in Germany due to fire hazard: owners should no longer use them.
Ubisoft: Financial figures delayed, stock trading suspendedUbisoft has not published its current financial figures as planned on Thursday – it needs more time. Stock trading has been suspended for the time being.
Netflix brings "Red Dead Redemption" to mobileThe Wild West action game "Red Dead Redemption" is coming to modern consoles – and smartphones. Netflix users can play without additional costs.
Cybersicherheit dank KI: Weniger Risiko, mehr ReaktionsfähigkeitWie können Unternehmen ihre Cybersicherheit strategisch verbessern? Einzelmaßnahmen reichen oft nicht aus. Erfahren Sie hier, wie ein 360-Grad-Ansatz mit einer KI-basierten Security-Plattform Unternehmen langfristig helfen könnte .
Amazon renames its satellite internet Project Kuiper to Amazon LeoAmazon is saying goodbye to its codename and has found a brand name for its satellite internet. Instead of Project Kuiper, the service is now called Amazon Leo.
Heavy-lift Booster: Blue Origin Achieves RelandingBlue Origin has successfully landed the first stage of a large orbital rocket after a successful launch. This breaks the market leader's monopoly.
BGH: Mobile providers may transfer customer data to SchufaFraud risk with mobile phone contracts for expensive handsets justifies data transfer to Schufa. Consumer advocacy group fails at BGH.
Temu, Shein and Co: Customs exemption limit to fall as early as 2026At the meeting of finance ministers, EU member states decided to abolish the 150-euro customs exemption limit two years earlier than planned.
Tesla likely to give in: iPhone integration with CarPlay reportedly in the worksTesla is the best-known CarPlay abstainer. According to a report, this could change – not least as an attempt to boost sales again.
VR Games Showcase Autumn 2025: All New VR Games and AnnouncementsA cult game is coming to virtual reality and a Half-Life: Alyx mod is becoming a standalone game – the highlights of the VR Games Showcase.
Self-driving machines in agriculture: Autonomously through the gray areaAutonomous driving is easier in the field than on the road, but technical and, not least, legal challenges still need to be overcome there too.
Idealo proceedings: Judges see damage caused by GoogleIn the proceedings of price comparison service Idealo against the US search engine giant, a conviction of Google for damages appears likely.
Telegram founder: France lifts travel restrictions for Pavel DurovFor more than a year, Pavel Durov has been under investigation in France, and he needed permission for foreign travel. At least that is now over.
OnePlus 15: New top model with huge battery and new designThe OnePlus 15 for the global market is here. The new top model not only differs visually from its predecessor, but the battery has also grown massively.
