Deutsche Bahn: No information under LinuxDeutsche Bahn locks out Linux users from its website, an error message warns of suspected bot activity. Changing the User-Agent helps.
Microsoft Authenticator: Critical vulnerability allows token theftMicrosoft warns of a security vulnerability in Authenticator. Attackers can intercept sign-in tokens and gain access.
Volvo integrates Google Gemini and immersive navigation into new vehiclesVolvo is upgrading its vehicles with Google Gemini and immersive navigation. The AI is intended to analyze traffic signs and assist with parking.
Attack on GitHub: Data from 3800 internal repositories stolenGitHub has confirmed an attack via an extension for Visual Studio Code. The stolen data is apparently for sale on a cybercrime forum.
Reading code instead of writing code: The underestimated senior disciplineAs early as 2000, Joel Spolsky warned against reading code rather than rewriting it. With LLMs, his diagnosis becomes a pressing question for every team.
Before the "final battle" with Apple: Fortnite returns globally to the App StoreAlmost six years after being kicked out by Apple, Epic Games is relisting its shooter in the App Store almost everywhere. The dispute over commissions continues
Warhorse Studios working on "Lord of the Rings" RPGWith "Kingdom Come Deliverance," Warhorse established itself as a leading RPG developer. Now, a Middle-earth RPG that fans have long awaited is in development.
Digital Sovereignty: OpenDesk Not Full Microsoft Alternative, Study FindsIn Zurich, it was examined whether Microsoft 365 administration could switch to OpenDesk. This is not yet the case, as important functions are missing.
Apple improves sports app to coincide with the World CupApple is further expanding its free iOS app for sports fans. The application can now also be used to follow the Football World Cup.
NGINX: DoS vulnerability is being attackedSecurity vulnerabilities exist in NGINX Open Source and NGINX Plus from F5. One is already being exploited and leads to DoS conditions.
PostgreSQL: Updates patch high-risk security vulnerabilitiesWith new PostgreSQL releases, developers are closing several security vulnerabilities. Some are high-risk.
Cisco patches security hole with top rating in Secure WorkloadCisco is providing an update that closes a security vulnerability with the highest possible risk assessment in Secure Workload.
„GTA 6“ is scheduled for release on November 19Take-Two has confirmed November 19 as the release date for „GTA 6“. For the current year, net bookings of up to $8.2 billion are expected.
Modular mini-computer: Flipper One becomes a universal Linux cyberdeckThe Flipper One is not just a successor to the successful gadget, but a versatile mobile companion. The community will be involved.
Public Safety Radio: ETSI Standardizes Radio for AuthoritiesThe ETSI bundles standardization for critical communication. The new TC CCS committee is to develop TETRA further and prepare EUCCS.
Repair cafés rejoice: Bundestag passes ecodesign reform for sustainabilityWith a reform of the ecodesign rules, the Bundestag is paving the way for durable products and strict controls. Volunteers are entitled to spare parts.
Zero Trust und NIS2 – So meistern Unternehmen neue SicherheitsanforderungenWie können Unternehmen NIS2-Anforderungen mit Zero-Trust-Strategien effektiv umsetzen? Und welche Rolle spielt ein Managed Security Operations Center (SOC) dabei? Die Antwort auf diese Fragen bekommen Sie in dieser Webcast-Aufzeichnung.
CERN Council Decides on Strategy Update: FCC-ee to Become LHC SuccessorThe CERN Council has designated the Future Circular Collider (FCC-ee) as the preferred successor project to the LHC. A final decision is expected in 2028.
Hospital IT managers sound the alarm: Lack of funds endangers digitalizationFor many digital projects initiated by the Hospital Future Act, follow-up funding is lacking. Why this becomes a risk for hospitals.
Google Pics and Tiger Selfies – This Week's Photo News 21/2025Google finally makes AI image editing precise, while tiger tourism reveals the dark side of social media photography.
"The Boroughs": Monster party in old ageThe Duffer brothers are producing a new mystery series. The best thing about "The Boroughs" isn't the mystery, but the cast of spry seniors.
Fitbit app gets major update to version 5.0 and is now called Google HealthGoogle is rolling out update version 5.0: The Fitbit app becomes the Google Health app and receives a redesign and new AI features based on Gemini.
Between Waves, Vastness, and Science: The Pictures of the Week 21From quiet coasts to futuristic architecture, this week showcases strong photographic contrasts and impressive perspectives.
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"Gemini built in": Google offers reference designs for smart home devicesGoogle expands Gemini in smart homes. New reference designs for speakers and cameras enable faster product development for third-party providers.
Spotify announces AI-generated remixes and podcastsThe Swedish streaming service is integrating more generative AI into its products. Universal Music is enabling access to its catalog for this purpose.
Researchers use vacuum process to produce efficient tandem solar cellsFor industrial production, the perovskite layer must be applied to tandem solar cells over a large area and uniformly. Researchers have now achieved this.
Won’t fix! – Part 1: Why software estimates are reliably wrongSoftware projects regularly exceed time and budget. This is not due to incompetence, but to the nature of software and human thinking.
Dell PowerEdge: Up to 70 percent more performance for data centersDell unveiled the 18th generation of its PowerEdge servers at its in-house trade fair. Servers for Intel's upcoming CPU generation were also announced.
Patient data affected: Cyberattack on billing service provider for clinicsA cyberattack on the billing service provider Unimed affects numerous university hospitals and sensitive data of tens of thousands of patients.
Uproar in London over PalantirLondon Mayor Sadiq Khan is halting a planned contract between the London Metropolitan Police and the US software company Palantir.
Electric sport enduro Radian EXR: High power from interchangeable batteriesThe Dutch start-up Radian presents the EXR, an electric sport enduro with a patented interchangeable battery system and impressive performance data.
Proxmox VE 9.2 with Dynamic Load Balancer and Linux Kernel 7.0Proxmox Virtual Environment 9.2 introduces a dynamic load balancer, among other features, and expands SDN capabilities with WireGuard and BGP.
Bluesky: Russian actors allegedly hijack accounts and spread propagandaFor weeks, accounts on Bluesky have been hijacked, spreading false news about Ukraine. This is reported by a media report.
XR glasses at I/O: Trying out Project Aura and Google's prototypeGoogle is advancing the development of Android XR. We were able to briefly try out Project Aura and test progress on Google's own glasses.
From postal mail to BundID: Bundestag votes for digital certificate of conductBundestag passes justice reform: police certificate of good conduct digitized, online notary procedures expanded.
Europol takes down VPN serviceEuropean police authorities have taken down a VPN service that targeted cybercriminals.
Identitätsmanagement im Zeitalter von Agentic AIIm Webcast am 18.6. geht es darum, welche speziellen Anpassungen beim Identitäts- und Zugriffsmanagement es braucht, wenn Unternehmen Agentic AI sicher einsetzen möchten.
Virtual OS Museum: Over 1700 old operating systems in a VMWith the "Virtual OS Museum", 80 years of computer history can be experienced directly in the emulator. The project makes historical systems usable with a click.
Nvidia aims to become the largest processor providerNvidia's Vera processor sees the light of day. In its first year, Nvidia aims to generate $20 billion with it.
Meta's AI glasses help blind people in everyday life – and raise new questionsSmart glasses offer blind people more orientation. But they also raise questions about reliability, safety, and data protection.
Apple on App Store fraud numbers: $2.2 billion outflow preventedApple emphasizes the security of its online software store. However, it is increasingly under attack. Billions of fraudulent accounts have been deactivated.
New in .NET 10.0 [24]: LINQ operators RightJoin() and LeftJoin() in EF CoreThe LINQ operators LeftJoin() and RightJoin(), introduced in .NET 10.0, are already supported for database access in Entity Framework Core 10.0.
Epic Games Store: "Tomb Raider I-III Remastered" free until May 28"Tomb Raider I-III Remastered" is free in the Epic Games Store until May 28. Anyone who adds the game to their library can keep it permanently.
Semiconductor ecosystem: Study describes EU problem areasShortly before the EU Commission redefines its chip policy, a German-Dutch commissioned study is to show the way. But it is challenging.
Headphones with AI chip made in Germany: Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro testedAnker's Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro wants to be everything: music headphones, headset, recording device, and sound blocker. An AI chip from Germany helps.
VZBV: Users should receive compensation for smart meter problemsThe switch to a dynamic electricity tariff often fails due to smart meter problems. Consumer advocates are therefore now demanding a new right to compensation.
macOS can soon use accessible Sony Access ControllerPeople with disabilities have long been able to use a special Sony controller for the PlayStation. Apple is now making the Access Mac-compatible as well.
