Goodbye, Microsoft: Schleswig-Holstein relies on Open Source and saves millionsSchleswig-Holstein saves 15 million euros in license costs by migrating from Microsoft to free software. The conversion is significantly cheaper.
Berlin: Police can secretly enter homes for state trojan installationTo collect data from IT systems, investigators in Berlin can secretly search suspects' rooms. This is in a Police Act amendment.
Meta Quest 4: Internal memo promises "big upgrade"Meta has started developing the Quest 4 according to a leaked memo. An also planned ultra-light MR glasses have been postponed to 2027.
Adobe Acrobat Reader no longer starts for many usersMany Windows users are currently unable to use Adobe Acrobat Reader. A downgrade to the previous version resolves the error.
Microsoft significantly increases prices for Microsoft 365 from July 2026Microsoft announces price increases for all M365 subscriptions. The new prices will apply from July 2026, with new AI features cited as the reason.
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.
GlobalBuildingAtlas: 3D Models of 2.8 Billion Buildings in the World on GitHubA research team from Munich has created an immense dataset of all structures in the world. It is intended to help with urban planning and other things.
After Netflix Deal: Paramount Offers 108 Billion US Dollars for Warner Bros.Netflix and Warner Bros. have agreed on a takeover. Now Paramount is stepping in – and offering more.
Private chats can be found on Google: OpenAI withdraws functionMisunderstood function makes private chats publicly discoverable – including names in case of doubt. OpenAI is now intervening.
Windows 11 25H2: Further automatic update distributionOn Friday night, Microsoft began the automatic distribution of the Windows 11 25H2 update to 24H2 machines.
Steam Frame: How German VR Developers Rate the VR HeadsetCan Steam Frame give the VR industry new momentum? We asked German VR developers what they think of the VR headset.
"Brickstorm" backdoor in VMware vSphere: Warning of attack from ChinaCISA and the NSA warn of a sophisticated attack on VMware technology, with which actors from China could secure persistent access.
Pat Gelsinger wants to save Moore’s Law with new lasersSemiconductors are to get finer structures using EUV light sources outside of chip factories. Intel's ex-CEO has now explained this in more detail.
Porsche in Russia: Cars cannot be startedMany Porsche cars in Russia currently cannot be started. The cause appears to be the satellite-based alarm system.
Russian shadow fleet: AIS manipulation has doubledA data analysis shows: Ships of the Russian shadow fleet are switching off their tracking systems twice as often as before the Ukraine war. With great risks.
Complaint: Karlsruhe temporarily halts controversial DNS surveillanceThe Constitutional Court has suspended a district court's order to monitor DNS requests for a specific domain after a complaint from the provider.
NIS-2-Vorgaben meistern – und trotzdem produktiv bleibenDurch die NIS-2-Vorgaben müssen Unternehmen streng Sicherheitsstandards einhalten. Aber diese bieten ihnen auch die Chance, die eigene Resilienz zu stärken. Bestimmte Tools können dabei helfen.
Small e-book reader carries smartphones on its backThe Xteink X4 is compact and attaches magnetically, for example, to an iPhone. For phones without magnets, there are stickers.
Social media ban in Australia comes into effect: Young people lose accountsFrom Wednesday, TikTok, Instagram & Co. will have to block Australian users under 16. The platforms are relying on facial recognition – with problems.
Google Pixel 9 Pro: Extended Repair Program Due to Display ProblemsGoogle has launched an extended repair program for the Pixel 9 Pro models due to display problems. There is another one for the 9 Pro Fold.
"Turtles" played in VR: A nostalgic ride on the license wave"Empire City" is the first VR game about the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and will be released in 2026 for Meta Quest 3, SteamVR, and Pico headsets.
Electric SUV Subaru Uncharted: Subaru maps out new business areasWith the Uncharted, Subaru's first electric compact SUV will come to Germany in 2026. The basis for the competitor to the Skoda Elroq is the Toyota C-HR+.
Development environment IntelliJ IDEA 2025.3 released in Islands ThemeJetBrains has released version 2025.3 of its IDEs, including IntelliJ IDEA. It uses the new Islands Theme and relies on the K2 mode for Kotlin.
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SAP Users: Hybrid Scenarios Dominate, Cloud on the RiseA survey of SAP users worldwide reveals that the cloud is slowly gaining traction. However, system landscapes remain predominantly hybrid.
On-Prem: Microsoft's extensive expansion of Azure LocalMicrosoft equips Azure with functions for local operation and data sovereignty. However, the sovereignty promises raise questions.
16 GB DDR5 rise above 150 EurosMemory prices continue to rise rapidly. Meanwhile, AMD is said to be delaying the discontinuation of the B650 chipset to reduce costs.
Waiting for second Digital Pact and permanent solutionThere is a pact strategy for digitalization of schools that is not a permanent solution. Minister of Education of Rhineland-Palatinate criticizes this again.
Stellantis and Bolt want to offer autonomous vehicles in EuropeStellantis wants to develop autonomous vehicles with mobility provider Bolt and offer them long-term throughout Europe. First tests begin in 2026.
"Pioneers of Pagonia": Bustle, Wonder, Economy"Siedler" creator Volker Wertich presents "Pioneers of Pagonia", a detail-loving city-builder with guaranteed bustling and a fantasy touch.
Babelfish for Software Architects – Communication with StakeholdersThe work of software architects requires not only technical knowledge but also a great deal of communication. Tips and templates can help.
Amazon hit "The Boys" gets its first own game – in VRInstead of passive viewing, it's time to get hands-on from spring 2026: "The Boys: Trigger Warning" promises plenty of chaotic VR action in the Boys universe.
Zahlen, bitte! 85 mysterious characters of the Cherokee syllabaryTo improve contact with British colonists, the Cherokee Sequoyah developed his own tribal script with 85 characters.
Salesforce Integrates Informatica into its Data PlatformSalesforce completes the acquisition of Informatica, strengthening its data platform for trustworthy, context-aware enterprise AI.
Researchers build robotic gripper from lobster tailsBiological and synthetic components can be combined to create a robotic gripper. It can even move a considerable amount of weight.
After ARD: ZDF media library also comes to ZattooSince October, ARD media library content has been linked on Zattoo. Now ZDF content is also coming to the IPTV service.
Freelancer Compass: IT sector with 23 percent order decline43 percent of freelancers have no secure workload – the IT and software sectors are experiencing a 23 percent decline in orders.
Cyberresilienz: So überstehen Unternehmen einen Cyberangriff!Eine gute IT-Security-Strategie muss neben Vorsorgemaßnahmen die rasche Erkennung und Eindämmung eines Angriffs sowie die schnelle Wiederherstellung betroffener Systeme umfassen. Die Hardware-Plattform spielt dabei eine Schlüsselrolle.
Whamm: Reusable Monitoring and Testing Modules for WebAssemblyWith the monitoring and debugging tool Whamm, developers access Wasm at runtime. Modules can be reused independently of the specific app.
For the use of patient data: Doctolib cooperates with AI research centerDoctolib is collaborating with DFKI to improve the pseudonymization of patient data and, according to its own statements, aims to strengthen data protection.
X's trademark rights abandoned: New social network to be called "Twitter"Two years ago, Elon Musk renamed Twitter to X, after which he made it clear that he had no interest in the brand. A competitor is now demanding it.
Game Over: JetBrains Ends Fleet and Relaunches with AI PlatformJetBrains is ending the development of the IDE Fleet and is working on a new AI-assisted environment focused on Agentic Development.
Warner Bidding War: Netflix CEO Reacts Calmly to Paramount OfferThe takeover offer for Warner from Paramount was expected by Netflix CEO Sarandos. Meanwhile, it became known that Jared Kushner is also involved in the offer.
Android XR: Google announces first smart glasses for 2026Samsung Galaxy XR receives new features and Google enters the AI glasses market in 2026. These and other Android XR news at a glance.
Sharp reckoning on the ePA: Kelber criticizes security and advertising campaignProf. Ulrich Kelber warns of Germany's decline in data protection. He sharply criticizes the security and implementation of the electronic patient record.
Federal Network Agency: Stricter rules for Telekom in business marketAccording to the regulator, Telekom's market-dominant position is to be limited through extensive new obligations regarding network access and fee control.
DMA: Meta offers EU users more choices for targeted advertisingThe EU Commission approves Meta's commitment to offer users in the EU alternative Facebook and Instagram services that involve less advertising targeting.
Valve: HDMI Forum Continues to Block HDMI 2.1 for LinuxTechnically, the Steam Machine supports HDMI 2.1. However, Valve and AMD are not allowed to offer an open-source driver for it.
