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.
Nutanix: An Open Challenge to VMwareNutanix is presenting its strategy for the post-Broadcom era, including upcoming support for Omnissa Horizon and opening up to external storage.
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.
Patch now! Attacks on React2Shell vulnerability are startingDue to ongoing attacks, admins should update their React servers promptly.
MBUX 3.3: Mercedes-Benz brings Audible and Amazon Music to the carMercedes-Benz is equipping its vehicles with the MBUX infotainment system with an update to version 3.3. Audible and Amazon Music are now integrated.
Patch Now! Critical Malware Vulnerability Threatens ReactThe JavaScript programming library React and certain apps created with it are vulnerable. Security updates are available for download.
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.
Kindle Scribe Colorsoft: Amazon to ship tablet in the USA from December 10thAmazon will ship its new Kindle Scribe models starting December 10th – but initially only in the USA.
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.
Shai-Hulud 2: New version of NPM worm also attacks low-code platformsThe attackers have learned from their mistakes and have now developed a more aggressive version of the worm. It has already stolen over 27,000 credentials.
Steam Frame: What can the VR headset achieve?Steam Frame is an ambitious VR headset that defies common categories and whose true significance extends beyond virtual reality.
Active Sunspot Regions: DLR Warns of Possible Solar StormParticularly active sunspots have been discovered on the surface of the sun. A solar storm could occur, which can be very strong.
Labor market for computer scientists: No better prospectsUnemployment among IT specialists is rising, demand falling. Yet, a shortage exists. How do these facts align? An investigation.
Windows 11: New Insider Preview with File Explorer OptimizationsMicrosoft released new Insider Previews for Windows on December 1st. They bring optimizations for File Explorer and more.
AI Takes Our Jobs Away – If We're LuckyGiven the demographic development, we should welcome AI replacing jobs in the future instead of hindering it, argues our author Bertram Sändig.
Study: GPS interference in the Baltic Sea becoming more complex and strongerAccording to an analysis, the interruptions of satellite navigation near Kaliningrad are now characterized by a shift from spoofing to jamming attacks.
KI-Modelloptimierung mit Paiton – leistungsstark, aber genügsamDer KI-Boom soll den Strombedarf in Rechenzentren bis 2030 verdoppeln. Kernel-Optimierungen wie Paiton können die Effizienz von KI-Modellen deutlich steigern und so den Ressourcenverbrauch begrenzen.
Interior Ministers: Possession of Violent Pornography CriminalizedIMK: Possession of violent pornographic content, clearly created without or against victim's will, is criminal.
DSA Proceedings: Tiktok Reaches Agreement with EU Commission on AdvertisingThe EU Commission accepts proposed improvements from Tiktok regarding advertising transparency. However, other investigations are ongoing.
Parcel flood: Black Friday breaks record at DHLDHL felt the past Black Friday more strongly than ever this week and is now reporting a new record value.
HLRS Supercomputer Herder to feature CPUs and GPUs from AMDStuttgart will get a new supercomputer in 2027. Herder will use Venice CPUs with 2nm technology and Instinct MI430X GPUs.
Steam Frame: No 3D conversion of flatscreen games plannedSteam Frame could potentially display flatscreen games in stereoscopic 3D. However, Valve currently has no plans for such a feature.
AMD removes its own page for the Ryzen 7 9850X3DAMD appears to be preparing a significantly accelerated version of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The newcomer is already showing up in a benchmark database.
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AI Models: New York Times Sues Perplexity, Meta Closes License AgreementsThe dispute over media content in AI models is intensifying. OpenAI must release chat logs, NYT sues Perplexity. Meta relies on license agreements.
Tesla offers new entry-level version "Model 3 Standard" for 36,990 EurosWith an entry-level version of the Model 3, available for order immediately and significantly reduced in price, Tesla aims to boost its sales in Europe.
Control Proxmox Centrally with the New Datacenter ManagerProxmox systems gain convenient central management with the new Datacenter Manager 1.0. Additionally, there's an update for the Backup Server.
Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar plan direct connection to LondonDeutsche Bahn and Eurostar plan a direct train connection from Germany to London. Many hurdles need to be overcome.
DSA: EU Commission imposes 120 million euro fine on XDue to several violations of the Digital Services Act, the European Commission has imposed a first fine on Elon Musk's platform X.
re:Invent 2025: AWS Ignites Next Level in Custom Silicon and AI HardwareAt the re:Invent conference, AWS presents a parade of new hardware and offers a preview of the upcoming Graviton5 processors.
Job Market Requirements 2030: Human Skills Ahead of AI SkillsAI skills are important future competencies. However, the World Economic Forum predicts that human skills will remain crucial.
"News Tower" hands-on: So fresh you can smell the inkFire up the printing presses! With the newspaper sim "News Tower," Sparrow Night delivers one of the most original and best management games of the year.
E-prescription: A pharmacist on the frustrating everyday lifeThe e-prescription is mandatory, but it's still not running smoothly after almost two years. A pharmacist reports on IT disruptions and frustrated patients.
US demands rejection of visa applicants with censorship historyApplicants for a US work visa are to be vetted more strictly. Any involvement in "censorship" of free speech should lead to rejection.
Linux 6.18: LTS kernel with many bug fixes shortly before releaseLinus Torvalds has released Linux kernel 6.18. There were many corrections in the final stages. Support runs until 2027.
Tarantino's Popcorn Feminism: Kill Bill in 4K in Home Cinema Test14 years before #metoo, Tarantino sent his muse Uma Thurman on a spectacular revenge mission. Does the new 4K restoration offer more clarity?
Conference of Minister Presidents: State Modernization with Need for ReviewAt the Conference of Minister Presidents, resolutions were passed to modernize the state. However, there is still a need for clarification on some points.
KI-Modelloptimierung mit Paiton – leistungsstark, aber genügsamDer KI-Boom soll den Strombedarf in Rechenzentren bis 2030 verdoppeln. Kernel-Optimierungen wie Paiton können die Effizienz von KI-Modellen deutlich steigern und so den Ressourcenverbrauch begrenzen.
Concrete negotiations: Netflix wants to buy Warner Bros.Will HBO Max soon belong to Netflix? The US streaming service and Warner Bros. are negotiating the acquisition of the film division.
Sulu 3.0: CMS with New Content Storage and Clearer ArchitectureThe Symfony-based CMS in version 3.0 brings a new content storage system and more flexible storage and search options for development teams.
Drupal Canvas: Visual Page Builder for Drupal ReleasedDrupal is releasing Canvas, a visual page builder. This will allow users to create custom websites without deep programming knowledge.
Under 100 grams: New chip enables particularly lightweight VR glassesA new special chip allows the main processor to be outsourced, paving the way for particularly lightweight mixed reality glasses.
Lecanemab: German Quality institute not convinced by new Alzheimer's drugA new drug for people suffering from Alzheimer's dementia has been available in Germany since September 1. However, its benefits are unclear.
TikTok: First Data Center in Latin AmericaThe first TikTok data center in Latin America is being built in Brazil. It will be powered exclusively by renewable energy. But there are dissenting voices.
After ending car production: VW site in Dresden to become innovation campusInstead of closing the plant, Volkswagen plans to transform its Dresden assembly plant into a technology center, starting in weeks.
More personalization: Reddit bids farewell to the "front page of the internet"New accounts on Reddit were previously shown a page with the platform's most popular posts by default. Now it's supposed to become more personal.
Bundestag Resolution: E-sports to be recognized as non-profitThe Bundestag has passed the 2025 Tax Amendment Act. E-sports will thus be tax-privileged in the future. The Bundesrat still needs to approve it.
Expensive Metaverse: Zuckerberg reportedly wants to cut investmentsMeta's Metaverse division is facing drastic cost-cutting measures, reports Bloomberg. Nevertheless, work on new hardware will continue.
