Atlassian CEO: AI doesn't replace people here, but we're firing them anywayAI should not replace people at Atlassian, says CEO Cannon-Brookes. But they still have to lay off 1,600 people to have money for AI investments.
Report: AI coding tools caused outages at AmazonFollowing outages in March, Amazon is introducing stricter controls for AI-generated code. Internal reports cite a lack of security mechanisms as the cause.
Analyst: Apple already working on MacBook Neo 2Apple's entry-level model hit the market on Wednesday. Second generation is supposed to clear up deficits, according to an analyst. One feature might be missing.
Slow is smooth and smooth is fast: What software teams can learn from Navy SEALsThose who take the time to understand a problem before solving it are faster in the end. An account of an counterintuitive development process.
Apple reportedly aims to shake up the market with stable iPhone pricesAmidst the memory crisis, Apple reportedly aims to gain market share with the iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Pro, and Pro Max by keeping prices stable.
Paying without Google: New consortium wants to remove custom ROM hurdlesUsing banking and payment apps on Android smartphones with custom ROMs is a problem: A European industry consortium now wants to change that.
Apple tidies up: Over a dozen products discontinuedWith the release of new MacBooks from three product lines, new iPads, and iPhones, Apple's portfolio is changing. These devices are being cleared out.
Fortinet closes brute-force and command injection flaws in FortiWeb & Co.Fortinet closes flaws in FortiWeb and FortiManager, allowing command injection, among other things. FortiGate firewalls were attacked.
Chrome update patches a critical vulnerability – and 28 othersGoogle updated Chrome to the 146 developer branch overnight on Wednesday. The version closes 29 security vulnerabilities.
BMW Recall: Defective Starter Can Cause FireBMW has to recall a range of models again. A defective magnetic switch can, in the worst case, trigger a fire.
Intel processor with twelve performance cores launches as "Core 2 with P-Cores"Under its codename Bartlett Lake, the LGA1700 processor has been rumored for years, and now it's actually appearing – but only for servers and embedded systems.
Asus: Apple's MacBook Neo shocks the entire marketThe notebook world apparently did not expect the low price of the MacBook Neo. The Windows world wants to counteract.
"Voluntary Chat Control": EU Parliament for extension with restrictionsAfter the EU Commission's proposal for a renewed extension of "voluntary chat control" failed, Parliament is now setting conditions.
n8n: Attacks observed targeting vulnerability in automation toolAttacks are currently targeting a vulnerability in the automation tool n8n. Updates have been available since January.
Global Interpol sting against cybercrime: 45,000 IP addresses offlinePhishing, malware, and ransomware were targeted in a large-scale international police operation. Numerous arrests were made.
Android 17: Google cracks down on Accessibility API abuseIn the upcoming Android 17 update, Google is cracking down more strictly on apps that misuse accessibility services. Some apps could become useless as a result.
Bleiben oder wechseln? Wann sich VMware & VCF 9 wirklich lohnenDie strategische Neuausrichtung von VMware durch Broadcom wirft wichtige Fragen auf. Im Live-Webcast am 19.3. um 11 Uhr erfahren Sie, welche Perspektiven VMware Cloud Foundation 9 bietet und ob sich eine Investition für Ihr Unternehmen lohnt.
JavaScript build tool: Vite 8.0 speeds up with Rust-based bundler RolldownThe new bundler Rolldown replaces esbuild and Rollup. With its Rust base, it enables significantly faster builds.
Comment on the MacBook Neo: Apple can be cheap and good – who would have thoughtSince Wednesday, Apple has had its cheapest MacBook on the market. Even after the first few days, one can't stop being amazed.
NASA's manned moon mission: Artemis-2 now scheduled to launch April 1It's scheduled for April: for the first time in over half a century, humans are to fly to the moon again.
No scenario in which memory prices will correct in the second half of the yearMarket researchers see no remedy for the current memory crisis. At least: The Iran war is not expected to have any major impact initially.
X concedes on initial EU demandsThe social media platform X has submitted its first proposals to the EU Commission on how it intends to rectify violations of the Digital Services Act.
Groundsource: Google uses AI for better flood forecastsWith the Groundsource project, Google aims to improve flood prediction. To this end, an AI analyzes news articles in over 80 languages.
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Meta, Virtual Reality and the Principle of HopeVR is growing despite all warnings. But how the medium is supposed to make the leap into the mainstream remains open. Meta is relying on the principle of hope.
Comment on fuel prices: Sustainable action is needed nowFuel prices have risen sharply, and politicians are being called upon to act. It would be wise to finally think long-term. A commentary.
DFA: Next EU legislation on the verge of collapse?115 scientists and 85 organizations warn against weakening or abandoning a planned law for better digital consumer protection.
New in .NET 10.0 [14]: Starting single C# files on Linux and macOSNot only on Windows, but also on Linux and macOS, you can translate and start individual C# files directly since .NET 10.0.
Databricks presents Genie Code: An AI agent to take over work for data teamsThe AI agent Genie Code is intended to autonomously handle complex tasks in data engineering and analytics – from pipeline creation to production monitoring.
Tinder now also with events, live and with AIOnline dating comes to real life. Tinder is testing live events, speed dating and AI support – as well as a horoscope mode.
Google Chrome coming to ARM64 LinuxGoogle announces Chrome for ARM64 Linux. The browser is expected to be released in the second quarter of 2026 and will include full Google integration.
Unprecedented for 3.6 million years: Climate change is lengthening our daysEarth's rotation is slowing down faster since the late Pliocene. Days are therefore getting longer by more than a millisecond per 100 years – with consequences.
Inspired by USK: Age rating system PEGI penalizes loot boxesThe European age rating system PEGI will soon only approve video games with loot boxes from the age of 16. The USK served as inspiration.
Bicycle Market 2025: Industry hopes for a "new normal" after sales declineThe German bicycle industry hopes for better business and new opportunities after a weak 2025.
Lower Saxony: SPD and Greens against Palantir surveillance softwareSPD and Greens continue to reject the use of the police software Palantir in Lower Saxony. Experts warn of dragnet searches and dependency.
Caution, customer: How to complain about defective goods effectivelyIf a new device is defective, customers can revoke purchase or complain about the device. Deadlines, burden of proof, and the right contact person are crucial.
Submarine cable system 2Africa: work in Persian Gulf stopped due to Iran warThe world's largest submarine cable system is intended to connect Africa with Asia. The final work in the Persian Gulf has now had to be stopped.
Servermodernisierung bei Swisscom: mehr Leistung, weniger VerbrauchTelekommunikationsunternehmen stellen hohe Anforderungen an ihre IT-Infrastruktur. Dabei spielt die Wahl der Server-Hardware eine wichtige Rolle, wie diese Fallstudie zeigt.
„Esoteric Ebb“ alluded to: As if Terry Pratchett wrote „Disco Elysium“The role-playing game „Esoteric Ebb“ follows in the footsteps of „Disco Elysium“ through a strange world between fantasy and steampunk.
Interview on the memory crisis: "Hardware procurement has become a lottery"Due to the AI boom, memory prices have exploded, and there's no end in sight. A conversation about how medium-sized companies are reacting.
ECJ Strengthens Consumer Rights: Free Termination Right When Zero-Rating EndsIf internet contracts are adjusted to zero-rating options due to court rulings, customers may terminate their contracts without additional costs.
Hidden by the Milky Way: Vela supercluster much larger than thoughtSuper galaxy clusters are among the largest structures in the universe. Now, a particularly large one has been measured, hidden from us behind the Milky Way.
Meta Quest: New algorithm makes VR games smootherMeta is introducing FrameSync, an improved image synchronization technology for Meta Quest. It can eliminate stuttering and thus curb motion sickness.
Interview: How brain stimulation aims to alleviate depressionTranscranial direct current stimulation has been in use for years. How the "Flow" headset aims to end its niche existence.
OpenProject 17.2 integrates MCP Server for AI-assisted project workOpenProject 17.2 brings an MCP Server for connecting AI systems, meeting templates, budget widgets, and several security fixes.
Market research: YouTube overtakes Disney as the world's largest media companyYouTube overtakes Disney as the largest media company. A large portion of its revenue in 2025 will come from advertising.
ToughBook 56: Panasonic shows robust notebook with RS-232 and 10 Gbit LANPanasonic's new ToughBook 56 packs its internals protected against shock, water, and dust. Interchangeable modules allow for interface customization.
Android Chief on Sideloading and Registration: "The warnings are insufficient"Google introduces a registration requirement for all Android app developers. According to the Android chief, the company bows to political pressure, and more.
