Isar Aerospace aborts second launch of Spectrum rocketBecause a boat entered the exclusion zone around the launch site, the Spectrum rocket could not launch. Isar Aerospace is looking for a new launch window.
Meta cuts jobs and advances AI restructuringMeta is again cutting jobs in Reality Labs and is testing a new organizational structure within the division that is consistently focused on AI.
Fehlversand von E-Mails und Datenabfluss verhindernEin falscher Klick und schon landen vertrauliche Infos beim falschen Empfänger. In einem Webcast sprechen wir darüber, wie sich ein versehentlicher E-Mail-Versand in Echtzeit erkennen und stoppen lässt.
Misleading pension portal scam:Warning from several consumer protection agenciesInformation about acquired pension entitlements is available free of charge from pension insurance. A deceptively similar-looking site charges 30 Euros for it.
iOS 26.4: Apple changes App Store update functionApple has changed a workflow frequently used by users for manually updating iPhone apps. You can find the updates here now.
iOS 27: Apple considers Siri app and "Ask Siri" buttonThe context-aware voice assistant, announced two years ago, is still missing. But for iOS 27, Apple is reportedly planning a major AI push.
Pro & Contra: Has Apple destroyed iWork?Apple's office suite was long the carefree basic equipment on Macs & Co. Now the apps are freemium instead of simply free. Is this going too far?
Attackers can load manipulated firmware onto TP-Link routersIn current firmwares for TP-Link's Archer routers, developers have closed four security vulnerabilities.
Halved latency: Web framework IHP 1.5.0 with new database layerThe web framework IHP 1.5.0 brings a new database layer, significant performance gains, and an improved modular architecture.
MIT controls robot hand with ultrasound wristbandMIT has redefined the motion capture of human hands. Cameras, data gloves, or muscle signal acquisition are no longer needed for this.
Android 17 gets new contact selection for more data protectionWith Android 17, Google is integrating a contact selection. This allows users to share only the contacts and data with apps that are actually necessary.
Patient advocate at HPI event: "Where is the data? Where the hell is the AI?"While digitalization is celebrated as a means for better care at the Digital Health Innovation Forum, data and courage are often lacking in practice.
HBO Max: New "Harry Potter" series coming at ChristmasThe new "Harry Potter" series from HBO Max will launch at Christmas. A first trailer shows new actors and familiar designs.
Meta Platforms strengthens AI initiative with return of notable former employeesHugo Barra once led Oculus at Facebook. Now he's back, bringing expertise in AI agents. He will be part of the Superintelligence team.
US Supreme Court: Provider not liable for file-sharingInternet access providers are not liable for their customers' illegal file-sharing, says the US Supreme Court. This saves the entire industry.
Finnish government not moving election system to AWS for nowThe Finnish Ministry of Justice wanted to move a computer system for election processing to AWS. This decision has been temporarily reversed.
Medical Informatics Initiative: From building to using real health dataAfter ten years of work on a healthcare data infrastructure for research and care projects, things are moving, and industry is also interested.
Social Media Addiction Lawsuit: US Jury Finds Meta and Google GuiltyInstagram and YouTube are liable for damages due to social media addiction. Wednesday's verdict is considered a precedent for thousands of similar cases.
Blackout on the Iberian Peninsula: ENTSO-E presents final reportAfter the blackout in Spain and Portugal in April 2025, the final report shows: Renewable energies and lack of automation played a role.
Incorrect CPUs: Chuwi recalls notebooksSome Chuwi notebooks falsely advertise faster processors than they actually have. A recall comes with conditions.
Expensive charging breaks: Cabinet decides on costly fines for operatorsThose who conceal prices when charging e-cars will face penalties of up to 100,000 euros in the future. The government is thus serious about price control.
Apple gives developers more analytics dataApple is fulfilling a WWDC promise and massively expanding the analytics area in App Store Connect – especially for apps with in-app purchases and subscriptions.
Fixing instead of scrapping: Federal government sets "right to repair" in motionManufacturers of smartphones and appliances must offer repairs for years. Those who fix instead of replace get a longer warranty.
Switch 2: Nintendo apparently cuts productionNintendo is apparently drastically cutting production of its Switch 2 console after a strong market launch in June 2025.
OpenAI discontinues Sora: The end of ever more and biggerThe end of Sora marks OpenAI's strategic shift. Developers and companies are now to ensure revenue, analyzes Eva-Maria Weiß.
Sony and Honda discontinue development of Afeela electric carHonda's restructuring of its electric vehicle division also affects the e-car joint venture with Sony: The development of the Afeela is being discontinued.
Android 17 Beta 2 available for OnePlus 15 and Oppo Find X9 ProThe Android 17 Beta 2 is available for testing on the OnePlus 15 and Oppo Find X9 Pro. These are the first non-Pixel smartphones to receive the update.
NASA: Moon base & Mars spaceship with nuclear propulsion announcedNASA is having trouble launching Artemis-2. However, Director Isaacman announces ambitious future plans.
Big Battlemage: Two new Arc graphics cards with ample memory for AIIntel launches Big Battlemage: The BMG-G31 chip is set to offer more compute power and double the graphics memory for (AI) workstations at around $1000 USD.
MariaDB database vulnerable: Malicious code or crashes possibleMariaDB developers have closed a security vulnerability. A patch is available.
Apple Maps gets ads: Initially on iPhone and iPadApple's Maps app currently only shows organic and editorial content. This will change soon. The rollout will happen in stages.
