IntelliJ IDEA 2026.1: Free basic support for JavaScript and TypeScriptDevelopers can now use all ACP-compatible AI agents and receive basic features for JavaScript and TypeScript for free – without an Ultimate subscription.
Qilin: Left Party reports Russian ransomware attackThe party ‘Die Linke’ is facing a cybersecurity incident – member data is reportedly not affected.
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Causes of noise feedback loops in vertical landings identifiedNoise feedback loops in vertical landings pose dangers to aircraft and ground personnel. Researchers have now identified the causes.
Apple officially buries Mac Pro – no successor plannedApple has commented on the fate of the Mac Pro for the first time. The workstation, which got stuck with the M2 Ultra, will not be revived.
Russia: Growing criticism of internet restrictions, call for protestsInternet restrictions in Russia are now also being criticized by the business community and in media loyal to the Kremlin. Protests have been banned.
Android 17 Beta 3: App Bubbles, separate WLAN tiles and moreGoogle has released the third beta of Android 17. It brings platform stability, app bubbles for all applications, and much more.
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: Two New Models in the PipelineMeta is apparently preparing to launch two new smart glasses. This is indicated by test documents from the US telecommunications authority FCC.
Spotify wants over 300 million US dollars from Anna's ArchiveThe shadow library Anna's Archive has downloaded 300 terabytes of Spotify files. The streaming service is demanding $300 million in damages.
Netflix prices are increasing again in the USANetflix prices are increasing again in the USA – for the second time since early 2025. No price increase has been announced for Germany yet.
Only with opt-out: GitHub will train Copilot models with user data in the futurePrompts, code suggestions, comments: GitHub will collect data from AI interactions for its own model training in the future. Objection is possible via opt-out.
Blocked Strait of Hormuz: Helium shortage affects chip productionA considerable part of the world's helium comes from Qatar, but it cannot be delivered currently. This is now affecting semiconductor production.
Wikipedia bans AI-generated articles, AI may only assistAI-generated articles often violate content guidelines, says Wikipedia. AI for translations or text editing remains permissible.
Between market and regulation: dispute over Open AccessOpen Access is a consensus in the fiber optic market. But how far does the obligation to open up the network extend? Opinions differ.
Dementia Prevention: Academies Call for Data Shift for Brain HealthLeopoldina and acatech present a position paper: With better data and individualized risk profiles, millions of dementia cases could be prevented.
IT incident at music plug-in maker Sound Radix: Nearly 300,000 accounts leakedAt the Have I Been Pwned project, you can check if your own email address is part of the data leak at VST plug-in manufacturer Sound Radix.
US court dismisses X's antitrust lawsuit over alleged ad boycottX loses its case before a US federal court regarding an alleged illegal advertising boycott after Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter.
Hubble Space Telescope: Comet spin reversal observed for the first timeApproaches to the sun can dramatically change comets. However, their reversal of rotation has never been observed – at least not until now.
EU Parliament wants to ban Nudifier appsMEPs are intensifying the fight against digital violence and calling for a ban on AI systems like de-nuding apps that expose people without their consent.
Discount trap Black Friday: Every third online retailer tricks with pricesAn EU-wide investigation uncovers systematic violations in online retail: Many "special discounts" are fictitious or obtained through misleading practices.
Autonomous Driving: Pony.ai brings robotaxis to ZagrebWhich city in Europe is getting the first robotaxis? Pony.ai, Verne and Uber claim it is the Croatian capital Zagreb.
Nudity and web filters, app lock: Apple's age control reaches EuropeIn Great Britain, users must now prove to Apple that they are adults – otherwise their iPhone will block certain functions.
Music via prompt: Google's Lyria 3 Pro composes complete songsGoogle's new model Lyria 3 Pro can generate music pieces up to three minutes long and is integrated into several AI services.
"Vibe Coding XR": Gemini generates VR apps in under a minuteWith Vibe Coding XR, Google presents an AI workflow that allows VR apps for Android XR to be generated and tested directly in the browser from prompts.
Ryzen 9 9950X3D2: AMD officially announces first processor with two cache diesAfter months of speculation, AMD introduces the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2. It is the desktop processor with the most cache.
Report: OpenAI also buries plans for ChatGPT adult modeAccording to a newspaper report, OpenAI has abandoned plans to allow ChatGPT to provide erotic answers for adults in the future.
WhatsApp simplifies device switching and brings dual-account usage to iPhonesThe messenger WhatsApp is introducing several new features to make managing chats more organized and to facilitate switching between devices.
Two critical malicious code vulnerabilities threaten automation platform n8nSeveral software vulnerabilities threaten the AI-powered automation tool n8n. Security patches are available for download.
Android 17: Google secures its OS against quantum computersGoogle is preparing its mobile operating system for future attacks with quantum computers. The first protective mechanisms are being introduced in Android 17.
MG4 Urban and MGS9 PHEV: Range ExpansionMG expands its offerings in Europe with the MG4 Urban and the MGS9 PHEV. The smaller one competes in the Golf class, the larger is a 5-meter SUV.
Pilot project with remote-controlled shuttle buses starts in May in DüsseldorfTwo buses without drivers are to transport passengers to Düsseldorf Airport from May. The vehicles are controlled remotely.