Comment: Metaverse was yesterday, now comes Meta VisionMeta has revamped its Horizon OS, dropping the unpopular Horizon Worlds. Instead, it's drawing heavily on inspiration – from none other than the Vision Pro.
"Anno 117": First expansion takes players to volcanic islandThe first major expansion for "Anno 117" will be released on April 23: "The Promise of the Volcano" comes with a giant island threatened by a volcano.
iOS: Deleted Signal data extracted by FBI via notification databaseDespite the suspect having removed the entire app, FBI forensic experts were still able to find Signal messages. They used a trick.
Public Preview: Google brings revamped Fitbit app to GermanyGoogle is expanding the availability of the revamped Fitbit app. Users in Germany can now also participate in the Public Preview.
Missing Link: Germany's long road to fiber opticsGood ideas don't always catch on. And some are only forgotten, but would still have a big impact decades later.
Happy Horse: Alibaba's secret AI video model storms the benchmarksThe AI model Happy Horse causes a stir: it generates videos with synchronized audio and outperforms the competition. Alibaba is likely behind it.
Anthropic's new AI model Mythos: Too dangerous for the publicAnthropic's AI Mythos is said to be so effective at finding and exploiting security vulnerabilities that it should only be used to secure IT infrastructure.
Tesla's FSD approved in the Netherlands – only in the NetherlandsAs the first European country, the Netherlands is allowing Tesla's FSD on its roads. However, not based on EU-wide regulations.
Patch now! Adobe releases emergency security update for Acrobat ReaderAttackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader. A security patch for macOS and Windows has now been released.
"BlueHammer": Zero-Day vulnerability in Windows grants elevated privilegesWindows has a zero-day vulnerability that allows attackers to escalate their privileges. A patch is not yet available.
Bugfix update for Tahoe brings macOS to version 26.4.1Just over two weeks after macOS 26.4, another update for the Mac follows. This time, a specific Wi-Fi problem is being addressed.
France's plan: Away from Windows, towards LinuxFrance's administration is to move away from Windows and US tools: the government is presenting a concrete roadmap for digital sovereignty.
Rockstar confirms cyberattack and data theftThe well-known cybercrime group Shiny Hunters is extorting Rockstar Games on their website. Rockstar confirms a cyber incident.
Google Chrome makes cookie theft pointless on WindowsCyber attackers target session cookies to gain access. Google is now activating protection in Chrome for Windows.
Privacy: Civil rights warn against facial recognition in Meta Smart GlassesIn an open letter, US civil rights organizations see the right to privacy threatened by Meta's plans for Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses.
New 5G frequencies auctioned in AustriaFrequencies in the 2600 MHz range and for the first time 2300 MHz are being allocated to Austrian mobile operators. The price is dropping considerably.
Wenn KI die Infrastruktur ans Limit bringtRechenzentren sind meist auf IT-Lasten von 5 bis 15 kVA pro Rack ausgelegt. Moderne KI-Workloads fordern jedoch 50 bis 200 kVA. Wie lassen sich solche Anforderungen mit Strom versorgen und kühlen?
Radio silence: UK government declares war on jammingLondon wants to stop the misuse of jammers by law, which are increasingly being used for burglaries, thefts, and attacks on infrastructure.
AI fraud: Germans overestimate their ability to detect deepfakesCybersecurity Monitor reveals dangerous knowledge gaps in recognizing AI manipulations and online investment fraud.
„Pragmata“: Gripping Moon AdventureOriginal and spectacular. Capcom's sci-fi action-adventure "Pragmata" features an unusual duo on a deadly moon mission.
Apple's former Head of AI John Giannandrea is leaving the companyFollowing the bumpy start of Apple Intelligence, Head of AI John Giannandrea is leaving the company. The departure was announced in December.
Bolt 7: E-scooter with AI parking assistant and LC displayMobility provider Bolt has announced a new generation of e-scooters: the "Bolt 7" features enhanced safety and control systems, among other things.
Microsoft ends feature lottery in Insider programMicrosoft is reforming the Windows Insider program. In the future, there will only be two channels: Experimental and Beta. This should create more clarity.
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Interview: Puraite aims to accelerate evidence synthesis with explainable AIPuraite aims to significantly shorten manual literature research in life sciences with explainable AI. About the startup's plans.
Transform Confluence pages into diagrams, prototypes, and apps with AIAtlassian expands Confluence with more AI features: Remix creates diagrams, partner agents transfer content to external tools.
Netflix Dubbing: Actors' Union Against Voice Actors' AssociationIn dispute over AI voices at Netflix, actors' union BFFS sharply criticizes voice actors' association VDS and warns of unforeseeable consequences of the boycott.
Core Ultra 400: Up to 52 cores, confusing classes and Thunderbolt 5Intel's next desktop processor generation, Nova Lake-S, is said to feature a Core Ultra 7 with more CPU cores than a 9.
Google Pixel: March update causes bootloops on some devicesSome Pixel users are reporting bootloops after the March update. Google has classified the issue as critical, but a solution is still pending.
"Hubble Tension": Most precise measurement of local universe deepens discrepancyA research group has measured the expansion rate of the nearby universe in various ways. The result deepens a major astronomy puzzle.
Europe, look at France!France wants to break free from its dependence on US tech giants. The plan is ambitious, concrete – and overdue. A commentary.
EUDI Wallet: ID on your smartphone – and hardly anyone knows about itDigital identity for all Europeans: The EUDI Wallet launches in 2027 – but 52 percent of Germans don't know it exists, according to Bitkom.
Android: Google plans "Tap to Share" for quick data exchangeGoogle is working on a feature to share files and more between Android devices by holding them close together, similar to Apple's NameDrop.
Amazon Luna loses access to externally purchased gamesAmazon's cloud gaming service Luna previously allowed you to play games purchased on external platforms. This is changing.
Steel production with hydrogen: Industrial-scale ore reduction successfulDecarbonizing steel production is an important step towards climate-neutral business. A milestone has now been reached in Namibia.
Researchers develop electrofluidically powered muscles for quiet robotsHydraulically powered robot actuators are typically noisy. The electrofluidic muscle from MIT Media Lab and Politecnico di Bari, however, operates silently.
Fraunhofer develops lightweight, high-performance electric motor for aircraftSmaller, lighter drives are intended to ensure lower CO₂ emissions in aviation. Fraunhofer has developed an efficient electric motor.
Digitalisierung und KI: IT-Entscheider werden zu UnternehmensstrategenDie digitale Transformation und der Siegeszug von KI haben die Rolle von IT-Führungskräften stark verändert. CIOs und andere IT-Entscheider müssen jetzt die Initiative ergreifen und KI-Projekte als Chefsache behandeln.
Epic Games is reportedly working on several Disney gamesAccording to Bloomberg, Epic Games is developing several games with Disney characters. The first of these is reportedly an extraction shooter.
Attack on Sam Altman's home: OpenAI CEO can understand fear of AIAfter someone allegedly tried to set Sam Altman's home on fire on Friday, shots were fired nearby. The background is still unclear.
Apple reportedly working on four different designs for its first smart glassesFirst Apple smart glasses are said to come with different frames. The camera is said to be oval instead of round. The glasses are likely to be released in 2027.
Japan invests another 4 billion US dollars in chip startup RapidusChip manufacturer Rapidus, founded in 2022, receives further investments for 2-nanometer chips and its own packaging factory.
"Puzzling Places": VR hit from Germany now available as a screen versionThe VR classic "Puzzling Places" is being released in a version optimized for PC and Steam Deck. Is the 3D puzzle fun also enjoyable on the screen?
Digital Cleaning Crew: BGH Expands Deletion Obligations for MediaHelene Fischer vs. Bild: BGH clarifies publishers must delete false reports from archives like Wayback Machine.
Create simple UX for domain-specific languages with VS CodeTax returns, processes, or construction planning: Many things can be represented with a domain-specific language. Editors with LSP make implementation easy.
Developer tidbits for the weekend – smaller news of the weekSmall but interesting news tidbits from the news buffet about React Native, Perl, JavaScript, ASP .NET Core, State of Web Dev AI, PHP, Python, and OpenJDK.
Between Moon and Macro: The Pictures of the WeekFrom the rough lunar surface to fine dew drops: This week, photography once again shows all its facets.
Insta360 selfie screen for iPhone and AndroidThe Insta360 Snap magnetically attaches to the back of a smartphone, allowing the use of the main cameras for self-portraits.
