"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.
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.
Toyota RAV4 in sixth generation now available to order as hybrid and PHEVThe Toyota RAV4, a pioneer of the SUV segment, enters its sixth generation, consistently relying on hybrid tech with an electrified rear axle.
Chat control: Tech giants want to continue scanning despite expired EU rulesLegal basis for indiscriminate scanning of child abuse material expired. Google, Meta, Microsoft & Co. continue controversial practice.
Apple shuts down App Store payment functions and subscription services in RussiaThere were still isolated ways to pay for iOS apps and Apple services in the Russian Federation. Apple is now reacting and shutting them down.
Internet shutdown in Iran is now the longest in world historyAfter the national record was already broken, it now also applies at the global level. A different country previously held the record.
Anthropic is removing OpenClaw from its Claude subscriptionsAnyone using a Claude subscription will no longer be able to use it for the much-hyped AI assistant OpenClaw – at least not without extra costs.
Amazon: Older Kindles can no longer download e-booksThey were cut off from the store some time ago, and now they can no longer download e-books either: Amazon is rolling back support for older Kindles.
Europe's microcontroller market leaders: Infineon, NXP, and STMicroelectronicsThree of five leading global microcontroller manufacturers are European; with Renesas and Microchip, they hold 80% of the market.
Chat control & Kutcher: Ombudsman criticizes secrecyDespite warnings, the EU Commission insists on transparency regarding messenger surveillance and its relations with the US organization Thorn.
Artemis-2: Outlook causes problems not just on EarthOn the way to the Moon, anything can happen: For example, that Outlook doesn't work.
Secure Boot Certificate Update Status in Windows Security AppMicrosoft's old Secure Boot certificates expire mid-year. The Windows Security app displays the update status.
Apple in trouble with YouTube channels over AI training – class action lawsuitSeveral YouTubers have filed a lawsuit against Apple in a US court. The company stated in a paper that it uses videos for AI training.
Microsoft changes OneDrive deletion behaviorMicrosoft is changing the deletion behavior of OneDrive and SharePoint. Files deleted in the cloud will only appear in the Recycle Bin there.
Plane 1.3.0: Update of the free Jira alternativeWith version 1.3.0, Plane receives many important updates: Gitea login, improved interface, and new API endpoints are coming to the Jira alternative.
Kernel Bug: Integer Overflow in Apple's XNU Stops TCP Packets – with Long Uptime49 days, 17 hours, 2 minutes and 47 seconds: According to researchers, an integer overflow occurs on the Mac after this usage time. TCP connections fail.
Das Ende der Papierrechnung und der Beginn smarter ProzesseDie E-Rechnungspflicht gilt seit 2025 und ist mehr als ein belastendes Compliance-Projekt. Wer jetzt umstellt, profitiert von Zeitersparnis und schafft die digitale Infrastruktur für die Zukunft.
Bugfix Update: Apple releases iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1Apple released another iOS update overnight on Thursday. The manufacturer provides few details, but it likely concerns iCloud issues.
GoPro under pressure: Manufacturer cuts around a quarter of jobsDeclining revenues and rising operating costs are affecting GoPro. Around a quarter of jobs are to be cut as part of a restructuring.
Eclipse hawkBit 1.0: Backend for IoT updates reaches production readinessEclipse hawkBit 1.0 is here and is considered a production-ready backend for OTA updates of IoT devices with stable APIs for operational use.
Chrome: Vertical tabs and improved reading modeGoogle Chrome is gradually introducing vertical tabs and a revamped reading mode. Firefox users have known both for a longer time.
Deutsche Telekom offers Starlink satellite internet for large customersDeutsche Telekom is cooperating with Starlink to offer large customers and authorities satellite-based broadband internet as a managed service.
VeraCrypt and WireGuard: Driver Signing Troubles, Solution in SightMicrosoft accounts for VeraCrypt and WireGuard developers were suspended. This prevented updates – a solution is in sight.
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React in the Terminal: Ink 7.0 fundamentally revises input handlingInk 7.0 revises input handling and brings new hooks for animation, paste, and responsive layouts. Node.js 22 and React 19.2 are now required.
1500 watts and 150 Nm: New DJI motor pushes e-bike limitsDJI introduces the second generation of the Avinox motor. It sets new standards in performance and will be featured not only in DJI bikes.
"007 First Light": James Bond Game Delayed on Switch 2"007 First Light" delayed on Switch 2: While PC, Xbox Series X/S, and Playstation 5 are served in May, the Switch 2 version will come later.
Happy Birthday .eu: Europe celebrates 20 years of digital identityFrom gold rush to stable anchor: The European top-level domain celebrates its anniversary. It has to assert itself in the tough competition of internet giants.
US Americans lose almost 21 billion US dollars to cybercrime in 2025Reported cybercrime cases and damages reach new record highs in the USA. Crypto investors and US Americans over 60 years old suffer the greatest losses.
Nutanix: Partnerships with NetApp and Cisco lower VMware migration hurdleNutanix continues to work on making its cloud platform the central alternative for VMware customers. New partnerships are intended to help with this.
Commercial Register: BGH strengthens 'right to be forgotten' for private dataUnnecessarily deposited private data in the Commercial Register can now be deleted, even if it circulates elsewhere online.
Sono Solar brings solar modules for cars to marketThe Munich-based company Sono Solar has announced a product line of solar modules for cars.
Cribl Guard: AI to detect sensitive data in telemetry streamsThe telemetry specialist Cribl is expanding its Guard product with continuous AI analysis to detect patterns of sensitive data in logs and events.
IGEL brings containers, AI, and more to the thin client worldAt its in-house conference Now & Next, the German company IGEL Technologies presented new perspectives for its thin client vision.
VW subsidiary Moia and Uber are testing autonomous ID. Buzz in Los AngelesVW subsidiary Moia and Uber are testing autonomous ID. Buzz in Los Angeles. First rides are to be offered by the end of 2026.
AWS makes S3 a file systemAWS makes S3 buckets usable as a file system for the first time. The service supports NFS 4.1+ and automatically synchronizes changes with the bucket.
Scientists test light propulsion for spacecraftA light-driven propulsion could save fuel for space missions. Scientists have tested such a system during an ESA parabolic flight.
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.
“The Martian” gets VR game with new plot“The Martian – Project Hail Mary” receives a mixed reality experience that expands the story with a new chapter. It will be released at the end of the year.
Exorbitantly expensive 8-terabyte Samsung SSD 870 EvoSamsung is expanding its well-established SATA SSD series 870 Evo with an 8 TB version – at a list price of €2641. It's cheaper in stores.
The best starting salaries after training: IT jobs in the Top 10Those who want to earn particularly well after their training should look into the digital, defense, and healthcare sectors, according to an analysis.
Ubuntu 26.04 requires more RAM than Windows 11The beta version of Ubuntu 26.04 increases memory requirements to 6 GB RAM – more than Windows 11 demands.
Bitcoin inventor unmasked? British entrepreneur contradicts New York TimesAn editor at the New York Times claims to have unmasked the inventor of Bitcoin after months of research. He promptly and decisively contradicts this.
Wikimedia Foundation is shutting down news project WikinewsDue to low response, the Wikimedia Foundation is ending its grassroots journalism project. The free content will remain accessible.
iPhone Foldable: Name questions, mockups and possible postponementApple's first foldable phone is expected this fall. Reports suggest production difficulties, but the name is reportedly finalized.
Despite unexpected ceasefire: Total internet blackout in Iran remainsThough the war in Iran has a ceasefire, people remain isolated from the world. Internet blackout continues for 40 days.
Mowing robots: Nationwide night ban sought for hedgehog protectionDanger to small animals and biodiversity: German cities push for uniform regulation to shut down autonomous lawnmowers at night.
Patch now! Attacks on low-coding tool Flowise observedUnknown attackers are currently exploiting a critical security vulnerability with the highest rating in Flowise. A security patch is available.
