Open-Source Guru Raymond: AI Ends Closed-Source SoftwareOpen-source co-founder Eric S. Raymond explains closed-source software is effectively over thanks to AI-powered reverse engineering.
PhoneBot: Humanoid open-source robot based on an old smartphoneResearchers have developed an inexpensive humanoid robot based on an Android smartphone. Control and sensor usage are handled by a smartphone.
Apple event announced: New home hardware on October 13The announcement is here: Apple has announced its smart home event this fall. It’s happening as early as Tuesday.
Anthropic: Users may no longer insult Claude without reasonAnthropic has published new guidelines for its AI model. Among other things, it is now forbidden for users to insult and hurt Claude without reason.
Michelangelus: Font based on Michelangelo’s handwriting releasedA font based on the handwriting of its most famous architect was created for the 400th anniversary of St. Peter’s Basilica. “Michelangelus” is now available.
Tesla FSD: Transport Minister Bilger calls for EU approval of assistance systemFederal Transport Minister Bilger wants Tesla’s FSD-supervised driver assistance system to be approved EU-wide. If necessary, Germany should explore its paths.
Zeekr 9X: Luxury PHEV with serial hybrid and 900-volt battery for 119,500 EurosThe six-seater luxury PHEV Zeekr 9X features a two-liter gasoline engine, a generator, one electric motor per axle, a 55 kWh battery, and 330 kW charging power.
Citrix releases another security update for critical Netscaler vulnerabilityLast weekend, Citrix closed a zero-day vulnerability in Netscaler. Now the manufacturer is releasing another update.
VW ID. Tiguan Unveiled: Closing the gap to the combustion engineVW is revising the ID.4 and turning it into the ID. Tiguan. Its design is more conservative, which is functionally welcome.
Autonomous driving: VW works with Wayve instead of NvidiaThe British startup Wayve has secured VW’s contract for autonomous driving technologies. It beat out Nvidia and also cooperates with Mercedes.
MacBook Ultra: New OLED Mac reportedly “significantly lighter“Current MacBook Pro models are quite bulky by Apple standards. Apple has reportedly slimmed down its first touchscreen OLED device.
Microsoft reduces storage quota for Microsoft 365 subscriptionsPreviously, Microsoft 365 family subscriptions could use up to 6 TB of cloud storage. Now, 2 TB must suffice for everyone.
Creators of NotebookLM: Apple Acquires Assets and Employees from AI Startup HuxeRaiza Martin & Team tried to further develop NotebookLM’s AI podcast approach after their job at Google – and failed. Apple is taking over parts.
BMW starts battery production at new Irlbach-Straßkirchen plantIn Irlbach, Lower Bavaria, BMW now produces high-voltage batteries for all German BMW plants. Thanks to high demand, production already started with two shifts.
China’s raw material dominance: Why Brussels’ offensive is falteringDespite new mining projects and billions in aid, the EU is missing its goals for critical raw materials. Bureaucracy and friction slow down the ramp-up.
Now it’s rumbling in the PC marketPC and notebook sales plummet by 20 percent. Discount promotions could emerge for interested parties.
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Tim Cook draws a positive conclusion about the Apple CEO handover to John TernusFormer CEO Tim Cook is highly satisfied with the transition to his successor John Ternus and looks back on the past few weeks in an interview.
Anthropic scans open-source projects for vulnerabilities for freeAnthropic offers free AI security scans for open-source projects. In tests, most vulnerabilities found here were reportedly real.
Globalfoundries plans more powerful chips and expands Dresden plantBy late 2028, Globalfoundries aims to produce one million wafers yearly. The FDX Fusion process is designed to close the gap to the 7-nm class.
China and EU reach understanding on hybrid carsBeijing reports an understanding with the EU on trade in hybrid vehicles. Whether minimum prices or quantity limits will apply remains unclear for now.
Report: Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro reordersAnalysts expected strong iPhone 18 Pro sales despite higher tariffs. Yet a new report from Asia suggests demand is weaker than anticipated.
Docs 6.0.0: Collaboration server yhub replaces HocuspocusLa Suite Docs 6.0.0 has been released. The new collaboration server yhub replaces Hocuspocus. Documents can now also be downloaded as Markdown.
NASA project investigates possible cave under lunar surfaceNASA plans to explore the Moon's Marius Hills pit with project GIMLI. Such caves could shelter future astronaut bases. A launch date is not yet set.
IKEA Stengrönska: Alarm clock with Qi charging dock, hygro- and thermometerIKEA introduced the Stengrönska alarm clock with Qi charging dock, hygrometer, and thermometer. It is currently only available in Asia.
Bamboo-based composite material blocks electromagnetic radiationChinese researchers have developed a stable composite material with a bamboo component. Due to its structure, it can also absorb electromagnetic waves.
Bootstrap 6: First alpha version of the CSS framework releasedFive years after Bootstrap 5, the team releases the first alpha of Bootstrap 6 – with modern web standards and AI support.
FritzOS 8.50 is available for the second FritzboxThe fiber optic Fritzbox 5630 receives the major firmware update FritzOS 8.50. New lab versions are available for other models.
More than video games: Microsoft founds new Xbox divisionMicrosoft launches a new division with XP to expand its business with brands like “Minecraft” and “Fallout.” The division will be headed by Mojang’s former CEO.
Formula 1: Apple broadcasts with Dolby Atmos – but only in the USAApple plans to broadcast the race series in surround sound in the future. The problem: This is only possible in one market.
Google is discontinuing safety feature on Pixel Watches 2 and 3 with LTEOn December 12, the safety signal function ends. LTE models of Pixel Watch 2 and 3 will require their mobile service plan for emergency calls and fall detection.
Comment on Apple’s Privacy Promises: A Double U-TurnAggressively requesting training data for Siri AI and eavesdropping functions in the Apple Watch: New wind seems to be blowing at Apple regarding data protection
Why open-source patches often don’t reach banksThe OSERA Risk Navigator helps financial institutions find, prioritize, and close security vulnerabilities in open-source software.
"Cyberpunk 2077": Paramount is working on a filmParamount wants to bring the dystopian world of "Cyberpunk 2077" to the screen. CD Projekt Red is producing, cast and release date are still open.
TSMC has silicon interposers for larger chips manufactured by GlobalfoundriesFor 2 billion US dollars, Globalfoundries is to support TSMC’s chip manufacturing in the USA. The Globalfoundries share makes a small jump.
Austria: Constitutional Court allows foreign evidence despite banFrench authorities cracked the Sky ECC chat service in a way that would be illegal in Austria. Nevertheless, the evidence ban does not apply.
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New tabs, old criticism: Mozilla and the new Firefox designMozilla explains why Firefox is getting a new design, the compact mode is returning, and which user feedback has led to changes.
E-patient record: Millions of documents, but who finds important information?Millions of documents fill the electronic patient record. But users struggle with data mountains and cumbersome operation. This is set to improve.
New Apple Products: What to Expect in OctoberUp to ten new devices could be presented by Apple this month. However, only two have actually been announced so far.
US government excludes Microsoft and Adobe from visa programThe US government accuses Microsoft, Adobe, and others of years of abuse of work visas and excludes the companies from a green card program.
The Fehmarnsund Tunnel could be ready by 2035The completion of the tunnel under the Fehmarnsund may be delayed until 2035. Schleswig-Holstein’s Transport Minister Madsen voiced his frustration.
Danger for autonomous cars: How a film deceives cameras and lidarResearchers from Munich are testing camera and lidar systems to better protect autonomous vehicles from targeted manipulation.
ESA probe Hera to arrive at Didymos: Target asteroid pictured as a single pixelThe space probe Hera is to check on-site what consequences the probe impact had on the asteroid Dimorphos. Now its complicated arrival is imminent.
Pro & Contra: Is the iPhone Duo relying on lazy compromises?No Face ID, no Pro camera, no iPad apps, too expensive. Has Apple compromised too much on its foldable?
Margaret Hamilton: Software Pioneer of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing Has DiedAt MIT, Margaret Hamilton led the development of the Apollo onboard software and established software development as an independent engineering discipline.
Apple Leak Lawsuit: Dispute over schedule and new evidence with ProsserIn the civil proceedings against Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti for an alleged leak of Apple business secrets, discovery is ongoing.
