India: Apple teaches factory workers Swift25 percent of all iPhones are reportedly manufactured in India. Apple is now launching a training campaign there – also with Swift and robotics.
Meta Quest 4: CTO confirms work on two new VR headsetsDespite dire predictions: Meta continues to invest in VR and confirms two new devices are in development. One of them is likely to be the Meta Quest 4.
UpdateAnthropic introduces Claude Opus 4.6 with Agent TeamsThe new AI model Claude Opus 4.6 brings improved coding capabilities, a larger context window, and for the first time, an "Agent Teams" feature.
Humanoid robot Unitree G1 trudges through ice and snow at -47.4 °CUnitree's humanoid robot G1 can withstand low temperatures. In sub-zero temperatures, it stamped the logo of the 2026 Winter Olympics into the snow.
Munich makes digital sovereignty measurable with its own scoreUsing a self-developed rating system, Munich will henceforth check all IT services for dependencies on providers and states.
Anthropic's new AI tool: Next black stock market day for the software industryThe downward trend for the software industry in the financial markets continues: A new AI tool from Anthropic has likely caused the next major sell-off.
OpenSSL: 12 security gaps, one allows malicious code execution and is critical12 security vulnerabilities have been discovered in OpenSSL – using AI tools. One of them is considered critical. Updated software is available.
TeamViewer: Vulnerability allows access without prior confirmationIn TeamViewer, attackers can bypass access controls and gain access without prior confirmation.
Amazon with unbridled growth and extreme AI investments, but stock fallsAmazon is also investing record sums in AI, as its retail and cloud businesses continue to grow. However, earnings per share are lower than expected.
Notepad++ updater installed malwareThe updater for the open-source editor Notepad++ has installed malware on PCs. An update to Notepad++ v8.8.9 corrects this.
Bid failed: Luminar assets go to Microvision at bankruptcy priceLidar manufacturer Luminar is bankrupt. An auction yielded a fraction of the debts. At the last minute, a significantly better offer emerged.
Debian: Project leader warns of developers' silent withdrawalDebian Project Leader Andreas Tille denounces a structural problem: developers disappear without feedback – with consequences for security and maintenance.
RISC-V single-board computer with RVA23 chip for new Linux distributionsSpacemiT delivers one of the first RISC-V processors with RVA23 technology. The eight-core K3 promises decent performance but costs more than a Raspberry Pi 5.
Particle accelerator FAIR: Start of trial operation postponed after major fireWith FAIR, one of the world's largest facilities for fundamental research in physics is being built in Darmstadt. A major fire broke out there on Thursday.
The camera market is growing, the giants are faltering – the photo newsFor the first time in almost 20 years, the camera industry is reporting growth for two consecutive years. This should really be cause for celebration.
Software as a tool, not an end in itself: A plea for more domain expertiseToo many teams discuss technologies instead of problems. It's time to refocus on the domain expertise.
Die wichtigsten Faktoren für die richtige PC-FlotteSteigende Kosten, mehr Cyberrisiken und die Erwartungen der Mitarbeiter erfüllen – IT-Teams müssen vielen Anforderungen gerecht werden. Mit der richtigen PC-Plattform lässt sich das aber bewältigen.
AI arms race: Tech giants invest 650 billion US dollars this yearAI investments reach astronomical heights. More than half a trillion US dollars are to be invested in the technology by major US tech corporations this year.
Memory crisis: PC manufacturers consider Chinese memoryHP, Dell, Acer and Asus are reportedly already certifying DRAM from China to potentially alleviate supply shortages.
Deutsche Bahn starts general renovation on two railway corridors simultaneouslyDeutsche Bahn started two general renovations on February 6. The Hagen–Cologne and Nuremberg–Regensburg corridors will be closed until July.
Winter Olympics in the Cloud: Alibaba Turns Milano Cortina into an AI Test LabThe IOC is relying on Alibaba's large language models and cloud infrastructure in 2026 to turn the Winter Games in Milano Cortina into an AI test lab.
Study: Designer Knowledge Significantly Improves AI-Generated UIsThose who ask AI models for design suggestions are often disappointed. Apple shows in a study how AI can be improved.
Fritzbox 5690 Pro and XGS get FritzOS 8.20The two top Fritzbox models, 5690 Pro and 5690 XGS, are receiving a firmware update to FritzOS 8.20. It includes the new Online Monitor.
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VirtualBox receives experimental KVM supportIn current developer builds of VirtualBox, KVM support appears for the first time. The function is experimental and only available through manual source builds.
Nextcloud introduces ADA engine for massive performance improvementsWith the ADA engine, Nextcloud introduces a completely new data access architecture. It drastically reduces server load and accelerates large installations.
New in .NET 10.0 [9]: Null-Conditional Assignment in C# 14.0Developers can now make an assignment to a property without first checking if the object is null.
Roblox Success: More and More Top Developers Earn MillionsRoblox introduces continuous age checks to prevent cheating. At the same time, top developers have massively increased their revenues.
Doomscrolling and risk of addiction: EU Commission demands changes from TikTokThe EU Commission accuses TikTok of violating the Digital Services Act. The platform uses harmful designs – and is now expected to make improvements.
Microsoft decouples .NET Framework 3.5 from WindowsThe classic .NET Framework 3.5 will no longer be an optional Windows component in the future, but a standalone setup.
Nvidia Graphics Cards: GeForce RTX 6000 Could Be Released in 2028The Super refresh of the GeForce RTX 5000 has apparently been canceled. It could still be two years until the new 6000 generation.
AirDrop support for Android: Google expands availability to more devicesGoogle wants to expand AirDrop support for Android to more devices this year. Nothing and Qualcomm are already hinting at support.
HomePod 2: Unpleasant AnniversaryApple had already let the first-generation HomePod gather dust. The second generation looks similar.
Hyundai develops "Vision Pulse" sensor fusion with lidar and UWBThe Hyundai Group, with its automotive brand Kia, is working on perfecting assisted driving and is introducing its system called "Vision Pulse".
Tesla is reportedly continuing to work on Apple CarPlay integrationAccording to a media report, Tesla is still working on integrating Apple CarPlay. This could be an attempt to compensate for declining sales figures.
Mac tool turns MagSafe cable into a safety switchA developer has introduced a tool that allows you to put your Mac into a protected state by simply unplugging the MagSafe connection.
HBO wants to continue the story of “Baldur’s Gate 3” as a seriesHBO is producing a D&D series with characters from “Baldur’s Gate 3.” Series creator Craig Mazin has played the role-playing hit for almost 1000 hours.
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"Catastrophe" for Russia: SpaceX deactivates unauthorized Starlink antennasBarely a week after Ukraine warned that Russia was using Starlink for drone attacks, countermeasures are showing their effect. And what an effect.
Vibe Coding endangers the material basis for open-source projectsGiven the vibe-coding boom, a study recommends a drastic step: open-source software should only be available for a fee.
German start-up Hyting presents first hybrid hydrogen-based heating systemHyting's heating system combines flameless and emission-free hydrogen combustion with a heat pump. The system is currently being tested.
Slump continues: IT stocks in the red, Bitcoin nearing 60,000 US dollarsThe outlook for the IT sector on the stock markets remains bleak, while Bitcoin continues to hit new lows. Experts see a correction.
Meta's data collection: Saxony-Anhalt also changes sidesMeta Platforms' data collection on third-party websites and apps is impermissible. The Higher Regional Court of Naumburg also rules for four-figure damages.
Cross-Platform Applications with Rust 2: Crux in UseWith Rust and the Crux framework, cross-platform apps can be implemented with a clear core, UI separation, and platform-specific effects.
Digital Health: Expectations for the planned digital lawAnother digital law for the healthcare system is in the works. Users want user-friendly systems, and the industry wants better data access.
Radio interference & Co: BNetzA withdraws millions of devices from circulationCounterfeit health features on smartwatches and disruptive inverters keep the regulator busy, who is intensifying online trade controls.
CDU's push for social media ban under 16 years of ageIn a motion for the CDU federal party congress, the Schleswig-Holstein state association is calling for a social media ban for children under 16 years of age.
Sovereignty: EU invests 347 million euros in security of submarine cablesThe EU Commission upgrades defenses against sabotage and espionage targeting key undersea data arteries with a new strategic toolkit and investments.
