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.
Attack via Signal: BfV and BSI warn politicians, military personnel, diplomatsAn attack on users of the Signal messenger, which became known last week, targets members of the Bundestag and other important individuals.
Analysis of new plans: Is Apple finally doing everything right with AI?Apple has lagged in AI. Now, the company is reportedly making progress, partly with Google Gemini. What to make of these ideas?
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.
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.
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.
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.
iOS 26.2.1: Problem reports on crashes and fast battery drainWith Apple's latest iOS update, support for AirTags 2 is coming to devices, among other things. Depending on the iPhone, however, this is not without problems.
Patent dispute: Disney+ Germany without Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and 3DA US patent holder has obtained preliminary injunctions against Disney+, meaning the service no longer offers the best possible picture quality.
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.
"The World Factbook": CIA unexpectedly closes an internet veteranThe "CIA World Factbook" was one of the oldest sites on the internet and a popular destination in its early years. On Wednesday, it went offline.
HomePod 2: Unpleasant AnniversaryApple had already let the first-generation HomePod gather dust. The second generation looks similar.
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.
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.
Internet Archive's Wordpress Plugin Brings Dead Links Back to LifeIf you run your website with Wordpress, you can automatically bring dead links back to life. One plugin is all it takes.
Eyes closed in the autonomous car: AI to make napping at the wheel saferNew user studies as part of the Salsa research project are investigating how much time drivers need after a short nap to take over the steering wheel again.
Als WiFi-Dienstleister zur eigenen Marke werdenWer im WiFi-Bereich Drittprodukte vertreibt, macht sich vergleichbar und steht ständig im Preiskampf. Ein eigenes Branding kann dagegen die Kundenloyalität stärken und für bessere Margen sorgen.
Claude Code: New "Fast Mode" accelerates AI model Opus 4.6For the AI model Opus 4.6, users of Claude Code now have a "Fast Mode" available, which enables significantly faster responses.
DoS and malware attacks possible on IBM App Connect EnterpriseMultiple software vulnerabilities threaten systems with IBM App Connect Enterprise or WebSphere Service Registry and Repository Studio.
Zyxel Firewalls: Attackers can execute system commandsA security update protects certain Zyxel firewalls from potential attacks. However, attacks are not easily possible.
No more data collection frenzy: Google makes reCAPTCHA GDPR-compliantBy switching to order processing, Google relinquishes data sovereignty to website operators and responds to growing regulatory pressure in the AI era.
Microsoft addresses critical security vulnerability in Azure environmentAttackers could have exploited vulnerabilities in Azure Arc, Azure Function, or Azure Front Door.
The rise and fall of Oculus: How Meta's VR ambitions once beganOculus VR shaped modern virtual reality like hardly any other company and now threatens to disappear for good. It's time for a look back.
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Tech stocks and Bitcoin are recovering after significant lossesAfter three days of heavy losses, investors are regaining confidence in technology stocks. Previous record highs remain unmatched.
AI.com: 70 Million Dollars for AI AgentsThe domain AI.com was sold for the highest known price to date. A platform for autonomous AI agents is to be created under the address.
After suspicious emails: Fairphone shop likely not hackedFairphone owners are reporting receiving emails with suspicious purchase confirmations. Fairphone currently does not assume a hack or data leak.
Artificial Intelligence: Struggle for Rules for AI Use in WarIn Spain, experts met for the third time to discuss "Responsible AI in the Military Domain". Binding rules are still a pipe dream.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Autonome Agenten: Wie KI die Prozessautomatisierung revolutioniertKI-Agenten planen und lösen komplexe Aufgaben selbständig und systemübergreifend. In der Prozessautomatisierung bringen sie aber auch neue Risiken und höhere Anforderungen an die IT-Infrastruktur mit sich.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
