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.
India: Apple circumvents "tax trap" on manufacturingAfter corresponding lobbying efforts, Apple has succeeded: The company is allowed to buy machines for its suppliers in India – without a huge tax bill.
UpdateNotepad++: Updater takeover by state actorsAttackers had specifically delivered malware to systems using the Notepad++ updater. Investigations point to state actors.
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.
Operation Sovereignty: Bundestag plans a breakthrough from Microsoft & Co.A cross-party parliamentary commission aims to end dependence on US tech giants and increasingly rely on European open-source solutions.
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.
Steam Machine: Valve postpones announcement of price and release dateValve still cannot name a price for the upcoming Steam Machine. There is also no release date for now – the PC might come later.
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.
AI Bot: OpenClaw (Moltbot) with high-risk code smuggling vulnerabilityThe AI bot OpenClaw, also known as Moltbot, can do a lot on user computers. A code smuggling vulnerability within it is therefore all the more serious.
"AI eats Software": Why SaaS stocks are crashing on Wall StreetIn the midst of the AI boom, software manufacturers' stocks are plummeting. Shares of Adobe, Oracle & Co. have halved, Microsoft is weakening.
Meta ties employee performance to AI usageMeta wants to introduce a new tool for evaluating the performance of its workforce. This is intended to particularly reward the use of AI.
"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.
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.
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.
Bezahlbare Cyber-Sicherheit für den MittelstandBegrenzte Ressourcen, aber raffiniertere Bedrohungen – mit dem Einsatz von KI können sich Unternehmen effektiv schützen. Denn beim digitalen Wettrüsten ist KI ein Angriffs- und Verteidigungswerkzeug.
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.
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.
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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.
Climate Research: Scientists Track Iceberg Life Cycle with AIThe melting and calving of icebergs can influence the climate. Therefore, researchers track them with AI to obtain data for predictions.
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.
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.
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.
Cyberresilienz: So überstehen Unternehmen einen Cyberangriff!Eine gute IT-Security-Strategie muss neben Vorsorgemaßnahmen die rasche Erkennung und Eindämmung eines Angriffs sowie die schnelle Wiederherstellung betroffener Systeme umfassen. Die Hardware-Plattform spielt dabei eine Schlüsselrolle.
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.
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.
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.
