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VMware makes a splash: KVM instead of proprietary hypervisor

Anyone using VMware on Linux will be able to use KVM as a hypervisor in future. However, there are not yet many details about the change.

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Microsoft releases Windows Server 2025

The first details of the new server were revealed at the beginning of the year, and now Microsoft has released it: Windows Server 2025 is here.

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Missing link: How a company lost control in a cyberattack

The IT boss actually feels quite safe. Until hackers march into the company in the middle of the day – and leave unmolested. The prize: full control.

Apple optimizes iPhone mirroring on the Mac – but not in the EU

Apple will deliver important features for its mirroring function for mobile devices in macOS 15.1 and iOS 18.1. Europeans will still have to stay outside.

England: Child porn verdict also for deepfake images

An Englishman gets 18 years in prison for various sexual crimes involving minors. Also for AI-generated 3D images.

Fedora 41: Package manager picks up the pace

Version 41 of Fedora makes the package manager DNF 5 the standard. A new Wayland desktop appears among the Fedora variants.

Global mobile satellite communication: SpaceX fails and calls for exemption

Satellite systems will soon fill all of the world's mobile network gaps. Yet Elon Musk's Starlink service will deliver the promised speed at the cost of others.

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NASA's Perseverance rover uncovers mysterious green spot on Mars

Computer scientists: Germany falls into the data trap in the Microsoft cloud

New Mac mini M4: Usability problem power button

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Halloween: Hobbyist converts humanoid robot into Terminator T-800

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Cyber attack on pharmaceutical distributor AEP

AEP GmbH, a wholesaler for pharmacies, was the victim of a cyberattack. As a result, some of the IT systems are encrypted.

IDC: Many companies want (partly) out of the cloud

Too expensive, too complicated, too slow: IDC market researchers see a clear trend of companies taking workloads back from the cloud.

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Apple Intelligence in Germany: Details on geoblocking, storage requirements

The space requirement of the otherwise quite slim iOS grows by a good third due to the AI models – and the trend is rising.

UpdateSmaller, more Pro: Mac mini 2024 also with M4 Pro and Thunderbolt 5

The Mac mini is now much more compact with a new design. For the first time, there are USB ports on the front – and Thunderbolt 5.

Nvidia replaces Intel in the Dow Jones index

Intel will be out of the Dow in a week's time. The company is now worth much less than Nvidia in terms of market capitalization.

Facebook: Federal Court wants to quickly issue landmark ruling on data scandal

Numerous Facebook users have sued the parent company Meta for scraping personal data. So far, they have made little progress. Now the BGH is stepping up.

Civil rights in danger? Mauritius shuts down social media before election

Before the parliamentary elections, the government of Mauritius has blocked major social networks due to leaked wiretaps. The KeepItOn coalition intervenes.

Oppo finances AI research center in Hong Kong

The Chinese group plans to invest around four million euros to intensify research in the field of AI imaging technology.

More than funding: Sovereign Tech Fund to become an agency

The Sovereign Tech Fund becomes the Sovereign Tech Agency. The use of open source technologies is to be further promoted. There will probably also be more money.

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Quick Freeze: Activists warn against data retention through the back door

AK Vorratsdatenspeicherung calls for clear limits to Buschmann's initiative to freeze user traces, otherwise they would be logged en masse.

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Robot retrieves radioactive material from damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant

A robot has recovered a highly radioactive sample from the nuclear power plant in Fukushima. This was preceded by a number of mishaps.

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Habeck: Intel billions can be used for budget restructuring

The subsidies for the chip factory put on hold by Intel could flow into the federal budget and therefore not into other technology projects.

Privacy Alert: Rights Groups Fight Back Against Stalkerware Advertising

The Society for Civil Liberties complains to the Federal Network Agency and the EU Commission about Google for advertising stalkerware.

Microsoft tries its hand at data centers made of wood

Microsoft is building two atypical data centers. A large part is made of cross-laminated timber to reduce the carbon footprint.

EU Commission: iPadOS must now also comply with the new rules

After iOS, iPadOS must now also open up against Apple's will. The EU Commission wants to keep a close eye on the company.

The latest in Security

Criminals attack server, admin tries to pull the plug

Zoho ManageEngine ADManager Plus: Attackers can inject SQL commands

Anonymizing Linux: Tails 6.9 updates core components

Okta: Vulnerability in Verify gives attackers access to passwords

Microsoft: Support extension for Windows 10 also for private users

Nvidia ConnectX, BlueField: Attackers can manipulate data

The latest in Apple – iPhone, iPod, Mac & Co.

iOS 18.2 to be released at the beginning of December

Problems with iPhone 14 Plus: Apple launches camera replacement program

Headset with outsourced technology: iPhone as the answer to Apple's cost problem

Thanks to Apple Intelligence: iOS 18.1 in high demand

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Clone Robotics shows biomimetic humanoid robot torso

The Polish start-up Clone Robotics promises human-like movements with its robot torso. The movements are generated by water pressure.

DIY Raspberry Pi touch display 2 for Raspi tablets

The Raspi manufacturer is launching a new touch display with a significantly higher resolution. The additional board is no longer required.

Mark Zuckerberg: Why the meta boss is suddenly becoming a hipster

Observers of the Facebook founder have been noticing a strange transformation from ascetic to trendsetter for months. Possible reasons: marketing – and politics

Electric car presentation Suzuki e-Vitara: with all-wheel drive on request

Suzuki is launching its first own electric car with the Vitara-e. The compact model will be available with front-wheel and all-wheel drive from 2025.

Polish AI program for radio discontinued after just one week

Off Radio Krakow no longer broadcasts reports and presentations created by AIs. The station believes it has achieved its goal. Ex-employees see that differently

IT Career Change: How Newcomers Find Their First Tech Projects

With tech talent scarce, companies turn to career changers. Smart onboarding and entry-level projects help newcomers transition successfully into IT roles.

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Study on depression: Those who are married are less likely to have it

As much as people complain about their marriage, it is apparently worse psychologically to be alone. This has now been shown in a large study of 100,000 people.

Thalia may take over buecher.de

Market concentration is taking place in the online book trade. Following Weltbild's e-reader business, Thalia is now also taking over online retailer buecher.de

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Update for X: Posts become visible for blocked persons

X has carried out a controversial update. This means that blocked people can still see the posts of the person blocking them.

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New Apple chips: 5G and WLAN/Bluetooth probably separate at first

It has long been rumored that Apple wants to put all of its wireless technology into a component produced by TSMC. However, this will take some time.

Apple sells Thunderbolt 5 cables for the first time

The new Apple computers with TB5 via USB-C are not yet on the market, but the matching connectors are already available. They are backwards compatible.

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The latest in Artificial Intelligence

Grok: Elon Musk's AI can now understand pictures and jokes

Microsoft postpones recall again to December

Amazon apparently postpones improved Alexa until 2025

More AI for Google Maps: Gemini curates content

Artificial intelligence takes over the code review

The latest in Cars & Mobility

Electric car: Hyundai Inster Long Range compact car with plenty of space

E-cars from China: last word on countervailing duties has not yet been spoken

Electric car trade conflict with China claims global collateral victims

Production from 2040: South Korea's next main battle tank to run on hydrogen

Nintendo Alarmo spielt "Doom"

Nintendo's new gamification alarm clock Alarmo has a new field of application: thanks to the hacker GaryOderNichts, it can play "Doom".

Photo news: Instax-Lomo and paid firmware from Pentax

Lomography promises the best instant camera in the world, Pentax sells software for gray filters in the camera and the R5 II represents modernity.

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After incident: NASA extravehicular activity to resume in early 2025

NASA's extravehicular activities on the ISS are to continue next year. They were halted following an incident in June.

Police shut down drug marketplace and DDoS booter

Two men are accused of offering illegal goods and services online. They are said to have operated completely different platforms.

Google Wallet planned for children – Parents should retain control

Google's children's accounts are to get the digital wallet "Google Wallet", the company has now confirmed. However, the function will have restrictions.

Opinion: There is no shame in being hacked

Accusing phishing victims of being gullible is malicious and counterproductive. Instead, help should be offered, says Ronald Eikenberg.

Customizable wheel overcomes obstacles with water droplet technology

South Korean researchers want to make wheelchairs and other personal means of transportation more flexible: Their new wheel can cope with almost any terrain.

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Secure Coding: Best practices for using Java NIO against path traversal

Java's NIO package provides robust file and path name modification tools that developers can use to mitigate the risks of path traversal (CWE-22).

From calm and stormy seas: the pictures of the week

Some waters are rather deep and unfathomable, while others are bright and clear. This week's pictures are as varied as the water itself.

Apple figures: Is AI pushing the iPhone 16?

Apple presented its figures for the 3rd quarter from July to September on Thursday evening. It is solid, but China remains a problem – and the EU.

Photo editing Pixelmator: Apple wants to take over developer team

The development team behind Pixelmator is expected to be taken over by Apple. What this means for apps and customers remains unclear.

Satellite Internet: EU Commission awards contract for IRIS2 to Spacerise

The EU Commission has decided that SES, Eutelsat, Hispasat & Co. should set up the European Starlink alternative IRIS2 with their Spacerise consortium.

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