WD and Seagate confirm: Hard drives for 2026 sold outHyperscalers are tearing hard drives out of the hands of manufacturers. Prices are therefore also rising for SSDs.
Meta Quest embarks on a new beginning with "Horizon OS 2"Meta keeps its word and scales back its metaverse ambitions on Meta Quest. This is now reflected in the operating system.
Freedom.gov: US State Department plans VPN portal for EuropeAccording to a media report, a portal is being prepared in the US government that will allow EU citizens to bypass blocks. This threatens a new conflict.
Apple Event: Will products be released over several days again?On March 4th, the next Apple event will take place – albeit in a novel format. The question now is when which products will be presented.
Can MySQL still be saved? Open letter to OracleAfter MySQL community summits, an open letter urges Oracle to discuss the database's future. Do Oracle's recent announcements satisfy critics?
WTF: AI Agent Publicly Attacks Developer After Code Change RejectedAn OpenClaw bot has apparently published a negative blog post about matplotlib developer Scott Shambaugh. Reason: He rejected a pull request.
Nokia patent lawsuit: Acer and Asus must stop PC sales in GermanyAcer's website is offline in Germany, Asus has removed all desktop PCs and notebooks. The reason is a patent lawsuit by Nokia.
Notepad++: Security update against code smuggling vulnerabilityNotepad++ improves security mechanisms and closes a new vulnerability that allows attackers to execute malicious code.
Microsoft: critical privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows Admin CenterIn Windows Admin Center, attackers can escalate their privileges. Microsoft classifies this as critical and advises admins to update.
Google's WebMCP turns websites into structured data sources for AI agentsGoogle has introduced WebMCP. The JavaScript API turns websites into MCP servers, enabling AI agents to interact with the website in a structured manner.
AI security expert resigns from Anthropic, says the world is in dangerMrinank Sharma led an AI safety team at Anthropic and now wants to dedicate himself to poetry. He is the next former employee of AI companies with concerns.
ZDF: Report with fake AI video in "heute journal"On Sunday, "heute journal" illustrated a report on ICE operations with a video generated by Sora. The broadcaster initially explains it as intentional.
Video recording animations: Epic Games buys Tübingen-based company MeshcapadeEpic Games buys the start-up Meshcapade, a spin-off of the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems. It develops AI animation technology.
VS Code: Python Environments Extension generally availableThe new extension for Visual Studio Code aims to end the previous fragmentation and ensure a uniform workflow with Python environments.
Three questions and answers: Mastering encryption in the Azure CloudIf company data is stored with a cloud provider, they usually handle encryption. However, for confidential data, you should use your own keys.
Blue Velvet in 4K Home Cinema Test: The Violence We Want to SeeDavid Lynch makes the audience an accomplice. The new 4K edition on UHD not only sharpens the image but also the unease.
Überleben im neuen Zeitalter automatisierter CyberangriffeKünstliche Intelligenz ermöglicht völlig neue und hochgefährliche Cyber-Bedrohungen. Erfahren Sie im Live-Webcast am 12.3. um 11 Uhr, wie diese Angriffe funktionieren und wie Sie Ihr Unternehmen schützen können.
Bonus for good behavior: How badges could make the internet more democraticIn a paper for an SPD-affiliated foundation, a researcher proposes to specifically reward civil communication on platforms through algorithmic visibility.
Misconfiguration: Further chaos with electronic professional health cardsA few thousand doctors and pharmacists need to be strong now. Their electronic professional health cards from January 2026 will be exchanged again.
IT billion for employment agency: AI offensive and cloud expansionIn 2026, the BA invests almost one billion euros in digitalization. SAP Cloud and 32 AI tools shape daily life, but a job project slows budget.
Report: US has stopped funding technology against internet blockadesWith more than 500 million US dollars, the USA has supported IT projects to protect internet freedom over ten years, according to a report. This is now over.
More memory: Samsung and SK Hynix are apparently accelerating plant constructionThe two memory world market leaders Samsung and SK Hynix could complete new plants earlier than expected. But it will still take time until then.
DB Systel: Union warns of wave of layoffs and dismantlingThe EVG warns of massive job cuts and relocations at DB Systel. Up to 4000 jobs are planned to be cut.
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Amazon takes packing robot Blue Jay out of service after a few monthsAmazon has dismantled a robot for warehouse use after only a few months. The technology is to be further developed.
Elon Musk's Opinion Machine: X Algorithm Influences Political AttitudesA European research team has shown for the first time how X's recommendation algorithm influences political opinions: slightly.
"Dark Galaxy": Newly discovered galaxy consists of 99 percent dark matterIn the Perseus galaxy cluster, 300 million light-years away, a galaxy has been discovered that consists almost entirely of dark matter.
Autonomous vehicles: With uncertain sensor data, AI hits the brakesIf the sensors of autonomous vehicles are disturbed, their AI systems make wrong decisions. Scientists from Magdeburg claim to have found a solution.
For Pixel 11? Google is working on improved facial unlocking like on iPhonesGoogles Pixel smartphones are to receive improved facial unlocking in the future, similar to the iPhone – and also works in the dark.
"Reduce crime to zero": Ring cameras were never supposed to just find dogsAI-powered Ring cameras are supposed to search for lost dogs in neighborhoods. An internal email now seems to confirm that this is just the beginning.
KIT researchers test concrete that stores carbon dioxideDuring cement production, large amounts of carbon dioxide are released. A novel concrete is intended to remove the gas from the atmosphere.
Commentary: The AI images in the "heute journal" are a serious breach of tabooThe "heute journal" illustrates a news report with emotional but false images. This is not an easily excusable "mistake", argues Volker Briegleb.
Allegedly spying on US homes: Texas files lawsuit against TP-LinkTP-Link has long been criticized in the US due to its connections to China. Now Texas is taking legal action with drastic accusations.
Studies: Home office increases productivityResearch results show: With the right balance, home office can ensure more productivity. And office presence alone does not lead to innovation.
Government-critical journalist from Angola had Predator spyware on his phoneThe Predator spyware was found on the iPhone of a government-critical journalist from Angola. Amnesty explains how it may have happened.
Windows Insider Preview: Native Sysmon integration nears releaseNew Windows Insider Preview versions bring native Sysmon support closer to release. There are also minor improvements.
Deep Dive Spring Modulith Part 1: Functional Modules in FocusSpring Modulith supports the development of functionally modularized Spring Boot applications.
Von der Idee zur Umsetzung: KI-Projekte richtig planen und skalierenKünstliche Intelligenz bietet Unternehmen immense Potenziale – doch der Erfolg hängt von der richtigen Architektur ab. Im Live-Webcast am 3.3. erfahren Sie, wie Sie KI-Projekte effizient, skalierbar und nachhaltig umsetzen können.
Microsoft Teams: Private chat for organizers from April 2026Microsoft will introduce a separate private chat for organizers, co-organizers, and presenters in structured meetings starting April 2026.
The re:publica makes a detour to ViennaFor two days in October, re:publica will be held in Vienna for the first time – and, as is well known, with it debates and keynotes on net policy.
Report: Meta plans smartwatch and Ray-Ban Display 2 for this yearAccording to reports, Meta intends to launch its previously halted smartwatch after all and is simultaneously reorganizing its roadmap for XR glasses.
Australian researchers 3D print concrete structures underwaterAustralian researchers have succeeded in printing structures with additive-free concrete underwater without the concrete flowing away.
Overclocker RAM: G.Skill agrees on OC labelingA US class action lawsuit accused G.Skill of deception regarding RAM clock speeds. The manufacturer is paying $2.4 million as a result.
Patch now! Attackers are targeting Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual MachinesImportant security updates have been released for Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines and Avamar Server, among others. Attacks are already occurring.
Apple Vision Pro: What does the new "Foveated Streaming" bring?Apple is introducing "Foveated Streaming" for Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 26.4 Beta. The same technique will also be used for Steam Frame in the future.
Windows: MIDI 2.0 has arrivedThe February updates for Windows 11 include support for MIDI 2.0. Activation is being rolled out gradually.
Why T-shaped knowledge is becoming more important than ever in the age of AIAI tools are fundamentally changing software development. Investing in foundational knowledge and deep expertise secures your career long-term.
World's largest electric ship is close to delivery and commissioningThe largest electric ship, the China Zorrilla, has been equipped with an evacuation system. The ferry is scheduled to be commissioned in 2026.
