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.
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.
Speculation about AI application: Rapid price increase of Raspberry PiRaspberry Pi with gains on Tuesday – driven by speculation about single-board computers as a cost-effective alternative for running OpenClaw.
Palantir vs. the "Republik": US analytics firm takes magazine to courtData analysis provider Palantir wants to obtain a counterstatement in court – and triggers a wave of solidarity for a small Swiss magazine.
Berlin: Police can secretly enter homes for state trojan installationTo collect data from IT systems, investigators in Berlin can secretly search suspects' rooms. This is in a Police Act amendment.
Phison CEO warns of manufacturer deaths and a long crisisIf the current trend continues, the memory crisis could extend into 2030 or even beyond.
AI Hype OpenClaw: OpenAI signs Austrian developerPeter Steinberger developed OpenClaw, a powerful AI agent for personal hardware. Now he works for OpenAI. OpenClaw remains open source.
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.
Disney+ without Dolby Vision: Disney says there are "technical challenges"Disney comments on the lack of Dolby Vision on Disney+: It is due to technical challenges. Meanwhile, the problem is spreading.
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.
Unity AI: Unity boss promises casual games by text commandUnity's CEO is drumming up support for AI features: A version of Unity AI that creates games via prompt is to be presented soon.
Cisco: With Nutanix to the VMware AlternativeCisco integrates Nutanix, introduces Unified Edge, and looks into the future of energy distribution for AI hardware with Project Edison.
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.
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.
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.
The clock is ticking: NIS2 registration deadline at BSI expires on March 6, 2026TÜV SÜD warns that the registration deadline for NIS2-obligated companies at the BSI ends in two weeks. Around 29,000 German companies are affected.
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.
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.
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.
France: Attackers accessed data from 1.2 million bank accountsIn France, attackers gained access to a national database and read out data from 1.2 million bank accounts.
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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.
Frankfurt University publishes manual with AI drone construction guidesBuilding AI drones yourself requires some experience. A manual from Frankfurt UAS facilitates such projects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Glasses, pendant, AirPods with camera: Apple accelerates developmentIt has long been known that Apple is working on an AI pin, Meta-style glasses, and AirPods with integrated image capture. Now they are said to be coming faster.
Focus Hungary: Court of Appeal forces X to release data for election researchersA Berlin court ruling compels the Musk platform X to release data to civil rights advocates to investigate disinformation ahead of the Hungarian elections.
Electronic patient record: Consumer advocates demand independent evaluationThe "ePA for all" is falling far short of expectations. Consumer advocates are calling for an independent evaluation, more protection, and greater benefits.
Are we digitally sovereign? Red Hat helps with the assessmentThe open-source specialist Red Hat has provided an online tool that allows companies to assess and improve their digital sovereignty.
Rolls-Royce develops hybrid aircraft engine to reduce CO2 emissionsRolls-Royce and SINTEF are developing a hybrid aircraft engine. However, the path to this is still long. In part, fundamental research must first be carried out
Users continue to struggle with the electronic patient recordOne year after launch, the ePA is falling short of expectations. Doctors still complain about technical problems, and many insured people see little benefit.
