The Real Bottleneck: Why Faster Coding Doesn't Speed Up ProjectsThe bottleneck in software development has never been programming, but understanding the problem. On the underestimated ROI of understanding.
Great Britain: Apple and Google commit to app store openingApple and Google have made concessions to regulators in Great Britain. The dialogue is said to be more constructive than with the EU.
Discord introduces age verification worldwideStarting next month, Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access to all content on the platform.
Archive.today: Operator uses users for DDoS attackThe operator of Archive.today is unknowingly using visitors to their site for a DDoS attack. A Finnish blogger is affected.
Kyndryl: Stock Crashed, CFO ReplacedThings are burning at infrastructure specialist Kyndryl: the quarterly report is delayed, the CFO is leaving, and the stock is plummeting.
Tim Cook at All-Hands: News on Retirement and Apple's 50th AnniversaryAt a company meeting, Tim Cook addressed various topics. There is news regarding Apple's anniversary plans and his own retirement.
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.
Apple mobile radio chips: Reports of trouble with Telekom's 5G+ GamingC1 and C1X are in the iPhone 16e and iPhone Air. Telekom customers may have a problem with this, affected users report.
"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.
TeamViewer: Vulnerability allows access without prior confirmationIn TeamViewer, attackers can bypass access controls and gain access without prior confirmation.
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.
Internet outage: One-fifth of companies had to shut down operations immediatelySabotage, power outages, cyberattacks – according to a survey, the German economy sees itself as poorly positioned against hybrid threats.
Discord: Face scan or ID requirement only necessary in exceptional casesAccording to Discord, a face scan or ID will not be necessary in most cases to verify one's age. Instead, it will be estimated.
Microsoft Patch Day: Attackers exploit Windows and Word vulnerabilitiesImportant security updates have been released for Exchange Server, Hyper-V, Office, and Windows, among others. There are already attacks.
NASA Swift telescope halts research for rescue missionFor over 20 years, the Swift space telescope researched gamma-ray bursts. Now it descends too quickly and must pause until rescue.
End of the 150-euro threshold: EU decides on customs duty for cheap packagesFrom July 2026, ordering from online giants like Temu or Shein will be pricier. The EU introduces a flat fee for small shipments to ensure fair competition.
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.
Private Health Insurers: Data and AI as Keys to Better CareAccording to private health insurers, digitalization should improve care – with open systems, clear data rules, and recognizable benefits.
End of Web Blocking: Court Overturns Blocking Order Against Pornhub & Co.The Neustadt Administrative Court grants the lawsuits of 1&1 and Aylo: The European Digital Services Act overrides German unilateral actions on youth protection.
ADAC criticizes unnecessarily high repair costsAccording to an ADAC study, parking or stone chip damage is much more expensive to repair today. Some things simply cost too much.
FortiSandbox and FortiOS: Attackers can bypass VPN authenticationAttackers can target Fortinet firewalls, among other things. Security updates are available for download.
Google: Beta of the Phone app enables call recordingsGoogle enables call recording directly in the Phone app. The feature can currently only be tested in the beta version of the app.
Chip carrier shortage: Shortage of processors and graphics cards loomsChip manufacturers are heavily dependent on two suppliers. Their production is apparently not keeping up with current demand.
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TypeScript 6.0 is on the horizon: The last JavaScript-based versionTypeScript 7.0 with a Go backend is expected soon. The upcoming release prepares developers for this.
WF-1000XM6: Sony's premium in-ears enter their sixth generationSony is giving the WF-1000 series a new generation. The sixth iteration is said to impress with effective ANC, improved telephony, and more precise sound.
Smart Glasses: Cruise company restricts use on boardThe cruise line Royal Caribbean now lists smart glasses as items that cannot be freely used on board on its US website.
Too much for non-biological source: Substances found on Mars point to lifeA year ago, NASA announced that its Mars rover Curiosity had discovered long-chain organic compounds. Their quantity suggests a biological origin.
"Skyrim", "Doom", and "Fallout" are now available as digital pinball tablesTamriel, the wasteland, and demon-infested Mars land on the pinball table: Zen Studios brings Bethesda worlds to its pinball platforms via DLC.
Anna’s Archive publishes millions of Spotify tracksThe shadow library Anna's Archive is publishing millions of Spotify tracks – despite a temporary injunction. More files could follow.
Teacher training: More mandatory digital competence and AI remains optionalNot all aspiring teachers acquire digital competencies during their studies, as this is not always mandatory – and there are hardly any offerings for AI.
Due to drones or party balloon? Stir over airport closure in El PasoEl Paso International Airport in Texas was closed for ten days on Wednesday, only to be reopened hours later. Reports on the incident are contradictory.
OpenVPN 2.7.0 with multi-socket support and new Windows driverThe new version of OpenVPN brings multi-socket support for servers and revised Windows features. Several security vulnerabilities have been fixed.
TROT open-source robot allows understanding of quadruped evolutionWith the TROT robot, researchers can compare evolutionary changes in quadrupeds. The robot is open source and can be replicated.
Took a wrong turn? Australia's social media ban is not a role modelAustralia's social media ban for under-16s is being circumvented, making less regulated platforms like 4chan more attractive.
Over eight billion payments: Girocard expands its leading roleMore payments, more terminals, higher contactless share: The Girocard solidifies its dominance in German retail.
Redox OS compiles code on itself for the first timeOperating system Redox OS, written in Rust, reached an important development milestone: for the first time, a commit was made directly from within the system.
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"Gothic 1 Remake" will be released on June 5THQ Nordic has set a new release date for the remake of "Gothic 1": the role-playing game is scheduled to be released on June 5, 2026.
"Diablo 2 Resurrected": DLC with the first new class in 25 yearsBlizzard has announced a new DLC for its action RPG "Diablo 2 Resurrected". For 25 Euros, you get the new Warlock class and convenience features.
Chrome 145 brings back JPEG XLGoogle closes several important security vulnerabilities in Chrome 145. In parallel, JPEG XL support returns after three years.
Sony definitively stops selling Blu-ray recordersThe popularity of streaming services claims another victim. Sony is no longer offering Blu-ray disc recorders. Successors are also not planned.
Microsoft starts with previews for .NET 11.0Two months after .NET 10.0, Microsoft starts preview series for version 11, primarily with innovations in the web frontend framework Blazor.
Meta sold seven million smart glassesDemand for Meta's smart glasses is increasing: the company sold more than three times as many wearables in 2025 as in the previous year.
Digital Democracy: East German Small Towns Outpace the WestResearchers illuminate the gap in digital citizen participation between urban and rural, East and West – with big surprises for smaller municipalities.
JD.com launches delivery service in Europe, challenging Amazon & DHLJD.com's JoyExpress brings e-cargo bikes to German roads, building infrastructure for a potential MediaMarktSaturn takeover.
Fritz acknowledges Fritzbox problem under certain conditionsFritzOS 8.20 can throttle speed when a Fritzbox is connected behind a fiber optic modem. A remedy is announced.
Huawei's Fiber to the Room now available for everyoneThe FTTR system distributes fiber optic cable to any desired room. Retailers are now selling all necessary components.
