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VMware: vSphere Enterprise Plus and Standard return

At VMware Explore EU, Broadcom further specified its strategy for on premises and AI. Nevertheless, there were a few concessions to the critics.

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Analysis and opinion: Sophos and the broken vow

Sophos has installed monitoring software on its customers' systems for years – in the name of security, of course. Jürgen Schmidt takes a critical view of this.

Final Cut Pro: An update is expected this week

A major update to Apple's Final Cut Pro video editing software is apparently just around the corner. Why an announcement is expected this week.

CPU market shares: AMD continues to grow, hardly any ARM growth so far

In the third quarter of 2024, sales of processors for PCs, notebooks and servers rose only slightly. AMD is still growing slightly, ARM only thanks to Apple.

Local AI: Nemotron 70B on four Mac minis M4 Pro with Thunderbolt 5 interconnect

Exolabs, which specializes in local AI, shows how you can build a large LLM from four compact Macs. It runs Nemotron 70B – and soon Llama 405B.

Intel: Launch of Arrow Lake was a "humiliating lesson"

In independent tests, Intel's new flagship Core Ultra 9 285K is not as fast as in the development lab – Intel wants to improve.

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Microsoft distributes the new Outlook to business customers from January

From January 6, Microsoft Business customers will automatically switch from the classic Outlook to the new Outlook. This is likely to cause problems.

"We are in the business of big hits": Take-Two sells Private Division

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

Nvidia is the most valuable company of all time

Cleanrooms also affected: Worldwide IT disruption at ASML

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Tried out the first Thunderbolt 5 SSD

OWC markets its Thunderbolt 5 SSD for Apple's new MacBook Pros. We tested it in advance with a Schenker notebook.

Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager: Unauthorized access by attackers possible

An important security update protects Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager against possible attacks.

GIMP 3.0 RC1: New version enters the home straight

Long awaited, the first release candidate is now available: GIMP 3.0 RC1 has been published. This brings some improvements.

Operation Magnus: Global criminal investigators smash major malware platform

Investigators from Europe and the USA, among others, have taken a malware platform offline. It distributed the infostealers Redline and Meta worldwide.

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.

Software providers beware: They are now liable for defective products

The new Product Liability Directive imposes stricter requirements on software manufacturers. And not only them: many other players are now also liable.

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Microsoft: Windows Server automatically updated to version 2025

Microsoft has confirmed an issue where Windows servers were automatically updated to the new version 2025.

Briefly explained: Legal aspects of FOSS

Free software is a great thing – Different license types can be a hindrance, however, if the conditions do not match the application. An overview.

App Store dispute now also in China: memories of Apple vs Epic Games

There's anger in many countries around the world about Apple's App Store commissions and the firm hand it uses to control developers. Now also in China.

DORA-Compliance: So stärken Sie Ihre digitale Widerstandsfähigkeit!

Wie können Unternehmen die Anforderungen von DORA erfüllen? In dieser Webcast-Aufzeichnung stellen wir Ihnen einen dreistufigen Ansatz vor, mit dem Sie die Sicherheit Ihres Unternehmens verbessern.

Higher bandwidth, unified license: Cisco's new Wi-Fi 7 access points

Cisco's new Wi-Fi 7 access points offer bandwidths of up to 24 Gbit/s and a standardized licensing model for cloud and on-premises.

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Ivanti patcht Endpoint Manager, Avalanche, VPN- und NAC-Software

Ivanti is patching numerous security vulnerabilities in various products, some of which are critical. IT managers should take action.

Electricity provider Tibber hacked, 50,000 German customers affected

Tibber confirms that hackers have infiltrated and obtained customer data. This data is now being sold on the darknet.

Formula for the search for extraterrestrials: Conditions in our cosmos not ideal

The more stars there are in a universe, the better the chances of possible life. This would not make our cosmos ideal, says a research team.

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GEMA sues OpenAI: Lyrics built on theft?

GEMA is taking legal action against OpenAI: The ChatGPT company had not acquired any licenses for the exploitation of song lyrics.

Security updates: Zoom Room Client & Co. vulnerable

The developers are equipping various Zoom apps against possible attacks. This affects macOS and Windows, among others.

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Fortinet secures FortiOS, FortiAnalyzer and FortiClient

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NIS-2 is getting closer: cybered away by the state or completely secured?

Patchday Microsoft: Internet Explorer component enables attacks

Citrix plugs security leaks in Netscaler ADC and Gateway and more

Gdata: Update problems in the Telekom network

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

Various dates leaked: What's next for the Vision Pro?

Apple on Mac mini M4: Had no room for another power button

EU consumer protectors: Apple must abandon geo-blocking in App Store & Co

Hardware rumors: AirPods with health features, security camera from Apple

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James Webb Telescope: galaxy discoveries are set to shake up the standard model

Since its launch, the James Webb Space Telescope has been finding unusually bright galaxies in the early cosmos. Now there is supposed to be an explanation.

Greg Brockman returns to the helm of OpenAI

Various managers have left OpenAI in recent months. Greg Brockman has now returned to the top after a sabbatical of several months.

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OpenProject 15: New interface for single sign-on setup – and emojis

Version 15 of the project management tool OpenProject includes a redesigned timeline, emoji reactions and an interface for setting up SSO.

DeepL brings live subtitles for meetings and conversations

The Cologne-based AI start-up DeepL is expanding its product range. DeepL Voice is designed to translate not only text, but also the spoken word.

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Better learning effect for first aid training with VR glasses

First aid training with VR goggles apparently improves learning success with theoretical knowledge in the short and long term. This is the result of a study.

Low-code platform ToolJet revises Application Builder for more performance

ToolJet 3.0 brings a faster application builder, a new workflow UI, revised security features and enhanced database capabilities.

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PanoRadar: Radio waves give robots superhuman vision

The better robots can see, the better they can interpret their surroundings. Where conventional sensors fail, radio waves and AI can help.

More job cuts: NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory lays off hundreds again

There is less money for an ambitious Mars mission. JPL is feeling the direct effects of this, with the third major job cut this year.

Content switches to Prime Video: Amazon stamps out Freevee

Amazon has confirmed the end of the free streaming service Freevee. Freevee content will be available on Prime Video instead.

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"Fortnite OG": Epic brings back original version of the shooter

Old map, old weapons: Epic is bringing back the original version of the Battle Royale mode of "Fortnite" – this time, probably permanently.

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Facebook and Instagram: Meta lowers ad-free plan by 4 and 5 euros

Facebook and Instagram are available without advertising in Europe for a year now - for a fee. Subscriptions required for this will now be noticeably cheaper.

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Amazon: Free computing power for AI researchers

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Agency for leapfrog innovations seeks radical solutions against deepfakes

Google Learn About: What distinguishes the AI teacher from the chatbot

High-performance computing: First official EU AI factories take shape

Artificial intelligence recognizes pain on the face of goats

The latest in Cars & Mobility

Volkswagen and Rivian establish joint venture

Kia EV6 facelift in the first driving report: More comfortable than before

Stellantis e-car Leapmotor B10 will not be built in Poland

VW Multivan eHybrid 4motion: electric thrust on both axles, long electric range

Modovolo Lift: Modular drone with technical finesse and very long flight time

Drones should stay in the air for as long as possible on a single charge. Modovolo has found a new approach to this with a bicycle rim design.

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Wie Künstliche Intelligenz die Zukunft von Unternehmen bestimmt

Für die Mehrheit der Unternehmen ist KI die Zukunftstechnologie schlechthin. Die Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) beleuchtet in diesem Whitepaper, was an dieser Einschätzung dran ist und wie Unternehmen von Enterprise AI profitieren können.

Every second new Netflix customer books a subscription with advertising

2 years after introducing ad subscriptions, Netflix has 70 million users of this tariff. That's almost a quarter of all users. New customers often choose ads.

23andMe: Decline in sales and announcement of job cuts

In order to cut costs, the faltering gene analysis start-up wants to lay off two-fifths of its employees and discontinue all therapeutic programs.

Los Angeles: Waymo's robotaxi service for everyone

Waymo's autonomous cabs will be transporting everyone in Los Angeles in future. The Alphabet subsidiary is already planning to expand to other cities in the USA.

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Transcranial stimulation: Innovative headset to help with depression

Treatment of depression with direct electric current is also possible from home. A study proves the effectiveness – but not for all sufferers.

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Schufa reports boom in "buy now, pay later" loans

The number of installment loans under 1000 euros rose from 3.8 to 4.4 million in 2023. This is mainly due to "buy now, pay later" offers in e-commerce.

Concrete spheres store electricity under water more efficiently than batteries

A research project is installing hollow concrete spheres on the seabed off California to store electricity on a megawatt scale.

50 percent compulsory attendance: Otto brings employees back to the office

The Hamburg-based retail company Otto wants to stick with flexible working. But the 5000 employees have to go back to the office. There is massive criticism.

Zahlen, bitte! – 109 minutes of thriller with watergate-like surveillance

Francis Coppola's thriller "The Dialogue" used modern means to address fears caused by surveillance. It was released at the time of the Watergate affair.

Health Digital Agency Act: dispute over Gematik's dual role

With Gematik as digital agency of the Federal Ministry of Health, everything is meant to get better. But Gematik's planned dual role has been met with criticism.