Claude: AI chatbot used for cyberattack on Mexican governmentAn unknown cybercriminal is using Anthropic's AI chatbot to infiltrate Mexican government networks. This follows a worrying trend.
DJI sues against US import ban for its new modelsChinese drone manufacturer DJI accuses the FCC of exceeding its authority and complains of "severe damage" from the imposed US import ban.
Best Western Hotels warns of phishing attacksScammers apparently have access to current booking data from Best Western Hotels. The company is warning of a phishing wave.
Major investor Berkshire Hathaway sells Apple shares againThe company of legendary investor Warren Buffett has been investing in Apple since 2016. The stake has now been reduced again.
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.
AI to help modernize COBOL systems: IBM stock plummetsAfter Anthropic introduced a tool for automating time-consuming COBOL modernization, IBM's stock plummeted over 13 percent.
GeForce RTX 5090 Ti or Titan Blackwell to be released in summerNvidia is apparently considering a new top-tier graphics card model. Increased performance is expected to come primarily from higher power consumption.
Microsoft announces new SharePoint with AIMicrosoft is working on a fundamentally revised version of SharePoint. The preview starts in March 2026, with the official launch planned for April.
Report: US Government Intensifies Fight Against Data Sovereignty InitiativesWashington is taking a more confrontational approach to data privacy regulations in other countries. The US Secretary of State is sending an internal dispatch.
EUV Lithography: ASML will shoot tin droplets 300,000 times per secondASML's exposure systems are expected to expose around 50 percent more wafers by 2030 than before. This requires complex technology.
Apple acquires photonics startup invrs.ioApple has acquired a startup that develops tools for designing optical components. The knowledge could be incorporated into VR headsets and smart glasses.
Are you over 18? Apple begins iPhone age verification in some countriesIn some countries, Apple is blocking app downloads if users cannot prove they are over 18. This is apparently checked at the system level.
Supply chain worm with its own MCP server spreads via GitHubA new malware is circulating in the npm ecosystem, stealing credentials and CI secrets and spreading autonomously.
Cisco: Attackers have been entering networks via security gap for three yearsAttackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller. Cisco is also patching other products like Nexus 9000.
Dieselgate: Internal Mails Severely Incriminate German AutomakersDocuments from a London trial suggest BMW, VW, and Daimler may have coordinated their emissions strategies years earlier than known.
Artemis Moon Program: NASA plans additional launch next yearNASA now also wants to launch a mission to the moon in 2027, but the crew will not land there yet. This could happen twice in 2028.
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Streaming dispute: OLG Cologne prohibits takeover of ARD media libraryFollowing a defeat for Joyn in Munich, OLG Cologne confirms: Private streaming portals cannot embed ARD content without permission.
Nvidia competition: Google wants to expand its TPU business significantlyGoogle and Meta have reportedly already concluded a multi-billion dollar deal for AI chips. New joint ventures could also lease TPUs.
LXD 6.7 supports AMD GPUs and improves cluster managementThe new version of the container and VM manager extends GPU support for AMD hardware and introduces cluster recovery mechanisms.
Burger King: AI assistant listens in and evaluates branch "friendliness"Burger King tests an AI assistant in the USA that records politeness phrases in customer interactions for friendliness scores.
Lego Smart Bricks tried out: Cool for kids, nothing for nerdsShooting, fighting, whisking, and babbling: the first Star Wars sets with Smart Bricks are here. Our first impression hands-on: intuitive fun for kids.
Two years after Broadcom acquisition: VMware exodus fails to materializeDespite drastic price increases, few companies have completely abandoned VMware. A study shows: 86 percent are actively reducing their usage.
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HPE Juniper Networking introduces new PTX routers for AI data centersWith two new router families based on Express 5 silicon, HPE Juniper aims to score points, especially in data centers of providers and hyperscalers.
Nano Banana 2 brings Pro features for free usersGoogle's new AI image model Nano Banana 2 combines high generation speed with Pro features and broad integration into platforms and services.
Commentary: Digital Sovereignty? We already have it – we just lack the courageNextcloud implements digital sovereignty, but many decision-makers lack the will, says Moritz Förster. Technically, we're ready.
Gmail increases attachment limit to 50 MByte – for Enterprise customersGoogle Workspace Enterprise Plus now includes sending attachments up to 50 MByte. However, the new limit must be enabled by administrators.
Clicks Communicator: QWERTZ keyboard for the smartphone with hardware keyboardThe Clicks smartphone with a physical keyboard, announced at CES, can now also be purchased with a QWERTZ keyboard.
Samsung brings rotating ad tiles to smart TV home screensWith a new ad format on its smart TVs, Samsung aims to further monetize the home screen.
Apple Music: New professional service Connect – AI for AndroidApple has launched a service to help record companies and distributors use Apple Music. There are also new features in the Android app.
Pika! Pika! Pikachu! 30 Facts about 30 Years of PokémonThe first Pokémon game was released in Japan on February 27, 1996. The series founded the world's most successful media franchise.
No negotiations: PayPal wants to fend off takeover attemptsThe payment service PayPal has anticipated takeover interest and wants to defend itself, reports a US news site. Stripe will likely come away empty-handed.
SAP users focus more on economic efficiencyAccording to the DSAG report, SAP remains relevant for user companies. However, investments are currently more targeted and critical.
FlyTrap disables autonomous targeting drones with an umbrellaAutonomous drones with camera-based tracking systems can be influenced and even crashed using an umbrella with a special pattern.
Rubin Observatory's "Discovery Machine": 800,000 alerts on the first nightThe new Vera C. Rubin Observatory now automatically sends out alerts when something changes in the night sky. In the first night, there were 800,000.
Lenovo reportedly works on foldable hybrid of gaming handheld and Windows laptopLenovo's alleged concept device with a foldable display can transform into four different form factors. The official announcement is expected soon.
Servermodernisierung bei Swisscom: mehr Leistung, weniger VerbrauchTelekommunikationsunternehmen stellen hohe Anforderungen an ihre IT-Infrastruktur. Dabei spielt die Wahl der Server-Hardware eine wichtige Rolle, wie diese Fallstudie zeigt.
Smart Lock:Nuki announces first Aliro keypad for March – questions about HomeKeyAfter the adoption of Aliro 1.0, Nuki, a well-known European manufacturer, emerges from hiding. However, many questions remain.
New in .NET 10.0 [12]: More Span conversions in C# 14.0C# 14.0 includes new automatic conversions between arrays and Span<t> as well as ReadOnlySpan<t>.</t></t>
Disney+ brings back HDROn Disney+, premium subscribers can now watch HDR content again. Disney explains the temporary removal with legal proceedings.
Android 17: Google accelerates development and releases second betaGoogle is pushing development of Android 17: the second beta follows just two weeks after the first.
"NATO restricted": iPhones secure enough for defense allianceiPhones with iOS 26 are now approved for NATO classified information – in their standard configuration with common Apple apps.
Netflix gives up: Paramount can buy WarnerNetflix is not improving its offer for Warner Bros. – clearing the way for Paramount to buy the media company.
"Result of incompetence": US military shoots down US border police droneThe US military's actions in defending against drones have once again caused a stir: a drone belonging to a US authority was shot down with a laser.
HBO Max cracks down on password sharing, now globallyDespite an uncertain future for Warner's streaming service, HBO Max is entering second phase of its crackdown on account sharing. This will be expanded in 2026.
"Minority Report" in Home Cinema Test: Predictive Policing in 4KDisney's restored UHD promises more detail. Does 4K sharpen the film or expose its CGI weaknesses? Our comparison with Blu-ray and stream shows.
Wiretapping scandal: Spyware manufacturer sentenced to prison in GreeceIn a spying case known as the 'Greek Watergate,' a court has sent four defendants to prison for several years.
