iPhone SE 4: Apple's launch schedule could look like thisAccording to various reports, Apple will be renewing its cheapest iPhone next spring. Here are the details known so far.
Documentary about Palantir CEO: Alex Karp doesn't like it Klaus Stern's documentary "Watching You" approaches its main character even without them - and offers insights into the work of the German police with Palantir.
AI training: Major US sites exclude AppleMedia companies and major websites in the USA don't want to give Apple anything. For the iPhone manufacturer, this represents a hurdle for its AI efforts.
Warning of fraud scam: victim search with Bitcoin paper walletsA transparent bag on the way contains a receipt and Bitcoin paper wallet. Anyone who visits the URL in the QR code can become a victim of fraud.
USA: Lawsuit against 16 deep nude websitesIn an unusual move, the city of San Francisco is declaring war on AI-supported "undress" services. However, the operators are mostly based outside the USA.
Apple Event 2024 on September 9 confirmed – iPhone 16 aheadApple is holding its annual iPhone event a day earlier than expected. This is apparently to avoid the expected TV duel in the US election campaign.
Web browser: Another vulnerability actively exploited, Adobe PDF viewer updatedGoogle reports the exploitation of another vulnerability in the wild. The Edge updates also close a leak in the Adobe PDF Viewer.
Intel is also said to be planning a processor with a giant GPUThere will no longer be an Arrow Lake Halo; instead, Intel could come up with a particularly powerful combination processor in the Panther Lake generation.
Linux kernel gets "blue screens" with QR codeThe Linux operating system recently learned to output information via QR codes in case of a hopeless error. The Linux kernel will have a similar function.
Plug-in hybrids: the end has begunA stricter utility factor leads to an increase in the reported CO₂ emissions of plug-in hybrids. This makes them less attractive.
Volvo invests 700 million US dollars in a new plant in MexicoThe swedish car manufacturer plans to produce commercial vehicles for Volvo and Mack brands in Mexico. The plant is to supplement production for the US market.
Intel: Tumult in the Board of DirectorsLip-Bu Tan leaves Intel's Board of Directors, allegedly because of the company's direction. Meanwhile, Intel wants to protect itself from aggressive investors.
Linux distribution: Release of Ubuntu 24.04.1 delayedCanonical has postponed the release of the first point release for the current LTS version by two weeks: There are still a few open issues.
Windows update paralyzes Linuxes againWith the Windows updates from August 13, various Linux installation media no longer boot. This is due to outdated boot loaders that have now been blocked.
People and their idiosyncrasies: The pictures of the weekThis week, the gallery photographers are showing very different characters taking a break from everyday life in different ways.
Telegram: Cooperation with German authorities varies greatlyWhether and to what extent Telegram cooperates with the authorities has always been controversial. The platform appears to comply with at least one regulation.
A2 and prints that last up to 200 years: Canon's imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 printer With technical innovations in printing technology, Canon promises improved results in photo printing up to DIN A2 with the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100.
RE-LAION-5B: Image database without abuse imagesAbusive images of children were found in a dataset for AI image generators, LAION-5B. A corrected version has now been published.
Facial recognition: harsh criticism for "all-round biometric surveillance"CCC, FIfF & Co. warn against the federal government's new "security package". It is falling into blind actionism and wants to effectively end anonymity.
Analysis of the hype share Nvidia: Is the euphoria coming to an end?After a spectacular high, the Nvidia share has recently stumbled. Has the hype peaked?
NASA tests ice robot IceNode for Arctic researchNASA researchers want to analyze the Arctic ice melt in more detail. They are using a robot to penetrate the necessary spaces under the ice.
Windows update brings more performance to countless AMD Ryzen PCsThe Windows 11 update KB5041587 has it all: many Ryzen users are getting a free generation upgrade, Ryzen 5000 included.
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50 WhatsApp channels: A first police force is now also leaving XWhatsApp channels are becoming increasingly popular as a way of providing many people with information. A police force joins in and announces X.
Elasticsearch reappears as open -source softwareAfter three years, Elastic is making a U-turn and putting Elasticsearch and Kibana back under an open source license. And that was the plan.
Heat pumps: Why New York wants to hang them in the windowHardly any major American city is without air conditioning. In New York City, simple window models are now to be upgraded to heaters.
Broadcom and VMware: No more Shiny Objects!Broadcom had to face a critical audience at VMware Explore 2024. The applause was limited – but VCF 9 brings interesting innovations.
App drama at Sonos: Public Trello board informs about updatesThe trouble surrounding the botched launch of the new app is still haunting Sonos. Now a public Trello board is to keep users up to date.
ChatGPT's power consumption: ten times more than Google'sAI is resource-hungry. A study shows just how much. Every ChatGPT request costs ten times as much energy as a Google search.
Ukrainian nuclear power plant shut down during Russian attacksAccording to the International Atomic Energy Agency, reactors in Ukraine were shut down during Russian attacks.
Schufa ruling sets a precedent: GDPR complaint due to denied power supplyAn Austrian wanted electricity, but the state provider said no. Fully automatically, without human verification. That's illegal, says expert Noyb.
5G auction ruling: major concern about political influence on the regulatorTelecom industry groups warn the Federal Network Agency shouldn't act as a political agent, as judges have previously noted signs of collusion.
Disruptions to United Internet services: Problems at web.de, GMX and IonosThe services of the United Internet brands GMX, Ionos, web.de and others are currently affected by disruptions. The cause is still unclear.
Cybercrime losses in the German economy increased to 267 billion eurosDamage caused by cybercrime amounted to 267 billion euros in 2023, according to a Bitkom study. Most attacks come from China and Russia.
Nvidia cracks 30 billion US dollars, but admits Blackwell problemsNvidia continues to grow at a rapid pace. Turnover has more than doubled compared to 2023, the outlook is mixed.
Tiktok's algorithm could trigger liability for dangerous videosTikTok recommended a dangerous "challenge" to a 10-year-old, leading to her death. A US court ruled liability protections don’t shield TikTok.
KI im Sport: So profitieren Athleten und Fans von künstlicher IntelligenzKünstliche Intelligenz ist heute aus vielen Bereichen des Sports nicht mehr wegzudenken. Das kommt nicht nur Athleten, Vereinen und Veranstaltern, sondern auch den Fans zugute.
Malware UULoader: detection missed by .msi installerIT researchers have discovered the malware UULoader, which evades detection by virus scanners by using the .msi installer format.
AWS PCS: HPC fully managed from the Amazon cloudWith its Parallel Computing Service, Amazon is now offering HPC clusters from the cloud that are designed to take as much work off administrators as possible.
Skin cancer diagnosis: researchers develop 3D imaging of skin structureResearchers have been awarded the Helmholtz Prize for a system that uses three-dimensional imaging to detect malignant skin changes without a tissue sample.
Search engine: Extended typo tolerance in Typesense 27Typesense, a fast, typo-tolerant search engine, offers new features such as sum_score and extended synonym support with version 27.
AI-generated stamp: Deutsche Post responds to alleged error Deutsche Post sells crypto stamps. However, a closer look at a new motif, Cologne Cathedral, reveals two details.
BIOS update: Attackers can disable Secure Boot on Alienware notebooksUnder certain conditions, attackers can bypass a central protection function of Dell's Alienware notebooks.
"Age of Mythology: Retold" played: Ancient, but well preservedThe remaster of the real-time strategy classic "Age of Mythology: Retold" spoils old and new fans alike with beautiful graphics and modern controls.
Security updates: Cisco switches are vulnerable to DoS attacksImportant security updates have been released for various products from network equipment manufacturer Cisco.
Scientists develop humanoid robot platform for researchCommercial humanoid robots are often not suitable for research facilities and are too expensive. Researchers have therefore developed their own robot platform.
Sony introduces new FE 85mm F1.4 GM II portrait lensSony presents the new FE 85mm F1.4 GM II portrait lens: improved image quality, fast autofocus and compact design for E-mount cameras.