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Pascal Technologies: Airhull lets electric boats glide on a layer of air

Airhull technology is intended to make electric boats more energy-efficient. Pascal Technologies wants to equip two boats with this technology.

Urgent decision: Meta may use user data for AI training

The Cologne Higher Regional Court has rejected an application by consumer advocates to prohibit Meta from using Facebook data for AI training, for example.

Criminal Court: Microsoft's email block a wake-up call for digital sovereignty

Microsoft blocked the email account of Chief Prosecutor of the International Court of Justice after Trump's sanctions. Critics: “We urgently need alternatives.”

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SpaceX blames latest Starship accident on propulsion failure, new launch Tuesday

Despite similar timing and explosion, the eighth Starship test flight had a different cause of accident than the seventh. SpaceX plans another test on Tuesday.

Bundesverband Elektromobiliät is insolvent

The central lobby organization of the German electromobility industry has gone bankrupt. The exact reasons behind this are unclear.

Administrative court: Cookie banner must contain "Reject all" button

The "Accept all" button is often the standard for cookie banners. An administrative court has ruled that the opposite offer is also necessary.

No hardware required:Dell launches private cloud for VMware, Nutanix and Red Hat

Dell is presenting a new private cloud for various operating environments at its in-house exhibition. However, only VMware is available for the release.

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Seal of approval for IT technology from Europe

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EU Commission pushes ahead with new EU-wide data retention

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Silverstone: Retro PC case with a modern interior

Charm offensive: OpenAI office opens in Munich

Publishers: Google's new AI search mode "meets the definition of theft"

Google integrates powerful AI directly into search. Publishers describe this as brazen theft, as content is being used without real remuneration.

Meta is allowed to use your public data – OpenAI too, by the way

The Irish Data Protection Authority has confirmed that Meta's actions are legal. The objection only helps to a limited extent.

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Intel presents the processor for Nvidia's DGX B300

The Xeon 6 processor family gets three special versions with high turbo. One of these is used by Nvidia in the DGX B300 AI system.

EU cloud provider: Broadcom raised VMware license prices by 800 to 1500 percent

Complaints about the licensing policies of Broadcom and VMware continue: According to the EU cloud association CISPE, prices increased by 800 to 1500 percent.

Autonomous driving: Lidar can severely damage smartphone cameras

Lidars mounted on cars can destroy camera sensors. The phenomenon is considered the technological equivalent of staring directly into the sun.

GNU Coreutils soon to be replaced? Rust Coreutils 0.1 increase compatibility

The Rust coreutils should be fully compatible with the GNU original. The update brings the developers closer to their goal and also improves performance.

Bundeswehr relies on Google Cloud

A contractual partner has now been found for the "Bundeswehr's private cloud" – It comes from Google. Two cloud instances are to be created.

eID: German version of the EUDI wallet with cloud-based key storage

At re:publica, the BSI and the Sprind agency provided insights into the development status of the German app for the European e-wallet.

Fake reviews, fraud and manipulation in the App Store: Apple reveals figures

Apple's highly frequented App Store also attracts fraudsters on a grand scale. The company provides new figures on its anti-scam measures.

Windows Server 2025 für die moderne IT

Neue Maßstäbe bei der Sicherheit, eine nahtlose Integration von Hybridfunktionen und die Unterstützung der neuesten Hardware: Mit Windows Server 2025 lässt sich die IT effizient modernisieren.

Presentation of the Alpine A390: electric car breaks with tradition

Alpine is breaking new ground with the A390: the weighty SUV coupé gets a powerful electric drive. Torque vectoring is possible with three motors.

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Data protection officer finds Meta's AI training with user data "unbelievable"

The Federal Data Protection Commissioner criticizes Cologne's court and Irish officials for permitting Meta AI's user data training, due to privacy concerns.

WhatsApp released for the iPad

For years, the iPad version of WhatsApp was eagerly awaited by users of the app. Now the release has been officially announced.

Zahlen, bitte! – How do you live to be 152 years old?

For centuries, people have been amazed by apparent Methuselahs who live to be well over 110 years old – Science takes a more sober view of the cases.

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Digital Minister wants open standards and open source as guiding principle

At re:publica, Digital Minister Wildberger advocates for more sovereignty and calls for alternatives to digital payments and social media.

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Draft: AI Competence Framework for Schools

The EU Commission, OECD and Code.org are working on a framework for teaching AI skills to schoolchildren. Now it's time to comment.

The latest in Security

Cyber Security Operations Center: ESA wants more IT security

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Attack via GitHub MCP server: Access to private data

Data leak: criminals steal Adidas customer data

Social engineering campaign:TikTok videos with malware installation instructions

Windows Server 2025: Rights extension gap in AD

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

TSMC's first European chip design centre to be established in Munich

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WhatsApp: Rumors of iPad app on the way

Epson projectors get HomeKit and AirPlay 2

"House of stolen iPhones": How stolen cell phones are sold in China

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Irish customs confiscate 4000 e-bikes illegally imported into the EU

The European Anti-Fraud Office is taking action against illegal imports of goods into the EU. Irish customs have confiscated 4000 e-bikes on its behalf.

Arc: The Browser Company considers sale or open sourcing

The Browser Company no longer wants to develop its Arc browser any further. The focus is on the AI browser Dia.

Starship: Next test flight of the giant rocket planned for Wednesday night

For the first time, a booster that has already been launched is to shoot another starship on a suborbital flight. This time it is not to be captured.

EU extends deadline for fleet limits

After lengthy discussions, the EU now relaxed the fleet consumption targets for the car industry. For now, manufacturers are not facing any penalties.

Warken promises to reduce bureaucracy and wants to stick to ePA timetable

Federal Health Minister Warken finally promises doctors less bureaucracy. She wants to stick to the plans for electronic patient files.

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Trump wants to drastically speed up approvals for nuclear power plants

The nuclear supervisory authority is to be restructured in order to speed up the approval of new plants.

WhatsApp is working on a central point of contact for shared media

WhatsApp is preparing a central contact point for all shared media for the web version.

Stalwart 0.12 is here: Free mail server brings support for calendar and contacts

The open source mail server Stalwart now natively supports contacts and calendars. The developers want to use this to expand it into a collaboration platform.

EU Commission takes action against Pornhub, XVideos and Co.

Brussels initiates Digital Service Act proceedings due to insufficient age verification. Stripchat loses its status as a very large platform.

"Impressive intelligence": hawk is helped by traffic light signal when hunting

In one town in the USA, a hawk has taken advantage of complex processes at a road junction to hunt in a way that has never been seen before.

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International comparison: Germans rarely use AI at work

In a global comparison, Germans rarely use AI tools in their jobs. However, trust in artificial intelligence is decreasing, as a study shows.

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The latest in Artificial Intelligence

Nick Clegg: Consent from artists would kill AI

European solution: Aleph Alpha offers Pharia AI via Schwarz Digits

WWDC prediction: lots on Apple's operating systems, little on AI?

Cat and mouse: Nvidia's B40 to circumvent China ban

JetBrains releases Koog: open source framework for AI agents

The latest in Cars & Mobility

Short test motorcycle boots BMW Sneaker GS Kawir: More boots than sneakers

Amazon subsidiary Zoox: second recall of robotaxis within a month

Emissions fraud: Former VW managers sentenced to prison and suspended sentences

BMW Speedtop Concept: Exclusive small series at the end of the 8 Series

CIA disguised espionage communications as Star Wars fan site

A Brazilian security researcher identifies over 350 CIA cover websites – Germany, France and Spain were apparently also targeted.

Asteroids from Venus could be dangerous for Earth

Venus may harbor a danger for Earth: asteroids from its orbit could come close to us at some point.

Resilienz in wirtschaftlich unsicheren Zeiten: Wie IT-Umgebungen zukunftssicher werden

Zölle, Embargos, geopolitische Spannungen – Unternehmen haben derzeit mit vielen Schwierigkeiten zu kämpfen. Eine resiliente IT ist unerlässlich, um gut durch die Krise zu kommen.

Android 16 QPR1: A first look at Material 3 Epressive

Material 3 Expressive is the next major redesign for Android. A first look at the unfinished preliminary version.

re:publica 25: ARD and ZDF want to stand up to big tech and global streamers

ARD and ZDF also see their joint streaming OS as a platform to "fend off" Apple, Google, Netflix & Co. Too much has been outsourced to them.

Access to subscription content blocked: Consumer advice center warns Disney+

The NRW consumer advice center issued a warning to Disney+ for blocking access to subscription content as part of its price increases.

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Cities in digital ranking: Nuremberg and Frankfurt at the top, Duisburg last

How digital is the administration? In Germany, this still depends heavily on where you live, as a study by the GISMA University of Applied Sciences shows.

Putin: Services from Microsoft, Zoom & Co. should be "strangled" in Russia

Despite their announcement to leave Russia because of the war against Ukraine, some Western companies continue to do business there. Putin criticizes this.