Cathedrals of Light: Tron and Tron: Legacy in 4K Restoration ReviewedDisney has newly restored the classics Tron and Tron: Legacy. Are the UHDs worth it compared to the streams and Blu-rays?
Fire TV: Amazon to block piracy apps in the futurePiracy apps installed on Fire TV devices via sideloading will be rendered unusable based on a blacklist from the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment.
WLAN Rejection: Germany Favors Mobile for Upper 6 GHz BandThe Digital Ministry estimates the frequency requirements of mobile operators in the upper 6 GHz band to be higher than that of WLAN, given new 6G applications.
Apple TV 4K: Will a new model arrive this year?Apple's pipeline for 2025 is actually already well-filled. However, there could still be accessory products – such as a new Apple TV 4K. What could come?
Nike "Amplify": Motorized Running Shoe Aims to Relieve RunnersNike and Dephy are using a mini-exoskeleton to support athletes' natural running movements. The system is intended to allow them to run faster and further.
International Criminal Court Kicks Out MicrosoftAccording to Handelsblatt, the International Criminal Court is kicking out US service providers like Microsoft. And is relying on German alternatives.
New Benchmark for Mixed Reality: Tried "Laser Dance" on Meta Quest 3"Laser Dance" demonstrates the progress of mixed reality on Meta Quest 3. We crossed the laser barriers and spoke with the developer.
YouTube auto-dubbing: Robotic translation annoys users and cannot be turned offYouTube relies on an automatic feature that translates foreign-language videos poorly into German. Even premium payers cannot turn it off permanently.
Fedora Linux 43: Goodbye X11, Hello WebUIFedora 43 makes the new installer the default and sweeps X11 out of the desktop: The main editions with Gnome 49 and KDE Plasma 6.5 now only work with Wayland.
Collins Aerospace: Weak Passwords Allowed Messages to CockpitsInsufficient access protection at Collins Aerospace allowed messages to be sent to aircraft cockpits.
"Digital Blackout": Internet Blockade in Tanzania Parallel to ElectionsIn Tanzania, people have been called to the polling stations, but they don't have a real choice. At the same time, the internet was apparently largely blocked.
Apple's Family Sharing: Potential for conflict during separationWhen people who previously cooperated in Apple's Family Sharing go their separate ways, difficulties can arise. A solution is missing.
macOS: Typing Circled NumbersI sometimes receive invoices in PDF format that contain circled numbers. I want to do that too, but can't find a way on my Mac.
AI: Apple is putting more money into it – still promises new Siri for 2026Besides iPhone sales, analysts were particularly interested in AI in Apple's figures. Management remained rather tight-lipped.
Report: MacBook Air Allegedly Gets OLED Display in 2028Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman expects the MacBook Air with an OLED display for 2028. Prior to that, MacBook Pro and iPad models are to be converted.
Brussels Admits: Substantial EU Funds Have Gone to Spyware ManufacturersThe EU Commission intends to immediately cease funding for spyware producers found guilty of "serious professional misconduct."
Maßgeschneiderte E-Mail-Sicherheit aus EuropaDie E-Mail bleibt als Kommunikationskanal ein Hauptziel für Cyberangriffe. Unternehmen brauchen daher einen individuell anpassbaren E-Mail-Security-Ansatz, der Sicherheit und Zuverlässigkeit vereint.
YouTube tightens rules for game violence and gamblingIn two weeks, new rules will apply to YouTubers: Drastic depictions of violence from computer games should only be visible to adults.
Federal Network Agency tightens security for telecom providersThe new security catalog for operators of telecommunications systems introduces "potential hazards". Strict rules apply when there is a high public interest.
The ISS celebrates its 25th birthdayAt the beginning of November 2000, an ambitious project of East-West understanding began: the first crew moved into the International Space Station.
London Police and Apple Clash Over Handling of Stolen iPhonesLondon police and Apple are clashing over how Apple handles reports of stolen iPhones. The police accuse Apple of ignoring a national database of stolen devices
Glances 4.4.0: System monitor gets Python API and Neofetch modeThe open-source monitoring tool Glances can be used as a Python library in version 4.4.0. It also includes a snapshot mode and many bug fixes.
US Clouds: German Research Foundation DFG wants to bring data back from abroadThe DFG has launched an initiative to secure endangered data sets. The focus is on research results stored on foreign cloud servers.
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Pixel 7 to 10: Google surprisingly releases second October updateGoogle has released a new October update for its Pixel smartphones. The company does not specify any concrete innovations, but Verizon provides initial details.
AI Music: User Frustration After Agreement Between Universal Music and UdioUniversal Music has reached an agreement on AI training with the Udio platform. Users are frustrated: downloads are no longer available.
E-prescription soon on paper?The slow transition to ECC encryption may force many practices back to paper. Health insurance physicians warn Federal Network Agency of serious consequences.
Data analysis by ADAC on battery lifespan in plug-in hybridsA data analysis by ADAC on battery condition shows good durability, but differences between manufacturers. Used car buyers should insist on a test.
SLES 16: SUSE's Flagship Linux with AI and Post-Quantum CryptoSUSE's new flagship SLES 16 brings numerous innovations: Agama, Cockpit, Post-Quantum Cryptography, and AI readiness.
Think tank presents ten-point plan for European undersea cable strategyFour US corporations control 71 percent of undersea cable capacity. A Brussels-based think tank is now calling for a holistic EU counter-strategy.
Online insurance cover not valid for phishing via SMSAccording to the Bielefeld Regional Court, not every damage caused by digital deception is directly covered by household insurance with internet protection.
Flying autonomous drones jointly transport loadsTogether, drones can transport heavy loads. An algorithm helps with coordination in the air.
Survey: European chips likely to be only slightly more expensiveHow much more would companies be willing to spend for more secure chip supply chains? The answer is clear.
Disney and Epic Cooperate for "Simpsons" Month in "Fortnite"Epic Games and Disney are hosting a "The Simpsons" and "Fortnite" crossover event in November. Four short videos will be released on Disney+ to accompany it.
Arista announces first 3.2T switchWith the switches of the new R4 product family, Arista aims to further expand its position in the data center and AI networking environment.
Debian APT to have hard Rust dependency from May 2026From May 2026, Debian APT will mandatorily require Rust. Ports without a functioning Rust toolchain will have six months – or will be discontinued.
Upgrade or iPhone change: Apple explains why battery life is reducedNewly purchased iPhones often don't perform as users would like. There are specific reasons for this, as Apple itself reveals.
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Windows gets shared music listening with Bluetooth LE Shared AudioNew Windows Insider previews bring "Shared Audio" for Bluetooth LE. This allows sound to be output to two devices simultaneously.
Short message service: Bluesky wants to test a "dislike" buttonSo that Bluesky users can better indicate which content they like and which they don't, there should soon be a way to rate it negatively.
Zeiss Cameras and Android 16: Vivo Brings X300 Series to GermanyThe manufacturer Vivo is returning to the German market with the X300 and X300 Pro. However, the batteries are smaller than those of the models for China.
iPad Pro M5: Minimal improvements in repairabilityWith the spec bump to the new M5 chip, repair technicians had hoped for improvements to the iPad Pro. Unfortunately, these have not been met.
South African engineer builds pure solar droneLuke Maximo Bell's solar drone flies with the power that solar cells currently provide. The drone's design is particularly efficient.
Australia: Possibly the first moving vehicle hit by a meteoriteIn Australia, a museum expert is investigating whether a brand-new Tesla had its windshield shattered by a meteorite. Skepticism remains.
Nintendo wins court battle against defiant streamerA streamer has been ordered to pay a penalty after Nintendo sued. "EveryGameGuru" systematically ignored the proceedings.
Pornography on the internet: Italy now also requires age verificationMajor pornography websites in Italy have less than two weeks to implement age verification systems. Otherwise, fines will be imposed.
SpaceX hints at "simpler" Starship after delayed moon landing plansThe schedule for the Artemis 3 mission for a crewed US moon landing can no longer be met. A simplification could speed up the process, says SpaceX.
China: Suspension of export controls for rare earths also applies to the EUBeijing confirmed to EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič that rare earths may be exported to the EU again for now. This is important for semiconductors, for example.
