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FTC decision: Simply cancel the subscription with a clickConsumers must be able to cancel subscriptions with just a few clicks, the FTC has finally decided –, thus putting an end to practices such as those of Adobe.
Video calls: Signal wants to compete with Teams and ZoomThe messenger Signal has set itself the goal of competing with Zoom and Teams in the field of video conferencing.
NASA: Current solar cycle has officially reached its maximumFor months, the increasingly active sun has been causing some impressive auroras, even here in Germany. Now the activity has reached its maximum.
New York Times warns Perplexity: Not our contentThe New York Times doesn't want to show up on the AI search Perplexity. However, they say there is no exclusive information.
Against blue screens: Important firmware updates for Western Digital SSDsWD and Sandisk distribute new firmware versions for five SSD series. Windows 11 24H2 only runs crash-free with the updates.
Nuclear power: Amazon invests in mini-nuclear power plantX-energy, which develops mini-nuclear power plants, receives a financial injection of 500 million US dollars, in which Amazon plays a major role.
Apple expands Business Connect: not just physical locations, but also e-mailCompanies use Business Connect to place information in Apple's Maps app. Now, they are extending this to emails, certain card payments and soon also to calls.
Electric motorcycle manufacturer Energica from Italy is insolventSales figures too low: The Italian electric motorcycle brand Energica, one of the best-known pioneering brands in this sector, has filed for insolvency.
Humanoid all-purpose robot: Boston Dynamics and Toyota cooperateBoston Dynamics and the Toyota Research Institute want to pool their expertise in order to achieve a universally applicable humanoid robot more quickly.
Start-up grant: New games studios can receive 2750 euros per monthThe German government wants to support young game developers with a start-up grant. Successful applicants will receive 50,000 euros over 18 months.
Affordable driving license: CDU/CSU motion fails in transport committeeThe CDU and CSU want to reduce the cost of obtaining a driver's license through simulator training, among other things. The Transport Committee rejects this.
WordPress vs WP Engine: Mullenweg blocks plugin updatesThe WordPress ecosystem has been in turmoil for several weeks. However, many are critical of the battle for FOSS ideals, including David Heinemeier Hansson.
Meta lays off employees at WhatsApp and Instagram, among othersMeta is continuing its group-wide restructuring measures. WhatsApp, Instagram and Reality Labs are affected by redundancies.
Cyber attack on Internet Archive apparently carried out by Russian hackersThe free internet library with its "Wayback Machine" was unavailable for days. It was a cyber attack by a Russian hacker group, they claim.
Apple gets patent for a holodeck light bulbApple has been awarded a patent in the USA for a sensational idea. A light bulb is to enable mixed reality content without a headset.
EU Commission: Musk's X is not a "gatekeeper" under the Digital Markets ActFollowing an investigation, the Commission has concluded that Elon Musk's X should not be subject to the strictest competition rules under the DMA.
Windows 11 24H2: PCs with certain WD SSDs crashIf you use a Western Digital SN570 or SN770, you should not install the 24H2 update for Windows 11 for the time being.
Microsoft confirms uncluttering error in Windows 11 24H2Microsoft has now confirmed that Windows 11 24H2 shows incorrect free space after disk cleanup.
HP DesignJet printers: Attackers can tap SMTP server loginsIf attackers successfully exploit a security vulnerability in certain HP printers, they can view information that is actually sealed off.
E-book reader: Kindle from Amazon now also with color displayAmazon is now also focusing on color for e-book readers. In addition, the Scribe is now a device with a focus on note-taking functions.
Lithography systems: ASML's bookings and stock plummetChip manufacturers such as Intel are ordering fewer exposure machines from ASML. The Dutch company is being punished for this.
Patch now! Attackers attack Solarwind's Web Help DeskAttacks are currently underway on Solarwinds' Web Help Desk customer support software. Security updates are available for download.
Eclipse study: Java users migrate – Jakarta EE wins, Java EE losesAccording to a study by the Eclipse Foundation, the popularity of Java 21 is increasing, while Jakarta EE is gaining users over Java EE.
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