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Up to 40 percent more expensive: Microsoft plans hefty price increasesCustomers will soon have to dig deeper into their pockets for various Microsoft 365 products. The Group is introducing a monthly subscription for Copilot.

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Electricity provider Tibber hacked, 50,000 German customers affectedTibber confirms that hackers have infiltrated and obtained customer data. This data is now being sold on the darknet.


After a record run: Bluesky struggles with a wave of content complaintsRecently, millions of new users joined Bluesky. But with them also came trolls, scammers and spammers – now Bluesky is flooded with complaints.

Linux kernel 6.12 by no means 3888.9 percent faster according to developersWhether a much-discussed change to Linux will make anything faster depends on the CPU and software. It may also reduce performance.


Internet Archive: "We are expanding our lines of defense" The Wayback Machine and the Open Library have gradually gone back online following cyber attacks. The resilience of the services is now being expanded.

ChatGPT: desktop app for Windows available for everyoneWithout much fanfare, OpenAI has released the ChatGPT desktop app for Windows. For everyone, not just paying customers.


Anonymous against pedos: Hackers hijack pedophiles' darknet image serviceAnonymous has claimed responsibility for hacking the darknet upload service PedoBum. Child pornographic images were shared via PedoBum for years.

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Local AI: Nemotron 70B on four Mac minis M4 Pro with Thunderbolt 5 interconnect


Connection cut: submarine data cable between Germany and Finland damaged


Active with submarine cables: Navy escorts Russian ship out of Irish Sea


Explosion at filling plant causes nationwide hydrogen crisis

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Intel confirms 3D cache for new Xeons, not gaming CPUsXeons from the "Clearwater Forest" series with stacked cache are set to appear on the market in 2025. Nothing comparable is planned for desktop CPUs.


KTM in a downward spiral: The two-wheeler brand urgently needs fresh moneyDue to financial problems, KTM is cutting back production, has laid off 573 employees and is negotiating a bridging loan with creditors and shareholders.

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Steam: Why some of the best indie games will soon be hidden in GermanyOn November 15, games without an age rating will disappear from the German Steam store. Several top-class indie classics could be affected.


VMware: vSphere Enterprise Plus and Standard returnAt VMware Explore EU, Broadcom further specified its strategy for on premises and AI. Nevertheless, there were a few concessions to the critics.

Apple optimizes iPhone mirroring on the Mac – but not in the EUApple will deliver important features for its mirroring function for mobile devices in macOS 15.1 and iOS 18.1. Europeans will still have to stay outside.


Apple's image generators: These things don't workApple's image generators will be available on iPhone, iPad and Mac for the first time at the beginning of December.


Palo-Alto: Unpatched zero-day for security appliances has surfacedLast week, Palo Alto informed customers about an unpatched vulnerability in the web interface of various firewalls. This is now being exploited.

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OLG Schleswig-Holstein: No social media blocking without prior user consultationUsers can ask social networks to unblock their accounts if they weren't allowed to comment before being blocked, according to a ruling.


After cyberattack: reorganization of the management structure at Südwestfalen-ITThe municipal service provider Südwestfalen-IT is restructuring its management, a year after a serious cyberattack. Two former managing directors have to go.

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DORA-Compliance: So stärken Sie Ihre digitale Widerstandsfähigkeit!Wie können Unternehmen die Anforderungen von DORA erfüllen? In dieser Webcast-Aufzeichnung stellen wir Ihnen einen dreistufigen Ansatz vor, mit dem Sie die Sicherheit Ihres Unternehmens verbessern.

Antitrust fine in India: Meta intends to appealMeta does not agree with the fine for antitrust violations by WhatsApp in India and announces legal action.


AI-assisted shopping: Google Lens helps with offline shoppingSince Tuesday, Google Lens has been helping people to make more informed purchasing decisions in physical stores.


End of copper: migration policy to fiber optics faces major challengeWhere fiber comes, copper should go. But how? The Federal Network Agency announces plans and wants to learn from pilot projects.


Sony Alpha 1 II: New full-frame camera for professionals Sony is expanding its camera range with the Alpha 1 II, a full-frame mirrorless camera with automatic AI subject recognition and improved functions.

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USB-C power supply units: First 240-watt charger on the wayUSB Power Delivery (PD) with Extended Power Range (EPR) can theoretically provide up to 240 watts of charging power, but compatible power supplies are scarce.


Error when backing up iPhone photos: iOS 18 bug causes frustrationDue to the sporadic problem, all editing steps are lost because a photo cannot be saved. A workaround will help until the Apple fix.

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Malvertising: Fake advertising on Facebook targets Bitwarden users


Windows 11: Security updates for "the world's most secure operating system"


Damaged Baltic Sea data cable: Pistorius assumes sabotage


Veritas Enterprise Vault: Critical code smuggling flaws in archiving software


Security vulnerabilities in Nextcloud: Attackers can intercept emails

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

iMac G4 with 20 inches becomes iMac G4 M4


New MR games for the Vision Pro: "Gears & Goo" and "Little Cities"


Hack in India: Faraday cage unlocks AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid function


iCloud: Apple admits problems with notes, ends backup for older devices

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EU Commission investigates cartel formation in construction of data centersThe EU Commission has carried out the first unannounced inspections at the premises of companies involved in the construction of data centers.


Sony presents fast standard zoom for E-mountSony has announced the FE 28-70 mm F2, a standard zoom from its high-quality G Master series for the E-mount.


Contactless biosensor measures stress signals in cars and airplanesSpecific body signals from drivers and pilots can indicate problems that could cause accidents. A wireless biosensor should help.

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Startup company plans huge AI cloud with AMD chipsThe US companies Tensorwave and Tecfusions want to fill data centers with a total capacity of one gigawatt with AMD chips.


Instagram introduces reset button for recommendationsThe social network Instagram wants to enable users to reset the recommendations displayed to them in future. The focus is particularly on young people.


Zahlen, bitte! Conference call with 5100 participants – over 100 years ago Meeting with 5100 participants: What is now possible for everyone via the internet was a sensation and logistical masterpiece in 1916.


RHEL 9.5: Delegate admin tasks to others via sudoRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5 has been released. OpenELA, the association of free derivatives, has subsequently published its compatible sources.

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Microsoft 365: New features for Copilot, Teams gets simultaneous translatorNew features in Microsoft 365? For the Redmond software company, this currently means above all: Copilot here and Copilot there.


Let the AI agent do the work: Microsoft's new world of workAt Ignite, Microsoft talks about AI agents that do the job while we take a second sip of coffee in peace.


Obituary: BASIC co-inventor Thomas E. Kurtz passes awayThe mathematician not only co-developed BASIC, but also the first system that allowed several people to work on the same computer at the same time.


Sentient AI: disagreement on this could divide humanityPhilosophy professor fears division between people who perceive future AI as sentient or unfeeling.

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The latest in Artificial Intelligence

Amazon: AI shopping assistant is now available


The end of scaling: Even OpenAI's Orion is hardly getting any better


Ray-Ban Meta Glasses: Certain AI functions now also available in Europe


Robot recognizes plants by simply touching the leaves


USA and China: AI should not be allowed to decide on the use of nuclear bombs

The latest in Cars & Mobility

Renault R5 E-Tech Electric: entry-level model updated


Zero SR/S electric motorcycle: air change increases the range


Software development tool Jenkins closes several security gaps


Motorcycle bestseller Kawasaki Z 900 revised: Fine-tuning the details

Report: e-prescription more time-consuming for most doctors than sample form 16Although digitalization is progressing gradually in doctors' offices, digital processes often take even longer than analog ones. A survey shows.


Windows 365: Microsoft brings dedicated cloud PCsThe comparison with Chromebooks is obvious: Microsoft is launching computers for video conferencing etc. that only work with Windows 365.

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DORA-Compliance: So stärken Sie Ihre digitale Widerstandsfähigkeit!Wie können Unternehmen die Anforderungen von DORA erfüllen? In dieser Webcast-Aufzeichnung stellen wir Ihnen einen dreistufigen Ansatz vor, mit dem Sie die Sicherheit Ihres Unternehmens verbessern.

Real-time capable Linux 6.12 releasedLinux now integrates PREEMPT_RT and is real-time capable. The eBPF-based "extensible scheduler" is also included.


Health data research yes – but with data protection, please!Research with health data is important. However, it is also important that patients are asked beforehand, explains data protection officer Thilo Weichert.


Despite inflation: prices for televisions continue to fall noticeablyWhile prices for many everyday goods are rising and rising, televisions are becoming cheaper – by over 4 percent in the last 12 months alone.


Record: Robot dog completes full marathon distance in one go for the first timeA robot dog has run a marathon in one piece for the first time. A record, as the developers say.

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Windows 11 24H2: Time zone settings restricted to admins onlyMicrosoft has confirmed a problem with the Windows 11 24H2 time zone setting: Only admins can change it.


Sweden's civil defense primer: From password to evacuationSwedish Civil Protection Agency distributes a 32-page brochure to all homes. Besides traditional crisis and war preparation, digitalization also plays a role.


Use "un-Islamic": Pakistan wants to ban VPN services for individualsVPN services are a thorn in the side of Pakistan's government. They are now to be banned for individuals. There is support from a high Islamic body.


Rust and C++ hand in hand: strategies for better interactionIn a statement, the Rust Foundation summarizes the problems in the interoperability between Rust and C++ and provides initial solutions.


"Roblox" gives parents more control over their children's activityThe popular gaming platform "Roblox" gets more parental control options – in return, parents need their own account.


Concerns about "catastrophe": USA and Russia disagree on danger of ISS leakOxygen has been leaking from a Russian module on the International Space Station for years. NASA and Roskosmos are still not in agreement about the danger.

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The latest in Robotics

Study: Men are more likely to accept care robots than women


Four-legged robot dog Lynx whizzes through difficult terrain on wheels


Surgical robot learns from videos to perform surgical procedures


GPT-4o: Open-source robotic arm removes spilled liquid on command


Robot learns to clean by demonstration

The latest in Enterprise Computing

Attacked vulnerabilities: FortiClient, Kemp Loadmaster, PAN-OS, VMware vCenter


JVM Toolkit Akka 3: Less complex, more cloud options and a new company name


Greener code: resources at a glance


Supercomputer: El Capitan conquers the top 500

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