Another critical Linux TCP/IP bug uncovered; updates underwayA critical flaw in the Linux kernel’s TCP/IP stack allows remote code execution. Anthropic’s Claude found the bug, which had gone undetected for 11 years.
France plans internet tax of 5.5 cents per gigabyteA proposal in the French Parliament would tax internet traffic. Some companies are already pushing back.
US midterms: Data centers lose even bigger than RepublicansVoters in several U.S. communities also weighed in on data centers during the midterms. The results are clear — and devastating for the tech industry.
The Elder Scrolls 6: Bethesda reveals subtitle “Sentinel” after eight yearsBethesda has revealed the subtitle of “The Elder Scrolls 6”: The role-playing game is called “Sentinel”. But there won’t be more to see anytime soon.
mSecure password manager: Secure your credentials after an IT incidentAfter an IT incident, mSecure’s developers recommend securing all stored credentials again.
Kia EV2 with 61-kWh battery: Is the extra capacity worth it?The Kia EV2 impresses in our test, even with the larger of its two batteries. Its software still needs work.
“SMS of Death”: Security flaw crashes Android phonesAn invisible text message crashes Android phones, interrupts calls and traps devices in a reboot loop. Google has already responded.
Xiaomi begins rolling out HyperOS 4.0 to many modelsXiaomi begins rolling out its major HyperOS 4.0 update. More than 30 models are expected to get it in November.
Security vulnerability in flight booking systemA data leak at Amadeus exposed passenger data. Access credentials were visible in plain text via an unprotected heap dump.
Merz: Google Cloud is sovereign enough for intelligence agenciesAt the Digital Summit in Berlin, the chancellor touted AI’s potential — and gave U.S. cloud services a blank check.
Cyberattacks hit refrigerators in Bavaria and North Rhine-WestphaliaA wave of cyberattacks on refrigerators spoiled huge amounts of food. The first cases in Germany have now been reported in Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia.
Linux AI glasses Raven Prism go on sale at a luxury priceThe U.S. startup Raven Resonance is preparing to launch its standalone Prism smart glasses and has announced pricing and availability.
After freezer attacks, hackers target blood bank cooling systemsIn France, attackers tried to tamper with the cooling system at a blood products storage facility.
27-year-old tapped to overhaul Cisco code with AICisco gives a 27-year-old former founder unlimited AI tokens to rework legacy code. It aims to revamp 70% of its products by the end of 2027.
Brazilian court bars Meta from using media content to train AIMeta’s new terms of service required content to be provided for free. A Brazilian court ruled this unlawful and threatened fines.
Online child safety: Google, Meta and TikTok sue over California lawA California law bans personalized recommendations and video autoplay to protect teens. Google, Meta and TikTok are suing to block it.
Warum Zahlungsmethoden früher sichtbar sein solltenZahlungsoptionen beim Onlinekauf werden häufig erst im Checkout angezeigt. Eine Studie zeigt aber, dass Infos zur Zahlungsabwicklung schon vor dem eigentlichen Bezahlvorgang relevant sein können.
Animal welfare: Video rule applies only to large slaughterhousesGermany’s Bundestag has approved mandatory video surveillance at slaughterhouses—but only at larger facilities.
“Forever”: Blizzard takes players back to classic “World of Warcraft”Blizzard has released “World of Warcraft: Forever”. The MMORPG’s new persistent version expands early Azeroth with new content.
T-Mobile again drives a strong quarter for TelekomDespite a strong quarter, Telekom stock is under pressure. The problems are in the U.S. Meanwhile, CEO Tim Höttges is pursuing a long-held dream.
Ozone hole was unusually large this year despite continued recoveryThe ozone layer continues to recover thanks to international cooperation. Even so, the ozone hole was unusually large again this year.
Bavaria and Schleswig-Holstein team up for digital sovereigntyBavaria and Schleswig-Holstein aim to reduce their dependence on U.S. companies such as Microsoft and are turning to open, interoperable IT solutions.
EU Advocate General: Google Fonts warning campaigns often abuse the lawPeople who deliberately provoke GDPR violations automatically to cash in have no right to damages and are abusing the law, EU Advocate General Szpunar says.
Researchers find evidence of volcanic activity on MarsMars is home to the solar system’s largest volcanoes, but there’s been no direct evidence of current volcanic activity — until now.
Intelligence reform: “Creating powers without knowing who’ll use them tomorrow”Intelligence services are set to gain more digital powers as oversight is restructured. A look at existing gaps, expanded authorities and the risks they bring.
SpaceX pushes ahead with mobile plansSpaceX plans to make Starlink an integrated mobile carrier in the U.S., using Qualcomm technology. An acquisition is also under discussion.
Sony brings back Walkman-era icon with MDR-3R headphonesSony is joining the ’80s nostalgia craze with modernized classic Walkman headphones featuring USB-C. Their sound could be interesting — for people nearby, too.
After US midterms, OpenAI promises data centers that are better for neighborsTwo days after the U.S. midterms, OpenAI announced new rules for data centers designed to be better neighbors. Local residents are to be spared the burden.
Tencent Hy4: New AI model joins China’s top tierTencent’s Hy4 AI model catches up with Chinese rivals. Independent tests, however, paint a mixed picture.
Zero turns its off-road XE into a supermoto for city and country roadsZero turns its off-road XE platform into a road-going supermoto. Battery and charging details are missing, and range figures conflict.
Bosch to cut another 750 jobs in AbstattBosch will cut 750 jobs in Vehicle Motion in Abstatt by the end of 2029. It is developing new braking technology such as brake-by-wire with customers in China.
TV ratings: Researchers want to know who watches Disney+Disney+ plans to work with AGF, Germany’s TV ratings organization. Researchers want to identify streaming audiences more precisely.
Cartel office: Gasoline customers got about 60% of tax cutDiesel customers got most of the tax cut in October, while gasoline customers got much less, Germany’s Federal Cartel Office says. The agency urges caution.
VMware adds security controls without a full add-on packageAutomatically fix configuration drift: Broadcom lets VCF customers buy Salt features separately from the ACC package.
Audio streaming in Germany: Spotify catches up, YouTube leadsYouTube tops the rankings of Germany’s most popular audio services, beating Spotify. But that could change.
Aldi Talk launches postpaid plans with smartphone financingAldi enters the postpaid market with new Flex plans and, for the first time, offers Samsung and Apple smartphones with financing.
Virtualisierung mit Weitblick: Kosten im Griff, Verfügbarkeit gesichert, Wechsel möglichNeue Lizenzmodelle und steigende Kosten stellen viele Virtualisierungsstrategien infrage. Welche Plattform zu welchen Anforderungen passt, erfahren Sie im Live-Webcast am 26. November um 11 Uhr.
vSphere Express: Broadcom’s new VMware entry-level packageBroadcom’s vSphere Express is an entry-level package based on vSphere 9. It is limited to 128 CPU cores per customer.
“Unauthorized field trip”: Robot mower escapes; origin initially unclearA robot mower cut a lawn on someone else’s property in Lower Saxony’s Stade district. At first, no owner came forward. The device ended up with police.
Nuki Smart Module adds smarts to motorized locks for €359Nuki’s control unit for motorized front-door locks is now available, including as a retrofit. The NFC keypad comes in white and adds theft protection.
VMware: Broadcom gives admins more timeBroadcom extends availability of vSphere Standard 8 and Enterprise Plus 8 in Europe. Active subscriptions get extended support through 2028.
Apple sharply cuts internal AI budgets for employeesApple is cutting employee spending limits for AI use by a third. Some teams could see their budgets fall to just $25 a day.
After failed rescue, Swift burns up over Indonesia.NASA tried to save the Swift space telescope, but the effort failed this summer. The aging instrument has now crashed over Sumatra.
Pangram Image launches to detect AI images and videosPangram Labs launches Image 1.0 and Image Flash 1.0, models designed to reliably detect AI-generated images and videos.
NASA announces new X-70 Fractal experimental aircraftNASA has announced a new X-plane to test new flight-control technologies.
Sam Altman backtracks on RAM commentsOpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggested last week that more of the world’s RAM supply should go to AI data centers. Now he’s walking that back.
Meta buys specialist in AI coding agentsMeta aims to strengthen its AI developer tools and catch up with OpenAI and Anthropic by acquiring Conductor.
