"Copy Fail": Linux root in all major distributions with 732 bytes of PythonThe discoverers have named the root vulnerability "Copy Fail". All major distributions since 2017 are affected.
Turtle Beach: Gaming mouse with touchscreen and interchangeable batteryTurtle Beach has integrated a touchscreen into the 160 euro gaming mouse experiment Command Series MC7. If desired, a matching keyboard can also be purchased.
Update1.4 GW: Huge battery storage at former Grohnde nuclear power plant1.4 GW power, 6 GWh capacity: Emmerthal energy cluster to exceed Grohnde NPP output, located on major power lines.
Red Hat builds prototype for agentic operating systemAI agents that act autonomously and solve complex tasks are gaining popularity. A customized OS in a container serves as a sandbox.
New edition of the Commodore 64C is coming: The breadbin gets slimmerCommodore announces the 64C Ultimate, giving its C64 reissue a new case, just like the 1986 original.
Digital Sovereignty: Wire to Replace Signal as Standard in the BundestagIn a letter, Bundestag President Klöckner recommends that MPs switch to the BSI-certified messenger Wire to curb phishing threats.
Notepad++ appears as a native macOS applicationAn independent community has ported Notepad++ as a fully native macOS app. The editor runs without Wine or emulation on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Script Injection and Data Theft: Python Data Analysis Tool CompromisedThe popular Python package for monitoring data quality was briefly available as a malicious version. Provider Elementary advises an immediate update.
Zed 1.0: GPU-accelerated open-source editor with AI supportThe fastest AI code editor, according to its creators, has reached version 1.0. The open-source tool processes data like a video game.
Leapmotor B05: Compact electric car launches in Germany from 28,000 eurosElectric car Leapmotor B05 will arrive in Germany from July. With 28,000 euros and up to 482 km WLTP range, it's a competitor for the Opel Astra and Peugeot 308.
Linux for Gamers: Bazzite 44 based on Fedora 44The "operating system for the next generation of gamers" is based on Fedora 44, updates desktop environments, and supports Elgato's 4K capture cards.
Claude Security: Anthropic launches vulnerability scanner for businessesAnthropic sends Claude Security into public beta. It scans code for vulnerabilities, suggests patches, and aims for strict security.
Xiaomi opens four top models for Android 17 test phaseXiaomi offers an Android 17 test version for four top models. The software is aimed at developers and requires a global ROM version.
Canonical Servers: Massive Cyberattack UnderwayAn ongoing attack on Canonical servers is affecting the Snapstore and other critical components.
AI Scandals, Fashion, and Bridges' Comeback – Photo News of the Week 18/2026Hasselblad and Tokina embarrassed by AI images, Google Photos becomes stylist, and Jeff Bridges' Widelux revival pre-orders open.
Assertion Libraries for Java: AssertJ versus Google TruthWhen formulating assertions, JUnit quickly reaches its limits. The AssertJ and Google Truth libraries offer new possibilities and better readability.
Zero Trust und NIS2 – So meistern Unternehmen neue SicherheitsanforderungenWie können Unternehmen NIS2-Anforderungen mit Zero-Trust-Strategien effektiv umsetzen? Und welche Rolle spielt ein Managed Security Operations Center (SOC) dabei? Die Antwort auf diese Fragen bekommen Sie im Live-Webcast am 21. Mai.
Developer tidbits for the weekend – smaller news of the weekSmall but interesting news bites from the news buffet about Apache Camel, pnpm, npm, Firestore, Python, Ghostty, Arduino App Lab, and SkiaSharp.
Pentagon closes AI deals with seven companiesNew agreements with seven AI providers aim to integrate models into the operational practice of the US Department of Defense. Anthropic is missing from the list.
Roblox: Age verification slows growthThe age verification introduced at the beginning of the year is slowing Roblox down more than expected. The company is adjusting its growth forecast.
Signal attacks: Political reality bites the IT adminSuccessful phishing attacks on Signal show: Politics is not a corporation. The IT structures in the Bundestag are complex and limited by the free mandate.
Hogwarts Legacy is available for free in the Epic Games StoreAttention Harry Potter fans: Epic Games is offering Hogwarts Legacy for free download. The promotion runs until May 3rd.
When hard drives were still huge: The Quantum Bigfoot turns 30Almost 30 years ago, Quantum launched the Bigfoot. The 5.25-inch hard drive was intended to save a dying format, but failed spectacularly.
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New in .NET 10.0 [21]: Outputting commands and parameters in JSON for SDK toolsThe .NET SDK commands now provide help information in JSON format via a new parameter.
Trying out haptic vests: What can Woojer Vest and bHaptics Tactsuit do?More immersion through full-body vibration? We tried the Woojer Vest 4 and the bHaptics Tactsuit Pro with music, VR, and PC games.
Too much surveillance in French anti-P2P law: Hadopi guttedSince 2010, France has been punishing minor copyright infringements via filesharing. Data collection grants too much insight into private matters.
Qualcomm & Mediatek: Smartphone production plummetsThe memory crisis is materializing in the figures of the largest smartphone processor suppliers Qualcomm and Mediatek.
Cyber Resilience Act: BSI becomes digital TÜV for networked productsThe German government is initiating the implementation law for the EU's Cyber Resilience Act and wants to make the BSI the central market surveillance authority.
DSA Report: How German Users Challenged Internet Giants in 2025Over 2000 complaints and million-euro fines against X & Co.: The Digital Services Coordinator presents his report and explains how he ensures order online.
Against AI Slop: Spotify Introduces Label for "Real" ArtistsSpotify will henceforth label artists' "authenticity." Pure AI profiles are initially excluded, but the criteria could change in the future.
Former Samsung designers develop lightweight e-drive for bicyclesCyplore has developed a lightweight e-drive that turns bicycles into e-bikes. Behind the Hong Kong-based company are designers from well-known firms.
No more security updates for Android 13: e-patient record also affectedFrom July, many health insurance companies will no longer support ePA apps on devices with Android 13, iOS 17 and older due to missing security updates.
iPhone Air 2, Ultra & Co.: Apple in the midst of an "iPhone reinvention"After the iPhone Air, the next new smartphone form factor from Apple is expected in the fall. The cycle will likely conclude in 2027.
Eloshapes: Mouse comparison gets 3D modelsA free website allows comparison of hundreds of mouse shapes. New: 3D scans with all-around views.
Proxmox Backup Server 4.2 with Linux kernel 7.0 and S3 storage supportWith version 4.2 of the Proxmox Backup Server, pull/push sync jobs can be encrypted and decrypted server-side and processed in parallel, among other features.
macOS 26: Developers get unwanted menu iconsIn Tahoe, Apple has started placing icons next to menu items. The problem: They often don't really fit.
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ECJ ruling: TV signals in retirement homes are not public performanceGema fails at the ECJ with the demand for additional fees for the internal cable retransmission of satellite signals in a retirement home.
Leaker: MagSafe could fly out of the iPhoneChinese rumor mill says, Apple finds the MagSafe technology, available since iPhone 12, too complex. The cost of magnets is also allegedly too high for Apple.
SpaceX after IPO: Only Elon Musk can fire Elon MuskSpaceX is also introducing different types of shares for its IPO. However, it is new that the current CEO can only formally dismiss himself.
Reports: OnePlus and Realme to mergeOnePlus and Realme are reportedly set to merge. The two brands under the Oppo group are said to be combining their activities.
YouTube App: Picture-in-Picture mode now available for all usersPreviously, the Picture-in-Picture mode of the YouTube app on mobile devices was only available to Premium users. Now, all users are to be given this option.
Starlink for smartphones: T-Mobile sees unexpectedly low usageSpaceX has been able to double Starlink's customer base for two consecutive years, a US magazine reports. Meanwhile, T-Mobile sees unexpectedly low interest.
Asse II: Fraunhofer and Bilfinger develop robots for nuclear waste recoveryRadioactive material from Asse II is to be recovered using robots. Bilfinger and the Fraunhofer Institute are working on suitable systems.
DRM fuss over PS5: According to Sony, only a single online check is necessaryUsers fear that PS5 games will require an online DRM check every 30 days. After days of speculation, Sony is now sounding the all-clear.
Ariane 6 provides new thrust for Amazon's Leo satellite networkOn Thursday morning, an Ariane 6 will launch with 32 new satellites for Amazon's Leo internet service. In the future, European rockets should carry more cargo.
Alphabet's business is booming, as are investmentsThe AI bot in Google's search engine leads to more input than ever before. This generates revenue. The cloud business is growing even stronger.
