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Commodore emulation packages Amiga Forever 11 and C64 Forever 11 released

Shortly before the 40th Amiga anniversary, Cloanto releases Amiga Forever 11 and C64 Forever 11. New is e.g. extended touch and printer functions.

Perplexity's own browser "Comet" with integrated AI agents now available

Comet is based on Chromium and uses Perplexity as its search engine. The web browser with integrated AI assistant initially reserved for Perplexity Max users.

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YouTube auto-dubbing: Robotic translation annoys users and cannot be turned off

YouTube relies on an automatic feature that translates foreign-language videos poorly into German. Even premium payers cannot turn it off permanently.

Trump: 30 percent tariffs on EU products from August 1

From August 1, 30 percent will apply to the EU and Mexico. The EU is still hoping for an agreement, and an initial concept already exists.

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GrapheneOS releases Android 16 in the stable channel

The data-saving GrapheneOS is available as a stable version based on Android 16 for installation on Pixel devices. The developers did not have it easy.

A smartphone with an open messaging app in a human hand, a chat can be seen blurred on the screen.

Bitchat is Jack Dorsey's internet-free messaging app

Bitchat is designed to transmit private messages wirelessly, but without the Internet. The approach is not entirely new.

Munich Administrative Court: Pornhub and YouPorn remain blocked for time being

The administrative courts in Munich have provisionally upheld the blocking of two erotic websites, following similar decisions by courts in Berlin and Neustadt.

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Europe's first HPC ARM processor lands at TSMC

chwoot: Critical Linux vulnerability makes users root on most systems

Electric-autonomous scooter Omoway Omo X: The scooter itself

Higher Regional Court: Virtual theft of crypto assets remains unpunished

OpenAI acquires AI startup Windsurf, bosses and developers move to Google

After their previous employer Windsurf was taken over by OpenAI, some employees are now joining Google's DeepMind team.

Success for Trump: EU Commission wants to remove digital tax from budget plan

The postponement of the plan for a digital tax was intended to help the EU in customs negotiations with the USA. The backtrack came after just two months.

Drama surrounding "Subnautica 2": Chief developer dismissed, release postponed

Publisher Krafton has fired the lead developers of "Subnautica 2" and postponed the release – just so the team doesn't get its bonus?

Report: Samsung starts screen production for Apple's first foldable

Apple's first foldable iPhone is not due to be released until next year. Samsung Display has now apparently started manufacturing the appropriate screen.

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Interview with Bosch e-bike boss: "EU regulation that doesn't fit the problem"

The Managing Director of Bosch eBike Systems is concerned about the current race for motor performance and warns of possible EU measures.

A woman in a sporty outfit and VR goggles punches the air.

VR goggles at a bargain price on Amazon: Which devices are worth it?

For Prime Day, Amazon is offering discounts on three current VR glasses – Meta Quest 3S, Pico 4 Ultra and Pimax Crystal Light. Who should strike?

A hand types on a smartphone, with the view of a chat with a chatbot superimposed over it

Apple is working on its first chatbot – but only for support

So far, the iPhone manufacturer has refused to implement its own competitors for ChatGPT, Claude and Co. This could change for a partial application.

Missing Link: 20 years of WSIS – and (not) a bit of multi-stakeholder?

Digital participation, freedom of expression and human rights are the focus of the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). A review after 20 years.

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TikTok: US judges investigate alleged addiction mechanisms

Bytedance wanted the lawsuit to be dismissed – but the judge wants to investigate the allegations of an addictive design by TikTok.

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Digitale Arbeitsplätze steigern die Produktivität – wenn alles reibungslos läuft. Eine gute digitale Erfahrung für Mitarbeiter verbessert die Abläufe und sorgt für eine funktionierende Infrastruktur.

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E-commerce: Federal Council wants to tighten liability for Amazon & Co.

According to the countries, online trading platforms should be liable for non-compliant offers if they cannot prove that an economic operator is based in the EU

5G+ gaming: Deutsche Telekom promises latency-free gaming on the iPhone

Infrastructure upgrades aim to optimize iOS devices for cloud gaming. Telekom says 5G+ and network slicing enable a smoother mobile gaming experience.

Police cell phones: Possible data leakage in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

The police in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are currently unable to use their service cell phones. Initial investigation results are available.

Visual worlds full of atmosphere: the pictures of week 28

Whether birds in flight, mushrooms in the grass or architecture in mysterious light – this week's images show how differently photography captures atmosphere.

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Digitalization & AI: Federal Council seeks more say for works councils

On AI and remote work, federal states stress involving works councils to ensure reliable data protection rules are developed.

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An end to the trending page on YouTube

After a decade, YouTube is parting ways with its trending page, which featured popular videos. There are now too many trends.

The latest in Security

Code smuggling loophole in Wing FTP is attacked

Qantas: First details known after cyber incident

Cybercrime gang "Scattered Spider": four arrests in the UK

Trend Micro: Several products with high-risk loopholes

Mexico: Investigation into alleged bribe payment for the purchase of Pegasus

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

Chinese market: iPhone apparently growing again

Apple extends password app support for Windows

AirPods: Apple will notify you in future when the battery is (almost) empty

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New MacBooks: Allegedly no M5 models this year

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Next-gen SSDs achieve 28 GByte/s and many more IOPS

Silicon Motion unveils the key data of its first PCIe 6.0 controller for server SSDs. The SM8466 is designed to remain efficient with 4 nm technology.

Mammography: Study proves effectiveness of screening in Germany

Mammography screening reduces breast cancer mortality in women by 20 to 30 percent. This is confirmed by a study by the Federal Office for Radiation Protection.

Drone flights over Bundeswehr site: police investigate pilots

The police have investigated five cases of amateur pilots who flew over Bundeswehr grounds. They now face severe penalties.

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Dance Instructor from the VR Headset: When Mixed Reality Suddenly Makes Sense

Mixed reality can be more than just a gimmick. We tried out "Dance Guru" and danced with a virtual partner.

Lisbet Geris presents EU project for digital twins

How the EU wants to use digital twins for healthcare

The EU is promoting digital healthcare with virtual twins. Binding standards are still lacking, but this is set to change.

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3I/ATLAS: Interstellar comet is probably much older than the solar system

A week and a half after its discovery, there are clues about the origin and age of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS – and predictions about its composition.

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Razer's Deathadder V3 Pro gets a successor after three years

The Deathadder V4 Pro is lighter than the V3, despite having the same design. An optical encoder is designed to prevent problems with the mouse wheel.

ICE 3neo to also travel to Poland and France in future

Deutsche Bahn has the ICE 3neo equipped for further European use. In the future, it can travel to Poland, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

China discovers huge lithium deposit

China has discovered a large lithium deposit and is planning to exploit it. China's dominance in the market for electric car batteries could continue to grow.

Digital Committee meets in private: civil law experts warn of regression

The Digital Committee of the German Bundestag should preferably meet in private again in future. This is opposed by 21 civil society groups.

Android Canary Channel: Google announces new "playground" for developers

Google is scrapping the developer previews for Android and replacing them with a Canary Channel for Pixel devices. This is open all year round.

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The latest in Artificial Intelligence

Google brings Flow for Veo and AI Ultra subscription to Germany

Controversial topics: AI model Grok apparently consults Elon Musk's statements

Grok 4 is coming – and with it a 300 US dollar subscription

io becomes io Products: OpenAI completes takeover of Jony Ive's start-up

Anti-Semitic attacks by X-KI Grok: Poland calls for investigation by Brussels

The latest in Cars & Mobility

Presentation of Lexus RZ: Electric car gets steer-by-wire

Formula 1: Red Bull parts ways with Team Principal Christian Horner

EU ETS2 CO₂ trading system from 2027: fuel will get pricier in the near future

Presentation of the Kia EV5: E-SUV dispenses with very high charging power

New price rally: Bitcoin cracks the USD 118,000 mark

Following a recent price rally, one Bitcoin is currently worth around 118,000 US dollars. Institutional investors are allegedly behind this.

The MIT diabetes implant held with tweezers.

Type 1 diabetes: MIT develops emergency implant for diabetics

MIT researchers have developed an implant that releases glucagol under the control of external sensors to protect diabetes patients from hypoglycemia,

Resilienz in wirtschaftlich unsicheren Zeiten: Wie IT-Umgebungen zukunftssicher werden

Zölle, Embargos, geopolitische Spannungen – Unternehmen haben derzeit mit vielen Schwierigkeiten zu kämpfen. Eine resiliente IT ist unerlässlich, um gut durch die Krise zu kommen.

"Betrayal": dispute between Krafton and former "Subnautica" managers escalates

Dispute between Krafton and the founders of the “Subnautica” studio Unknown Worlds worsened rapidly. Controversial claims are likely followed by a legal dispute.

Due to the threat of fines, Bluesky is now checking the age of British users

From July 25, many platforms without age verification in the UK will face heavy fines. Bluesky users will now have to prove their maturity online.

Ransomware suspicion: French police arrest Russian basketball player

According to a media report, a Russian basketball player has been arrested and detained in France at the request of the USA. He denies all allegations.

Digital Networks Act: Competitors fear consequences for network expansion

Major European telecommunications providers and industry associations are warning the EU Commission of the dramatic consequences of planned new laws and reforms

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Digital tax push hit: Culture Minister Weimer meets tech giant resistance

Economics Minister Reiche considers the discussion about a "platform soli" to be counterproductive in view of the ongoing customs negotiations with the USA.

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Ukraine: WhatsApp & Co. directly via Starlink with Kyivstar this year

Kyivstar from Ukraine wants to be the first provider in Europe to enable smartphones to send messages directly via Starlink before the end of the year.